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“Brings lecture to a more practical context”
PSY2301 - 5.0 rating“great professor but get ready to read you have to work smart in her class not hard”
1301PSYCH - 5.0 ratingClass Info
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84%
Textbook Required
33%
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Reviews (92)
she is very tough teacher, but a very good and fair one. i recommend this class to anybody who disciplines themselves.
lOVES WHAT SHE DOES AND DOES IT WELL!
she's tough, but loves what she does. I enjoyed the class as it was interesting every time. Great teacher.
I took her online class and she was great. Very quick to respond to e-mails. Gives reviews that prepare you really well for the test. Would definitely take her again.
I took her with a video class, she graded the papers a little tough but was willing to meet with me to tell me what she was looking for. I never once watched the video, just answered her review questions and aced the class.
I took her video course and found it very easy. She was very quick to respond and help in any way. Her reviews were really helpful on her tests. Would definitely take her again.
GREAT TEACHER!!! Loved the class! She teaches well and keeps you interested by making you participate in class discussions. As long as you listen and revise using her test review guides you will do well!
Took life span psyc on the web...very easy...just do all of the assignments and do the reviews. tests are straight from the review
I had Ms. Lusk for Lifespan on the internet and it was great. The homework was harder than the tests. She grades pretty hard on the homework though. If you do her reviews and go to the class review you should have no problems making an A. She's not very clear about some of the questions on the review, so beware and ask about what you can't find.
Very hard teacher,I studied her review for two weeks and she tries to make her class too hard,If you want a hard teacher that is tough take her.She acts like she is above everyone and is not a good teacher
She is funny when she is talking about the notes. She makes you feel comfortable in the class. So that when you do group projects you know the people in them.
I took this class online but must take all the test in the testing ctr at the SCC or CPC. This class is not as easy as some people has stated, have to read between 4-7 chapters. And the test consist of 70-90 questions each. The labs are time consuming, but you will learn a lot about in this class. Must go to Pro. Lusk reviews.
Awesome teacher! Grades cumu. not average, so final might not be necessary- do extra credit! You will have to read, but everything is relevant to human life so it's not hard to make it interesting. Prof. Lusk has the best attitude about life ever, and is very approachable. As a quiet student, I felt comfortable speaking in class. TAKE HER.
Great teacher. Willing to help other students. A little flat about her tests and doesn't give just a great review. Provides information to help you study better but does not help provide you with corrections to prepare you for your next test when asked. All around okay performance from her!! :0)
Lusk is a great teacher and is very easy.
She was AMAZING!! I would def take her again!! You will love her teaching style :)
She is a great professor! I looked forward to her class every day. She explained things so that you understood and if you come to class and participate she'll make sure you pass. I recommend taking her in the summer though because she cuts down the curriculum a lot. I would recommend her to anyone who wants to learn and get a good grade.
Prof. Lusk, was amazing!! she is a great teacher. very intense about the subject, however she makes it fun. if you come to class, study, and participate in discussions you will pass. She is marvelous. I'm taking her for lifespan
You don't even feel like she is lecturing, it is like having a very infomative conversation
wow she is a baller lol professor Lusk is fair and very nice and she is really really funny i recommend her to anyone with half a brain and relatively likes psych. And she is mad smart
Wonder teacher! Going to her class is like hanging out with your best girlfriend who's smarter than you are. She cares about her students, and your sucess. Amazing person. If you study and follow along you will do great. I would recommend her to anyone, and she's easy on the eyes!!
stupid stupid stupid
Professor Lusk was a really nice person. She calls on only the people that usually speak in her class. She gives reviews for all of her tests so you are fully prepared. She also goes over a few of the questions before the test if anyone was having trouble, or if her other class had difficulty. Attendence is not graded.
wasnt helpful at all. i would not recommend her to anyone.
worst class that i ever had!dont take her class.she talked about chapter in 5mins then test over.she does give you the review, just have to study yourself!
horriable,terrible,DONT TAKE THIS CLASS
I enjoyed this class. She just talks about things related to psychology but they are interesting. There are only 2 papers to write. The only bad part was the tests. You need to thouroughly study each chapter and the reviews to pass. I failed every test but made a B on the Final, and a B as my final grade. Overall I would take it again.
