I absolutely loved Prof. Zeren. She is so spacey it's hilarious. Almost every student takes both of her classes. She scales her tests and gives endless extensions. You just need to make sure you have extra copies of your work because she loses things, but her classes are awesome!

She was awesome. She's tough but a good way. She gets the material across and her tests arent too hard. I liked her better for adulthood and old age psych. Shes definitely a feminist and funny woman.

She writes amazing letters of recommendation if you ever need one. Harsh grader on oral presentations, but otherwise a great teacher.

Zeren is great... I recommend her 100%. I learned so much, and if I had a question today... I am confident that I could go to her and she would have the answer and take the time...anyone would b lucky to take her if not once twice!

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I liked this professor. Yes, you have to work and definitely pay attention to her lectures. She covers alot of material but I learned alot. She's fair but "no nonsense." Would definitely take a class with her again.

Awesome prof! Loved her. She is kind of disorganized but she is a good prof. She is a little quirky, she has a dry sense of humor but it's funny in class. Tests are super hard, but I liked her a lot. She will like you as long as you go to class and especially if you do well on her tests. No papers, just a few response journals here and there.

I thought she was awesome. As long as you go to class everyday, read the chapters and take good notes, you'll do fine. Also, if you attend every class she boosts your grade up half a letter.

I have Zeren for Childhood & Adolescence, and I love her! She is hilariously spacey, but is incredibly intelligent and knows all of the material, and she's very good about making time for talking over exams, discussions, etc. during her office hours (she even recommends office meetings on the exams). I'm hoping to have her again for Adulthood.

Smart. Encourages discussion. A little spacey, like the others say, but it is only part of her character, and so far, has not harmed the class. Very nice. Funny. Fun. Interesting class. Not as clear cut as some, but has a thought provoking perspective.

She is great, and she really knows her stuff. The first week or two was rocky, but you have to put effort into this class; its not an easy A. I would definitely take a class of hers again.

Dr. Zeren is a very intelligent professor who encourages participation and active students. If you do the reading, show up in class and participate in discussion you will do well. She is more than helpful with questions and is entertaining in class. Great personality!

So, I hadn't heard great things about this class, but Dr. Zeren is the only one who teaches it. I was pleasently surprised. Although the class lowered my GPA, I think I learned the most in this class than in any other thus far. Tests are incredibly long and laborious, but the material covered is essential for anyone in the program.

Dr. Zeren is not an easy teacher, but this is the class I have learned the most from at Salem State. She is very thorough in presenting diagnosing, and engages the class in every step of the process. It is a very open and informative class. Dr. Zeren really knows her stuff, and she teaches it well.

Great class, useful subject matter and innovative teaching. Dr. Zeren has thoughtfully designed a class structure to help navigate a tough and cumbersome subject matter. She takes the class opinions seriously and is patient as we digest the information.

Dr. Zeren maintained the entire class' attention through material that one would otherwise expect to be very dry. She was able to present complex material in a manner that was extremely comprehensive and interesting. Dr. Zeren also went out of her way to ensure all students were treated as equals and grading is done in a manner that is unbiased.

Dr. Zeren has developed a great way of teaching a very difficult course! She uses the socratic method & pushes the class to reach for understanding, is very fair in her grading, and goes out of her way to ensure that her students are comfortable in her class & working together as a team. If you like a challange you'll love this course!

Dr Zeren is one of the nicest teachers I have had in the PSY department. She is so helpful. This class is worth taking. You learn so much about family and especially how to make a marriage work! It is a lot of work because of the research paper, but she is right there to help you along the way! I highly recommend this class!

Dr. Zeren is very helpful when it comes to the 20 page research paper assigned. She shares great resources, and helps us to not leave the paper for the last minute. One drawback is the crazy amount of reading assigned, and some if it is irrelevant to the course. You will learn A LOT about marriage and not so much about the family. Great class! :)

I thought Dr. Zeren was an excellent instructor for a class (Differential Dx) that could have been a horribly boring. She is interactive and made the material interesting. Tests are tough, but she is very fair and does what she can to help everyone understand the material. I learned more from her than from any other class I've taken so far.

Her course on conservation psychology changed my life. She is so passionate about the material and her work! The material was so new and unlike anything I have ever learned before at Salem State. I highly recommend taking this course if your looking for something thats outside of the norm. Plus she is always there to help and wants you to succeed!

Great Professor the week long course is intensive but you defiantly receive a lot out of it.

Glad I took! Dr. Z? Earnest. Cares deeply about Conservation Psy, knows it well. Info: strong, impactful. Makes you question your lifestyle. Well-rounded class. Discussion, lecture, reading, film.. Info can overwhelm, but Dr. Z understands, wants you to do well, is flexible. I learned a lot, recommend this prof. Be better person having taken.

Dr. Z is awesome! She is a very fair grader and is always willing to help. She hands you everything you need to know and has very clear grading criteria. I had her 8 am class and she kept every one of us awake and engaged in the lecture. I definitely recommend Dr. Zeren!

Professor Zeren is a wonderful professor. She gives a lot of work and reading. However, it was a seminar class which involves a lot of work. If you participate and really put effort into the work you will do great. Also, she enjoys when you take time to get to know her and visit her during office hours.

