4.7

Dana Krider Busche

Psychology - Diablo Valley College

4.7
Quality
2.0
Difficulty
93%
Would Retake
101
Reviews
4.7
Quality
2.0
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.6
Clarity

93%

Would Retake

101

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What Students Say

Krider is very unclear

PSYCH130 - 2.0 rating

She also drops your worst test

PSYCH130 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

56%

Textbook Required

50%

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Based on 54 grades
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Grade Distribution
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Based on 57 reported grades
A+: 20
A: 20
B: 5
B+: 3
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Caring (23)
Clear grading criteria (17)
Respected (14)
Get ready to read (13)
Gives good feedback (10)
Amazing lectures (9)
Inspirational (8)
Amazing lectures (8)
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5.0

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Reviews (101)
5.0
1.0
GENERALPSYCH
Jan 19, 2006

Krider was a great teacher. She was clear, friendly, understanding, approachable, and relatable. She was actually interested in having her students learn. I highly recommend her!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH122
Jan 25, 2006

Awsome teacher!! I went hung over and like over an hour late and I got an A!!!

5.0
1.0
GENERALPSYCH
Apr 26, 2006

Mrs. Krider's class was great. No anxiety with her. If you go to every class and actually pay attention, that's 85% of the class right there.(That's not how she grades, but my own figure on how easy she makes her class) and yes you learn alot! I recommend to take this class with one you know will be hard, to lower your stress level.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH210
Jan 2, 2007

She's very smart and knows her stuff. She really made the class interesting. Actively listen in class, take notes and you'll do fine. Read the full chapters and you'll do great. She really wants her students to succeed.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH8191
Apr 20, 2007

Ms. Krider is amazing. Her lectures are so clear and you will learn something. She answers any question you have and she will make it super interesting

5.0
3.0
PSYCH110
May 10, 2007

Dr. Krider is very nice, fun teacher. Attendance is mandatory, but she usually gives the first one as a freebie. She incorporates fun homework assignments, but do study because her exams are from lecture notes and the book. She is also always there for you if needed.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH122
Jul 25, 2007

Great professor. She is enteresting and knows what she is talking about. Class goes by quickly. As long as you take notes and go to classes you'll do fine. Plus do the assignments.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH210
Jul 25, 2007

I only got C, but I still recommend you to take her class!! She is a really good teacher!! Smile all the time and I really learn Psychology in this class! (I got low grade cause I'm a ESL student and can not do very well on the Exam)

5.0
2.0
PSYCH210
Aug 10, 2007

she is a GREAT teacher. easy tests, and keeps you involved in lectures. loved it!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH122
Nov 16, 2007

Ms.Krider is an incredible teacher and is actually interested in the students lives and how it relates to topics being studied. She has never turned down a question or a comment. She is clear, organized and you can tell this is what she DOES! She stays focused and is witty and helps create an atmosphere that indulges you in learning. AWESOME!

5.0
1.0
PSYCHMDRN
Jan 15, 2008

Knows what she is talking about. Class info is right there for the test. Dont really need text. good at teaching and class is always interesting.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH130
Dec 2, 2008

she is the best psychology teacher ever. she is so kind and helpful. you will LOVE her class.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH160
Dec 3, 2008

awesome awesome awesome. always fun and engaging conversation. learned so much. very flexible and helpful. extremely kind.

5.0
1.0
PSHCO122
Jan 15, 2009

Definitly my favorite teacher so far at DVC, If you want an easy A to put on your transcript, definitly take the class!!!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH122
May 8, 2010

Ms. Krider is an extraordinary professor. I didn't miss ONE class because it's a class you WANT to go to. She has humor and students engage in fun discussions and activities which heavily reflect the material. Her tests are easy and you have to write a couple of response essays. As long as you write a heartfelt response- you're getting pure 10's!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH122
Jun 2, 2010

Mrs. Krider is my favorite teacher at DVC. She really cares about her students. If you do your work and study a little, she's an easy A!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH122
Jun 2, 2010

Mrs. Krider is my favorite teacher at DVC. She really cares about her students. If you do your work and study a little, her class is an easy A!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH122
Dec 3, 2010

This woman is fabolous. I love her and she really loves each and every one of her students.She really allows students voice their opinions and shes open and very understanding.I would HIGHLY recommend this teacher HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY!! TAKE HER, OR ELSE YOU WILL MISS OUT ON A WONDERFUL TEACHER.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH122
Dec 11, 2010

