2.9

Elaine Louisell

Psychology - Henry Ford College

2.9
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
47%
Would Retake
115
Reviews
2.9
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
2.8
Helpful
3.0
Clarity

47%

Would Retake

115

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Dont listen to anyone that says shes nice, or good, i swear youll hate the class so bad

PSYCHOLOGY251 - 1.0 rating

Signed up for a regular class, according to the registry, but apparently she didn't get the memo

PSYCH251 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

60%

Textbook Required

57%

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95% confidence
Based on 62 grades
Most common grades:
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B (8)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 74 reported grades
A: 23
B+: 14
B: 8
A+: 6
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Tough grader (16)
Gives good feedback (12)
Participation matters (11)
Respected (11)
Clear grading criteria (9)
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Reviews (115)
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PSY253
Feb 28, 2010

who ever takes this teacher will have a heartattack..she is such a 7maraa. look guys pleasssssssssssssssss don't ever think about taking her because if you guys do ohhhh my goodddd its like going to hellllllllllllllll please guysssss dont shes ridiculus mean stuburn and not nice and tooo hard and harsh and i hate her sooo much thank u for listening

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PSY131
Apr 8, 2010

very un organized...did not teach well at all. has hot flashes and constantly fans herself which throws her off topic! do not reccommend this teacher

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PSYCH253
Apr 29, 2010

OK........ very hard tests/quizzes. unless you are amazing at psychology.. you will not get 100% on all tests/quizzes.. good luck.

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PSY253
May 27, 2010

EXCELLENT PROFESSOR!!! If you dedicate to your education then you will do good in this class.

5.0
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PSY131
Jun 3, 2010

will English is my second language and i got A in her class. if you work hard and participate in her class then you will not face any problem.

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PSY253
Aug 23, 2010

She is a terrible teacher! I wouldn't recommend her to anyone. Everyone that i talk to that has taken her class absolutely hates it! She is helpful in some ways but not many. Don't expect to make any assignments up, even if u had a death in the family! She doesn't care about you! She only cares about her pay check. Please people don't go to her!!!1

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ABNOR0
Nov 1, 2010

She is extremely unorganized! Be prepared to keep documentation of your work and grades. She often fails to document complete work and points. She lectures for hours about random BS, never covering the required information for the class. Schedule provided has TBD for all due dates. She changes dates and procedures on a whim. Stay FAR away from thi

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PSY131
Jan 25, 2011

She is a joke. Going to class is useless. Nothing she talks about is on the tests. Everything on the syllabus works the complete opposite way.

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PSY2
Jan 30, 2011

i do not recommend her to any one. if you want to know why, take a class with her, work hard and wait for your grade to see what i mean.

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PSY35
Apr 12, 2011

Awful close-minded teacher, makes your life a living hell. She will actually stop what shes talking about and chew you out about leaving to go to the bathroom. What is this elementary school? Outrageous!! Also the online tests can be hard and you are pretty much on your own as far as learning the material. Dont take this teacher you will be sorry!!

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PSYC253
Apr 13, 2011

Excellent professor. She's approachable, caring, and genuinely interested in both her students and the material she teaches. If you want to experience teaching at its finest, take Elaine's class. She truly is the personification of perfection.

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PSY251
Nov 14, 2011

I got an A+ in Abnormal psych. As long as you attend class, read the material, and participate in the case studies regularly, you will get an A just like I did. There is a large amount of work but it's TOTALLY worth it. For once, a teacher actually cares that you LEARN the material. I'd LOVE to take another class with her. VERY bright woman.

3.0
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PSY251
Dec 12, 2011

I had an awful time in this class. Be prepared to do at least 3 hrs work for 5 EC points. Teaches straight off powerpoints, but if you don't attend there's a huge chance she gave out points that day. Case studies suck. You can never get a perfect score. Even if you show her the answer in the book, she's against it. Tests don't relate to her lecture

5.0
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PSY253
Dec 23, 2011

I don't understand why a lot of people do not like her. She is an amazing teacher. If you listen in her class and read the textbook, then you will do good in her class. She is extremely nice. I took two of her psychology classes and I had to take a few test days off because of family emergencies and she let me make up my tests. She is awesome!

2.0
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PSY251
Feb 13, 2012

This class is just all over the place. The stuff you learn is interesting, but the online tests are beyond hard & you can never find the answers in the book or from the power points. You spend hours doing extra credit review sheets yet barely get any points from them. Also, her grading system is very poor and she never tells you what you did wrong.

