4.2

Cory Pedersen

Psychology - Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Surrey

4.2
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
69%
Would Retake
146
Reviews
4.2
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
4.2
Clarity

69%

Would Retake

146

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

98

4

18

3

8

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13

1

9

What Students Say

She made taking a Statistics course very enjoyable and I hate math

PSYCH2300 - 5.0 rating

I would highly recommend taking any of her course

PSYC1100 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

72%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

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95% confidence
Based on 41 grades
Most common grades:
B+ (12)
Not sure yet (9)
A- (9)
Grade Distribution
A(13)B(7)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(21)
Based on 53 reported grades
B+: 12
Not sure yet: 9
A-: 9
A: 7
Common Tags
Lecture heavy (15)
Amazing lectures (15)
Hilarious (13)
Clear grading criteria (13)
Tough grader (13)
Amazing lectures (10)
Respected (10)
Inspirational (10)
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Ratings by Course

1100

5.0

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2321

5.0

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3325

5.0

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PSYCH100

5.0

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5.0

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Difficulty by Course

PSYC3300

4.2

PSYCH3416

4.0

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3.8

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3.5

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3.5

Reviews (146)
5.0
1.0
1100
Feb 7, 2002

Excellent teacher;very cool, miss her lots :)

5.0
1.0
PSYCH100
May 19, 2002

sexy and smart: a great combination

5.0
3.0
PSYC1100
Aug 11, 2002

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1200
Nov 14, 2002

very helpful...i wish she taught all classes...very funny

5.0
2.0
PSYC1100
Nov 18, 2002

No Comments

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
Nov 21, 2002

fantastic prof., every class is entertaining

5.0
2.0
1100
Dec 5, 2002

A great teacher!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1100
Dec 9, 2002

The best teacher! Makes me want to be a psychologist! Always wants to help!

5.0
1.0
PSYC1100
Dec 10, 2002

Awesome teacher, great sense of humour, very helpful, easy tests

5.0
2.0
PSYC3200
Feb 15, 2003

She gives out candy after exams. How can you beat that!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1200
Mar 3, 2003

Amazing prof!

2.0
1.0
1200
Mar 12, 2003

class was easy, she's a bit ditzy and has alot of troble anserwing any indepth questions. I dont feel i learned anything from her i could not have read in cosmo magazine. If your looking for an easy grade, this is the place.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH3500
Mar 21, 2003

The best! Funny, kind, and fair - tries hard to be democratic and give students choices.Uses lots of hilarious personal examples to help make points clear.

4.0
3.0
PSYC3500
Mar 27, 2003

great, awesome, fun class

4.0
2.0
PSY1100
Apr 4, 2003

she is a nice teacher.

5.0
2.0
1200
May 23, 2003

she is the best! she's so cute and funny... makes class very interesting!

5.0
1.0
PSYC1100
Aug 13, 2003

funny, intelligent, hot, best best best best~~!!!! psyc teacher at Kwantlen!!!always use her own personal experience to relate the concepts we learn from text, so that it makes the abstract concepts so easy to understand!! she's the best!!easy get a A+

5.0
3.0
PSYC1200
Nov 15, 2003

AWESOME. So cute, funny, and sexy. Missing you this term though..where are you!? Your excellence proves how much other profs suck!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1200
Dec 15, 2003

She's so awesome that I took her twice. she's out having a baby this semester I believe, thats why she's not teaching. Her tests are not easy but fair. I loved her class. She is such a nice person and very approachable for help.

4.0
3.0
PSYCH
Nov 9, 2004

keeps class very fun and interesting

5.0
2.0
PSYC1100
Nov 9, 2004

she loves what she does and helps out anyone in need

5.0
3.0
PSYC1100
Nov 22, 2004

Funny, enthusiastic

5.0
3.0
PSYC2400
Nov 24, 2004

Cory attempts to make one of the more difficult and boring classes fun for everyone in the class. This technique helps one pay attention to the subject matter. At times there has been difficulty in this task as 2400 is one of the more challenging classes to to keep people awake in.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
Nov 24, 2004

awesome teacher, great personality, makes class fun and easy

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1100
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Nov 25, 2004

AMAZING PROF!! shes extremely clear in her teaching and always uses hilarious examples from her own life...tests are really easy..MC!! also quizzes are give-aways! youd be lucky if you got in her class

5.0
1.0
1100
Nov 26, 2004

very good at teaching.Her class is fun. and she's a funny person.great at teaching.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
Dec 4, 2004

toit!