Best class I've taken so far. She's a great person and an even greater teacher. Not only is the class an easy A, you really learn a lot too. Fun engaging class and I definitely recommend taking any classes she's teaching.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH122
Jan 4, 2011

Professor Krider is a wonderful teacher with an interesting specialty (geriatric psych.) and a passion for what she teaches. She's a great option for any student to enter into the wonderful and complex world of psychology. Thumbs up!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH122
May 9, 2011

AWESOME TEACHER! I fully recommend her! She is passionate about what she teaches, clear with her notes, and very clear on what is expected of you in the class. Loves psych and she made me love it more. I wish she taught all the psych classes so i could take them with her! Some quizzes, 2 page papers, and mid ter/final. Drops lowest scores. LOVE HER

4.0
3.0
PSYCH122
May 27, 2011

Professor Krider is excellent. Passionate about Psych and happy to explain things with you after class if you don't understanding. There is a lot of studying, but you learn a lot of cool stuff. I had this class from 4-7 on Thursdays and I looked forward to it every week, it was my favorite class. Lots of cool discussion too! Excellent class!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH122
Dec 13, 2011

Great professor! She is very passionate about her job, follows the syllabus, very clear and helpful, and super nice! Her tests and quizzes aren't the easiest but study hard and you'll be fine!

5.0
1.0
PYSCH122
Apr 26, 2012

I've been at DVC for 3 years.... This is thebest teacher I've had so far

5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
May 19, 2012

Great teacher, easy material.

5.0
2.0
PSYC101
May 26, 2012

She fun and very passionate. The class is involved in discussions. She takes time to listen to her students and allows you to bring in personal experiences to class discussions.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Dec 1, 2012

love her

4.0
3.0
PSYCH130
Mar 24, 2013

I love this class! besides the group presentations, that is. If you get nervous like me and hate being in front of the class then the group presentations will be your only trouble. other than that, she is great and the quiz's and tests arent bad at all.

5.0
4.0
PSYC130
Mar 28, 2013

Tests and quizzes cover a lot of material so it's kind of a hard class. Expect to work hard. Not a class to kick back and have "psych" discussions

2.0
1.0
PSYCH130
Apr 10, 2013

Mrs. Krider is very unclear. I learned more from the textbook and group presentations than her lectures. If she does lecture at all sometimes she'll just put on an irrelevant movie while she does other work. The class IS easy because she gives out study guides and her tests aren't difficult but I don't consider her a competent teacher at all.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
May 25, 2013

Mrs. Krider's teaching style was understandable and clear. She had 4 exams, 6 quizzes and 5 group presentations. She dropped the lowest exam and quiz. Our class always had great discussions, and Mrs. Krider was engaged in all of them. You do need the book, as it helps you for the exams, quizzes and group presentations. I recommend Mrs. Krider!

3.0
3.0
PSYCH130
Jun 25, 2013

The class is broken down into class presentations every 2-3 weeks,videos, quizzes, 3 midterms and sometimes she will lecture. Basically, students are the teachers because everything you need to know is being taught through class presentations.For tests she gives a study guide that is very similar to the test, can be an easy A if you complete them.

3.0
2.0
PSYCH130
Aug 26, 2013

This class was a little on the difficult side, just based on the fact that it had to do with the brain. Ms. Krider can be a little unclear at times as well, but as long as you do the reading in the book, you should be ok. All the tests were multiple choice and she gave us study guides which definitely helped. She also drops your worst test.

4.0
1.0
PSY130
Dec 11, 2013

what can I say, even a international student like me feel easy. exams and quiz are multiple choice. 2 papers, 2 extra credit writing. 5 group presentations. and she follows text perfectly. only trick is, get into a great group in the beginning and you will be fine.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Jan 10, 2014

Professor Krider really cares for every student in her class and makes sure that everyone has a clear understanding of the material she teaches. 6 quizzes, 3 midterms, both of which she drops the lowest score. In general, putting in a few hours before the tests should be enough to at least get you a B+. Easy and interesting class!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH145
Jan 11, 2014

Professor Krider is an amazing teacher! You can tell she loves teaching Psychology and she is so chill in terms of taking tests and quizzes. You have to take 3 midterms, which she drops the lowest score. You take 6 quizzes with lowest dropped. I loved her class. It's not your basic critical thinking class. Way better than that. Highly recommended!