5.0
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PSY251
Feb 17, 2012

This is a good teacher. She is passionate about what she teaches and it shows in her attitude. I got an A in this class. It's not hard to do if you do work and the extra credit wasn't even neccessary for most of the class. We were successful without it!

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PSY251
Oct 5, 2012

Loved the class, lots of extra credit opportunities

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PSY251
Dec 12, 2012

She gives tons of extra credit and she is really nice and classy unlike other professors! I got a B+ in her class and I would consider her as one of the best PSY teachers at HFCC.

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PSY251
Dec 12, 2012

If your even thinking about taking this class with this professor DON'T! I have never in my life had a professor as rude as her. Her exams for study guides have nothing to due with the test or final. She didn't give me all my attendance points this semester because she claims I missed more class than I actual did. I could gone...

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PSY251
Dec 12, 2012

Rude and condescending. Went on a rant when someone tried to use the bathroom. Grades on attendance but fails to take it correctly; she tried to tell me I missed almost half of the sessions. When she pulled my grades up to check, she had to ask me my name, so how was she taking my attendance and "knowing" I wasn't there as she insisted she did?

3.0
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PSY251
Dec 12, 2012

i love psychology but did not love this teacher at all! she does not total up the attendance points accuratly and her grading points scale is rediculous. every quiz, the final, and all class materials were online. i didnt sign up for an online class. have her instuct you at your own risk!

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PSY251
Dec 15, 2012

OK so her attendance points are all screwed up because she takes them when she wants. Has no accuracy when you are/arent there just assumes even when you email her letting you know when your absent she thinks differently. Extremely rude and goes off subject all the tine. You go to class not knowing whats going on. Never at office hours.

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PSYCH131
May 4, 2013

I took her class online. She has a manageable workload. Her tests came straight from the book, so I suggest reading it. She gave up to 100 points extra credit for answering questions (took hours though). I enjoyed having her as a teacher.

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PSY251
Jul 1, 2013

Very difficult learning environment. Everything she talks about in class is 90% of the time NOT ABOUT THE MATERIAL IN THE BOOK. She's very irratic and you never know what's going on. All of the quizzes, midterm, and final are online, and if you miss any case studies or tests, you can kiss a passing grade goodbye. She won't let you make up ANYTHING!

5.0
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PSY131
Jul 2, 2013

I read from this website that she wasn't the best professor. However- she was very helpful and I loved her! I took psych 131 online with her. She was awesome!

5.0
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PSY131
Jul 19, 2013

I read this website prior to enrolling in her class, and I honestly think that people are being really unfair when rating her. She responded to my emails within a timely manner and offered extra credit on a weekly basis. She places emphasis on participation too. As long as you do your work and put effort into the course, you will be just fine.

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PSY251
Sep 16, 2013

Please note if you have to take this class don't take her class. Very nice woman but no help at all in understanding the subject. 90% of class is a ramble. Test are online and are hard to retain information that you have not been taught. THIS IS A SELF TAUGHT CLASS. Choose another professor.

4.0
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PSY253
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2013

I personally did not think professor Louisell was a bad teacher. I took this class online and was prepared to teach myself because that is how an online class is. I ready every single chapter and really understood the information and received an A. It is only hard if you do not put in the effort.

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PSYCHOLOGY251
Feb 12, 2014

Self taught class, she doesnt teach you anything. All she does is talk. She expects you to come to class even when you're dying. If you come 2 minutes late she will count you absent. Shes VERY rude and full of herself. Tests are SO hard. Dont listen to anyone that says shes nice, or good, i swear youll hate the class so bad. Cant wait to leave!!!!

2.0
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PSY251
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 4, 2014

SELF TAUGHT CLASS! Tests are extremely hard. Has no tolerance for lateness - not even 2 minutes. If you are late you are automatically marked as absent even if you are attending class. Very full of herself. DO NOT TAKE HER. I REPEAT. I am a psych major, and she has left such a horrible taste in my mouth. Dropping her class tomorrow. Disappointing.

1.0
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PSYCH251
Apr 20, 2014

Signed up for a regular class, according to the registry, but apparently she didn't get the memo. She claims it's an online class, doesn't cover anything actually in class, her tests never correlate to the book or powerpoints, and she goes out of her way to make all her students feel inadequate and ignorant. NEVER take her class.

