4.0

Carla Gunn

Psychology - St. Thomas University

4.0
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
59%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
4.0
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
3.9
Helpful
4.0
Clarity

59%

Would Retake

84

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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3

What Students Say

As a teacher, she's all over the place

PSY1013 - 2.0 rating

Made me lose interest in Psychology

1013 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

62%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 26 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (9)
A (6)
B (3)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(4)C(2)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 27 reported grades
A+: 9
A: 6
B: 3
B+: 3
Common Tags
Get ready to read (13)
Lots of homework (11)
Clear grading criteria (7)
EXTRA CREDIT (5)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (5)
Participation matters (5)
Lecture heavy (4)
Test heavy (4)
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Reviews (84)
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PSY1013
Apr 26, 2002

Does fun stuff in class.

5.0
3.0
1013
May 7, 2002

No Comments

5.0
2.0
PSYC1013
Feb 1, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
PYCH
Mar 14, 2003

very good prof...explains things so thy are really easy to understand....and I didn't have to take a page of notes in her class.

4.0
2.0
PSYCH
Apr 1, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Apr 3, 2003

Fun prof who gives us lots of examples and breaks class up with videos and activities. I'd recomend her.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1013
Oct 23, 2003

I love her...

4.0
3.0
PSYCH1013
Nov 25, 2003

She is awesome, and very clear. She does great demonstrations.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1013
Nov 27, 2003

She makes biological psychology bearable. Super instructor. Great illustrations and in-class activities!!

5.0
2.0
1013
Feb 5, 2004

cute,funny and smart

5.0
3.0
PSYC1003
Feb 6, 2004

Great prof. Good combination of lecture/discussion/audio-visual. Tests aren't too hard...she doesn't emphasize the obscure, she teaches you what is important and what you need to know for future courses. Very good marking scheme and she is quick...no w

5.0
2.0
PSYC1023
Mar 6, 2004

Very smart, class is useful and fun and those eyes! I sometimes forget to breathe.

3.0
3.0
PSYCH
Mar 28, 2004

not a bad prof...but not a great one either...

5.0
2.0
PSYC
Apr 23, 2004

I have nothing bad to say about the lovely Ms. Gunn, she makes learning fun.

2.0
3.0
MULTIPLEHOMICI
Dec 7, 2004

Interesting Material, but do not expect to be able to question anything she says. She stress that she wants us to be free thingers but if we question anything she says she shuts you down. on a huge power trip. there is a**** load of reading material, and one extreemly long and hard xeam.

5.0
3.0
PSYC
Mar 30, 2005

Very good

5.0
2.0
PSYC1023
Apr 7, 2005

i like Dr.Gunn... shes cool. i find some lectures kinda boring but i like the movies we watch. they help me understand what were learning about.

5.0
2.0
PSYC1023
Dec 6, 2005

generally a really awesome prof, super nice, not retardedly difficult

3.0
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PSYCH1013
Dec 8, 2005

Ridiculously boring. Just read the textbook, and you'll do fine.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1013
Dec 23, 2005

I absolutely loved Carla's class. She is very interesting and a great prof. I'm going to take as many classes with her as possible. You can tell that she actually enjoys teaching.

5.0
3.0
INTROTOPSYC
Jan 2, 2006

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME PROF!!! had multiple teaching strategies to make the class interesting, people felt really involved in the material, this teacher made me not want to miss any of her classes!! very reasonable with marking and projects!! challenging yet fun.. you wanted to learn the material!! love love love her teaching!!!

5.0
2.0
PSYC1013
Jan 7, 2006

Actually seems to like what she does! Lots of examples and activities during class to help you understand what she's lecturing.

5.0
3.0
PSYC
Mar 16, 2006

she gives powerpoint pres. and you can get her notes online:) makes life easier

5.0
3.0
PSYC10131023
May 9, 2006

Great prof. She loves her job. Do not have to take any notes in this class, she puts them all on the internet. Provides lots of examples and activities to help you understand!