That was the worst lectured class that I have ever had in my life. Imagine, for the first 2 tests, the class average was failing. Then, after the second test, more than half of the class dropped out. You're smart. Now, you can decide whether or not to take this class.
this teacher is rally nice. I took the summer class with her. you just have to study the review she gave and you will get an A. Her exams are really easy. I got an A in this class
LOVED her class! Attendance isn't mandatory, but definitely helpful. If you don't come you could miss a small lab or quiz, but they add up if you are consistently missing them. She's very down to earth and helpful. Gives you the opportunity as a class to plead your case on missed test questions for a curve. I'll be taking her for Lifespan also!! :)
Extremely easy going. Tests and quizzes are a joke...only 20 minutes of studying right before..Goes off on tangents sometimes but at least they're interesting. Sort of rushed towards the end of the semester with back to back tests and quizzes and labs.
She is nice, a little crazy at times always making jokes then laughing at herself, it can be awkward at times. You must read chapters if you do you should pass. Do the reviews and check her callander online and listen to her carfully at the end of class to know what is due the next class. Tardy is okay if you miss a class u miss a lot.
A bid dry and boring at times, but i enjoyed the class and learned alot.
nice and helpful.attendance is mandatory.
Not good at all.
I agree with the prior comments, she is dry and a bit awkward. Not really a remarkable professor, though she is one of the few PhDs I have met that is not all about being better than you because they had those letters after their name.
The worst class I ever took, eventhough I have an A,But to get that A i worked really had, her test are little hard, but if you study the text book thorougly then you will be fine
Make sure to read the chapters before class!! I was expecting a c when I got through with the class but ended up with a B. Check her website regularly, do the reviews, and show up to class and you should be fine.
All of you are wrong! Dr.Lusk taught the easiest class i have taken to date. Show up to class, do what she tells you, take some interest in the class, and enjoy yourself. She will do the rest. Very easy class...
One of the best I have had. She talks to you as a class and does it in a way where that you don't just learn dates and names but the actual stories of who they were what they knew and thought. Love her class
Best prof. EVER!! She gives an example of everything she teaches so it's easy to understand. Labs and quizes require a little work but not overwhelming. Makes you feel comfortable in the class. Show up to class and participate in the discussions and you shouldn't have any problem with the class.
Being away from college for quite some time, I had my apprehensions about this course. But the instructor gives you the necessary tools to succeed. Two main requirements: attendance and reading. Do these two things and everything else is a breeze. Also, she gives the opportunity to make high marks in her class. Take advantage and take Barbara Lusk.
let me tell you about barbara lusk. i just took her class for summer 1. WOW. she covers all the material for quizzes in advance. her lectures are very fun and entertaining. for her tests you need to outline the chapter, but if you do youre guaranteed to pass. enjoyed coming to class everyday, what a great teacher.
Prior to taking this class, I hadn't been in a classroom in over 20 years. I'm not going to say it's an easy class, but if you are attentive in class and read the required chapters you shouldn't have any problem. Her lectures were interesting and she gives you a good review prior to each test from which to study from. Enjoyed class very much!
I took her General Psychology class and learned a lot. I absolutely LOVED this class and the professor! All you need to do is read the book and take notes and you will pass the class. She uses many different ways to help you understand the material. She also gives you A HUGE amount of extra credit work that is really easy to do.
Professor Lusk was really good. She likes what she teaches and she makes you think outside the box. She is pretty set on what she believes to be "true" so if you like to throw out your own ideas, pick a different class. She uses the book a lot, so do your reading!
Her lectures are boring and they're hard to pay attention to.
Fairly good teacher. very interactive and wants you to really know the material. study the notes from class and powerpoints and you will do just fine. i would recommend her if you're a good note-taker.
She does a great job at teaching. Reading the book is the equivelent to passing the class! She never suprises you with information or quesat you wouldnt know. Just read the assigned pages and do the reviews and theres NO way you will fail this class. Her personality is so delightful!
I hated this class. It was fairly easy, but sooooo boring. Making me not want to show up at all. Lusk wants a lot of participation and talks way over your head then makes you feel stupid when asking questions or answering wrong. Worst psychology teacher I've ever had.
Excellent teacher. Loved her class Fair in grading. She gives wonderful lecture. You'll learn so many things from her homework.
If you want to learn about psychology, and be engaged intellectually, take this class. I have never had a Professor work harder to ensure everyone understood the material. Great Professor! Great Person! You will definately learn about Psychology and might even learn a little about yourself...
I have never met a teacher that works so hard to make sure you understand the material. Doesn't quiz/test material she hasn't covered in class. Funny, too! Great teacher. She even pulls student examples into lecture. Tests are hard, so you must study, but she provides a reviews. A few easy labs, too, and several extra credit opportunities.
She literally tells u everything u need to know for the exam. Grades really easy! Has her own website, print out PPTs it helps! Textbook really helps! I took her for Summer I and made an A! Her class is so easy, I wish I took her for maymester! TAKE HER!!!
