4.1

Eva Szeli

Psychology - Arizona State University

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PSY230
Jan 8, 2009

I had this professor for statistics, and she was great. She obviously knew the content very well, and taught in a clear and organized manner. She made stats easier to learn by using real life scenarios to teach the math. I found attendance was not mandatory if you can learn the material out of the book on your own time. Very good professor!

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PGS101
Jan 11, 2009

Wonderful professor! I loved how she used everyday examples for every term and theory which made it very easy to remember and understand. Answers all questions. Really knows her stuff and post power points on blackboard so you can print them out and bring them to class. Highly recommended professor!

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PSY230
Jan 13, 2009

Szeli is an excellent teacher, she is great at explaining all of the material. I had never taken a stats class before but I got an A+ by going to class, studying, and doing the homework. Your grade is made up of your score on three test, worth 25% each, and 25% homework (which is usually due weekly).

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PGS101
Feb 9, 2009

dont go to class, READ THE BOOK do the study guides with the information from the book and make flashcards to study and you will be fine but going to class is pointless.

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PSY290
Mar 4, 2009

She's great! She explains everything very well, and she does her best to relate to her students.

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PGS101
May 7, 2009

Szeli is really good at explaining the material in class. She's really enthusiastic which helps you remember the material better come test time. Make sure you read the book and do the study guides she provides online and you'll do fine. There's one makeup test at the end of the year that will replace whatever grade you pick whether lower or higher.

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PGS101
May 16, 2009

An interesting class, but really hard! Make sure you attend all classes, because attendenance can help you in the end. And attend the S.I. sessions.

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PSG101
May 24, 2009

after a semester with her i dont know whether i like her or not, the tests were hard though and i dont like classes that are based all on tests

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PGS101
Jul 27, 2009

Easy A if you pay attention. She gives you everything you need, makes her expectations clear, makes material relative and easy to comprehend.

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PGS101
Jul 28, 2009

This class is super interesting and I would definitly reccomend her to others! Her class is all test based so no busy work or homework. Easyto get an A you just have to come to almost every class and always read the book and her powerpoints. Usually the kids that complain about this class are the ones that dont want to actually put in the work.

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PGS101
Sep 26, 2009

She's a great teacher! I failed my first psychology class that I took last semester,but I know Ill pass this one just because of Ms. Szeli. She explains everything in a clear, orderly manner and makes sure that you understand it.She has 12 online assessments every week instead of 3 stressful exams! I definitely recommend taking this course with her

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PSY230
Oct 15, 2009

one of the hardest classes i have ever taken. her notes are all over the place and her test are all fill in the blank, its awful. shes a nice lady and a good teacher but her tests are just unbearable and can make you fail the class.

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PGS101
Nov 2, 2009

The class consists of 12 online quizzes that are given weekly worth 25 pts each. Attendance in class isn't necessary at all. The quizzes are over modules in the book and are pretty easy with some preparation beforehand. If you have to take psych 101 I would definitely recommend professor Szeli over the others at ASU

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PSY101
Nov 4, 2009

She is a great teacher. She is easy to understand and interesting to listen to. You do not have to go to class but if you want to understand the material and get an A on the online test, GO! Online tests are so easy, you just have to read the book before. No final is a huge plus!

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PGS101
Nov 5, 2009

Really easy class. She is a cool teacher and her lectures aren't boring. All of the quizzes are based off of her lectures and powerpoints. Lectures are posted on blackboard. Easy A and gets you a lot of background in psychology. Highly recommended.

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PGS101
Nov 5, 2009

I am not a huge fan of her, but a lot of people think she's interesting although all she does in class is show slides that are directly taken out of the textbook. This is nice for when you don't want to go to class. You have an online test once a week and all you really need to do is read the sections and keep the book open during. No final.

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PGS101
Nov 8, 2009

Easy class! Weekly tests straight from the book. Attendance isn't necessary, but her lectures are very interesting!

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PGS101
Nov 9, 2009

TAKE THIS CLASS! It's very predictable. Listen to the lecture, take notes on her power point slides (which are provided in blackboard), read the chapters in the book, take one online quiz a week. No papers, no tests, no final. She keeps your attention and is very clear on her explanations. Easy B for sure, A with minimal effort.

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PSY230
Nov 10, 2009

Szeli is amazing! I would recommend her to anyone. She may be kind of intimidating at first, but if you go to office hours she is incredibly helpful. I also took PGS 101 with her and plan to take PSY 290 with her as well. She is an INCREDIBLE lecturer. Very good at taking a boring class like statistics and connecting it to the real world.

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PGS315
Dec 3, 2009

Great teacher and great class. Re-established my love for Psychology. Very fun and interesting lectures, Important to attend class and read the chapters in the book. Study and you will do great. :) I will definitely take a class with her again if I can!

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PSY101
Dec 10, 2009

Shes a pretty upfront teacher, listen to her lectures and/or read the book and you'll do great. The tests focus mainly on the desriptions and examples in the book so you could read that and pass the class easy.Weekly test, no final, Lowest test dropped. No homework. This class is an easy A.

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PGS101
Dec 15, 2009

Szeli's very nice and funny, but she offers absolutely nothing new to her lectures. They're taken straight out of the textbook, and that's all the quizzes are on. It makes me sad that you can get an easy A without ever going to class or even meeting the professor. There's NO difference between going to class and reading the book.

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PGS101
Feb 3, 2010

Lectures are pointless. Entire grade based on very easy online quizzes. Answers are directly quoted in the book. Said she'd round the quizzes, but decided not to, so I got an A- instead of an A

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PGS101
Mar 10, 2010

Class consists of 13 online quizzes (approx. 1 a week). She drops the lowest one. Each quiz is 20 questions and you are given 30 minutes to take it. Her lectures can either be extremly boring or very interesting. Attendence isn't mandatory.

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PGS101
Mar 12, 2010

Super easy, super nice, relatively entertaining. Got over 100%.

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PSY290
May 29, 2010

Pretty straightforward professor. Just go to class, listen, and study for the exams. Material can be a bit tricky at times so you have to understand the concepts, and not just memorize numbers and facts. Freda Liu is also a great teacher as well. Best teacher you can take this class from, so take it from her!

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PGS101
May 30, 2010

One online quiz every week for the entire semester, thats it. No final, nothing. Like everyone said, questions are almost 100% from the textbook (which is actually very interesting). I stopped going the second week of class and ended up with an A.

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PGS468
Jul 8, 2010

Dr. Szeli is amazing. Very knowledgeable and definitely cares about her students. Took psych and law with her during summer session. No text book, but normal quantity of online reading. 9 Short answer quizzes, 4 assignments, & participation via chat room. Easy A, and FANTASTIC professor. I would definitely take another class with her!