5.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY1101
Dec 8, 2004

She's the best teacher ive ever had...Everything she teaches is very clear. Her tests are multiple choice and very easy!!! She has alot of cool activities in class to make sure everyone understands the concept. I recommend taking her!!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH2400
Jan 6, 2005

the nicest teacher anyone will come across. definitely went out of her way

5.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY1200
Mar 30, 2005

She is the best, easiest, funniest teacher at kwantlen. Take her if you can. MC sooo easy. If you read the text and attend class you are pretty much guaranteed a B. Does not give short answer Q's in advance but usually gives hints throught lectures. A definite must take!!!

5.0
2.0
PSYC1200
Apr 6, 2005

Cory is a great person as well as a great prof. she doesn't leave her personality at home like a lot of other profs. do. I definitely recommend taking her for any course and I hope to be able to take a course with her again.

5.0
2.0
PSYC2385
Apr 15, 2005

there's lots to remember in this class but she made it really interesting and fun! used examples from her own life to help you understand concepts. tests are MC and gave short answer q's ahead of time! NO FINAL, no essays, just a scrapbook.. SO helpful and really funny.. TAKE HER for this class!!!

5.0
3.0
1200
Apr 21, 2005

good teacher but tests are a bit hard and she got one family that have all kinds of different examples

5.0
2.0
PSYC1200
Aug 2, 2005

Very nice teacher. Her personality makes her HOT! Her tests are straight from the book so read it and you will do well.

5.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Aug 18, 2005

excellent

5.0
1.0
PSYC2300
Aug 27, 2005

cory makes stats seem easy. her tests are not hard; in fact, they are VERY easy. i would recommend this teacher to everyone.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH2321
Sep 14, 2005

She's the best teacher ever. She makes everything so much fun, and her classes are so enjoyable to attend.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
Oct 27, 2005

amazing, interesting and fun

5.0
2.0
1100
Nov 1, 2005

honest, real, fun and cute. makes psych more than interesting

5.0
2.0
PSYCH2321
Grade: A
Nov 9, 2005

I love Cory, I recommend her to people every chance I get. She is hilarious!! and makes class so much fun and I actually look forward to her classes. Teaches all the concepts in an easy to understand, fun way.

5.0
2.0
2321
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Nov 10, 2005

Awesome teacher!!! Explains concepts very well. Cory has a great sense of humour, I found myself looking forward to her classes. Highly reccomend her. One of my fave teachers ever!!! Cute too.

5.0
3.0
PSYC1100
Nov 16, 2005

Cory is great. Outgoing, friendly and not boring! Always willing to help you with questions, offers great assignment and alway willing to tell you who the "hot profs" are..no really. I will be taking her class again when I get the chance!

5.0
2.0
1100
Nov 24, 2005

Amazing teacher. She explains everything so well and makes it really interesting. She's really helpful and she gives great examples to help you understand the topic. Great teaching style. Best teacher I've had at Kwantlen

5.0
2.0
PSYC
Dec 14, 2005

She's all right.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH3316
Mar 27, 2006

Hands down, best teacher at Kwantlen. Very smart, funny, knows how to make class exciting and informative. Cory is awesome.

5.0
3.0
PSYC
Apr 14, 2006

By far the best teacher at Kwantlen. Classes are so incredibly enjoyable, and she's just so much fun to be around. I recommend her to ANYONE. Definatly makes the class worth while.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH2321
Apr 14, 2006

She is a very good teacher, and her lectures are fun and interesting.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH3316
May 7, 2006

GUYS YOU MUST TAKE THIS COURSE! Dr. Pedersen is knowledgeable and fun. She relates complicated concepts into everyday life situations. Infancy is a MUST FOR EVERY GUY. At some point if you plan to have kids, and want to understand what your wife/girlfriend is going through, and want to know how to help her and be a better father, this course is it!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
May 31, 2006

The best Teacher at Kwantlen, nuff said.