4.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Dec 3, 2014

Fun class, multiple choice tests, gives study guide for mid terms. Super easy grader, really nice teacher, interesting lectures. Show up for a group project: Full points. As long as you read the book and do well on the tests, easy A. There is a 4-5 page term paper towards the end of the semester, but its easy.

5.0
3.0
2201729
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2014

Super great. Super chill, funny, great lectures. Super big A+ from me!

5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: B+
Dec 19, 2014

If you actually want a teacher who cares or gives a hollering hoot about you in college she is the one to take. Passed with a B. 4 tests. drops the lowest . 7 quizzes drops the lowest. 2 extra credits DO THEM! Shes honestly the nicest most caring college professor I've ever had.

4.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Jul 21, 2015

She's really pleasant and welcoming, has a good sense of humor, and will help you out as much as possible. She seems to really care about helping you get the best grade possible, especially if you find yourself struggling or behind with homework. She isn't harsh but she does distribute grades fairly and according to what you earn, which I like.

4.0
2.0
101
Jul 28, 2015

Be prepared to take notes, yet the notes are a major key to learning. She's super chill, and professional at the same time. Highly recommended

4.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: C+
Dec 3, 2015

You would need 1 book for the class, 4 midterms, 4 group projects (pretty easy), she doesnt give out homework (once in while she will ask to find 4-5 terms), the class is really interesting and I have never seen anyone fall asleep. It's psychology so she tells a lot of stories. If you're phsych major I defiantly recommend her.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH160
Grade: A
Jan 27, 2016

A great teacher all-around. She is very understanding and very straightforward with what will be on the tests and directions for assignments. Lectures are very interesting for the most part and she does take attendance every day so its important to go! She is very understanding and willing to work with students when they need help.

5.0
2.0
PYSCH160
Grade: A+
Apr 20, 2016

I took this class my first semester at DVC and I love her she's super sweet and helpful. If you read the book, take notes, and show up to class you'll pass with an easy A. Would recommend taking her! you'll love it :)

5.0
1.0
PSY130
May 19, 2016

Really helpful and caring makes sure you understand it

5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A
May 26, 2016
Would take again

Prof. Krider is awesome! As long as you attend class regularly, (go ahead and miss a couple, I know I did) take notes, and do your work, you will pass the class with the grade you truly worked for. She's the best teacher I've had at DVC thus far. Very helpful and nice. Non-cumulative final, which I just took today. I will miss her and the class!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Aug 14, 2016
Would take again

Great lectures & outline. Record the lectures if you are not a fast note taker. I rarely read the book and got A just from my DETAILED NOTES. 1 paper & 1 group research which were very easy. She cares about students and knows psychology. I only wish she taught more psych classes.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYC101
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 22, 2016
Would take again

Krider is rad, gives great feedback on ideas and able to give answers not specifically pertaining to the text. Tests aren't explicitly hard but one should deffinetly read/study. Term paper is a great learning opportunity for psych majors. visual organization is lackluster, hard to follow her written outlines. Great for auditory learners!

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
4.0
3.0
PSYC101
Dec 2, 2016
Would take again

I love this class. Prof. Krider is such a sweet caring teacher. But you really need to study and read the textbook for tests and quizzes because they are pretty difficult. She's a great professor though. I highly recommend!

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

Amazing teacher, gives great lectures and really cares about the subject. Great feedback on papers and projects.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSYCH101
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

Professor Krider is awesome she cares about her students succeeding and she is willing to help them if you ask. pretty straight forward if you do well on the quizzes, tests and projects you should get a good grade.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYC101
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

She was an amazing teacher. Very helpful if you went to her during class and outside of class. She was really passionate about the subject which made her lectures all the more interesting. VERY EASY GRADER. You get two major projects throughout the semester and she will almost always give you an A. I would definitely take her course again.

Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
2.0
PSYC101
Grade: C+
Dec 21, 2016
Would take again

Truly an amazing Professor! I am never bored or sleepy. She goes through chapters fast and thoroughly. Rarely give out homework, but give pop quizzes every week, so study up! Major key to pass is that Midterm paper!! very important and worth A LOT of points. Also the presentation is a piece of cake! Definitely would take this class again.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Jan 6, 2017
Would take again

I loved Professor Krider! She was amazing. Her lectures were never boring, and you definitely learned a lot. Her quizzes are on almost every chapter, and are never really "pop quizzes". The quizzes are based on the reading and the reading only. You can also skip a couple of classes, and it won't be a big deal.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: B
Apr 13, 2017
Would take again

She's super nice and clearly loves her job! Grading was easy, the class was easy. Little to no homework and the quizzes and tests were super easy as long as you pay attention in class and listen to her suggestions. Her study guides for tests give a clear outline of whats on the test. She is super caring, don't be afraid to ask questions!

Gives good feedback
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
PSYC101
Grade: A
May 23, 2017
Would take again

This class was extremely refreshing after some boring classes this semester. Mrs. Krider is very knowledgeable and has a great way of shaping her class around multiple learning styles, so if you put the work in, it's possible to get a good grade, even if one aspect of the class is difficult. She cares about her students and wants them to succeed.

Respected
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PSYC101
Dec 5, 2017
Would take again

Prof. Krider's class was a great class to take my first semester. She gives very interesting lectures and if you pay attention to her lectures you won't need to do much studying outside of class. Easy grader, really passionate teacher and a class that definitely made me more interested in psych.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSYCH160
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2017
Would take again

Her classes are amazing. Its more a discussion as class more than anything and its on topics thats are relevant to todays world. We had two papers and 1 group project. Amazing class

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
Would take again
5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Dec 17, 2017
Would take again

Amazing and sweet professor, you learn so much from her lectures which are interesting and not boring at all. She is very organized with her class schedule for the semester and nothing unexpected will come up. She drops lowest quiz score and will sometimes curve tests. Overall, I loved this class!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH200
Grade: A
Feb 6, 2018
Would take again

Professor Krider is a truly wonderful professor. I recommend her for any psych class at DVC. Her lectures are awesome and she is passionate about each subject she presents. You have one project and three (or four if you need to take the final) exams. I took her over the summer for Lifespan Development and she inspired me to change my major.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PSYC101
Grade: A
Aug 7, 2018
Would take again

Prof. Krider is an amazing teacher who is dedicated to the success of her students. She is willing to answer emails in a timely manner and is very understanding. If your looking for a fun and easy class this is the teacher for you

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PSYCH125
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 16, 2018
Would take again

She is the best teacher I have ever been taught by. She is so helpful and she makes her lectures super relatable so you can apply it to your own life or empathize with the material. She is so inspirational and is by far my favorite teacher I have ever had. She isnt one to make you look at the clock every 5 min to see when class is over

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2018
Would take again

She has it together; she is very clear with what she wants. The only real hw I did was studying for "pop" quizzes (she usually hints at them) or exams. Her study guides which she always provides are basically like the test. Very kind and knows her stuff. Very clear lectures that are not very long.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PSYCH122
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

3 tests, 2 papers, 1 group project and 6 quizzes but the lowest quiz score gets dropped. If you make an honest effort on your reaction papers and group project she will give you full points on it. You NEED to look at the exam review before tests or you will not know what to study! Easy grader and lots of opportunities for XC.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: B+
Mar 22, 2019
Would take again

She is the BEST! a textbook is required, exams can be a little hard but if you study you should be fine. One group project as a final! TAKE HER you won't regret it

Gives good feedback
Group projects
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
3.0
PSYC101
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2019
Would take again

Love her, shes passionate & enthusiastic about psychology and she wants you to just try, show up, do your homework, ask questions, and you pass. participation does matter as taking lecture notes, and studying. I learned so much and it was a great class

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
PSYCH122
Grade: A-
Nov 19, 2019
Would take again

I changed my psych professor last minute to Krider and it definitely was an amazing choice. She is incredibly kind and cares about each students success and involvement in the class. There are pop quizzes that can be tricky, but she drops the lowest score. Definitely take her if you have the chance.

Respected
Beware of pop quizzes
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYCH125
Grade: A-
Nov 26, 2019
Would take again

At first i thought it would be a hard class but if you keep up with the reading its super easy. She lets you use flash cards for test and her study guides almost resemble exams. Few in class assignments that you cant make up but super fun laid backish class 10/10

Test heavy
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSYC101
Grade: A-
Dec 10, 2019
Would take again

Best teacher I have ever had. If you take this class you will not regret it.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSYCH122
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2019
Would take again

Dana is the best! Super nice, easy to understand, & sets up the class so you succeed. Talk to her if you ever have trouble & she'll understand. A fun class to look forward to, just make sure to skim through the book once a week to prepare for the fairly easy pop quizzes. Wont go in depth to psychology, but I highly recommend her for any class.