4.0
3.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Jul 5, 2006

She teaches very well, one of the few professor's that actualy knows how to use power point properly. Tests were hard, but fair, and in class assignments were easy. Her examples and metaphors were extremely helpful to help grasp concepts.

4.0
2.0
PSYC
Aug 2, 2006

great prof! take her if you can! I didn´t want to take psych cause that´s far from what i want to major in, but with her as a teacher it was hard not to get interested.

4.0
3.0
PSYC1013
Oct 2, 2006

Positive attitude that reflects onto the class. She gives the class a good tone, making a good learning environment even though the class is large. Keeps the class interesting by providing lots of examples and explaining things well.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1013
Dec 2, 2006

Carla is a great professor! She is very fair with tests, as long as you study you should be fine. She also has tons of examples to explain things in class and you don't have to take notes because she puts them all up on the internet. Awesome!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1013
Apr 25, 2007

Carla is nice and a super good prof. She uses powerpoint for lectures and the slides are all on the web in Ms Word format--Easy to print and good for studying. It's a good idea to print them ahead of time and add your own notes to them during lectures. Read the assigned pages before going to class, they're a big help as they make lectures clearer.

5.0
2.0
PSYC1023
May 7, 2007

Very clear on what she wants, she's very approachable and willing to help. Really loves what she does and is really nice to all of her students. It's very helpful to take her notes and add to them during class.

4.0
2.0
PSYCH1023
Apr 22, 2008

good class, in class assignments, tests are easy.

4.0
2.0
PSYC1013
May 13, 2008

Makes use of powerpoint very well. In class demonstrations and videos make the class exciting and worth attending. Exams are relativly easy, if you read and go to class.

4.0
1.0
INTROPSYC
Jul 29, 2008

She is my favorite prof i've had so far. Extremely good at explaining things and uses alot of internet based videos that are extremely helpful with helping you to remember what you are learning. Easy easy tests as long as you go to class and pay attention. There is an assignment every week but its super easy and gives you extra marks for nothing.

5.0
2.0
PSYCHINTR
Dec 11, 2008

Great professor and easy to understand. Always leaves extra resources on webct (which is helpful)! My one peeve about this class is that she never once had responded to any of the e-mails I had sent her regarding hand-in assignments that she had misplaced :S

5.0
3.0
PSYC1023
Oct 12, 2009

Loved her! Made things clear by giving us plenty of examples and related everything into real life situations. Extremely approachable, and gives lots of opportunities to make extra marks.

4.0
4.0
PSYC1023
Mar 31, 2010

Excellent prof, very easy to understand. Makes notes and slides used in class available on WebCT. Does not respond to e-mails, not very accommodating if you get sick and quarantined, thus being unable to come to class. Many in-class assignments, moderate amount of homework. Do the readings. Do the review questions she gives, some are on the exams.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1013
Jan 13, 2011

An engaging and dedicated prof. Her classes are well planned and her expectations very clear. She is dynamic and involved, and makes it easy to learn. I am taking a class from her again.

3.0
2.0
PSYCH1023
Mar 28, 2011

not very passionate about the subject. assigns either an in class or take home assignment most classes, usually fairly easy, however she doesn't give any feedback on them just checks to see that you've done them.

5.0
1.0
PSYC1013
May 30, 2011

Great prof. If you pay attention and go to class, you will learn a lot and get a good grade.

4.0
1.0
PSYC1023
Jan 12, 2012

Amazing prof! She keeps you well engaged, and really cares about her students opinions. Work was easy, but you'll still learn a lot, so it's a great Intro course. Definitely worth taking!

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1023
Apr 18, 2012

Amazing professor! I highly recommend her classes to anyone!