5.0
2.0
PSYC2321
Aug 16, 2006

Cory is an excellent teacher. She is a very genuine and real person. Cory cares about here students and brings a great sense of humour to class. Exams are alright, provided you study.

2.0
3.0
PSYC2300
Oct 1, 2006

No Comments

5.0
4.0
PSYC3500
Oct 16, 2006

Okay, if anyone tells you that Cory's classes are easy, they are LYING. This class was super fun and super interesting but you better be prepared to work for your grade. She's very picky about the APA and if you don't know it then you better brush up. Easy profs are for retards and if your that dumb drop out now.

2.0
3.0
CRIM2321
Nov 8, 2006

She's funny and a great teacher, although I had a hard time staying interested...maybe it was the material, or the fact that it was a night class. I like her a lot, but I had a hard time getting help or talking to her. I still highly recommend her! and she has GREAT style, i wanted her clothes!

5.0
2.0
PSYC1100
Nov 10, 2006

No Comments

4.0
2.0
PSYC1100
Dec 13, 2006

No Comments

5.0
2.0
PSYC1100
Jan 15, 2007

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PSYC1100
Jan 19, 2007

Cory is comical. She uses lots of interesting materials,personal stories, + shares v honestly about her life + weaknesses. The course is super easy. Lots of reading and mini assignments. Exams are easy too. This is a must take course. FUN!!!

5.0
1.0
PSYC1100
Feb 9, 2007

This is the best class I had last semester! All you have to do is print off the notes online and read the chapters in the text. And there is no final!!! She tells a lot of stories to keep you interested which I enjoyed :) Best teacher at Kwantlen!

2.0
1.0
PSY1100
Mar 3, 2007

No Comments

4.0
2.0
PSYC1200
Apr 12, 2007

No Comments

4.0
3.0
PSYC4350
May 23, 2007

No Comments

5.0
3.0
PSYC3316
Jun 6, 2007

LOVED this course and just LOVE the prof. She is so honest and sincere. Could she make childbirth seem any funnier? This was one of the most personally fulfilling courses I've ever taken.

5.0
4.0
PSYCH3416
Nov 16, 2007

AWESOME

4.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
Dec 14, 2007

Cory is a great teacher.....very funny and keeps each class very interesting.......Cory if you are reading this You rock!!!!! great teacher....i would definitely reccommend her.......

5.0
3.0
PSYCH3316
Nov 6, 2008

I've been in four or Cory's classes, and hope to take more with her. she is great at what she does, she even made stats. interesting!

4.0
2.0
PSYC1100
Nov 8, 2009

Cory is a great teacher. She is is realativly easy and keeps every class interesting. She is very helpful and always willing to anwser your questions. Her tests are MC but still reccoment attending class. I totally reccomend Cory as a teacher.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1100
Nov 10, 2009

Amazing Prof! Funny, scares you with the military background but turns out to be an awesome class. Read text, participate in class discussions, ask questions and you'll do fine. Tests are easy all MC. Fun class I cant wait to take her again! Shes funny to! Good stories of her family, great way of teaching makes it fun and worth while :)

4.0
2.0
PYCH3316
Nov 14, 2009

awesome teacher. really knows her stuff and is passionate about the material. totally would take another class with her. her tests are MC and short answer..their easy if you attend class and read the text.

5.0
1.0
PSYC1100
Nov 20, 2009

She gives easy to complete homework. Great material and really knows her stuff. If you want a GPA booster, this is the course. Plus in fall, she gives a week off for remembrance day.

5.0
1.0
PSYC1100
Dec 17, 2009

Best freakin' teacher ever! No doubt about that at all!!!!!.. Very knowledgeable, interactive, entertaining.. You name it!.. She's hands down the best of the best whether is the teaching or just as a person!.. If you take her class, make sure you tell her to start watching House :D

3.0
3.0
PSYCH3316
Jan 7, 2010

good teacher, funny and entertaining. really knows her stuff and is passionate about the material. she's a hard marker but her tests aren't bad, she does MC and short answer and gives you the questions in advance. very interesting and worthwhile class.

3.0
3.0
PSYC1100
Jan 9, 2010

Took 1100 online, tests were all mc and the questions were tough.