5.0
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PSY253
Grade: A
May 22, 2014

She is a great teacher. Was very clear on grading, gave more than fair shot at getting an A. Gave extra credtit oppurtunity, 2 chances for each quiz. Must read to do good in class, if you read and outline this class is a no brainer, and actually pretty interesting.

2.0
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PSY253
Grade: A
Aug 27, 2014

She is an extremely fair teacher. Easy A. She has Attendence points, lots of extra credit, 2 shots to take each quiz online. Quizzes are difficult but use the book and take the quizzes with a classmate. Good class and good teacher.

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PSY253
Dec 16, 2014

Her class, especially online, is easy. However, she expects things formatted in a specific style, with no explanation as to what she wants beforehand. I had problem after problem with the 3 grades she had to actually put in the system. Not worth the headache. I would not take her again.

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131
Dec 17, 2014

I don't recommend this class at all Gives very hard quizzes with little time

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PSY251
Grade: A+
Jan 13, 2015

I took Lifespan Development with her last semester and She gave assignments that were thorough and well thought out. She knows her stuff and it so very willing to help you to understand as well. She has a stern nature and she wont tolerate nonsense or laziness. If you plan on learning something, you shouldn't have any problems in her class!

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PSY131
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 7, 2015

I took her online .. Be prepared to only do TIMED tests 30 min 39 questions which you are allowed twice . Be prepared to read . don't take any classes besides this one because this will take all your time . She has the final exam on campus . She's no help, doesn't tell you what to study for on tests . really hard class I would take psy in school

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PSYCHOLOGY
Grade: D
May 8, 2015

Very hard. No extra credit. I do not recommend her.

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PSY253
Grade: A
May 10, 2015

Elaine is a bit of a stickler. She does not really work with you if you have an extenuating circumstance. Her tests are pretty difficult. I would say only about 60% of the test is covered in the powerpoint. That's why the book is ESSENTIAL. I wouldn't suggest her for someone without a psych background.

3.0
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PSY251
Grade: B+
Jun 8, 2015

Elaine Louisell's offers extra credit and is pretty clear when explaining her assignments and how she wants things. Her tests are long and hard. Professor Louisell isn't the nicest person, she'll say whats on her mind very openly and doesn't really care if it offends you. If you need the class- take it. If not, don't.

2.0
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PSY253
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 25, 2015

She is a teacher that forgot that she is at a community college and not a university. She does not have compassion nor understanding that we are trying to better our lives and that some of us have families,jobs and other adult responsiblities what she says is in stone and she does NOT deter from it! TAKE SOMEONE ELSE PLEASE NOT HER!

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PSY251
Grade: A
Jul 2, 2015

Her grading is very clear and makes room for adjustments when needed. Attendance is very important, especially when you have a case study. During case studies, you will be working in groups. The tests and power points are on moodlerooms. It's very important to read your chapters. Overall, she's pretty fair and very enthusiastic.

3.0
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PSYCH131
Grade: A
Jul 28, 2015

I took it online & all you have to do is read the chapter before taking each quiz. It's not a difficult class, but I will never take this professor again because she doesn't care about the students. Don't bother emailing her for help or extensions because she'll just tell you to drop the class, no matter how serious your excuse is.

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PSY253
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 29, 2015

So far great course! Well organized, prompt feedback.

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PSY131
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2015

I just completed my online evaluation for this class & decided to read this site. Really surprised at some of the comments. This instructor is really nice and not all that difficult if you keep up with the reading and work. She responds to e-mail and gives feedback that is helpful. I'm getting an A and have not worked that hard! I

5.0
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PSY253
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2015

Interesting forums in this class. Very straightforward testing. You must read the ENTIRE chapter to get an A. She gives you two chances for each test. Always responds to e-mail quickly. Stopped by her office on campus, very nice. The down side is that you have a final exam on campus-no way out of it! Will take her for abnormal psychology.

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PSY251
Grade: B
Nov 30, 2015

Very good class. She makes you think and TALK. Group discussion usually dominated by a couple of students. Still better than most. Great class if you are majoring in psych or nursing. She will make you work & read, but is generally pretty easy. A lot of extra credit in this class.

