5.0

Barb Townsend

Psychology - Gannon University

5.0
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
95%
Would Retake
87
Reviews
5.0
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
4.9
Helpful
5.0
Clarity

95%

Would Retake

87

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What Students Say

This professor has been the best professor hands down

222 - 5.0 rating

Great teacher, very funny

INTROPSYCH - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

96%

Textbook Required

56%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 31 grades
Most common grades:
A (11)
A+ (10)
B+ (5)
Grade Distribution
A(21)B(3)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(7)
Based on 31 reported grades
A: 11
A+: 10
B+: 5
B: 3
Common Tags
Amazing lectures (12)
Inspirational (8)
Hilarious (8)
Respected (6)
Caring (6)
Gives good feedback (5)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
Amazing lectures (2)
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Reviews (87)
5.0
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PSYCH
Dec 16, 2002

She was a great prof and made class interesting!

5.0
4.0
PSYCHOFH
Dec 18, 2002

She was a dedicated teacher. She deserves a promotion.

5.0
2.0
INTROTOP
Jan 24, 2003

Very good teacher, very good looking too - lQQk forward to going to her 8:00's!

5.0
3.0
INTROPSYC
Feb 3, 2003

The best teacher ever! She made psych fun and easy to understand. Take her class

5.0
2.0
PSYCH
Feb 19, 2003

Not only Great Teacher...but HOT!!!

5.0
1.0
HUMDEV
Mar 25, 2003

Great class, I learned so much. She makes class fun and worth going to every day.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH
Mar 25, 2003

No Comments

4.0
2.0
INTROPSYCH
Mar 28, 2003

great teacher makes it interesting and she tells funny stories

5.0
1.0
PSYC
Apr 10, 2003

awesome teacher. easy class and interesting

5.0
1.0
HUMDEV
Apr 26, 2003

Great class, she is hillarious, I actually enjoyed going to this class.

5.0
1.0
HUMDEV
Jun 10, 2003

such a wide view of life for living in a small city

5.0
1.0
HUMDEV
Oct 27, 2003

very nice, interesting class for all of us egocentric students!

5.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Dec 17, 2003

Great class, she is hillarious, I actually enjoyed going to this class. she's down to earth and a great listener when it comes to problems with her students lives

5.0
1.0
DEVPSYCH
Apr 1, 2004

Great teacher. Makes class fun and interesting. Love hearing stories about "The Beast" Seems to have had a lot of excitement in her short life. Take her if possible!!

5.0
2.0
PSYDEV
May 3, 2004

Great class and teacher, she's an awesome person and actually does want to get to know you-TAKE THIS CLASS!

5.0
1.0
CHILDPSYCH
Aug 5, 2004

take child psych!

5.0
2.0
INTROPSYCH
Nov 7, 2004

****. Great teacher, very funny. Easy course but at the same time i have learned a lot. Good Looker!!

5.0
3.0
INTROPSY
Nov 8, 2004

hot mom.....great teacher

5.0
1.0
DEVELOPMENT
Feb 21, 2005

****... Great teacher, easy class. She's quite the hottie for being up there in age also.

5.0
2.0
HUMDEVLP
Mar 3, 2005

She is WONDERFUL! She has such enthusiasm and she loves to teach. You will learn so much from this class. I wish I could retake this class just for fun. TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!! Not to mention, she is a real hottie!

5.0
1.0
PYSH
Grade: B
Aug 30, 2005

She is the hottest teacher I have ever had. I would marry the lady

5.0
1.0
PSYCH
Grade: B
Aug 30, 2005

No Comments

5.0
3.0
PSYCHOFHDEV
Grade: A
Aug 31, 2005

awesome class.. i loved it.. the information will be very helpful in the future.

5.0
1.0
HUMANDEVELOPMT
Sep 11, 2005

TAKE THIS CLASS

5.0
1.0
HUMANDEVELOP
Sep 17, 2005

Very easy but very interesting. Although the class is easy you really do learn and she is really funny. Not too bad to look at either. Definitely worth taking her classes because she is fun but you will learn and laugh a lot.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH
Oct 20, 2005

She's Awesome

5.0
1.0
HDEVELOPMENT
Nov 14, 2005

I had this class at 8am for an hour and a half, and it was not bad. She didn't even require us to buy a book! She is awesome and makes it very interesting. Can't miss many classes, its a real note taking class...but she's awesome on making up exams!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH
Jan 13, 2006

great teacher!! hottie too!!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH200
Jan 29, 2007

Best psych teacher I have ever had!!!! She helps everyone, and gets everyone involved.... and she is easy on the eyes!!!!!!!

