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PSY2012 - 2.0 rating“Burney's class for Psychology”
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Never met a more incompetent and hateful person!
She is a miserable person to be around. She is very vicious (looks and personality!).
great lady. tough but still good
Very disorganized and unprofessional. Very evil and has poor people skills. She, ofcourse thinks that she is right- I don't understand HOW she sleeps at night. As one classmate said "she is gonna wake up one day in HELL!!!" I hope I never have to see her again EVER-
Just an overall uncaring person when it comes to her students. I earned As and Bs but i had to annoy the heck out of her to make sure i had the grades i earned, she lost my papers, all kind of mess. Dont waste ur time in this program!
She was OK but ran through the chapters WAY too fast & sometimes had things on the tests that were not in her lecture notes/study guides. So get the book because the extra stuff will be in there. Sometimes she doesn't explain things well, either. Worst of all, she gave us rushed group assignments & papers at the end of the term instead of giving am
She talks EXTREMELY too damn much!!!!!! She is very boring and really knows how to get freshman off task...Don't take her!!! Even though you m ight pass, you will have a test every week!!! I HATE HER CLASS....DO NOT TAKE HER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Go to class, take notes, study the study guides and you'll pass. simpla as that
MOST INSENSITIVE HEARTLESS BITCH YOU WILL EVER ENCOUNTER...DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. She cares nothing about her students and her hair is AWFUL!
Class isn't an easy A at all.You will have a test every week and make sure you read chapters because everything discussed is not all on test.Although she gave rushed papers and projects at the end it will definitely boost your grade!
Do not drop her class! She says this at the beginning of the semester when a lot of people consider it. On her test I received grades ranging from 55-75. She gives group assignments on test days to put points towards your test & at the end of the semester gives a group project & two papers that'll boost your grade. I got a B when lord knows I shou
She isn't evil like everyone here is saying. Really, not even THAT bad. I barely went to class mostly exam days and passed with a B. & my test grades never seen higher than a 75. U have ops to boost your grade. Just show up do the group work and projects and you'll be fine. It's not THAT serious. It's college
she is a good teacher you do have alot of test but just take notes and read the book and you will be fine. there are also projects and papers and critical thinking to help boost ur grade. its almost impossible to fail. its just effort
Doctor Burney is indeed an intelligent woman. Like most psychology professors she like to challenge her students. She does teach very fast and doesnt lecture on most material on exams. But its college. GROW UP! READ THE BOOK!She does highly recommend that. So listen to her, dont bother taking notes. Listen to lectures, ask questions and READ!
Textbook is a MUST! Group projects i think she grades them on content and the amount of work put in. She seems mean but when you talk to her she is more tha willing to help. DO NOT drop her class its not worth it.
Text book a must! READ! READ! She is very helpful and concerned with her students if you are serious and make the effort to communicate with her. She doesn't like distractions, interactions with class is limited... however is always available... By far this is not an easy class!! Her Critical Thinking Groups is really how you are graded...
She tries to act tough but you can tell she is a very nice woman. She teaches kind of quickly but she doesn't have a problem when you ask her to slow down or repeat what was said. She appreciates questions and likes when people are engaging. She gives too many test but the projects boost grades. I passed with a B
Who ever said this Lady is a "considerate" and "nice" prof, must be talking about a different Dr.Burney! She is Heartless! She moves entirely to fast in her lecures and there are things on the test she doesn't discuss in class and not in the ch in the book she assign. She gets an attitude if u ask her ANYTHING in class! ...just don't take her class
Dr. Burney isn't really that bad. She's extremely formal all the time. She goes through her notes kinda quick so it might be in your best interest to get the book, but its not really required. If you talk to her (after class) she's very helpful. She doesn't take attendance, but its good to be there bcuz her exam days are not set in stone.
I would advise no one to take this professor unless she is the only professor offered. She moves entirely too fast and never gives you study guides for the test. You will have four test throughout the whole semester,a paper and a group project. She is not helpful at all. She isnt mean but can sometimes be rude.