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PSY253
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2015

Have taken this prof X2 online. I liked lifespan better than intro. She is online everyday and will answer questions by e-mail, phone or skype. Very understanding of situations that come up. Lots of extra credit in 253 but it is not the usual paper. Had to work hard for an A. read the syllibus and you will be fine!

4.0
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PSY131
Dec 14, 2015

I am taking this class online and honestly not as bad as I thought. 12 chapter quizzes and drops the lowest ones. They kind of are difficult but you have two attempts. 2 forums the whole course and if you miss one she adds one for you to make up. She also, gives an extra credit forum at the end. Overall, chapter quizzes, forums, midterm, and final.

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PSY251
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2015

Going to be straight forward- its a difficult class. You must put in 100 percent effort to get the grade you want. That being said, Elaine is a very educated, and inspirational person. She knows her facts on psychology and she will truly change the way you receive things. work hard, participate, go above and beyond and you will see results.

4.0
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PSY251
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2015

Passionate about the subject and takes it seriously. High expectations of students. If you want a challenging, engaging class or if psychology is your major (or an important part of it), than she is for you. Some caution if you have less time or interest. Knowledgeable and goes beyond the textbook. Has her own viewpoints which lends to debate.

5.0
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PSY251
Grade: B
Dec 28, 2015

Good class. This instructor is very motivating, gives you time to discuss your goals. Encouraged me to pursue nursing even though I was ready to give up due to long wait to get into program. Take this class if you are interested in psychology in general or like me, psychiatric nursing.

4.0
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PSY131
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 21, 2016

I enjoyed this class and will take another online from this instructor. She is easy to reach by e-mail or phone. Interesting DB assignments & tests are not too bad if you read the book.

3.0
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PSY131
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I really had to work to earn a good grade in this class. The final is in person, so the online tests did not really prepare for that. The chapters in the text are very broad, and you have to thoroughly read all of the chapters- including the image captions. A lot of the questions on the tests come from footnotes in the text. A lot of reading.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
PSY92
Apr 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

WORST TEACHER EVER!!!!!!! If you want a good grade or want to pass dont take her. i never took a aclass this hard. her sunday tests are so bad there are no answers to them. NOT IN THE BOOK,NOT IN HER FAKE POWERPOINTS, AND THE WORST NOT ON GOOGLE. like its already an oline class which makes it way harder to learn. SHES TEACHING TO FAIL PEOPLE !!!!!

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
PSY251
Grade: A
May 2, 2017
Would take again

Took her for Abnormal Psych and Psi Beta. She is one of the most influential professors I've ever had. She really taught me HOW to study, stressing reading and research and it has helped me through the rest of my college career. I'm now in nursing school and I still use some of her tips. She WILL help you if you let her, and you respect her.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
3.0
PSY131
Grade: B+
Jun 24, 2017
Would take again

Great course! This instructor is flexible & fair - but she does make you take an exam on campus. No way around it.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
PSY131
Grade: B+
Jun 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

A ridiculous amount of reading!!!!! 12 chapter quizzes total each with 25 questions & you only get 30 min. Questions are tricky even after reading all the material!!! Midterm is 100 questions & you get 2 hrs. Final exam is proctored on campus, 50 questions, 1 hour, NOT cumulative. Seems like a nice instructor, but I only saw her during final exam.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PSY131
Grade: B+
Aug 22, 2017
Would take again

This was an easy class, I didn't read a single page of the book, and studied quizlet tests and passed with a B+. Take it online as an easy class. Participate in group forums and you will pass with no trouble!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PSY251
Grade: A
Sep 17, 2017
Would take again

Very nice andrespecful professor. It was a pleasure taking the Abnormal Psychology psy 251 class with her. Very knowledgeable about whole material. The Lectures are in class abd tests are online. She is very helpful even after finishing the class with her. She was a great support for me when I was applying for my graduate degree.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
PSY251
Grade: A-
Sep 17, 2017
Would take again

Take her class she is awesome, very nice

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
PSY253
Grade: A
Sep 17, 2017
Would take again

Loved her class, was a great experience to me .

Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
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2.0
PSY251
Grade: A
Sep 17, 2017
Would take again

I advice everyone to take this ckass with her. You'll benefit a lot. I still remember everything about it . It was so interesting , she was a great teacher

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
PSY251
Grade: A
Sep 17, 2017
Would take again

Loved her class, very intelligent proffessor

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY251
Grade: A
Sep 17, 2017
Would take again

Amazing tacher, very helpful.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
PSY131
Grade: B-
Nov 24, 2017
Would take again

this teacher is nice, she has pretty quick replies but no deadlines for chapter quizzes so beware.. I had 8 quizzes due on one day so you have to pace yourself cause she doesn't help with that. Final exam is in class so you cant quizlet everything, you have to study the material. If you want to be treated like an adult this is the class tho

Respected
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
4.0
PSY131
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

If your taking this online be prepared for a ton of work no extra credit is given because there is so much material to cover.

Tough Grader
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
PSY253
Grade: B-
Dec 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I really enjoyed this class, which is Lifespan Development, but I don't advise taking it online and not with this instructor. I advise going to class and learning from your instructors perspective on psychology. This instructor's exams and quizzes are not straight forward, everything was made up through her perspective, not the book's.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
4.0
PSY253
Dec 21, 2017
Wouldn't take again

nice teacher however thinks she's teaching a university class when teachers at universities have better exams that actually come from the book or lectures unlike hers. She should stick to teaching psych 131

Tough Grader
5.0
2.0
PSY251
Grade: A+
Jan 7, 2018
Would take again

She really is a great teacher. She can seem a bit rude at times but she gives students so many opportunities to easily pass. Once a week class meets and you take a chapter test and you can redo it later at home if you want. gives extra credit that can bump your grade a full letter if you need it. The only way you are failing is not showing up

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY253
Grade: B+
Mar 31, 2018
Would take again

Prof. L is great! Send a message and she will ACTUALLY reply!!

Participation matters
Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
PSY131
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 11, 2018
Would take again

Never have I ever had an instructor that cares so much about her students. Not only did she help me with her course but also went out of her way to help me with my career. Seriously amazing, if you wanna learn take her!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
PSY254
Apr 11, 2018
Would take again

Awesome. I have taken many of her classes. I would definitely take her class again.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
4.0
4.0
PSY131
Grade: B+
Apr 17, 2019
Would take again

She's a good professor although I took her class online. It wasn't difficult but sometimes it felt as though there was too much to do at once. The final was proctored which isn't a bad thing until you realize you have to actually read the book.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
1.0
4.0
PSY251
Grade: B+
May 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Every class day i would wake up and ask myself is life really worth it. Worst class/prof Ive ever had. Im begging everyone to just not bother with this professor. Save yourselves.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Participation matters
4.0
4.0
PSY251
Grade: B+
May 24, 2019
Would take again

Great teacher!

Respected
Participation matters
Inspirational
1.0
4.0
PSY131
Grade: B
Jun 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She tells you the final will be on chapters 7-14, she doesn't tell u what to study and she doesn't give you study guide. the final it is nothing like the chapters she mentioned.I dont know what she is thinking ,she does not care about her students .her grading system is horrible if you get B in one of her exam ur grade will go from A to B. DONTTAKE

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
PSY131
Jun 21, 2019
Would take again

Will take again in the fall.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
4.0
3.0
PSY131
Grade: B
Jul 17, 2019
Would take again

Very solid choice for an online instructor! Nice.

Gives good feedback
Respected
1.0
4.0
PSY131
Aug 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

You are expected to learn completely from the book, there are no study guides. Course needs more resources for students. Nothing meaningful is learned, you're just tested on your ability to memorize things and keep up with her due dates.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
PSY251
Grade: B
Aug 26, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Took her for lifespan development. It was very tough. You have to read the whole book. There is 15 quizzes she drops lowest and a midterm and final. You have 2 chances to take the quizzes and midterm ( different questions) . The final is not open book and must be proctored on campus. I would definitely not recommend taking her in summer 7 wk classe

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
PSYCH253
Grade: Rather not say
Sep 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

very bad experience! Her slides weren't helpful at all, so there was no point of looking at them. Not helpful or sympathetic at all. the course definitely needs more resources for students. so many students have complained about her. But i took a risk and regretted it. DON'T TAKE!