She expects you to participate. She is great teacher. Enjoyed her class. Read the text book sometimes she goes off into tangents and dont really understand what she is saying.
Excellent psychology professor. Her lectures and slides followed the textbook chapters to a T and her method of teaching and lecturing was enjoyable. She was fun to have class with. She also has a very useful and thorough study sheet for each exam so preparation for tests was a breeze. Great class!
She is ranked hot because she wears tight shirts, but she is genuinely a sweet older lady with awesome hair. She is lecture based and teaches off a power point - didn't use the book the entire year and got an A. Helpful, but doesn't use Blackboard. Her voice sometimes lulled me to sleep but if you pay attention she is perfect. Study guides included
Prof. Lusk is a great teacher. Her tests are very hard, her quizzes aren't too bad if you read.. and you WILL need to read to excel in her class. this is totally not a blow off class. But she's a smart woman & she knows a lot about the subject & she's very opened to answering any questions you may have. Overall she's hard but she's a good teacher.
An overall excellent teacher. Interesting and eccentric. A beautiful person/beautiful woman.
VERY easy class. Lusk incorporates student experiences into lessons, and breaks everything down as simply as possible. She's very nice and provides bonus point opportunities. There are tests and quizzes, but if you pay attention and read the review you'll be fine. Great class, definitely recommend. No complaints here.
Paying attention in class is a must because the quizzes and tests come directly from the lecture and power point presentation. Take good notes, easy A.
Took her for maymester. Great professor! You can tell she has been teaching for a long time. Really helpful and lectures are interesting. Take notes and listen. A lot of textbook use, but it is interesting material to me. She gives random quizzes, but it helps you prepare for the tests. I recommend her!
I wish I could take her classes forever! She's a great teacher, so friendly, and so fun. Take her small classes for more fun! She likes to hear from her students and makes her class about sharing knowledge. There is some homework, and she gives quizzes and tests you have to read for, just because she can't cover everything fully in one semester.
Professor Lusk has a beautiful heart. She is very genuine and caring. She can pop some good jokes at the right times. Her lectures are amazing and she makes certain you understand them, and she is there to listen to your questions. Overall, I would take her class again and again if I could! Great woman.
Prof. Lusk is really genuine and super passionate about Psychology. As I had taken a psych class in high school, everything came pretty easy to me, but she was still a great. She offers extra credit on many assignments, and will remind you throughout the semester what it takes to get an A
Love the way she teaches, explains the content with everyday life. She makes the lectures interesting. She adds extra credit on exams and there's not a lot of work to do. There was a total of 4 h.w , 4 quizzes and 4 tests throughout the whole semester so its an easy A if you do them all. I recommend you take her!
Definitely an amazing teacher. Take this class!!!! Tests aren't too hard, just study.
Prof. Lusk is amazing. She has incredible lectures that truly make you think and applies her lectures to everyday life. She has 4 quizzes, 3 exams (including the final) She's there for you, works with you and offers extra credit. It's a shame I can't continue to take this class. You'd be crazy not to take her!
Prof. Lusk is an excellent teacher, she is concern of everybody learning, helps a lot if you ask for it. 4 online quizes, 3 multiple choice test, 4 easy assigments. Not to much homework, only reading the book. If you attend class and read carefully the text book is easy to get an A.
Very sweet and well educated lady. Thought she was a bit looney at first but she grows on you. Laughs at her own jokes like no-one i've ever met. Still a good teacher and makes class interesting. She does wear way too tight clothing that her nipples often poke through so that can get distracting. Would take again though. Ace-able exams if you study
I have no clue why this professor got so many amazing ratings. Her lectures are NOTHING like what you are expected to know for the quizzes and tests. Get ready to read because you WILL have to teach yourself everything. Although the class itself seems easy, (4 quizzes, 2 tests, 1 final), I wish I hadn't have taken this professor!!!
At first I didn't like being in her class because it felt like time was going by so slow. But she is really friendly and she is easy. Just show up to class and keep up with the online quizzes. There are some "labs" which is homework. The tests aren't too bad- just study the study guide and read over the powerpoints. She is willing to help!
Professor Lusk is amazing. If you have to take psych, take her. She is so funny and she understands that students have families, jobs, and other commitments that interfere with school. Very understanding. No quizzes, only a few tests and projects that aren't hard if you read the book. Great educator!
I took Professor Lusk on my second semester at Collin. I loved her class right away because her lectures were very interesting and thought provoking. She is incredibly smart and her tests are not difficult as long as you spend some time reading the material. She also expects you to participate in class discussions. Overall, she's great!