Dr. Burney is a great professor. If you put forth the effort she will work with you ! There is no way you can fail her class if you take good notes !
She Is A Very Hard Teacher. You HAVE 4 TEST TOTAL AND LIKE TWO GROUP PROJECTS. I RECOMMEND YOU NOT TO TAKE HER UNLESS SHE IS THE ONLY PSYCHOLOGY TEACHER AVAILABLE. SHE IS VERY NONCHALANT AND DOESN'T OFFER HELP NOR STUDY GUIDES! BOOK IS A MUST THAT SHE WROTE HER SELF. COME TO CLASS EVERYDAY AND TAKE NOTES, ALTHOUGH SHE MOVES VERY QUICKLY!
Hello?!! Be prepared to answer that question everyday in class. She gives test very often. lectures are not helpful, she requires you to use her book and it sucks! She passed me with a C and I missed a test and did not do her project. if you work and study you will probably come out with a B but she is a bad teacher
Great teacher. You will Learn. She does treat the class like college
I really enjoyed her class. I learned alot. She is a fair teacher but wants students to learn. Read and study and you will do fine
Dr. Burney is not helpful at all. I learned a lot more in my AP Psychology class in high school. The book she wrote herself most of the time isn't at all useful and she words her test questions extremely challengingly. She doesn't teach or even mention some of the content that she tests on. BE PREPARED TO STRUGGLE!!
DO NOT TAKE HER! Her tests are so hard and you NEED the book. She moves fast. You will need prayer to pass this class.
She is a nice person.But she is an emotional grader. She goes over the material ultra fast in class and to understand the test you need the book. She writes her own book which makes it useless to take notes in class. The test are online and there is not a final. She loves talking about her son CHARLES!!!!!!!!!
Nice person, but not so great of a professor. We took notes in class and studied, but the tests would be wayyyyyyy off from the material we covered. Students failed tests left and right. What I appreciated were the group assignments she would give. DO THEM! That's the only thing that will keep your grade afloat.
Nice person, she give notes every class, and she goes very fast over her notes..It's the class you go worry about if you pass r not for the whole semester..I PASSED WITH a B and you can too as long as you do your part
She is a good person however her class can be challenging and the test are a little overwhelming. I struggled hard to get a B in her class. One thing you must do is respect her and let her know that you are trying. If you want a challenge take her. I thought intro to psy would be less painful than she taught it though.
She is a very nice lady, but her tests are really hard and she doesn't answer emails. She does give other assignments that really help your grade. Get the book because she goes through the PP very quickly. Sweet lady but very challenging.
Test are very hard. And you have to study study but overall nice lady.
This lady is crazy. DO NOT TAKE HER. First, she wrote the textbook you need for the class. She never checks her emails so your questions and concerns stay unanswered. Her tests are so freaking hard. AND SHE SAYS "HELLO?" ALL THE TIMES AND WANTS YOU TO SAY "YES?" IN RESPONSE. Just don't do it
If you do not want to work DO NOT take her class. I have taken her twice only because she was the only teacher for classes I needed but I worked my butt off for a B. If you do have to take her DO ALL HER PROJECTS AND PAPERS they will help your grade. Good Luck
Whew ! When I tell you all I am happy/lucky an blessed to have passed her class with a "C"!! No, I'm exaggerating her class if not that hard at all as people make it seem and even as hard as SHE makes it seem. All you have to do is do the papers and group projects and you will pass. Myself and my entire class (80+ students) barley passed her tests.
She is really nice, and she gave her final online, I failed all of her 3 exams with a D and got a B only because she saw that a lot of students where failing so by the end of the semester she gave a lot of group work to help bring up some of the grades. READ READ READ THE BOOK
I am taking Dr. Burney's Intro to Psychology and I'm having trouble with understanding the lecture. She' s very quick to change slides and I can't get the rest of her notes. Sometimes, she's not very thorough about reviewing for tests. I do like the major which is psychology, but not the class because the lack of clarity.
I have never failed a class in my entire life! I needed this class for part of my major electives requirement and no other class was open. Unless you are prepared to work very hard and kinda teach yourself, don't do it. she might pass you with a C, if you do everything but if you are like me, you want better than that.