5.0
2.0
PSYC112
Apr 27, 2007

Ok she is like the best prof. ever. I'm serious. She's makes everthing so understandable and interesting! This was the best class I ever took! I looked forward to going everytime! I never rate professors, but I had to give her the best. Becasue she is the best. End of story.

5.0
2.0
PSYC222
Nov 28, 2007

I liked her a lot. She was a teacher that I actually enjoying having. She would make occational comments that made you feel bad or glared at you if you talked in class but other than that i really like her!

5.0
2.0
INTROPSYC
Nov 7, 2008

Never misses a class, she makes her class very easy to pay attention and learn. she uses many stories that make the material so easy to comprehend and regerate even yrs later!!!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH222
Mar 19, 2009

AMAZING TEACHER. ABSOLUTELY LOVE HER. DEFINITELY TAKE HER!

5.0
2.0
PSYC222
Nov 12, 2009

Great Teacher

5.0
2.0
PSYC222
Mar 16, 2010

I LOVE Mrs.Townsend!!! she is an awesome teacher and she really knows her stuff. she makes class so fun and easy to pay attention in. if you have the option, TAKE TOWNSEND!!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
May 13, 2010

Very good professor. Very good class. Loved her stories and loved the material.

5.0
1.0
PSYC111
Dec 12, 2010

Awesome teacher, no ifs, ands, or buts about it. Definitely going back to her for Psychology of Human Development.

5.0
3.0
PSYC111
Apr 19, 2011

I LOVE HER! Hands down the best teacher I've ever had. She's extremely helpful and will not only help you with the class but with everything else in your life. She also teaches the material extremely well. TAKE HER CLASSES!

5.0
1.0
PSYC222
Nov 7, 2011

My favorite professor at Gannon! Wish there was more classes I could take with her. She always lets you know what is on exams. Never found myself staring at the clock waiting for class to end, I was interested in the material the whole time!

5.0
3.0
PYSCH111
Nov 15, 2011

AWESOME teacher. I loved her class and plan on taking the second level next year. best teacher ever.

5.0
1.0
PSYC111
Nov 28, 2011

Absolutely the best professor at Gannon. Extremely interesting class, VERY helpful and personable.

5.0
2.0
PSYC222
May 1, 2012

She is by far the best professor at Gannon. She makes class time fly by. I highly recommend taking her class if you get the chance.

5.0
2.0
PSYC222
Jul 5, 2012

Prof. Townsend is an amazing teacher. She makes each class fun, and her stories give life to psychological concepts.

5.0
2.0
PSYC111
Oct 31, 2012

Best teacher at Gannon. She made class fun and I actually looked forward to going to this class everyday.

5.0
2.0
PSYC222
Nov 6, 2012

She is an amazing teacher, the material was never boring and she made class so much fun. I looked to see if she taught anymore classes I could take when I was scheduling. I would highy recommend taking her!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH2000
Nov 14, 2012

In LOVE with this lady. She is such a great professor because so much of what she lectures on happened in her own life. If you want to learn a lot about psych, yourself, have fair tests, interesting lectures, and a worthwhile class, take anything taught by Barb.

5.0
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PSYCH101
Feb 8, 2013

awesome lady! take any class by her!

5.0
3.0
PSYCH112
Aug 12, 2013

Mrs. Townsend is such an amazing teacher... makes every class enjoyable and worthwhile. She also seems to really care about each individual student in her class. 10/10 would recommend. (and hot too)

5.0
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PSYC101
Oct 31, 2013

She not only tught the class about psyc, she also shaped us into better individuals. Before her class i was very closed minded, now i'm open minded, she puts things into a different perspective. She is very personable and is very passionate about her subject. She also is very helpful not only in class but with any problems you may be having.

5.0
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PSYCH222
Nov 7, 2013

Amazing; take her!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH222
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2013

Amazing. She is fantastic at relating concepts to life. I learned more from this class then I have from any other course I've taken. She is funny, nice, intelligent, and a great teacher. She makes you want to come to class, even if you don't have to. The course is simple as well. I just wish she got rid of the textbook. It's not needed.

5.0
1.0
PSY222
Dec 19, 2013

Amazing professor. I have a degree in Psych and decided to go back to school. I learned SO much more in this class that I will actually remember and relate to "real life" than any psych class. She is passionate about the subject and her students. Take her!

5.0
1.0
PSY222
Feb 4, 2014

Amazing teacher, and an amazing person. Take either of her courses if possible. She continues to keep in touch if you e-mail her. Seeing her on campus makes my day. She will always remember you if you had her as a professor.