4.0
3.0
PSY131
Grade: B+
Oct 26, 2019
Would take again

I am currently enrolled in psychology online. This instructor has interesting assignments and I like the book. She is online a lot and has responded to my many questions and comments within hours. I met her during office hours and she gave me a great amount of advise about the field of psychology. I hope to take another course from her.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
1.0
4.0
PSY253
Grade: C-
Dec 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Shes the worst professor Ive ever had. She does not care about students education and she gives you so much attitude just for asking a question. I feel like she wants to see you fail, I would never take her again. Shes so mean

Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
PSY131
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Actually one of the worst teachers I've ever had. Doesn't give any practice, questions that are provided on the student companion site are nothing like the tests. I asked for extra practice multiple times and received none. Multiple tests I've taken had questions that did not include the correct answers. VERY frustrating and disappointing.

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1.0
5.0
PSY131
Dec 20, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This is one of the worst professors Ive had at Henry Ford. She only gives tests and there is no practice questions. Youre expected to memorize the book because the tests dont contain main topics. You have to study the little details that know one could remember. I recommend taking another professor or taking it in class.

Tough grader
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Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
PSYCH131
Grade: A+
Dec 27, 2019
Would take again

Overall, very easy. I took it online so all of the tests were open book so its easy to get an A on each one. The final exam is the only proctored exam that you have to show up to take. But it was fairly easy too. Almost all of the questions were the textbooks retrieval questions, word for word. So if you studied those, you did great.

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Participation matters
Test heavy
2.0
2.0
PSY131
Grade: B+
Jan 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This teacher doesnt care about her students She takes forever to answer emails if shes not busy ignoring them Test every week most answer can be found online but doesnt matter if u pass them all since the final determines your final grade Shes very cocky and condescending her attitude needs to go Very little interaction with her students

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Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
2.0
PSY131
Grade: B-
Jan 27, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dont think she cares about her students, or their future. I took her online PSYC. class, she hardly comments on your work, or how you are doing in the class. She put no effort into my class, just expected us to read her slides and the book. I wouldnt recommend taking her class.

Accessible outside class
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Tough grader
3.0
4.0
PSY253
May 11, 2020
Would take again

There's only a chapter test for each of the 15 chapters, a midterm and a final. She also had two forums to review videos that should match all her criterion. All in all, not bad, but you do need the textbook because the questions are specific.

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Test heavy
5.0
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PSY251
Grade: A
Jul 31, 2020
Would take again

This professor impacted me by being a voice for the field of psychology! My education was influenced by this persons openness, dedication, and approach to psychology today; E. Louise is an encouragement for us as a community to work together for us to COLLABORATE and THINK. If you want to learn how to think about thinking, THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Gives good feedback
Respected
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3.0
3.0
PSY253
Grade: B
Oct 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She's an okay professor. If you can take a different professor. She has tests every week. 0 assignments ever. 1 group project. Type of professor who doesn't care about you she's just there for the check. She's kinda rude/ acts superior to students. She's okay but I refuse to take her again.

Participation matters
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Group projects
1.0
5.0
PSY131
Grade: B
Nov 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This is the WORST teacher I've ever had! She doesn't care about her students she ignores emails she talks to her students disrespectful I've asked her for help multiple times she just tells me to look over it again or she will call me and NEVER Call Me she is the definition of a lazy teacher I would NOT RECOMMEND Her AT ALL DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS!!

3.0
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PSY251
Grade: B+
Dec 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This is the hardest class I have ever taken. I recommend purchasing the e book because during exams you can type in part of the question to find the answers easier. You have to read and use the study guides to pass! If you dont read you are more than likely to fail!

1.0
4.0
PSY131
Grade: Incomplete
Dec 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is the definition of a lazy teacher. Very rude. You basically learn everything yourself from the book. NO study guides or reviews. Does not keep in contact with students. Grades are based on tests and 2 Forums. No extra credit given. They easily could've had no instructor for this course. Take another instructor if psy is your major

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
3.0
2.0
PSY251
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2020
Would take again

Took online with COVID. Grade consisted of weekly chapter quizzes and 3 online forums. No actual class lectures; you will basically teach yourself, but with online quizzes, it's pretty easy to do well. My one peeve is that some of her test questions are worded unclearly and a few times she had wrong right answers marked wrong (straight from book).

1.0
3.0
PSY251
Grade: C
Apr 26, 2021
Wouldn't take again

There are only 3 discussion posts, and if you miss one your grade drops a letter and a half. Took online, even if your WIFI goes out in the middle of the test she will not reopen it. Take it with someone else.