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PGS461
Jul 9, 2010

Maybe for the lower division classes she would be fine but for upper she is horrible. Lectures were not very informative, she gave zero feedback on test and essays, good luck deciphering her grading system.

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PGS101
Aug 21, 2010

Fun class & very interesting. Class time goes by fast. One test per week and that's it. No finals. Highly recommend this teacher. She seems intimidating at first but she's actually nice and also kinda goofy when you talk to her. Attendance is not mandatory but I loved going to this class anyway.

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PGS101
Aug 23, 2010

If you don't like formal exams this is a good class, however, I do not recommend it. You have to use lockdown browser, to take a timed 25 question quiz every week on abstract details and facts. While a regular 100 level exam is like 50 conceptual questions once a month. Plus, lecture is pretty pointless since 98% of the answers come from the book

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PSY290
Aug 24, 2010

The semester just started, and I only had her for two days, but so far Szeli is great. She's energetic and really funny. Her lectures shouldn't be called lecture, they're really lax and she tells a lot of stories and jokes that are actually funny. There are readings from the textbook and lecture is a reinforcement of what was in the book and more.

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PGS461
Sep 29, 2010

There is no syllabus, no formal schedule, no formal tests, or assignments. Tests and assignments are random, using LockDown browser, 10 random questions off the book, timed for 15 minutes. Class is just a discussion about everyday life, pointless. Doesn't stimulate critical thinking or learning. Don't expect to learn anything from this class.

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PGS461
Oct 30, 2010

Class meets too early in the morning but it's a fun class so worth getting up for. Lots of interesting real life examples. Dr Szeli is funny and entertaining and she really seems to like teaching. Grading is a bit weird but it's not hard to keep up with reading, online tests, journal entries and written assignments.

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PGS101
Nov 13, 2010

Take Dr. Szeli guys!! She's great, really good at explaining and NO FINAL IN THIS CLASS!!! No complaints about her and she's really down to earth

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PSY290
Nov 23, 2010

I had Dr. Szeli for Psych 101 my freshman year too and chose her on purpose for 290 because she is a fair teacher and I actually retain information from her class. The grades are based heavily on exams, no busy work for filler points so make them count!

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PGS101
Nov 23, 2010

Her lectures are fun and entertaining although i do not think they're worth attending since the quizes are all based from the book. I used to attend class at the beginning of the sememster and i did not score as high as i wanted to on the quizes. Then i started skipping class and reading the modules and i have gotten an A on every single quiz.

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PGS461
Dec 3, 2010

If you want to learn alot from a professor who is very knowledgable, take Szeli's class. If you want to be lazy and don't care about learning, then take a class with Christa Lynch. Szeli is not an easy A like Lynch because she makes the material interesting so that you EARN the A on your own.

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PGS101
Dec 8, 2010

Easy class. There is no reason to go to class, the online tests are 99% material from the book. She just talks about this stuff because she likes it but it's useless for the exam. After a while the lectures become really boring and she can be annoying. Easy A, not a great teacher

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PGS101
Dec 9, 2010

Attendance is not mandatory but if I could stress anything it is attending the class and paying attention to the lecture. She will randomly put lecture material into the online tests that is not included in the book. Read the chapters and be prepared to skim through book when taking online tests.

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PGS101
Dec 16, 2010

Even though class isn't mandatory it is very beneficial to go. Every week there is an online test of the material covered in class. Those quizzes are the only points for the class. They aren't too hard but be ready to invest some time in reading the book diligently and take good notes during class.

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PSY230
Dec 17, 2010

INTRO TO STATS: She was VERY clear about what was expected of us. Her class is slightly difficult but her homework and lectures really prepare you for the tests and make them not so bad. A fair grader and attendance is not mandatory. I missed several days and did fine because she repeats concepts at the start of each class. TAKE HER!

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PSY290
Dec 23, 2010

Dr. Szeli is awesome! Research methods is by no means an interesting subject, but she makes it as enjoyable as possible. She is also very helpful outside of class and tries to help as much as she can.

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PGS101
Dec 29, 2010

She talks waaaaaay too much for no apparent reason! lame jokes but her class is an easy A! recommend taking!

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PGS101
Jan 14, 2011

I went to one class and got an A+ in the class. If you are good at remembering information after reading it, this class will be cake. The lectures are informative and make the tests a little easier (so I hear). Take for PGS101!

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PSY290
Jan 18, 2011

Excellent Teacher! PSY 290 is kind of dry, but Szeli helps to make it interesting! Hopefully you get assigned a good lab instructor, because I certainly did not.

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PGS290
Feb 14, 2011

I love this professor, sehe was awesome. She made the topics interesting. I had her for research methods and intro stats and I am very glad I did!

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PGS468
Apr 11, 2011

Second class with Szeli. She is completely fantastic. She is so smart and enthusiastic about her topics. Do not miss this class! Easy work and interesting material!!

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PSY290
Apr 13, 2011

Dr. Szeli is awesome! She makes research methods interesting and is easy to understand. She is very friendly and helpful, and her tests are not too bad either. Attendance is not mandatory, but I would recommend going as often as possible because it really helps.

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PGS101
May 3, 2011

Fantastic professor, especially for what could easily be a boring class with anyone else. She uses her own book which is significantly shorter and easier to digest than most. Weekly quizzes (Lockdown Browser), no final, and all are non-cumulative. Highly recommend going to lectures... they're funny and cover quiz material that isn't in the book.

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PGS101
May 7, 2011

If your English is second language never ever think to take this class, it will be a nightmare. She talks a lot and doesn't stop talking for a second. Your grade is based on 13 quizzes. Before the first quiz i was planning to get an A then all of a sudden I just wanted to get a B. So if a B makes you happy then this class is for you.

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PGS101
May 10, 2011

She speaks way too fast and is very inconsiderate. She talks to her students like they are 5 years old. Do not talk to her during office hours or even email her because she is no help and then will bring up your concerns or questions in class or talk about you to the class. The most conceited teacher I have ever had. Plan on getting a B.

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PGS101
May 12, 2011

I did great in this class. From talking to friends I hear it is much easier than most Psych101. However you will have to work to get a high grade. Go to every lecture and read the book sections before taking the quiz. I tried to get away with not reading the book and didn't do so well on first few quizzes. Put in the time and you'll do fine.

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PSY290
May 13, 2011

Love this prof!! I took her for PSY 230 & 290 and she is able to make the most boring classes ever at least somewhat interesting. Good lectures that really explain all the concepts she wants to test on. Totally recommend any class with her.