5.0
4.0
INTROTOPSYCH
Grade: A
Jul 14, 2014

Absolutely amazing teacher. One of the best, if not the best teacher I've ever had. No power points. Just writing on the board and then talking about the main points, but very detailed and she uses personal experience often. You will actually understand the material instead of spitting it out for a test. Studying is pretty important for her class.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A
Jul 25, 2014

Took her class during High School and thought her class was very interesting! You would never fall asleep in her class! Love how she relates her lessons to everyday things!

5.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Sep 25, 2014

She's a hoot

5.0
2.0
INTROTOPSYCH
Grade: A+
Nov 6, 2014

Hands down the best professor you could ask for. And an even more amazing woman. I aspire to be Barbie Townsend. She writes all of her notes on the board from memory and never gets anything wrong or confused. She tells the best stories. Her tests are exactly what is covered in class. If you get the chance, take any of her classes.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH111
Nov 7, 2014

amazing.

4.0
2.0
PSYC101
Grade: A+
Nov 8, 2014

Townsend is outstanding. Her lectures are interesting & she uses personal experience often. Never came into her class bored. Pulls a couple test questions straight from the book, but words her other questions in a way that you can only answer them if you really understand the material. Show up, write everything from the board, and enjoy the class!

5.0
4.0
111
Nov 15, 2014

By far the best professorteacher I've ever had. She teaches you what you need to know in ways that can be applied to real life and tells many stories of her own experiences. Class is always interesting and enjoyable. Exams are challenging but fair. She genuinely cares about her students. Take as many of her classes as you can!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH
Nov 28, 2014

She is truly life changing. Take as many classes as you can! Best teacher I have had in my entire life.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH222
Dec 12, 2014

Mrs. Townsend is, hands down, the most engaging professor I've EVER had. Her lectures are so funny and relatable. She truly cares about every student.

5.0
1.0
222
Grade: B
Dec 14, 2014

This professor has been the best professor hands down. Her class does not feel like a class rather a time for you to have a good laugh and be able to express your own opinion. She has the ability to help like no other professor that I know. I would recommend her to anyone who needs to take a psychology course.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH222
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2015

The absolute best teacher I have ever had. I wish every professor was like her. She keeps the class interesting and really knows her material. If you ever need help she's easily approachable. Tests are specific but easy if you study! If you ever have the chance to take her, do everything that you can so you are able to

5.0
1.0
PSYC222
Grade: B+
Oct 24, 2015

Barb has to be the single-handedly absolute best teacher that I have ever had throughout my schooling. She keeps class interesting and engages students a lot. We had a lot of class discussions, which were always fun. She's such a funny, sweet woman who always gives anecdotes about her life, which are always fun to hear and intersting. I love her!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH111
Grade: A+
Nov 17, 2015

She is an amazing person and as asset to Gannon University. I wish she could teach every class I'll ever had to take. She is by far the best teacher I've experienced in my life. Her lectures are very interesting and she really gets into it. I got an A on every exam because I always knew was what going to be on the test and I looked forward to class

5.0
1.0
PSYC222
Grade: A+
Mar 31, 2016

Barbara Townsend is by far the best professor I have ever had and probably will ever have in the future. She makes class very interesting and is an overall funny, kind, and engaging woman. Psych of Development is extremely easy and it will probably be your favorite class

5.0
1.0
PSYC222
Grade: A
Apr 6, 2016

TAKE THIS COURSE EVERYONE. She is the most inspirational and real professor you will have at GU. She takes the material and relates it to our every day lives. You can tell she loves what she is doing and would not trade it. If I could retake this course just to retake it, I would. She is the highest rating and most liked professor at GU.

5.0
4.0
PSYC222
Grade: B+
Jan 8, 2017
Would take again

The lectures aren't boring at all, she's very interactive and relates a lot to real life. great teacher, if you have the chance to take her then I highly recommend it.

Respected
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
PSYC222
Grade: B+
Apr 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Ok, yes she is a funny and engaging professor but can we talk about her tests for a minute? DID WE LEARN THIS???? Is where my mind goes! They aren't impossible but the way she's words them is so confusing. You only have three exams and a 15 page paper to try to pass her class, she offers no extra credit.