Do not take Dr. Burney's class for Psychology! If you take her, God Bless you because she does not answer her emails or understands how hard you try in her class. I have begged and talked Dr. Burney into doing extra credit and also having study guides. Also, I would like to mention that she does not give study guides.
This lady is definitely insane. She made us waste $100 0n a textbook that she wrote herself and we don't even use it. Don't take her or you will seriously fail. She doesn't give out test reviews like other teachers because she thinks that it's useless. Seeing her on Tuesdays and Thursdays kills my vibe. Ughhh she makes me want to just run a purge.
her 1st test I got an 45% & the rest between "60-69%" :( you HAVE to buy her book, the same things she talk about in class are n her book Just get ready to READ. Her book is very helpful She gives extra credit & put u in groups to help bring up your grade.. By he end of the semester my average grade was 65% "D" & went up to 79 "C" one point away "B
Also, she goes through her lectures pretty fast. You cannot take pictures of her power points. There are no study guides. There were 4 test, an essay, 2-3 group projects(that come in handy: extra points) & other turn in assignments that would boosts your grade. I worked my butt off for a C, even though I was one point away from a "B"
Dr, Burney is TOUGH! For one, she takes forever and a day to grade your paperassignments. The good part about her class is that she comes through at the end of the semester with a group project and paper, and extra credit assignments. Her tests are a lot of questions and rarely comes from the book. You have to purchase her book. Good luck!
This woman is a mess! She is the devil in a suit, her chapters are so vast and her tests are ridiculous. She does not believe in study guides and will not give you a straight answer on what will be on the exams. The ONLY good part about her is that you will not fail her class. Make sure to take notes and be ACTIVE in the class discussions.
Do not take her. Just don't. eve if she is your last option just wait either until next semester or switch to another professor. She is the devil in the form of a human. Don't kill your GPA for her.
Worst professor at FAMU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This has to be the worst professor at FAMU. She wrote her own book and chapters are insanely long. If you have to take psychology dont be like me and pick the class cause its the last left just take it another time with someone else. PLEASE!! All the test are online but its still hard to pass them i continue to get Ds and one C
This lady is the WORST professor I've EVER HAD! I thought by reading these other post I could handle her HA! WRONG!!! DO NOT TAKE HER! Be prepared for hard test, no study guides, and an attitude. I only passed with a B because we didn't have a final and she graded easily because everyone was failing. If you take her, GOOD LUCK!
I stressed about this class all semester! The tests are horrible and way too long. They are ridiculously long and hard. She did however, come through at the end with group projects and a paper to boosts the grades.
Dr. Burney is one of the worst professors that I've taken. From not answering questions that students have, to having an elitist attitude, and making condescending remarks, Dr. Burney is NOT helpful to her students.
Dr. Burney was a good teacher and I learned a lot but sometimes miscommunication between her and the class was a big problem. Her test were sometimes long and difficult and some of her projects were a little difficult to complete. Overall I enjoyed the course but I stressed over this class a little but received a passing grade.
Rude, elitist, doesn't lecture to her tests at all, gives time-consuming group projects/assignments with unclear instructions (and no rubrics), didn't grade anything until almost the end of the semester. Tests were difficult if they were in person and you didn't read the chapter at all, but most were online.
She was my favorite class to go to. I loved her! she was easy & simple. i recommend it
She isnt really clear on what she wants you to do
Tests literally every other week. Online, but timed and like 50-60 questions. I haven't received higher than a C on every single test this semester. We have class lectures and I get it completely, then the test comes and it's barely the info spoken of while in class or the book. Be prepared to make this class your priority.
One of the worse classes!! She makes you buy the book (which she wrote) she'll either lecture from there or say info that's neither in the book or the powerpoints. Catches an attitude when you ask to go back to previous slide or to slow down. She sometimes has no clue what she's talking about with directions. Relook your prof options!!