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PSY290
May 16, 2011

Love, love, love this professor! She is friendly, helpful, funny, and approachable. The best professor I have had at ASU so far! She knows what she's teaching and how to teach it so that students can keep up.

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PSY101
May 16, 2011

She was awful. The only grades you get are the weekly quizzes that are 25 questions w a time of 30 min. There are other assignments but they only hurt your grade if you don't do them they don't get help if you do it. She said if you're not a psych major it is proven you'll forget it after the class. I am a straight A student and got C and studied

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PSY290
May 17, 2011

The subject matter is this class is insanely boring, but she tries her best to make it at least somewhat interesting. Make sure you study hard for all three tests. She can also be VERY rude, so watch out. Despite all this, I would definitely recommend her over Heather Cate because Szeli is much more organized and is a much better lecturer.

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PGS315
Aug 6, 2011

It was an online class. She is very unorganized and doesn't give out a course schedule. However, her quizzes were ridiculously easy, straight from the reading. She also drops your lowest quiz grade. When grading papers, she doesn't elaborate on why she gave you the grade she did. Overall it is easy if you read all the material.

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PGS101
Aug 18, 2011

Really awesome teacher. She keeps you engaged in the material and tries to make it as easy to understand as possible.

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PGS101
Oct 14, 2011

Love this teacher. She is makes the class interesting and makes jokes with the material. As long as you know the material and are able to apply to real world situations, you will ace the quizzes :)

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PSG101
Oct 26, 2011

Gosh I love her. She is so hilarious. I wasn't very interested in psychology, but she made it soooooo interesting. I actually didn't mind going to class sometimes. You take an online quiz every week but they are really easy if you read the textbook that isn't very long. If you like your grade from all the quizzes no final!

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PGS101
Oct 31, 2011

Dr. Szeli is AMAZING! She is the only PGS101 prof I would reccommend. The online quizzes, although open book open note, can be very tricky! I avergae a B on them and I study/read. I'm sure if you go to the extra study sessions you would do better.

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PSY290
Nov 4, 2011

Highly recommended. Do the reading and go to the lectures because the combination of the two solidifies the knowledge you need to know (and if you're a psych major, you need to know this stuff. Trust me...I'm a junior psych major). As far as homework and lab goes, just hope you get a good TA, because that's who you'll be dealing with primarily.

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PSY290
Nov 7, 2011

Great professor! I wish I had known about her before this class so that I could take her again. She is extremely funny, helpful, and her exams are fairly straight-forward. I would definitely recommend her.

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PGS101
Nov 15, 2011

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. THE TEACHER IS HORRIBLE AND EVEN IF YOU GO TO CLASS.. YOUR GOING TO FAIL. Everything on her tests is not from lecture or the book. Everytime you attend class, you and all the people next to you will all wonder why your wasting an hour and 15 minutes of your life because none of you are going to get good grades. DROP NOW!

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PGS101
Nov 16, 2011

Every time I go to her lectures I feel like I comprehend the material, then I read the book and understand it even better, then I go to take these stupid weekly tests and I feel like I was in the wrong classroom and reading the wrong book. The tests are confusing and mostly application questions that could easily be 2 or even 3 of the answers.

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PGS461
Dec 1, 2011

Great teacher! Very laid back class. I like that we have weekly test rather than studying for one big test. The material was very interesting.

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PSY290
Dec 3, 2011

Lecture is incredible difficult to sit through because she repeats the same stories many times. the more i studied for the test the worse i did. She is a very poor test writer, the multiple choice questions are written with the intention of making you second guess yourself. this was my worst class in college.she is a nice woman but horrible teacher

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PGS101
Dec 8, 2011

Very good teacher, always willing to explain concepts further. SI sessions are awesome, TA's are extra helpful. Book is relatively cheap and very helpful (read: ACTUALLY helpful). Tests are online and always out of book/lecture, no surprises. Easy A with minimal studying.

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PSY101
Dec 8, 2011

Dr. Szeli's teaching style is great. Her classes are a pleasure. Her grading system is the best one i have come across in all of my many years of college. I truly enjoyed her lectures. I would recommend her to everyone.

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PSY101
Dec 8, 2011

This class is relatively easy. There's only online tests, which is nice. However, some questions on the test are completely random even if you go to lectures and read the book (only a few though). Sometimes she speed talks too. If you read the book and go to lectures, you'll do good. She is nice. I'd recommend this class.

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PSY290
Dec 14, 2011

Szeli is not the greatest professor out there but not the worst I have had either. There are 3 tests worth half your grade and the lab is worth the other half. I studied a lot for the tests but always struggled. On the other hand, I knew others who got an A with relative ease. It all depends on if you can follow what Szeli is trying to say. Got a B

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PGS101
Dec 15, 2011

Dr. Szeli is FANTASTIC! She makes her expectations very clear, no papers to write, if you go to class and read the book her tests are very EASY! No cumulative midterm or final. Her lectures are actually interesting making attending class not so bad. She communicates very well and is extremely helpful.

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PGS101
Dec 15, 2011

Should have gotten an A in this class but I got an A-. Go to class and read the book - both material is on the weekly tests. Weekly tests are the only contribution to your grade- I wish there would have been homework assignments or something. This class is very possibly an easy A class if you study, know the material. Going to SI sessions helps.

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PSY290
Jan 9, 2012

Class is pretty simple, just follow along what she says in class and write down her examples (not on powerpoints), because she tests those. Didn't use the book once to study for the exams and aced all of them. Just pay attention, study hard the lecture notes and powerpoints, and you'll do fine. Nice lady, not super helpful from my experience.

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PGS101
Jan 28, 2012

This class sucks! I am a biochemistry major and needed a SB credit! I thought this class would be easy and a simple A! I had a very busy schedule including O.Chem and Physics! Lets just say it isn't a class you can just read the book and ace the tests! I studied 5 hours before one test and still got a 66%! random ?'s and little points to help grade

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PGS101
Jan 30, 2012

I have a 3.9 gpa and yet this class was brutal and i had to drop it because she was so confusing and monotone

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PGS101
Mar 2, 2012

Dr. Szeli is amazing! Her lectures are very interesting and I learned so much in her class. The tests are moderate in difficulty, but they are so frequent, you wont forget the material. there are 13 tests, no final, you can retake one of them, and the lowest test grade is dropped. TAKE SZELI!

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PSY290
May 3, 2012

Pretty dry class content-wise but she tries to make it interesting with well-delivered lectures. Tests can be somewhat difficult, but she curves. Just read the book and pay decent attention to your lectures and review before exams. Labs can be tad frustrating, be ready to work with your TA one on one a decent amount.