Beware of pop quizzes
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYC101
Grade: A
Feb 22, 2020
Would take again

She is an excellent teacher, take her class! You'll learn a lot and really enjoy the subject. Her class was one of my favorites. If you attend class and study, you will get an A.

Respected
Participation matters
Caring
1.0
1.0
PSYC101
Grade: A
May 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Even before transitioning to classes online, she was never really good at answering questions clearly. It seemed like she wanted us out of the classroom quick, but nice person overall. Class lacked structure, class lecture notes where not too helpful. When we moved online she gave up teaching altogether. She doesn't respond to emails quickly.

Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A
May 29, 2020
Would take again

This is my first time taking a psych course and I don't know much about psych before. Prof Krider let me learned many useful and interesting psych knowledge. She is knowledgeable. Our three exams are originally all MCQs, but when we changed to online class, the exams became five essay questions. Yet as long as you tried hard, you will def get an A.

Participation matters
Beware of pop quizzes
2.0
2.0
PSYC101
Grade: A
Jul 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Gave us an assignment that involved a textbook within the first 4 days of class, no one had textbook yet so she provided resources that werent relevant or helpful to the assignments. Doesnt provide any lecture materials. You teach yourself. Her test doesnt really measure what youve learned and feels pointless. Dont take her if you like psych

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
PSYC101
Grade: A+
Jul 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Personally I have found a love for Psychology, and that being said I was interested to take a Psychology class. In my opinion, she was a easy teacher! the only problem was given COVID there were barely any zooms and found myself emailing her a lot. None of her zooms were mandatory but she barely had any, and never replied to emails.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PSYCH122
Grade: A+
Apr 21, 2021
Would take again

Meetings are not mandatory, but it was short and friendly. Prof Busche really do read your assignments. I mentioned being anxious if I don't submit work early on one of the hw, and she remembered it on a meeting. She's very caring and considerate. The only heavy task was 2 response paper, but as long as you watch the film, no prob. Easy A.

Caring
5.0
2.0
101
Grade: A+
Mar 26, 2022
Would take again

took during remote learning, super easy for me. assignments not every week and could be done quickly. minimal effort and youll be fine. watched videos some weeks. no lectures. also very nice professor; i messed up an assignment, and they notified me and let me redo it with no docked points! plus i actually learned in this class! really enjoyed!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH200
Grade: A+
May 24, 2022
Would take again

This is one of the easiest professors I've ever had. All the tests are online on quizlet and you get three tries, unlimited time. One assignment per week that just asks you basic questions from the reading (don't need to read, can find the answer by skimming). No essays ever. Will give you extensions if you ask. Easiest A I've ever received.

Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
PSYCH200
Grade: A+
Nov 10, 2022
Would take again

Easy A but I regret taking this class for my major. While the class was incredibly interesting it was hard to teach myself since everything was too easy. If you want an easy A 100% take her, workload is light and easy, no midterms and I think no final. No papers or projects either. But if youre a psych major wanting to learn, take someone else.

Get ready to read
5.0
1.0
PSYC101
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

AMAZING PROFESSOR. Kind and understanding. Grades are easy and so are quizzes if you actually do the work. Slow responder outside of class, but she is quick to help fix grades.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A
Sep 12, 2023
Would take again

Sweetest psych teacher. Her class consisted of material worth while and never overloaded information.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
PSYCH200
Grade: A+
Sep 22, 2023
Would take again

Love her! Great teacher who makes psych fun. Easy weekly assignments, a few quizzes, and two long papers (easy to do).

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
101
Grade: B
Nov 8, 2023
Would take again

Be ready to write for every assignment and a few reaction papers. Her lectures are actually interesting. Just do the work and you should pass.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
PSYCH145
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2023
Would take again

Took her class online and was very easy. 3 argumentative papers throughout the semester with occasional writing assignments and quizzes.

Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
PSYCH145
Grade: B+
Apr 21, 2024

This class is awful, you have to use the DVC database for your sources, she never answers email and there are barely any assignments so its hard to raise your grade.