2.0
5.0
PSYC1100
Apr 24, 2010

So Ive been seeing good reviews... but I would like to differ. I took her online class, but unlike some online courses she basically has a textbook teach you, and she doesn't send any links to give you support of understanding, especially for an online course. She marks really hard on assignments too. Think twice before taking this online class.

5.0
3.0
PSYC1100
Jul 26, 2010

Cory is awesome. I would take another class with her in a heartbeat. Does not put students down, and makes class interesting.

5.0
3.0
PSYC2300
May 31, 2011

I love Cory!!! She is the best!!!

4.0
4.0
PSYC3010
Nov 10, 2011

Took her Human Sexuality class and I highly recommend to take it with her. She makes every lecture so fun and entertaining. She has so many stories and is so knowledgable about this topic. She gives you the short answer questions before the midterms, super helpful.

2.0
5.0
PSYC3316
Dec 18, 2011

Took her Infancy class, she is an extremely hard marker, basically shoots down your efforts at anything. Doesn't scale marks or take into consideration that the rest of the class failed on a particular assignment, because she doesn't explain her expectations. She will rip your paper apart from not following APA exactly as such. GPA suicide

5.0
3.0
PSYC1100
Dec 27, 2011

I took her Spring 2011 and she was the best. Her powerpoints and presentations are all the answers for the quizzes, midterm and final. The final wasn't even the whole this but rather the last chapter. She is a fair marker but makes the class super interesting. She is very outgoing and gives a great interaction with the class. I really hope she teaches psyc1200 this spring sem and I hope I can get a spot for it. She is the best and no other prof can beat her >x)

5.0
3.0
PSYC3316
Jan 1, 2012

Cory is an awesome instructor. YES, she has very high expectations, but she should! This is university, not high-school. Those who say she doesn't make expectations for writing clear obviously did NOT read the detailed course outlines and handouts. Or suck at writing and received a bad grade. She even posts examples of good papers online!

4.0
3.0
PSYC2300
Mar 28, 2012

GREAT stats prof. I took stats with Corey Fall 2011 semester & she actually made that class enjoyable. Her lectures were super clear & she was very helpful. You need to stay on top of things and attending class regularly is a must. Tests were very fair and I thought the notes and textbook examples really helped when I didn't understand something!

5.0
3.0
PSYC1100
Apr 23, 2012

She is really passionate about psychology and is really good at explaining topics clearly. I would highly recommend taking any of her course. When it comes to APA she has super high standards, which isn't really that big of a deal as long as you know what you're doing.

3.0
3.0
PSYCH2321
Apr 28, 2013

Corey is great! She keeps you interested and you definately feel like youve taken something out of her class. I would recommend her for any class she teaches. Her tests are fair and her grading is aswell.

2.0
3.0
PSYCH1100
Aug 7, 2013

Cory is pretty useless.... took her class at Douglas in Coquitlam on a summer semester and that's probably why she didn't seem to care. All tests were multiple choice. She talks about sex and herself all the time.... so prepare yourself. Attendance was not mandatory and I learned most material from the text.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH2300
Feb 3, 2014

Dr. Pederson was AMAZING! She made taking a Statistics course very enjoyable and I hate math. Not only is she hilarious, but she makes things incredibly easy and interesting to follow. Her tests are extremely fair as long as you show up and follow along. She has very thorough notes and lets you bring a formula sheet to the tests. Take her class!

4.0
3.0
PSYC1100
Oct 3, 2014

She's funny. And to the point. She likes to talk about herself a lot though. The class was okay. Nothing special. Would take her again.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH3316
Dec 17, 2015

Hahaha. 2nd year student from Psyc3316. Were you in the same course as the rest of us? There were no grour projects in this class. Or long papers. And Cory didn't mention once how to fail the course. If YOU failed, maybe you should have studied. AWESOME CLASS AWESOME PROF.

5.0
2.0
PSYC3010
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2015

I loved Human Sexuality and Corey Pedersen!! This course changed my life and this prof made me a better human being. She is passionate about the material, and about diversity, tolerance, and human rights. This course is a must for everyone and should be mandatory for a better life.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH2300
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 16, 2016

Very enthusiastic, funny, kind, I loved her. Course requirements were extremely simple; 4 online assignments that allow you 3 tries and take your best mark, so I got 100% on all 4 assignments, and 4 reasonable exams that are weighted equally. I hope to take one of her classes again, somehow she made statistics a class I enjoyed going to.