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PSY290
May 22, 2012

Awesome teacher, but extremely hard. I got an A in the class but it was not easy. Other teachers will be easy to get an A in such as Dr. Cate but Szeli will teach you better.

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PGS101
Jun 5, 2012

Great professor. Makes class interesting. Wrote the textbook, so it's actually very helpful. Don't have to go to class (it's almost all in the book), but she makes it worth your time. Easy, fun and helpful.

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PGS468
Jul 2, 2012

This class was interesting. And Prof Szeli makes an effort to keep it interesting. She uses lots of different methods to teach and wasn't just focused on text reading. I would recommend this class to anyone who is willing to put in the effort.

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PSY230
Aug 12, 2012

If you study hard you will do well in this class, I know many students who had to drop this class, if you want an A I would recommend you pick another professor unless you are willingt to work hard for it.

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PGS101
Sep 26, 2012

Took this class online. This teacher loves the sound of her own voice. The lectures are so long and boring and drawn out and hard to pay attention too. She posts video updates too which are long and unnecessary. Class is harder than a 101 should be, but not unmanageable.

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PGS101
Oct 12, 2012

Very difficult online course. If you are looking for an easy A definitely not the class for you. You must read and listen to her multiple online lectures. The online book is very difficult and very long. I would not recommend taking this class online.

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PGS101
Nov 7, 2012

DO NOT TAKE ONLINE CLASS! I thought it would be one of my easier classes but think again...class is only made up of test and there are 13 of them. The test questions are conceptual so you must understand everything you read and listen to. Im working hard for a low A. Just take it in class and dont waste your time with the online course.

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PGS101
Nov 12, 2012

Hard class to take online. If you have the choice take it in person. I usually sit in on my friend's psych 101 class to try and understand the lessons. Very Important to read the book, don't think I could have passed without it! Interesting teacher, but quizzes are hard, you really need to study to get an A!

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PGS101
Nov 16, 2012

Gives very difficult exams for a 101 course. Very short time limit when taking online tests.

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PSY290
Nov 27, 2012

She's an awesome teacher, she is very clear on both content and how the course is graded. comes with a lab and half the grade come from lab, and other half based on 3 50 multiple choice exams. also gives opportunity to make up an exam and attendance is not necessary!:) reccomend her.

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PSY290
Nov 30, 2012

Overall good teacher. Lecture is interesting and is definitely a must to do good on tests! Make sure to read the book before tests and you should be able to get by with a good grade

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PSY290
Dec 11, 2012

I enjoyed the class once I understood the material. The lecture notes are all online but I suggest going to class to hear her give examples and talk about the notes. There are 3 tests. I highly recommend her for this class because she is really enthusiastic about research methods and statistics.

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PGS461
Dec 13, 2012

An excellent teacher, she was really funny and relaxed, she expected that all of the students would keep up on their work and the workload was pretty reasonable. I feel like it was really easy to learn the material by reading and attending class. She made the assignments fun so it didn't feel like work.

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PGS101
Dec 13, 2012

I really enjoyed this class, it wasn't very in-depth but its a 101 class so it doesn't need to be. It really made me interested in learning more about psychology something i didn't have much interest in previously. Szeli is awesome and you can tell she sincerely enjoys teaching. laid-back low-stress class. take it

5.0
1.0
PGS101
Dec 13, 2012

The online class pretty easy, not sure what people are complaining about. Its one of the easiest classes I've taken at ASU. if you put in the least bit of effort you should do fine. You're in college now, not high school, no one is going to hold your hand and walk you through it.

4.0
2.0
PSY101
Dec 17, 2012

I took the online portion. If you want an "easy" A do not take this. Overall, I thought it was easy. She posts weekly lectures and posts the lessons that are covered in her tests. Online tests aren't too bad- There are 13(one per week). As long as you put a little effort into watching the lectures/ reading the book, you should be fine.

5.0
3.0
PSY290
Dec 20, 2012

Szeli is awesome! I honestly thought this class was going to be dreadful just because of the material. She actually makes it fun and she has a good sense of humor as well. I had a great TA also and Lab is 50% of your grade. Take her class!

5.0
3.0
PSY230
Dec 21, 2012

I was terrified to take a Stats class, but I did very well in this one! Szeli is an excellent teacher & keeps your interest the whole class. The content was highly conceptual. She was helpful in office hours. The textbook is outrageously pricey, but I heard shes going with a different publisher next semester. Study a lot and don't ever miss class!

4.0
3.0
PGS101
Jan 8, 2013

Online. Was a little upset with the fact that our book was not published until the class was practically over. The online lectures are a bit slow and unexciting but TAKE NOTES - they help on the quizzes. She was a very helpful professor but I wish she gave us a bit more leave way with the fact that we had NO book practically the whole semester.

4.0
2.0
PGS101
Mar 17, 2013

Great instructor!

5.0
2.0
PSY101
Apr 12, 2013

Great class online. So interesting. She explains everything with ease and makes it understandable with many examples. Learned a ton! She knows what she is talking about! Take this class

5.0
2.0
PSY290
May 3, 2013

She explains concepts very well but research methods is a very boring topics to it is hard to stay awake. I didn't the book at all and attended all her lectures while taking good notes and I received A's on all exams. The hard part is staying awake, esp. if you take this early in the morning!

2.0
4.0
PGS461
Jun 3, 2013

DO NOT TAKE HER ONLINE COURSES. I took a course from Dr. Szeli because I heard that she was a phenomenal teacher in person. In her online summer school course she requires quite a bit of work and for her tests even if you understand what you have read, you will still probably fail them. I am an A student and think I will do very bad in this course.

5.0
3.0
PSY290
Jul 25, 2013

This is a really dry class, and it was really hard to stay awake. Dr. Szeli is an interesting lady and seems like she enjoys and knows a lot about what she lectures about, but it is just dry. Tests are kind of hard, make sure you study!

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Oct 25, 2013

Her class is incredibly simple if you just read the text and take great notes. She has a test based on sections of the text weekly and is very clear with her instructions and method of teaching. Consistent reminders! If you need to take PSY 101, I suggest you take it online with Szeli. You won't regret it!

4.0
3.0
PSY290
Nov 12, 2013

This class is super boring but a requirement. She is energetic which helps keep you involved in the lectures and she does the best she can with such a dry topic. Also pretty funny.

5.0
3.0
PSY315
Dec 6, 2013

Dr. Szeli keeps you on your toes online. Everything is very fair and clear, but be prepared to be working on this class consistently throughout the week (listening to lecture, reading the chapter, doing the essays etc.). I would recommend this class if you aren't extremely interested in personality psych and need to get it done quickly.