She has you buy her book that she made. The book is a little pricey and not mandatory but If you want to be caught up on the lectures, you need to read the book. All her tests are online but are given short amount of times (ex: 78 questions in 1 hr and 5 mins) She goes through lecture slides very fast.
This class was one of the hardest classes Ive taken since Ive been in school and she hasnt done much too help out the students. This class is lecture heavy and she often rushes through slides so its hard to obtain the information. If you get a B out of this class your lucky because you will work for every single point. Good luck.
U are supposed to test after every 2 chapters she lectures on, but she wont post the test on time. Did not apply the extra credit you earn, wont correct the grades, gives 78 question test w/ 75 min, and wants you to do call & response like she's a pastor. test have content U never learn & holds class after time & takes off points if you leave.
U are supposed to test after every 2 chapters she lectures on, but she wont post the test on time. Did not apply the extra credit you earn, wont correct the grades, gives 78 question test w/ 75 min, & wants you to do call & response like she's a pastor. test have content U never learn & holds class after time & takes off points if you leave.
Dont take her class at all!!! Im a living witness
Dr. Burney's class is lecture heavy and is pretty much a review of the book. If you read it, take notes, and participate in lectures you will be fine but the book is not a "need". Crash courses will be your best friend! Also she is a late grader so don't expect grades until the last week of school.
great professor! Very nice. I enjoyed her class. I would recommend. You will learn when you take her class.
Dr. Burney is a great professor. In my opinion one of the best on campus. Come to class take notes and participate. She cares about her students. You will have tests that come from lecture and book. READ. She also gives assignments that help with tests. Do the work and you will pass the class! Great class and professor.
Love her! Serious professor , but cares that you learn. Would recommend
lectures every class and speaks so low you cant hear her so its hard to take notes. All the test were online and she gives a lot of extra credit out! im pretty sure almost the whole class passed
Great professor! I would recommend her. I learned in this class.
I took her and thought the class was great. You will need to work, but this is college. Very nice and caring. The 1.0 posts are not true about her. She is a fair and very knowledgeable!!
The class was very easy, make sure that you participate in class to epiphany points for extra credit. The tests are online and straight from the power point and book, and are usually around 80 to 90 questions.
Test on every two chapters. No homework. Every class is a lecture and she makes you buy the textbook that she wrote. You really dont need it. She post powerpoints online that you can study from. Her test are online but they are still difficult. I always paid attention in class and still got Cs on every quiz. Group project for final that is easy
Great professor! Will need to to work hard! But you will learn.
This professor is terrible she does not know how to communicate effectively and she is a hard grader. I do not recommend her.
Should be avoided at all costs. If you see that she is the only professor available for the course, submit a transient request form and take elsewhere. She is very rude and condescending to students and gets frustrated when you ask questions. I took her in the summer for 4 week but she gives you six weeks worth of work. Does not respond to emails
Although we are in the middle of a Pandemic, I dont expect Professors to coddle their students. I DO expect them to do their job. Then theres Dr. Burney. She doesnt answer emails or answer questions clearly. Do not expect grades on time. She is condescending. She seems like a nice lady but lacks in this field. If you can, find someone else.
She is very unorganized and just talks or repeats herself multiple times. Also Is VERY difficult to contact and will not like when you ask her of a mistake she has made. During online time she is very fast and the textbook she wants you to buy is helpful not needed bc the PowerPoint is word for word of the textbook. Very snarky and shady
SHE SHOULD BE FIRED! lectures heavy and very unclear. She tests HEAVY and most of the questions we never even learned. Her tests are super lengthy & timed. You only get 75 minutes to answer 78 questions. She barely assigns assignments so your test grades make up most of your grade. I highly would not recommend. Id be surprised if I get a C.
This class is very lecture heavy, she half reads the slides and half goes off the slide and doesn't give us enough time to copy down what she is saying. We went through 6 chapters within the first 3 weeks of our summer semester, I don't know if that's normal or not. Her tests make up most of the grade and they're 60-80 questions with only 75 mins.