5.0
4.0
PSYC3010
Grade: B
Nov 17, 2016
Would take again

By far my favourite Psychology teacher. Cory is hilarious and makes every single lecture interesting. I've taken her class three times now (sexuality, adolescence, and infancy) and I'll be taking more. Her tests are hard but she makes it worth the hard work. If you love Psychology, I absolutely recommend her

Tough Grader
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
PSYC3010
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

She is very funny and her class is very engaging. I enjoyed each of her lectures. Would definitely recommend to anyone. We had 3 papers, and two exams (multiple choice and 1 long answer). One thing though is that she is very tough with APA guidelines. Took off marks for every misplaced comma.

Tough Grader
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSYC1100
Grade: B+
Apr 5, 2017
Would take again

I took intro Psych with her at Douglas. She is an awesome teacher who loves the subject which makes for insightful lectures. Gives access to her slide lectures. Can be done without the textbook. Labs were very fun. She is a great prof and loves participation. Her examples are great in reinforcing the material, make note of things she does on boards

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSYC2300
Grade: A-
Apr 24, 2018
Would take again

I took math11 three times in high school, and I got an A in stats. That's how good Cory is. To say that I was nervous for this course would be an understatement. But Cory made the coursework engaging and encouraged practice. She explains things in a very logical way. I would 100% take a course with her again. Also, she's the chair of the psyc dept.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSYC4350
Apr 25, 2018
Would take again

Honestly, Cory is tough but amazing. A good grade is definitely earned, but her lectures are so phenomenal that I showed up eager to learn and was thoroughly engaged by the material she provided for assignments. I finished this term with a good grade and actually learned something.

Respected
Get ready to read
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PSYC2300
Apr 24, 2019
Would take again

Im one of those people that HATED math in high school but I ended up with an A in Corys stats class. She explains every step on each formula the best she could and made sure everyone understood. And she gives questions to work on half way through class to make sure everythings crystal clear to you and if its still not clear, she WILL help you!

Respected
Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
5.0
PSYC1200
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Hard tests!

Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
PSYC4350
Grade: B
Apr 10, 2020
Would take again

Cory is one of the best profs I have had. Her class isnt an easy A by any means and marks papers a little tough but she is so knowledgeable and her lectures are so interesting. She is also hilarious!

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
PSYC3300
Grade: B+
Nov 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I took this class with Cory as I heard many great things about her as a professor. Unfortunately, that did not translate over into online course format. She is very unforgiving about late work. Also, whenever she is asked questions her response is "you should remember that from 2300," which is not helpful. Avoid online classes with her!!

5.0
4.0
PSYC3300
Grade: A+
Nov 17, 2020
Would take again

Cory Pederson has been a great professor for online asynchronous Stats 3300. She makes it as fun as possible and provides very clear instructions on how to do problems through her weekly lecture videos that you can watch anytime. This course was all assignment based with 2 small quizzes. You have to submit work on time and pace yourself!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
PSYC3010
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Pedersen is a real gem. Her Human Sexuality course was really amazing! The lectures are engaging and the information is soooo relevant. Class consisted of two exams, two papers, discussion posts, and journal posts. This class will make you smarter about sex and sexuality.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
PSYC3010
Grade: B+
Dec 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I would always ace papers, but she never budged above 70 in her class with mine. Everyone else in my class also could not get over 70 on their papers, she is a tough marker.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
PSYC3010
Grade: B+
Dec 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

After reading good things about her as a professor on here, I took her as a prod. Her online course is interesting but she's SUCH tough grader :/ I will never ever take her as a prof again, avoid online classes /classes in general with her!!

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
PSYC3010
Dec 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I would not recommend Cory. This class was online and its important to have a good prof. Cory was unprofessional and not approachable if you emailed her. She did not set clear guide lines for many things and then proceeded to take marks off students. She was also unfair with grading and overall made this class unbearable.

Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
PSYC3300
Grade: B-
Dec 25, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I took Corys class after looking at this website and I have to say, what I witnessed in her online class was a 180 turn from what she is like. Cory will berate and belittle you in class. She is extremely rude and hard to email as she can come off aggressive. I will now take any review on this website with a grain of salt.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Participation matters
4.0
3.0
PSYC3300
Grade: A+
Dec 30, 2020
Would take again

Cory provided weekly lecture videos that were very helpful and detailed (I barely read the textbook but the homework is time consuming). She is willing to answer questions as long as they are not directly about the assignments she has given. Class consisted of 2 quizzes (5% each), 6 assignments (10% each), and 2 research problem sets (15% each).

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSYC3010
Grade: B+
Jan 12, 2021
Would take again

Cory Pedersen was awesome. Excellent lectures, clear grading criteria, fair marking. Approachable, kind, supportive, and helpful. Loved this prof!

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSYC3300
Grade: B+
Jan 12, 2021
Would take again

This was a hard course in online format, but Cory was excellent. She was very accommodating and helpful, despite MANY difficult students. I'm confused by posts calling her aggressive. Definitely not my experience. She spent so much extra time going over material, provided extensions, and was great answering questions/emails (often giving hints).

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSYC3010
Grade: A+
Jan 12, 2021
Would take again

This course was excellent. Incredibly relevant and useful material. The prof was wonderful. Very approachable, funny, and incredibly helpful. She gave very clear grading criteria with rubrics attached to every assignment so there were no surprises. Gave such great praise on my last paper, I was floating on cloud 9 for a week! Highly recommend.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
3.0
5.0
PSYC3300
Grade: A
Mar 12, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I have mixed feelings about Cory. Her material is great and she's very thorough in explaining the content. However, she is paranoid about cheating and can be a little rude. It was one of those situations where you respect them as a prof but dislike them as a person. I would think twice about taking a class taught by her again.

Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
3.0
2.0
PSYC3010
Nov 23, 2021
Would take again

Cory is a wonderful prof. She gives you everything you need to succeed in her course. However, I do believe that she doesnt give the same respect to her students as she deserves as a prof. She lacks sympathy and understanding. If youre struggling with personal problems I suggest taking her course another time.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSYC3010
Grade: A
Feb 24, 2022
Would take again

I highly recommend Dr. Pedersen. Having her for Human sexuality she brought a blend of humour and knowledge. She's always open to questions even if they seemed like common sense. We were marked on two exams and 2 short papers. Recommended keep up with your readings and your supplemental readings because the exam questions are quite difficult.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
PSYC3316
Grade: B-
Mar 1, 2022

Test had around 90 MC questions and 1 long answer. Almost impossible to study for due to the range of material covered. Weekly work ranged from 100-200 pages plus videos plus the lecture. All in all, an insane amount of work for a non required course. She's lively and nice. GL taking her course if you work or take night school.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
PSYC4350
Mar 30, 2022

While her grading is reasonable she is not always clear on what she expects of you. If you are unclear I would ask her to clarify. Additionally, she is not very empathetic. I will say she is hilarious and her lectures are captivating but overall a reasonable yet also challenging class.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Hilarious
2.0
4.0
PSYC4350
Grade: B-
Apr 8, 2022

Her lectures are captivating and super interesting but she is a tough grader. Her guidelines are unclear, she never reminds you about deadlines and it's only posted on moodle so stay on top of that. If your writing style does not match her expectations and style, don't expect to get a high grade. Very critical of every little thing.

Tough grader
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
PSYC2300
Grade: A-
May 17, 2022
Would take again

A lot of students may find her to be brash, rude or uncaring, but she simply expects the students to behave like adults and not waste their time in class if they aren't there to learn. Stats was extremely difficult but she is an excellent teacher with plenty of class time to work on problems. Tests were long and hard. Overall would take her again.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PSYC3300
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 14, 2022

I dont understand why she has good reviews here. Ive taken both 2300 and 3300 with her and I hated both classes. She is very self-assured and thinks she is an amazing prof, but honestly I've never had a worse prof. Gave me and my friend a mental breakdown. If you're not into stats in the first place, avoid taking her. She's gonna make you hate it.