3.0
2.0
PSYC1023
Apr 22, 2012

She've very understanding and helpful and the course is easy if you attend class. Only three exams all multi choice

4.0
2.0
PSYC1023
Jul 8, 2012

Carla is super sweet, understanding, and if you go to class, you won't have a problem with the exams (only 3, all MC). Make sure you read the text because she tests on stuff she doesn't go over in class.

4.0
2.0
PSYC1023
Jul 14, 2012

I really enjoyed this class and her teaching methods. I would recommend this class to anyone who thinks that they might find Psych interesting.

4.0
1.0
INTROTOPSYCH
Mar 26, 2013

She is a great professor. Tests are all multiple choice. Provides very important information in class and posts all slides online. Would recommend!

4.0
2.0
PSYCH1023
Mar 26, 2013

Overall great prof, keeps you engaged, and NOT monotone! which is fantastic! If it is snowing out at all then class with be canceled and you will be given a online assignment for that class, and you have to be there and real the text, as tests and exams are on both, and she may not go over something in class, but it is in the text.

5.0
3.0
PSYC1013
Jan 6, 2014

She is so nice, and so helpful. She keeps you focused and interested in this course. Easily my favorite prof from first semester, and I'm happy to be taking the second part of psychology with her in second semester.

2.0
4.0
1013
Grade: C
May 13, 2014

Carla is nice, and helpful when needed,but no matter how much I studied for her tests, read the text book, slides, everything, and getting over a 65 was impossible. Made me lose interest in Psychology. I do not recommend her for these classes.

5.0
2.0
PSYC10131023
Jul 30, 2014

I really like Carla. She was very nice, and easy to talk to outside and inside of class. She can be dry when she's teaching, but I didn't personally mind that. In order to pass her tests, all you had to do was attend class, read the parts of the chapter that weren't covered, and do the practice questions.

4.0
3.0
PSYCH1013
Oct 14, 2014

She's great, all profs should be like her! She puts her slide shows online which is helpful and she helps you understand with examples and little assignment that she only grades if they are done or not. Yes the class does require a fair amount of work but it will help you in the end. She gives practice questions and the answers to do alone to! LOVE

5.0
3.0
1013AND1023
Oct 29, 2014

Carla is great, very funny. Try to read most of your text but most of all show up for class because what she talks about will be on the test, also does surprise attendance marks. Does at home video assignments and cancels class. Pass everything in and study and you will do fine! Wish I could take her again.

5.0
1.0
1013
Feb 20, 2015

Good Prof, Take notes FAST and show up...

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1013
Mar 13, 2015

Dr. Gunn made my first and only psychology class very interesting. The best part about her class was how easy she made it to get a good grade! There were 4 tests, a few video and homework assignments, and some in class questions. Besides the tests however, everything is only graded on participation! Just do the work and you'll get a good grade!

5.0
3.0
1013AND1023
Grade: A+
Mar 18, 2016

Carla Gunn is a great prof. She gives so many opportunities for students to bring up their grades with homework assignments, bonuses, etc. Her tests aren't too hard as long as you study hard. She gives comprehensive lectures and seems to genuinely care. Read the textbook before class, it helps a lot!

3.0
2.0
PSYC1013
Grade: A+
Mar 20, 2016

Carla's class is quite dry, but it's a very easy class to do well in. The tests are fairly straight forward (if you study) and she gives participation marks away very easily. Most of her assignments she doesn't actually grade; you just get a mark for doing them.

5.0
2.0
1013AND1023
Grade: A+
Oct 23, 2016
Would take again

LOVED Carla!! Great prof, fun to listen to and is great at explaining complicated things. She's super sweet. Wish she taught upper year courses too.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
PSY1013
Grade: A+
Apr 4, 2017
Would take again

Overall, I found her to be a wonderful proff. Her lectures were clear and concepts were explained in a way that made sense. Definitely approachable. It's a lot of work, but doing extra credit can really boost your grade.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
PSY1013
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

Very interesting class. Gave 5% extra credit which was awesome! Not interested in going into psych but she made me enjoy the class.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
PSY1013
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