5.0
2.0
PSY101
Dec 24, 2013

Teacher and TAs are very helpful and quick to respond to any questions. The online book is easy to use along with the video addins by the teacher. Research points are easy to get by doing some online surveys and going to campus a couple of times.

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Jan 18, 2014

TAKE THIS ONLINE CLASS YOU'LL NOT REGRET!!

5.0
2.0
PSY101
Feb 13, 2014

Dr. Szeli is very clear, concise, and she explains everything wonderfully. Just because this is an online class, doesn't mean it's super easy. It is still hard, but it's way better than going to a lecture. Basically just do the reading and take good notes and you should be fine. OH! And watch the videos she inserts into the online textbook.

3.0
4.0
PSY394
Feb 20, 2014

Avoid this class if possible! Professor Szeli seems like a nice lady, but when emailing her, she refuses to work with you and is rather rude. I was looking forward to this class very much until emailing her about it. Definitely not a professor that I'm going to take a class with again...

5.0
2.0
PSY468
Apr 29, 2014

I enjoyed the course. The professor was very enthusiastic about the information and was able to make the somewhat complicated information, actually very easy to understand. I am very glad I took this course and I would recommend it to others.

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A-
Apr 30, 2014

This is a great psych course and professor to take online. She holds you by the hand and makes sure you're equipped for her course. There was 13 weekly multiple choice quizzes and you can retake one and she drops the lowest. You must also do 6 research credits (easy). My one complaint is that some over her quiz questions were ambiguous. Thumbs up!

5.0
3.0
PSY230
Grade: A
May 1, 2014

Dr. Szeli is one of the best professors I have ever had. I liked her so much in PSY 230 that I took her for PSY 290 as well, and I hope to be in her classes in the future. She is SUPER helpful and a brilliant woman. As long as you go to class and put in the effort you will succeed.

4.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: B+
May 12, 2014

I took this class online. There are 13 tests. At the end of the semester, only 12 are counted for a grade and you can retake the lowest test. The tests are ambiguous and you don't get to see what you got wrong. That was why I regretted this class. I studied hard and did all the reading, but the tests aren't clear; I got a B+ average each test.

4.0
2.0
PSY101
Oct 25, 2014

I usually get A's. Took this online. 13 online tests. Read the assigned reading and take notes. Notes are "allowed" for the test. Copy and paste notes into a word document and ctrl+f on a diff computer during the test (bcz of lockdown browser). Read 1 hr each wk and get 22-25 out of 25 right each week. I read right before the test, usually 1 hr.

5.0
3.0
101
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2014

She is really great! The class is well organized. You pretty much read (a pretty cool) interactive e-book and then take the test. The questions can be slightly challenging but it's managable. She also sends occasional update videos and really shows that she cares about the class. Manages to make an online class personable.

3.0
4.0
PSY290
Nov 13, 2014

Dr. Szeli rambles a lot during class on multiple tangents, it's easy to doze off . She's a thorough teacher but you can tell she's very full of herself. Asked for help studying for the exam she said she "didn't know how to help". Attendance isn't mandatory but you sign in to class for her own correlational research.

4.0
2.0
PSY461
Grade: A-
Nov 21, 2014

Ive taken many classes from Eva, she's great. This class is tough though. you have one test EVERY week, and you need to READ READ READ READ like crazy, which is the part I do not care for.. but its a 400 level class, participation and discussion grades are the biggest part, journals, blogs, and tests. overall, its a good class.

5.0
2.0
PSY11
Nov 24, 2014

I took PSY 101 online with Szeli. There was very little contact. But if you need to email her she will email you back. She gives you a heads up every week on blackboard of what is to be done that week. All the class consists of is reading the textbook (if you choose to) which is all online and then taking a timed test online.

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Dec 10, 2014

Take her online class. It requires absolutely no work at all and its very interesting. She does a good job of making sure you know everything that is going on so you don't fall behind which can happen with an online class. Take this class if you can

4.0
3.0
PSY461
Dec 13, 2014

Super interesting class, really applicable for everyday life. Some requirements for class are a bit unclear so make sure you know what is expected of you. You have to do a lot of reading but it is all pretty interesting stuff. She also gives feedback on all journals and blogs which is cool

4.0
3.0
PSY290
Dec 16, 2014

Look, PSY 290 is a boring class just except that. But she tries to make it interesting and engage her class. The grade is split 5050 between lecture and lab which is nice. Lecture consists of only 3 tests with 1 makeup test available if needed. Lab is pretty much one semester long project but it's easy.

3.0
5.0
PSY101
Jan 22, 2015

Worst professor ever. Had no idea what to expect on tests and the tests are so OUT THERE that you have no idea about the stuff! Long chapters to read and way too many quizzes on the LITTLE details that no one even picks up on. DO NOT TAKE.

2.0
3.0
PSY290
Jan 22, 2015

A lot of students like this professor. I didn't, but I loved our lab TA, Claire. Total sweetheart and willing to help any student if they aren't grasping something. Back to Szeli. No study guides and even if you do all the textbook reading, go to class, and study PowerPoint slides, the tests are still confusing. Not a terrible class, but not great.

1.0
5.0
PSY101
Mar 20, 2015

Never take this online Course!!! YOU will REGRET THAT IF YOU TAKE IT!!! The exams are so hard!! I STUDY FOR 3 HOURS BUT STILL GET THE LOW GRADE!

5.0
3.0
PSY290
Mar 24, 2015

She's very clear about why what she's teaching is important, and on top of that, she actually makes pretty dry material interesting. I got an A on the first test without buying the textbook. Make sure that you go to class! Her lectures are important.

3.0
3.0
PSY101
Apr 14, 2015

This class was not an easy A, but it was not difficult either. You need to read the textbook in order to pass. The nice thing is she has a custom version of the text that is cheaper than the whole book. If you pay attention to the online lectures she does every so often and do the readings, you'll be fine.

2.0
5.0
PSY394
May 16, 2015

Her tests are extremely poorly worded; they literally require that you memorize her way of phrasing things. Graded harshly on essays and required concepts from every lecture; didn't provide feedback on the final essay. Numerous lecture errors (e.g., she improperly defined "connotation"). Class is only out of 100 points. Awful. Don't take her.

5.0
2.0
PSY230
May 20, 2015

I'm so happy I took this class with Szeli. She is amazing and made me actually want to go to class. She gave great extra credit. She curves the test scores. I was extremely happy with this class and I would take it again in a heartbeat.