5.0
4.0
PSYC3300
Grade: A-
Nov 19, 2022
Would take again

This class was extremely difficult but she is an excellent teacher. I can't imagine taking this course with anyone else and I finally understand what I should have learned in lower level stats

5.0
3.0
PSYC2300
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 21, 2022
Would take again

She is an awesome professor but only if you participate

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
PSYC2300
Nov 23, 2022
Would take again

Awesome stats teacher. Content is difficult but she was good at explaining it and will help you understand if you tell her you're not getting it. Your grade is based on 3 mindtap homework assignments and 3 tests divided in the semester. Pay attention in class and follow along with the note sheet (the sheet is very helpful) and you should do fine.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
PSYC2300
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 12, 2023

LONG and difficult exams, weighted heavily. Sometimes rude towards students. Lectures are very fast-paced. I was surprised, I took her class because she had great ratings on here. Maybe her other courses are better...I had her for stats. She teaches the content decently if you can keep up...

Test heavy
5.0
4.0
PSYC3010
Grade: A-
Dec 14, 2023
Would take again

Wow wow. Great class. Great prof. Yeah, she's a tough marker with high expectations for her students, but I'm now a better student because of it. Will definitely take classes with her again.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
4.0
4.0
PSYC3010
Grade: B
Mar 11, 2024
Would take again

I've taken many of her courses because I genuinely enjoy her lectures and she's a very funny person. That being said, you definitely gotta stay on top of your readings and lectures because her exams can be difficult and she is a bit of a tough grader, specially on papers. She's got high expectations for her students, and she makes this clear!

Tough grader
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
PSYC2300
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 15, 2024
Would take again

In terms of ability to teach, she's impressive. I wasn't able to apply my knowledge in exams due to unforeseen live events. Otherwise, I would have easily gotten a high grade. I love stats because of her and how easy she's made it. She's not very empathetic. I suggest folks try and pay attention in class because she can be intimidating to talk to.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
3.0
3.0
PSYC2300
Oct 10, 2024
Would take again

good at her job, but don't expect much else. you'll have to buy a $120 textbook, but it has really good exercises. she's kinda mean, in the way that she'll remind you of your eighth grade math teachers attitude when you didn't understand something. if you make an obvious mistake, expect to be chewed out in front of the class. she's not 4 everyone.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
PSYC2300
Grade: A-
Nov 15, 2024
Would take again

Great statistics instructor.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
2.0
5.0
PSYC3300
Grade: B+
Dec 9, 2024

She is a good teacher but assignments and exams are worth a lot. 3 big assignments and exams throughout the semester which makes you panic. It would be much better if there were small assignments not much worth every now and then, would help in learning too. Because of the huge chunk of grade that assignments hold, the course gets overwhelming.

Tough grader
Amazing lectures
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
PSYC3300
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 10, 2024

Make sure to actively listen to her in class make note of EVERYTHING she says. Especially when she explains SPSS data. Know every single key term displayed on SPSS tables. Most times you will not find the answers in her slides but from what she said during class. That's the only way to do good in this class. All exams are open book. Good luck!

Tough grader
Respected
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PSYC3300
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 11, 2024

There were atleast 15 students who had to drop out of this course, She only entertains students who have taken course previously with her. Only take a class with her if you have 4.3 gpa and would like to bring it down. Goodluck, Exams though open book have nothing to do with what she teaches. DEPT SHOULD HAVE ANOTHER PROF TEACHING 3300 COURSE,

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
5.0
5.0
PSYC4350
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

Taking Cory's class was a life changing experience. Clear guidlines and all Q&A's are clearly punlished in the course syllabus. She is caring and warm and totally caring of mental health. I agree she is a touch marker what made me a better student.

Inspirational
Caring
Respected
4.0
3.0
PSYC3010
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

Cory is a tough but fair professor who really cares about her students' success. Her classes are challenging but engaging, and the workload is manageable with dedication. Using Unstuck study alongside the textbook and lectures helped me stay on top of the material.

5.0
3.0
PSYC3300
Grade: B+
Dec 15, 2024
Would take again

This class was tough, no doubt. Math is hard for me at the best of times. But Cory was excellent teaching a hard subject. She knows stats and research and knows what we need to learn to succeed going forward. I learned a lot in this class and can't imagine anyone doing a better job. I can't believe i liked it.