As a teacher, she's all over the place. She'll go forward 10 slides and back 8 and then forward another 3 and eventually become lost herself. I will not be taking another one of her classes again as she has made me come to not enjoy Psychology.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
PSYC1023
Feb 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She's the one of the worst profs that I've ever had and is completely unorganized. Her questions don't make sense at all and she is grammatically incorrect on homework assignments and tests. I would recommend her class if you want to fail

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
4.0
4.0
PSY1013
Apr 3, 2018
Would take again

Carla is so sweet! I enjoy having her for Psych. She will make you work for your mark. She will randomly assign homework but only for participation marks.

5.0
3.0
PSYC10131023
Grade: A+
Jun 9, 2018
Would take again

Carla's class is amazing. The class is nice, she is super accessible, and her exams are really easy. She gives practice questions before the exams that are really helpful. Just do the work and you will be fine.

Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
PSY1013
Grade: B-
Jun 15, 2018
Wouldn't take again

good professor but she is unorganized with her power points which makes it hard to take notes/follow along. more of a teach yourself course.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PSYC1013
Grade: B+
Oct 30, 2018
Would take again

Loved her, easily my favourite professor at STU.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
PSYC1013
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2018
Would take again

Her lectures are clear enough and so are assignments and exam materials. Great example stories and videos. Just pay attention in class, do homework, read the textbook and you'll do good.

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
1013AND1023
Grade: A
Mar 26, 2019
Would take again

She is funny and lovely, would recommend. be aware of homework assignments. fair grader.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSY1013
Grade: A-
Feb 11, 2021
Would take again

I took Carla's Psyc class the spring of 2020 and I found her teaching to truly help me grasp an understanding and a love for the subject. She valued students opinions and made sure to explain in great detail as well as have in class hand in questions on the subjects so that she could check students understanding. Gave me a love for Psychology.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
1.0
4.0
PSYC1023
Mar 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

If you value your mental health and want to continue liking psychology, do NOT touch this class even with a 10ft pole. Nice person but lectures are unorganized, test questions are wordy, confusing, and nothing like the notes from her lectures. Does not take input from students. Every exam felt like it was impossible to get over a 75.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
4.0
2.0
PSY1013
Grade: A+
Jul 14, 2021
Would take again

Professor Gunn is a good professor. She explains everything in detail and her exams are multiple choice and pretty easy, you just need to take notes of the textbook and her lectures and you´ll be fine. Lectures this year were too long but I learned a lot. Downside: she didnt really take feedback from their students when complaining about lectures.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
PSYC1013
Nov 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Carla's class is better than Bourque's. With that being said, Carla easily gets lost/confused in lectures, homework assignments are grammatically incorrect, and her tests are wordy and confusing. Pretty much impossible to get over 75%. Says random stuff in lectures but doesn't put it on slides but puts it on tests and homework. Work hardC grade.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
PSYC1013
Grade: A+
Nov 27, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dont take dr. Gunn if you plan on taking psych courses again because shell probably turn you off of it. Each week theres a big chapter to read, plus a few hours worth of lectures, plus another couple hours of videos. There is en exam every few weeks, which are closed book even though every other prof does open book especially for online courses.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
PSY1013
Grade: A-
Jan 19, 2022
Wouldn't take again

I would have to read the whole chapter of the textbook to take my notes because she was never clear what she wanted us to know. Only 4 test and all multiple choice which was nice. Overall this class was good but tough.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
3.0
3.0
PSYC1013
Grade: B
Jan 20, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Personally I couldn't stand the lectures had a hard time understanding as she is too smart that she can't dumb it down. Although it's nice that the tests are all multiple choice some of the questions are so bizarre. If you don't read the textbook or watch the videos you will struggle as there are often several specific test questions. It's lik

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
2.0
5.0
PSYC1003
Grade: C
Mar 17, 2022

I would not recommend taking Psych with Carla if you want to continue down that route. By far my hardest course, it's making me reconsider my major. There's hours of lectures that are all over the place, homework due weekly that takes hours to complete, and your mark is primarily from huge tests (practice tests are NOTHING like her real ones)!