4.0
2.0
PSY101
Nov 7, 2015

Her online PSY 101 class is my favorite and inspired me to change to a psychology major. If you read the modules given online and take notes, then you will get an A or B. She emails weekly and will provide notes or videos n the text for extra help. She is helpful, cares for her students, and organizes a very good online course.

5.0
4.0
PSY101
Grade: B+
Dec 2, 2015

She is extremely helpful and understanding. She responds fast and will help you out with anything. There is weekly homework and online tests. The tests are open note but can still be somewhat challenging to find all the answers as you cover quite a lot of information every week.

4.0
3.0
PSY101
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2015

Dr. Szeli's online class is not an easy grade. You have to do a lot of weekly reading and tests, but if you do it, it isn't very hard to score well. Even though you don't ever meet her, she emails you updates regularly and makes herself available to help. She even got us all partial refunds from the online textbook when they had rough service.

5.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2015

Professor Szeli was great online instructor. She assigned 3-4 chapters to read which were very interesting! Then, you complete chapter assignments w/ Review Exercises and Exam Practices on MindTap which were fair work. Exams are weekly based on the chapters you read. It is open-book. Straightforward questions! STUDY & you will receive an A!!

4.0
5.0
PSY101
Grade: B+
Feb 22, 2016

NEVER TAKE THIS CLASS WITH THIS PROFESSOR. All tests are audio/video/lockdown browser recorded. Ridiculously time consuming. Awfully short test taking windows. At least 8-10hrs spent on hw/prep per week. So much is expected for what should be a fun interesting class. READING IS ALL YOU DO

4.0
3.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Feb 26, 2016

Had to retake this class since I didn't try at all the first time I took it. If you just sit down and copy the bolded terms and take the chapter quizzes the exams are super easy. Exams are open book open note (printed copies only). She is good at getting back to you if you have any problems. I spend about 2 hours every week on this class.

5.0
3.0
PSY290
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2016

Dr. Szeli is amazing. Research Methods is a very dry topic, but she makes it interesting. She presents the material in an understandable way & her tests are very fair.

3.0
3.0
PSY101
Grade: A-
Apr 30, 2016

She has 13 exams each week. If you read the book and take decent notes, you should be okay. She lets you retake a test and drops the lowest after (even if it was the one you retook). She responds quickly and doesn't stray from the grading criteria. Overall, I would take another PSY class with her.

4.0
1.0
PSY290
Grade: A+
May 4, 2016

Research methods is not the most exciting psychology course; however, Dr. Szeli makes it bearable. She makes clear what she expects from you, but at the same time can be laid back and funny. The tests are all very easy as long as you either read the textbook or show up to lecture.

5.0
2.0
PSY468
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2016
Would take again

Best class I've ever taken. You have a test every Thursday, but they're online and open book. One final paper about law in a movie. She is a great lecturer, I never got bored during class. She does offer EC sometimes. Very relaxed class. 10/10.

4.0
2.0
PSY290
Grade: A
Jul 3, 2016
Would take again

Research Methods is not the most interesting class, but Dr. Szeli made it so! She has at least one funny story for every topic we discuss, and the examples make studying for exams easier. Studying with the slides and online note can be helpful, but attending class is much beneficial since the test questions are mostly based on her lecture.

3.0
3.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Jul 19, 2016
Would take again

Taking this class online means more work. You read and get through a lot more material than a professor would in class. However if you read carefully and take notes the online tests allow you to use your notes and textbook but they are timed. The prof sent out two emails a week, one update on monday and one on thursday for the weekly test reminder.

5.0
3.0
PSY290
Grade: A
Sep 20, 2016
Would take again

Szeli makes an incredibly dull subject like Research Methods fun and interesting. She replies to emails quickly and clearly cares about her students' academic success. I've never had a professor as invested in her students as she is. She's such gem. I'd definitely recommend her!!

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY468
Grade: A-
Oct 21, 2016
Would take again

I took her last semester for Psych and Law and took her again for Interpersonal Influence this semester. She is an amazing instructor and I find myself being excited to attend her lectures. She encourages participation but it can be online or in class if you are shy. Read and you will succeed. Easuly the best teacher I've had at ASU.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A-
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

Never met or even spoke to Dr Szeli, however from her class-wide emails she seems like she really cares about us students and would let us know how well we were doing as a class. Also, she drops the lowest exam score and even offers a makeup exam. Easy online class, completely self directed, even the tests are graded by the computer.

Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
Caring
2.0
4.0
PSY290
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 13, 2016
Wouldn't take again

First, thanks to my helpful TA. Back to course, she didn't know how to focus on the most important content. She listed example one by one and made you tired. The course has three tests with some tricky questions. I accept it but you do not have study guide to aim difficulties. The last point is she has a dark heart based on my speculation. Terrible

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

She always kept us in the loop and constantly reminded us of the various things that needed to get done for the class. She was extremely helpful to begin with, so I didn't even have to go to her with questions.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PSY290
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2016
Would take again

Szeli makes a boring subject, like research methods, interesting. She is passionate about the topic and is super healpful. The exams are easy if you attend class and pay attention. The lab portion of the class is a little tougher and depends on your TA.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2016
Wouldn't take again

The homework is literally just 5 MC questions at the end of every section. The test are open notes, but I did find them to be harder than average because of it. I recommend taking very good notes. While there is very little teacher interaction, I found that she was very quick at answering emails. Good class to kill an elective credit.

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5.0
2.0
PSY290
Grade: A+
Jan 26, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Szeli was a great instructor. She posts her slides, so it's easy to go back and review. She also gives a lot of examples, which if you understand, you'll nail the exams. If you attend class and pay attention, you'll be golden. If you stay on top of your assignments (since they build on each other), lab isn't too bad.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
2.0
PSY290
Grade: A
Mar 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The class wasn't terrible as long as you study. It can be hard to pay attention, but her slides are pretty self explanatory and the textbook is great! However, I was not a fan of Dr. Szeli. She had a lot of great stories, examples, and explanations but she just did not seem like a nice person! Her tone and the way she spoke to others was off-puttin

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
2.0
PSY290
Mar 21, 2017
Would take again

Solid class and solid professor! She's really engaging so her lectures are more bearable- she sometimes can take awhile to get to the point which can be frustrating but it never really bothered me. She posts all her slides so you can literally teach yourself the entire class if you want

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: B+
Apr 13, 2017
Would take again

I had trouble before the class started with my access codes and she stayed in touch with me and made sure I got it all figured out. I have emailed her maybe twice in the semester and she was very helpful and made sure I got all my questions answered.