Skip class? You won't pass.
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1.0
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PSY253
Jun 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This class might as well not have a professor. The provided lecture slides are uninformative. A lot of her test questions are poorly worded. I never received any feedback on my work the entire semester. Professor Louisell is collecting a check for having students read a text book and take online tests. I wish I would've taken this course elsewhere

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3.0
3.0
PSY251
Oct 29, 2021
Would take again

In this class, you just take tests and do a few assignments. Those few assignments though she grades very harshly.

Tough grader
3.0
4.0
PSY253
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2021
Would take again

I took her for 2 classes. Ur graded on weekly quizzes and two Forums. The only way to actually learn is to read the book, which is really long. It would help if she offers lectures. I passed through summaries in her PowerPoint and Quizlet. If she is the only prof., take her. But if ur transferring later, do it on campus instead to actually learn.

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Tough grader
1.0
4.0
PSY251
Grade: C+
Dec 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

guys to put it short this is a terrible professor. save your time and mental energy and don't take the class. she isn't at all cooperative, absolutely rude and doesn't even teach the class. you have to sit down and read 40 pages each weak without any sort of teaching. shes getting paid of letting us read the textbook and taking the quiz don't take!

Tough grader
4.0
3.0
PSY253
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2021
Would take again

The class was easy as long as you read the material in depth. Forums are really great for expressing yourself within the class while also learning something relevant to the world around us.

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PSY251
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 24, 2022

Bro.... DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!! I wish I dropped it when I had the chance. You have 30 min to do 25 questions and nothing is in the textbook or the study guides provided. Your best bet is the forums, you only do 3 the whole semester. I love psychology so much but this class is TERRIBLE. This class is ruining my GPA. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!

Test heavy
Graded by few things
Online Savvy
1.0
5.0
PSY131
Grade: B+
Dec 28, 2022

Plan on spending your time in this class trying to memorize pages of material in prep for the weekly 30-minute tests each with 25 questions. The professor is difficult to reach, quick to judge, offensive & disrespectful. She is listed as Debra and Elaine Louisell. Do yourself a favor and find another teacher.

Tough grader
Test heavy
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PSY251
Grade: B-
Jan 10, 2023

The class itself is alright however, the teacher isn't considerate of the amount of time and effort her students put into her class.

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PSY253
Grade: B-
Apr 18, 2023

This professor is an extremely harsh grader, I would not take this professor again.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
PSY253
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 5, 2023

Professor Louisell is interesting. If you follow her rules for grammar and effort, you'll be ok. She is a tough grader, but for the online course, the tests are all graded by how many questions and the only things hand graded are the discussion boards. I took her for Abnormal Psych and got a C- due to her grading policy for discussion boards.

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PSY251
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2023

Not the worst, but definitely not the best. Comes off as rude when you try to ask her a question

Tough grader
So many papers
Test heavy
3.0
2.0
PSY251
Grade: A+
Dec 24, 2023
Would take again

You have a test every week (2 attempts) and three forums. The forums were difficult because you have to include so many details. She responds to emails, but in a rude tone. My favorite part about this class was that there were no midterm and final. Make sure to read the chapter because it really helps with the weekly tests.

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PSY253
Grade: B+
Apr 29, 2024

Horrible class. Test every week that ruin your grade and omg she does not help students.

Tough grader
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PSY253
Grade: A
May 9, 2024

Louisell was very stern and a tough grader, I was very worried about where I was headed in the class, the tests were very difficult. But toward the end everything worked out. She was all business though

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PSY253
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2024
Would take again

just do the work and you will be fine. gives great feedback.

Tough grader
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PSY251
Grade: B
Jan 3, 2025

This class has a lot of weekly tests and forums, but using unstuck AI along with the textbook can really help prep for them. Professor can be rude, but the workload is manageable if you stay on top of it.

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PSY253
Grade: A+
Nov 4, 2025
Would take again

Easiest class i've ever taken. You have a quiz every week and two forums for the whole semester which is not a lot considering how easy the quizzes were. They were 25 multiple choice questions for each quiz. Take this course its such an easy A.

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PSY251
Grade: B-
Dec 11, 2025

Professor Louisell is a harsh grader with no extra credit or make-ups. Missing both forums drops your grade a full letter, so be careful! She did manage to give me partial credit on one forum, due to a medical issue because it was really hard on me, so I appreciate her for doing that! It helped my grade go to a B- instead of a C+! Just communicate!

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