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
PSYC1013
Grade: A
Apr 5, 2022

Gunn is a solid professor for someone who has the time to read every page in the textbook and spend a lot of time watching longer online lectures and required videos. As someone who did not have the time/wasn't great at balancing all 5 classes in my first semester at University, I struggled more than I thought that I would. Very nice professor.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
PSYC1013
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 21, 2022

On a scale of 1 to 10, this professor would easily be a 1. I do not recommend taking her class. I passed by the skin of my teeth. The tests are hard. 50 questions in 50 minutes? No thanks. There is 'homework' every week... her questions make no sense and they're not straight forward. There's multiple choice, but questions are unclear. Never again.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
4.0
1.0
1013AND1023
Grade: A
Jan 10, 2023
Would take again

Tests are fully multiple choice, she is clear about what she expects and does not take attendance. She heavily expects her students to do the textbook readings and homework assignments, and if you do, you will do great. Open to any questions and very responsive through email.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
PSY1013
Grade: B+
Dec 4, 2023
Would take again

I love this professor, she is so passionate about what she does and she is so smart. She is very patient and happy to answer questions. She doesn't read from the PowerPoint all the time which I like. She has so much knowledge and she is very kind. I highly recommend this course.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
4.0
2.0
1013AND1023
Grade: A
Jan 29, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Gunn was an excellent prof. I had her in the fall of 2022 and winter of 2023. She is super nice, gives good feedback, and ensures lots of time for studying for exams. Somehow, she just explains the subject matter so well. Definitely recommend for a first year student taking first year psych.

Get ready to read
Caring
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
1013AND1023
Grade: A+
Mar 19, 2024
Would take again

Carla Gunn has such a passion for psyc and it is obvious as she teaches. She only has four exams that you are graded on, likewise, if you show up for class and put in the effort you will pass. If you dont show up or do the readings, you will have a difficult time.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
2.0
5.0
PSYC1023
Grade: B
Mar 15, 2025

Her class is very content heavy, you must attended classes or else you may face penalty. Additionally, her exams are shortish yet, wordy and applied. So be prepared to apply terms to real-life situations without any explanation on how to do so. She gives opportunities for extra-credit work, which is nice. Although, it does not compensate.

EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
PSY1013
Grade: A
Mar 31, 2025
Would take again

She's great!

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Respected
4.0
3.0
PSYC1013
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2025
Would take again

Carla is a very sweet and caring person. She wants you to show up and be prepared. Her lectures can be very plain and montone, but she really tries to make them interesting with stories and videos. Her tests are great and you can do things for extra marks. She has a big heart, I would recommend her and I would take her again!

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
1013
Grade: B+
Dec 24, 2025
Would take again

She is very smart and her lectures are interesting. She makes lots or real life connections and also provides practice questions and class activities. The questions are her tests are mostly from lectures. If you don't go to class you likely won't do well in this course. If you go to the classes and do the readings you will likely do fine.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

62%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 26 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (9)
A (6)
B (3)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(4)C(2)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 27 reported grades
A+: 9
A: 6
B: 3
B+: 3
Common Tags
Get ready to read (13)
Lots of homework (11)
Clear grading criteria (7)
EXTRA CREDIT (5)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (5)
Participation matters (5)
Lecture heavy (4)
Test heavy (4)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.71 avg change
Dec
Jan
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

PYCH

5.0

(1)

INTROTOPSYC

5.0

(1)

PSYC10131023

5.0

(3)

PSYCHINTR

5.0

(1)

PSYC

4.8

(4)
+13 more courses
Difficulty by Course

PSYC1003

4.0

PSY1013

3.2

PSYCHOLOGY

3.0

MULTIPLEHOMICI

3.0

INTROTOPSYC

3.0

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