Gives good feedback
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GRADED BY FEW THINGS
3.0
4.0
PSY290
Apr 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The material in this class is uninteresting so its hard to teach/pay attention if you're not into research. I thought her tests were quite hard. I bombed on the first one and did better on the second. You technically don't have to go to her class, just read the textbook and look over her slides and you will be okay.

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TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
4.0
PSY468
May 4, 2017
Would take again

She's really passionate about what she teaches. There are 4 assignments throughout the semester and quizzes either each week or every other week (it all depends on how fast she goes through a topic). As long as you take good notes you can pass the quizzes which are taken online.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A
May 5, 2017
Would take again

I took PSY101 with Szeli online and the class was super easy! Make sure to buy the book (only $20-25) because exams are open notes!

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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PSY101
Grade: A
May 5, 2017
Would take again

I took the online class. There was one quiz a week and one homework assignment per week. No tests, just weekly chapter quizzes. If you read the chapter before the quiz, you should do fine. All the quizzes were open book and she drops the lowest and also lets you retake one. Easy A-, but requires some work for an A.

5.0
3.0
PSY468
Grade: A-
May 9, 2017
Would take again

This was by far my favorite class I have ever taken. She was fantastic and kept the class interested and vocal. Take notes and don't miss class will make it a very easy A.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
PSY468
Grade: A
May 15, 2017
Would take again

I was overall impressed by her teaching style and did well in her class. The only critique I have is that her grading criteria can be somewhat unclear. For example, the final assignment had very little instruction and it ended up being my lowest grade. There was no feedback so I was confused and disappointed, but was finished so didn't follow up.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PGS461
Grade: A
May 16, 2017
Would take again

One of my favorite professors ever. I took multiple classes with her and they were my favorite classes in my undergrad. She's very nice, super smart, and on top of that she's funny! I can't recommend her enough, she's great. (Definitely had a bit of an intellectual crush on her!)

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
PSY290
Jul 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Szeli has to be one of the worst professors I have had at ASU. This is pretty much a self taught class, because she just goes through the slides and it is uploaded on Blackboard. My lab instructor on the other hand was great. Terrible professor, terrible experience.

Tough Grader
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
2.0
4.0
PSY290
Aug 9, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Lab instructor was great for this course however, he takes awhile to actually post grades but gives great feedback and helps you one on one. The actual lecture professor, gives you lecture videos but there isn't any actual test reviews to complete. Exams are heavy and difficult. Chapter quizzes are pretty easy.

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TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
PSY290
Grade: A
Aug 14, 2017
Would take again

It was a six week summer class, so it was necessary to read the chapters, since she didn't want to make 2 hour long videos. But the lectures she gave were actually very helpful and made the class interesting.

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TEST HEAVY
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Oct 18, 2017
Would take again

This class was amazing! There were no discussion boards which are the one annoying thing about an online class. The only thing that mattered was the quizzes on REVEL and the tests on Blackboard. The tests were recorded with a webcam but you were allowed to use all the notes you had as well as the paper copy of the textbook. Textbook was interesting

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is an awesome person! However, the class is A LOT harder than an onground psy class. It is nearly impossible to get an A+. You'd need to only miss 1 question on each test to get A+ because the tests are 25 q's and the time is 30 minutes. HW is easy points. You'd have to read 40 double sided pages each week. You'd learn a lot though.

TEST HEAVY
5.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A-
Dec 6, 2017
Would take again

Prof. Szeli is amazing. Her class is to the point; read the textbook take the test. I took this class online, and my wifi dropped one time during an exam. She let me retake it. I also turned something in late and she still accepted it. Her emails through blackboard are informative and encouraging.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A-
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

This was one of my first classes at ASU and I loved it. Dr. Szeli's expectations are clear, she answers emails quickly, and gives you plenty of opportunities to succeed. This class includes chapter readings, answering questions, a practice quiz, and a proctored online exam every week. Read the material and take notes and you will do well.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Would take again
5.0
3.0
PSY461
Grade: A-
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

Szeli is the single greatest professor I've ever had. She is passionate about her work and fosters an environment that gets students excited by the content. Tests/quizzes require far more than memorization-- you have to understand the content on a fundamental level, but totally possible to get an A. I HIGHLY recommend her (I've taken her twice!)

2.0
4.0
PSY290
Jan 15, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Took her for an online class which requires a lab in person, exams are in person. The lab part was easy. I could not engage to her online lectures, but she does cover almost everything in lectures that the book isnt crucial. Weekly quizzes are easy. Exams were a little difficult

2.0
4.0
PSY101
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 17, 2018
Wouldn't take again

a lot of work! along with the work from other classes, she has you read long chapters that you have 3-4 days to do after you take an exam on the previous chapter. Also tests are only 25 questions, timed, and you cannot go back to check or change answers. it is not a bad class but you have to devote your entire weekend to just this class

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TEST HEAVY
2.0
5.0
PSY230
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I want to like her class but I just can't. When you ask a question she goes on and on and leaves you even more confused the how you were before. She would introduce something but make it long and complicated when there wasn't a point to do so. I tend to get super sleepy in class cause it feels like she never really gets to the point.

Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
4.0
PSY230
Apr 21, 2018
Would take again

No textbook! Make sure you go to class because if not you will be so lost next time you go to class. The material is presented in an understanding way. She isn't a tough grader and curves the tests.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2018
Would take again

The class is cut up into 13 tests (1 each week) and is nice and easy to maneuver. Dr. Szeli sends out weekly emails stating what is due and when tests are open. If you try you can at minimum an A-. Just make sure you do the reading and I would advise buying the loose leaf textbook for use during the tests

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TEST HEAVY
Caring
4.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A-
Apr 25, 2018
Would take again

Extremely easy class to take! I highly recommend Dr. Szeli. The course was smooth sailing and interesting. Beware! you do have to participate in research studies for a part of your Pysch credit or you can type 6 essays on researches (Obvi no one wants to do that.).

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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
PSY230
May 1, 2018
Would take again

Great professor. She explains the material in great depth. Because there is no textbook you have to go to class. Not a hard class but you have to go!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A
May 2, 2018
Would take again

Easy class, just do the readings (1 chapter/week) and you'll be fine.

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3.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A
May 8, 2018
Would take again

Professor Szeli's online course was pretty basic: read the textbook, do little quizzes and tests, and take a final test at the end. When I had a question about something, she was very good at responding and helping me out. No lectures online, just learn by yourself as you study the textbook.

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A
May 15, 2018
Would take again

This class is very straightforward. You basically read 1 chapter every week and do the weekly test based on that chapter. This class is an easy A the tests are open book be sure to purchase the hard copy of the textbook it is very useful when it comes to test taking. You also have to participate in 6 credit hours of research.