DO NOT WAIT TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES! If she is the last one left GOOD LUCK. There is a test after every two chapters. Most of the questions she never discussed with us. Her test are bout 78 questions you barely get an hour to finish. There's not any regular assignments most grades comes from the test. I do NOT recommend her not even a little.
Do not take this class! She doesn't care that you can't hear her when she breaks up on zoom, she doesn't like being asked questions, and if she does answer its not thorough. Doesn't matter how much you study, YOU WILL STRUGGLE on her tests.... if there was another professor I would take them!!!!
Tests are VERY long & dont match info from notes or her textbook. The only way to contact her outside of class is by email but she doesnt respond. Had assignments due the first week of class and they still arent graded and (next week is the last week of the semester). Forgot to post the tests a lot. Good luck if you get stuck in this class
Dr. Burney is a very nice lady, but at times she can be very passive-aggressive, rude, and tends to ignore questions during lectures. She makes students buy the textbook that she wrote so test information comes straight from the book but tends to not be highlighted in the text. I would personally not recommend taking her class online.
This is an intro to psych class and we were averaging C's on her tests because she wouldnt pull test questions from the book or our lectures. Tells you that her book is mandatory but it isnt helpful. She is very passive aggressive & sometimes just starts being rude. She is just a terrible teacher, no reason that there were 0 A's in an intro class
Dr. Burney knows her material and is a reasonable Professor; however her lectures consist of her reading off powerpoints so be prepared to teach yourself the material to get a better understanding. As long as you do your work you should be fine. But her test were impossible. 60 questions with 50 minutes to take. She curves at the end but still...
if you choose to take this prof, don't expect her to ever reply to your emails. our ONLY assignments were extremely hard, WEEKLY tests with 75+ questions and hardly enough time. you'd be lucky to get an 80 on them. all she does is lecture in a very boring tone for 2 hours. she tries to make you buy the book she wrote but we didn't use it.
one of the worst professors ive ever had in my life. does not answer questions clearly, vague assignments, long research assignment that she barely explained, quizzes dont cover the book, will purposefully misunderstand you. she is lenient but id rather an attentive and reasonable professor than a lenient one. her rating speaks for itself.
Just dont, 88 people cant be lyint. Im pretty sure all of her assignments are copy and pasted from somewhere bc she never seems to know how to answer questions about the work she assigns. Just avoid her if you can, especially for an online class.
Lots of papers and lectures. Grading was a bit unclear and waited til end of semester to start grading assignments. Each module had a paper and a quiz. However, you got about a week to complete each module. Shes not the best but not quite the worst.
This instructor was awful. Communication throughout this semester was terrible and the instructions were very unclear. When asked for clarity she got an attitude and did not want to help. After being asked questions because the instructions and assignments were very unclear she got a horrible attitude. Graded and made everything due last minute.
Does not respond to emails. Grades assignments at the end of the term. Quizzes w/ essay questions are not graded. 12 Page Term Paper. 10 minute video presentation. Harsh grading. Timed quizzes using a LockDown Browser. Does a lot of copy and paste into Canvas w/o proof reading. Assignment due dates are not posted timely. Poor time management.
She is very unorganized and does not email back. She waits until the end of the semester to grade all work and an come off extremely snappy when asked questions via email.
DO NOT TAKE HER CLASSES ONLINE! She does not respond to emails and after a few weeks when she does finally respond she will be extremely rude. She is not clear on instructions in the syllabus, I wish I would have known during add/drop that she was so horrible because I ended up having to withdraw. Waits to grade until end of semester.
I have not even completed the semester yet, and i just wanted to say that she is by far the WORST professor I have ever had. She uses a completely different textbook than the one given on the syllabus, she is unorganized and extends no help. She is passive aggressive and refuses to take accountability for her own mistakes. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
68%
Textbook Required
42%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-1.01 avg changeRatings by Course
GRAD
5.0
(1)DEP2004
5.0
(1)PSY001
4.5
(2)PSY0023
4.0
(1)EXP3413
3.3
(4)Difficulty by Course
SPS
5.0
SCHOOLPSYCH
5.0
PSY3000
5.0
EAB
5.0
RESEARCHMETHODS
5.0