Respected
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
PSYC3010
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2024
Would take again

Best class i ever took. Best assignments I ever did. Best prof ever.

Amazing lectures
Beware of pop quizzes
Respected
5.0
2.0
PSYC2300
Grade: A-
Dec 20, 2024
Would take again

Amazing. I love the way she creates notes for us to work off. Extremely helpful & I've never had a prof do this before. Always took the time to answer questions, even drawing on the board to make it more clear. Kept us entertained and focused for the whole 3 hours & I didn't even notice the time. Truly the best teacher I have had so far.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
PSYC2300
Grade: A+
Jan 12, 2025
Would take again

Awesome. Best instructor at KPU

1.0
5.0
PSYCH2300
Mar 4, 2025

Had her for Psyc 2300 Applied stats and she was the worst. Only helps those who understand the material. If you don't understand something, she will constantly bring up the fact that you should know material from grade 10 math. Looks at you like your dumb when you don't understand something and gets frustrated, yet fails to her teaching style…

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
3325
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 12, 2025
Would take again

What a fantastic course and an amazing instructor. Inspirational. Passionate. LOVED the whole thing and would turn back time to do it again.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
1.0
PSYC2300
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 17, 2025
Would take again

Great prof for statistics

Caring
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
PSYC2300
Mar 19, 2025

-Belittles students who do not understand the material, is only willing to help those who understand. -Graded by 2 midterms and one final exam each worth 20%, and 3 MindTap exercises worth 40% -Exams consist of multiple choice and short answers (equations). -Often gets frustrated easily -Not easy to reach and is not helpful when asking for help.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
PSYC2300
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 24, 2025
Would take again

Super professor! Always available in and after class to go over hard stats material. Has fun and helpful in class activities to practice material. Great lecture notes provided. Cares a lot about student success

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PSYC3010
Grade: A+
Apr 14, 2025
Would take again

I wish Cory taught every single one of my classes. She's tough, but more than fair. Her lectures are engaging, reverent, and hilarious. Even if you think you don't care about the topic, you do once she is done presenting. 100/10. Big grade booster, as she gives lots of opportunities to succeed and clear expectations.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
3325
Grade: A+
Apr 14, 2025
Would take again

Cory is an amazing professor. Her teaching is relevent to every aspect of life, she changes the way you think about everything, I feel a boost to my critical thinking just from listening to her. It is an easy course to pass and a huge grade booster if you care. She makes you care, because what she teaches effects you and everyone around you.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
PSYC3010
Grade: A
Jul 23, 2025
Would take again

I still think about Dr. Pedersen (in a "wow I want to be like her when I grow up kinda way") and she has come up in my conversations several times. She's an amazing professor and doesn't take anyone's BS (which some hate). The content she teaches is also so interesting and she is clearly very educated in what she does. Truly an inspiration!

Participation matters
Hilarious
Respected
1.0
3.0
PSYC2300
Grade: B+
Aug 5, 2025

Extremely rude and inconsiderate.

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
PSYC2300
Grade: A
Aug 8, 2025
Would take again

I admire what she does and her passion for certain topics. She openly talks about all kinds of subjects and makes her lectures engaging (+ funny). Her grading is hard but it pushes you to do your absolute best and is so rewarding if done well. Dr. Pedersen is amazing and I associate her teaching with the best course experiences at KPU.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
1.0
PSYC2300
Grade: A-
Sep 6, 2025
Would take again

I took statistics with Cory Pedersen last spring. She's a phenomenal professor. Im math phobic and still multiply using my fingers. And so does she! Admits this right off and puts everyone at ease. Funny, smart, tough but fair. I'll take classes with her again. Plus, just saw her on a Pretty Basic podcast. Whaaaaat?!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
PSYC3010
Grade: A-
Dec 24, 2025
Would take again

This was the best class I ever took and the best prof at KPU. I want to be Dr. Pedersen when I grow up.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
PSYC3300
Grade: B+
Dec 24, 2025
Would take again

This class was difficult and it's not for everyone but upper level statistics is hard for a reason. Dr. Pedersen is just so amazing. She teaches a tough subject so incredibly well.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Lecture heavy
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