Very good teacher. Expects you to read. Her lectures won't give you all the answers. Very interesting class! Do the homework! Not only are they worth points but your time as well! I actually learned from it. Very nice teacher. Participate, she loves that and it helps you remember the lecture. Do the reviews! And READ! Trust me.
I enjoyed her lectures. She's interesting and respectful. She laughs at her own jokes! She wants her students to learn and takes responsibility in teaching. If the majority of the class gets an answer wrong on the test, she 'assumes' she didn't make it clear. The homework assignments. quizzes and tests are reasonable. She's very helpful.
Mrs. Lusk-Stern honestly made Psychology not all that exciting to me. It wasn't that she was a bad teacher and she is very nice and understanding, but her lectures feel useless and like they go on forever. Most of the lectures she gave only barely touched on the actual test, however she gives you very useful reviews so definitely USE them.
She has a tendency to rant or try to make the class a group therapy session, however if you go to her website and work on the test reviews in class you'll do fine on the test. She gives you an oral review right before the quiz/test with exactly what's on the quiz/test so that helps too. Overall easy A. Do the work, show up to class, you'll be fine
Professor Lusk is AWESOME. I enjoyed her class very much. She takes the time to make sure each student understands the material before tests and quizzes. It is helpful to at least skim the book before class or at least before tests. She made the point system very fair and clear.
Professor Lusk is by far one of my favorite teachers at Collin. She is an interesting character, but makes class fun and very interesting. There are 4 quizzes, a couple homework assignments, 2 tests, and a cumulative final. Gives reviews for tests and final, so if you do those tests are easy. Not an easy class, but easy if you show up and care!
By far, she is the most warm and welcoming professor I've had in college. She provides great feedback and excellent story telling when it comes to lectures. I couldn't imagine taking psychology classes with anyone else.
she was great you never had to guess what material you would be tested over and there was enough extra credit built in to the tests to raise you a letter grade
great professor but get ready to read you have to work smart in her class not hard. She always reviews what is going to be on the quiz and its almost the same as the quiz. If you listen to her lectures go through her power points and follow instruction its an easy A. Awesome professor
I took Prof. Lusk for General Psych & Life-Span & Development. She is my favourite professor! Participation pays off- her lectures are fun and helpful. Hint: READ THE BOOK! Her notes online cover most things, but reading will give you the A!
I love Professor Lusk! While her classes tend to be pretty lecture heavy, I generally don't get bored listening to her. Her lectures are honestly quite thought provoking and interesting. She tells stories that make her lessons pretty applicable. Don't skip her class, I relied a lot on what I learned in class for tests. Also she grades pretty easy.
Awesome professor! If you go to class and listen you will understand material. I barely studied just the night before the test and ended with over a 100 due to extra credit. Super interesting lectures too, highly recommend.
Hella awesome. Brings lecture to a more practical context. Laptops are allowed. If you read, youll be more than fine. She is warm and understanding. She definitely knows what she is talking about and is passionate about it too. If you read and understand the basic gist, easy A. If you dont, ask her and shell take time to explain it till you get it.
Great Professor. Just pay attention to the interesting lectures and read the book to get an A. Objective grading (just get a total score of 400 with all tests and homework for the A). Funny and fair with lots of extra credit. Would take again.
Her lectures are always entertaining. Attendance is a grade, about 4-5 quizzes that she prepares you for ahead of time, 2 tests, 4 hw assignments, and a comprehensive final. Lots of extra credit. Easy class to pass, but prepare to read if you want an A.
Awesome professor, very funny and understanding. Attendance is *not* a grade but she will give you extra credit if your attendance is high - and you're not likely to pass if you skip. Everything she talks about is on the quiz with the addition of one or two things you'll have to read on for the exams. Homework is relatively easy. Easy class.
Awesome professor, one of the best in Collin College, lectures and the powerpoints cover the exams
So attendance is not necessary all the powerpoints are online but she does take into consideration your attendance and participation. If you were smart you would come to class she has a very clear way of explaining what the powerpoints are about. Each of her exams and quizzes have opportunity to gain extra points. She makes psych interesting!!!!!!
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
84%
Textbook Required
33%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
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+0.30 avg changeRatings by Course
2301
5.0
(2)GENERALPSYCHOL
5.0
(1)LIFESPANPSYCH
5.0
(2)LIFESPAN
5.0
(1)PSYC101
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
PCYS101
5.0
GENERALPSYCHOL
4.0
PSYCHC01
4.0
PSYCH101
4.0
PYSC1301
4.0