Inspirational
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PSYC222
Grade: A+
Aug 25, 2017
Would take again

She's very dedicated to teaching her students. You can tell she genuinely loves her job. Class was really interesting and I learned a lot because of her teaching style. I thought her exams were really easy (do read what she tells you to in the book). There's one paper about your life related to the class concepts. I wish she taught more classes.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSY222
Grade: A+
Nov 6, 2017
Would take again

SHE IS THE BEST PROFESSOR EVER!!!! Take this class no matter what your major is she is amazing i wish she taught other classes because i would change my major just to take her classes! I honestly enjoyed getting up to go to her class and would go on my death bed! the test are super easy and the paper is about yourself so its hard not to write 15 pg

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY222
Grade: A
Feb 19, 2018
Would take again

By far the best teacher that I've ever had. I struggled with my first exam & spoke with her during her office hours. If you show improvement, she'll change your grade accordingly. Although you're required to do a paper on yourself, it's an amazing experience to go through and she'll use that as a way to provide informal therapy. Incredible teacher!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYC111
Grade: A+
Sep 5, 2018
Would take again

Mrs. Townsend is hands down the best professor at Gannon. TAKE HER CLASS. Here lectures are actually interesting, and you can relate them to your life. She truly cares about her students and will help you, as long as you show up and make the effort to pass. She was actually the deciding factor why I chose Gannon.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYCH222
Grade: A+
Nov 7, 2018
Would take again

Best class I have ever taken! Would take any class that she teaches! Honestly, by far the best professor and person!

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSYC111
Feb 20, 2019
Would take again

A great human been that is strong and filled with good information and advices to students. Many students need a person like this to go back to every once in a while. Thank you for everything professor!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
PSY222
Grade: A
Mar 26, 2019
Would take again

One of my favorite professors! She's hilarious and always makes class interesting. Her class is lecture heavy, she writes all of the material on a chalkboard so if you don't go you tend to miss out. Class itself is super easy, your grade consists of 3 exams (can be a lil hard) and a 15 page paper. The paper is all about you though so don't fret!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
PSY222
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2020
Would take again

She is amazing and smart and really cares for her students. I have never had a professor better than her and it would be really hard to beat in the future. I really enjoyed attending class everyday because it was enjoyable. She understands the life of a student and tries to relate. cracks a ton of jokes. One paper and 4 tests in the class is all.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSYC222
Grade: A-
Jan 27, 2021
Would take again

Amazing professor. I don't think I'll ever enjoy a college class as much I enjoyed hers. Lectures are interesting and she includes participation which brings the lectures alive. Tests are pretty straightforward as long as you pay attention and take notes. You do have a 15-page paper, which is an autobiography, so no need to stress. Overall 11/10:)

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSY222
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2021
Would take again

Professor Townsend is the best professor I have had this year. She makes her lectures enjoyable and engaging.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSYC222
Dec 9, 2021
Would take again

she is my favorite professor ever. this is the best class I have ever taken and wish she taught all of my classes. lecture material is interesting as is, but her stories and class participation make the class 10x better

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
PSY222
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2021
Would take again

Best professor I ever had!!

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYC222
Grade: B+
Jan 18, 2022
Would take again

Super great teacher. Not many grades so pay attention in class. As long as you pay attention and go over notes, youll pass.

Respected
Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
HUMANDEVELOPMT
Grade: B+
Mar 15, 2022
Would take again

really good

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
2.0
PSYCH222
Grade: A
Apr 5, 2022
Would take again

The BEST prof at Gannon. If I could take her for every class, I would. I don't have a single bad thing to say abt her. Class was so fun--she makes hard topics easy to understand by telling personal stories. You have to show up to pass, but this shouldn't be an issue bc her class is amazing. Great prof & great person.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
2.0
PSYCH222
Grade: A+
May 5, 2025
Would take again

Professor Townsend has the best lectures. Her class isn't very difficult, as long as you listen to the lectures and write down what she has on the board. My class had three exams and one autobiographical essay, each worth 100 points. I highly recommend taking her class.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
HUMANDEVELOPMT
Grade: A-
Oct 15, 2025
Would take again

Absolutely love her. BEST professor ive ever had by far! Makes class so interesting and really makes me interested in psychology

Hilarious
Caring
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

96%

Textbook Required

56%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 31 grades
Most common grades:
A (11)
A+ (10)
B+ (5)
Grade Distribution
A(21)B(3)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(7)
Based on 31 reported grades
A: 11
A+: 10
B+: 5
B: 3
Common Tags
Amazing lectures (12)
Inspirational (8)
Hilarious (8)
Respected (6)
Caring (6)
Gives good feedback (5)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
Amazing lectures (2)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.03 avg change
Dec
Jan
Mar
Apr
May
Oct
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

111

5.0

(1)

222

5.0

(1)

PSYCH

5.0

(7)

PSYCHOFH

5.0

(1)

INTROTOP

5.0

(1)
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Difficulty by Course

111

4.0

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4.0

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3.0

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3.0

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3.0

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