I took Professor Zeren's Conservation Psychology course and it was one of the greatest learning experiences of my academic career. It was a true 500 level course but so worth it. Homework consisted of note taking and film review. This class really makes you think about the role we have as humans in this world and it truly changed my life. TAKE IT!

Dr. Zeren has gotten a lot of heat here. Yes, she assigns a lot of reading, and yes, sometimes her topics aren't completely relevant to psychology, but if you sit down and talk to her you'll realize that she's a really cool lady and you can learn a lot from her classes.

had the pleasure of. Wing in Professor Zeren's class about 20+ years ago at Salem State. I found the class to be extremely well organized and very informative. Professor Zeren expects serious effort but is very approachable if you have questions and is very personable

Out of all my classes I have taken in my college career, none has impacted me the way Professor Zeren has. Her class on environmental sustainability was the most relevant to real life class I have ever experienced. She explains the importance of climate change while making it interesting. Her class was as close to life changing as a course can be.

I took this class last semester at 8am and professor Zeren kept me awake the whole time!! Lectures are very interesting and make you want to interact. She shows education videos on a wide range of environmental issues. I had a really busy schedule and prof Zeren put in extra time out of class to make sure I was successful !!

Dr. Zeren Is a great teacher that really cares about conservation. Its hard as a student not to walk away and feel the same. Her classes and assignments are clear and organized. Her expectations are to the point and she is always accessible for any questions. Participation in class seems to be much appreciated

Dr. Zeren is very knowledgeable and enjoys teaching. You can tell she really enjoys this topic especially since it seems dear to her. There's a big project at the end of the semester about keystone species. It is reading heavy but don't let that stray you away. The class is really worth taking if you care about the environment in any capacity.

Dr Z is very knowledgeable and passionate about the material she teaches. You will do quite a bit of reading, but it will reward you both in and out of the classroom. She appreciates participation and creative input in discussions and written assignments. Take advantage of her office hours, talking with her 1:1 was very insightful and informative

Professor Zeren was an awesome professor. As long as you follow her directions and do the work you will pass the class. Besides passing the class,I learned a lot of interesting things. Also love her humor. She cares for her students and considers their feedback. One of my favorite teachers I have had so far in college!! Thanks Prof Z :)

Professor Zeren was always willing to help and I took two of her classes. I was graded fairly and homework was fair and not too much. If youre willing to show up and participate you will do well in her class. professor Zeren is understanding and is willing to work with students if theyre willing to communicate their needs.

Dr. Zeren is a phenomenal professor. I found her to be engaging with a practical approach to education. She has a wonderful sense of humor and is fair in all aspects of grading. I still use her tips from child psych when raising my own children.

Professor Zeren's lectures and the movies she showed were always amazing and inspiring. I learned SO much about sustainability and it was truly eye-opening. It is very heavy on the reading and you do have to take a ton of notes but that is what helped me retain the information. Take this course!!

Dr Zeren has to be one of the best college professors I have had the pleasure of learning from. Dr Zeren is engaging in their lectures, open-minded in discussions, and transparent with grading. The class itself was perspective-changing and helped me grow as a person. I recommend this class to those who want to learn about conservation psychology.

This was an excellent course, and Professor Zeren passionately conveys the content. Her teaching style helped me come away from this course with a substantial amount of important knowledge. She is also extremely helpful and understanding. I recommend this course to any student who is enthusiastic about the environment.

Dr. Zeren is the best prof I've ever had. She's so caring and passionate, her lectures are informative and moving, and she's constantly asking for feedback and student opinions so she can improve. My time at SSU has been made significantly better because of her. Highly, highly recommend!

This course was so eye opening and truly so important! The course was at times super sad, but the information we learned about makes you look at the world so differently. I recommend this class to anyone who may not know a lot about the environment and sustainability. Lots of interesting films and articles to read

Professor Zeren is awesome at what she does! If you want to learn something new and interesting definitely take her class. She does give a lot of work but she is always willing to help and lets you resubmit assignments.

Very intelligent and dedicated to teaching. I only wish that we had additional class meetings during my semester (1 class per week). The speakers she invites are great resources. My only notes, I would prefer a project or paper to a final since the time to review textbook material in class was limited. Textbook $80 new (get a used or digital copy)

She's such a good teacher. She listen to you and is very understanding. Dr. Zeren has provided great support to me even now after graduating from ssu.

She doesn't take late work and made that clear, she drops lowest grade, and accommodates if you reach out. If you don't like her style it's because you probably don't take college seriously. The work is pretty clear and easy once you get into the groove. Have taken more than one with her and she cares a lot and knows her stuff, would take again.

Dr. Zeren is great! She can be intimidating at first, but if you get to know her or show you care about the class, she is happy to help with whatever you need. She is kind, understanding and very funny. Assignments open and lock quickly, so check Canvas often. She absolutely does not tolerate any phone use during class, and attendance is important.

I like Prof. Zeren. The workload is light, and she is looking out for every student's best interest. However, I wish she'd lessen her political biases. I don't think school and politics should mix, and if they have to, do so where it is inviting to have an opposing view. Sometimes she can be insulting towards men and talks as if they're less than.