Tough grader
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Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
PSYCH145
Grade: A
May 7, 2024
Would take again

Professor Busche is the sweetest most understanding professor. She is approachable and very knowledgeable about what she is teaching. There are 3 papers, 5 assignments, and 5 quizzes which is super manageable. She is funny and cares about connecting with her class, learning everyone's names, and is warm and welcoming. 100% would take it again.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
PSYCH145
Grade: A+
May 7, 2024
Would take again

Prof Busche is a good professor. She is very nice and makes the class very doable. I had a good time in this class. You write 3 argumentative research papers and have some quizzes and assignments. The only reason I have a 4/5 is because it was a little difficult to get a response to emails but otherwise this was a good class.

Clear grading criteria
So many papers
5.0
2.0
PSYCH145
Grade: A
May 14, 2024
Would take again

I only had three papers to write and she was a very easy grader on those. There weren't many assignments in Critical Thinking and Psychology, and I would recommend every one to take it. It was an easy A. She is also very kind and understanding and gave me multiple extensions on my assignments. It is clear she wants to take care of her students.

Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
PSYCH145
Grade: A+
May 17, 2024
Would take again

I really enjoyed this class! In the syllabus she maps out the assignments. Not much homework, your grade is based off of 5 assignments, 3 papers, and a few quizzes. She had very informative lectures and is a caring professor, I recommend taking her class especially if you are interested in psychology!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
PSYC101
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

Professor Busche is fantastic! He

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Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
PSYC101
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

Professor Busche is fantastic! She engages with students very well and remembers everybody's names. As long as you complete the work on time and put in authentic work you are guaranteed an A. You can tell that she is very passionate about what she teaches which makes her class so fun. Homework is 1 assignment a week and 5 quizzes. Loved this class

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSYC101
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2024
Would take again

Show up to class and read the textbook. Simple but will get an EASY A if that is done.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
1.0
PSYCH-220
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2024
Would take again

Professor Dana Krider Busche was a nice and caring professor. She allows late work for up to a week. If you explain your circumstances to her, she will sometimes give you more than a week to do missed assignments. However, the professor is slow to respond to emails. If you email her twice, you will most likely hear back. Overall, she is wonderful.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
PSYCH-220
Grade: A+
Dec 29, 2024
Would take again

Super easy and interesting class. Small assignment(usually a discussion) a week where you get to talk about yourself. Couple small papers but nothing you can't get done in an hour max. Def recommend this class!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
101
Grade: A+
May 8, 2025
Would take again

Literally the easiest ever! One or two assignments max a week, and sometimes all our hw was to just read a chapter. A few papers but they're pretty easy and she grades very lenient. Quizzes are short around 10 questions. Highly recommend.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A
May 22, 2025
Would take again

Really great teacher! I enjoyed her class, I am thankful that the workload wasn't too bad! She provided a few educational documentaries that went along with the chapter. There were a few response essays, but it wasn't bad at all :) I would definitely take her class again!

Participation matters
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5.0
1.0
101
Grade: A+
May 23, 2025
Would take again

She's amazing. As long as you show up and put in basic effort, you'll do well in her class. I wanted to change my major to psychology because I loved taking her courses so much. She's a great professor to take because she's kind and you actually learn something. Trust this review and take her you won't regret it.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
2.0
PSYC101
Grade: A+
Sep 5, 2025
Would take again

I absolutely love Prof Busche and miss her class! I would definitely take it again. Lectures were very engaging and fun; she broke down terms very well and was always open to discussions. I learned so much in this class. I found the textbook online, so no need to buy it. She does use it, so pls get it. BEST PROF EVERRRR!!!

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Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
101
Grade: B
Sep 9, 2025
Would take again

I really enjoyed this class and if I would haves worked more and not missed so much class I would have gotten an A. She had so many students and would remember everyone by name. I learned a lot with her clear lectures and everything is very straight forward. She's an awesome professor!

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Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2025
Would take again

Textbook required but she doesn't mind how you acquire it. She's super wholesome and classes are pretty fun and engaging. She only grades on quizes and 2 paper's in the semester with no final. The quizes can easily be done as long as you study the stuff she writes on board and studying the module objectives.

Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: B-
Dec 11, 2025
Would take again

Professor Busche was really kind and thoughtful, the tests are kind of hard and lectures cover about 50% of the material on the tests.

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Lecture heavy
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