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5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A
May 16, 2018
Would take again

There was a quiz every week that you could print off the notes. The quiz was monitored through video which was weird, but the class was an easy A.

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PSY230
Grade: A+
May 17, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Szeli went through the material in such depth that instead of just memorizing formulas, I really understood the concepts behind each statistical test every step of the way. She provided tons of examples and resources and was encouraging. Overall great professor. If you go to class and do the homework, you will do really well.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
4.0
3.0
PGS290
Grade: B
Aug 16, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Szeli is an excellent professor! She's passionate about what she teaches and goes into a lot of detail. The only reason I used the textbook for her class was because I paid for it and didn't want to let it go to waste, but definitely could've passed the class without using it. I would recommend to just save the money and use her powerpoints.

Respected
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
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PSY101
Grade: B-
Aug 23, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I went into Prof Szeli's class with a love for Psychology. I left the class somewhat frustrated as she expects an exorbitant amount of reading and work. I also didn't like that she only gave so many hours to take tests and that they'd open at 2 pm. VERY easy to forget on weekends. Overall, this class was a lot of work. Probably wouldn't take again.

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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
4.0
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PSY101
Oct 5, 2018
Would take again

Simple class if you get the physical textbook since tests are open book/notes, but they are proctored with webcam. Prof Szeli gives weekly reminders for work which is great for online class. Grading is always quick. Complete all work/quizzes, follow directions, buy the book, and you'll be set. Don't forget to set up your research studies ASAP!

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5.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A+
Nov 18, 2018
Would take again

The entire semester is based on multiple choice tests and online homework, meaning no discussion boards. Each week you take an (EASY!) test which is open book, open note. I normally spent about an hour each week reading/taking notes, and I did the entire semester's homework (graded on completion) in a single weekend. Easy A+ if you don't skip tests

TEST HEAVY
5.0
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PSY101
Grade: B+
Nov 19, 2018
Would take again

This is the best online class I have ever taken! The assignments were due every Friday, and the tests were due Friday at 2pm. The next weeks assignments opened the week before so it was easy to work ahead. The tests are on LockDown, but you can use your paper book which costs like $15 extra. No Final!

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4.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 29, 2018
Would take again

Every student is required to complete 6 credit hours of research requirements. If you are under 18 you are not allowed to participate in studies and must complete 6 350 word article summaries. You will not earn course credit if you do not complete them. Text book is needed as tests are open book/ open notes. You have 1 chapter a week. It's not bad

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TEST HEAVY
5.0
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PSY101
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2018
Would take again

Took psych 101 online as a senior elective. Class was SUPER well organized, drops an exam, and lets you replace one during finals week. Tests are webcam-proctored and they actually check (I got a couple emails moving out of camera) but you can print paper notes and use the book. If you want to take psych 101 as an upper classman this is the move.

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5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2018
Would take again

Very easy online class. Weekly modules, a practice quiz, and an open-book test each week. MAKE SURE YOU BUY THE TEXTBOOK. No cumulative exams, not hard at all.

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3.0
3.0
PSY290
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2018
Would take again

Class wasn't hard. Lab sucked to go to. Just memorize the vocabulary and you should be fine on tests. there are 3 tests, you can replace score with a retake (try not to because retake is WAY harder). Retake WILL replace original grade even if lower grade. Lab sucked to go to, but Derek (my TA) was very nice.

Participation matters
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5.0
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PSY101
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2018
Would take again

Online class is easy and very interesting. If you actually do the readings, you should have no trouble getting an A+ in this class

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4.0
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PSY290
Grade: A-
Jan 7, 2019
Would take again

Research Methods doesn't ever seem to be considered "fun" but Prof Szeli was really nice and made her expectations clear. The essays were definitely a lot of work but my TA broke the paper down into sections so the workload was not bad at all. The quizzes weren't too hard and they were representative of the test, which was useful for studying.

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Caring
3.0
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PSY366
Mar 22, 2019
Wouldn't take again

All we do is pearson quizzes and open book 60 minute 40 multiple choice question tests. You have to remember everything from the textbook for the tests because she'll ask something that was mentioned in one sentence out of two very long chapters. Don't take this class unless you love to read textbooks. She does adjust test grades which is very nice

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2.0
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PSY366
Mar 28, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The online class is dreadful, there are literally no PowerPoints that supplement the material and it takes so much time to read the long and boring textbook. Aside from that, not only do you have to read, but you need to memorize a lot of the small details for the test which makes it even worse. If I could go back, I would not take this class.

Lots of homework
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3.0
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PSY101
Grade: A
Apr 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Took online and never interacted w/ Szeli. Didn't need to. Test were open note or at least I used them on tests. Very cut and dry class. Read a textbook chpt. then take a quiz and chapter test. Tests were open only on Friday during the day. Definitely an easy A. Took 2 years ago and didn't use any testing software at the time.

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PSY101
Grade: A-
Apr 29, 2019
Would take again

Everything is open note, buy the textbook, do the homework (about 50 minutes a week), and use the textbook on exams. Easy A- for me but I could've achieved an A.

4.0
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PSY290
Grade: B
Apr 30, 2019
Would take again

Her quizzes were 25 Qs really easy, tests were a bit harder but if you used the textbook to take the quizzes then the tests were pretty easy. 2 papers to write in lab, 1st one was super easy 2nd one was broken down so it wasn't too bad but it is with a group. Eva really wants you to pass and does what she can to make that happen.

Accessible outside class
Group projects
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4.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A
May 1, 2019
Would take again

Buy the book and it's an easy A. All the tests are open book, so long as you have a PHYSICAL copy of the textbook. Everything is pretty straightforward and as long as you do the reading, you should easily get an A. Not the most interactive of classes, but it's easy.

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PSY101
Grade: A+
May 4, 2019
Would take again

This was an easy class. There are online assignments (I finished all of them within the first 2 weeks of the semester) and an online (25 question) quiz every week on the Lockdown Browser. The 6 research credits were a little annoying though because I end up having to write the essays instead. Definitely buy the book; it will help you a lot.

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PSY101
Grade: A+
May 6, 2019
Would take again

This class is a lot of work, but a real easy A if you put in the work. I would do all of the homework the day of the test which made learning the material easy before the exam. Exams are weekly and recorded (online) but are open book. Honestly a super easy class, just make sure to knock out the research requirement early.

Lots of homework
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Test heavy
5.0
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PSY101
Grade: A
May 9, 2019
Would take again

Awesome professor!! Super easy class just make sure to buy the textbook. responds fast to emails also.

4.0
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PSY101
Grade: A
May 27, 2019
Would take again

Super easy class. An exam every week, along with a few assignments. All can be completed in a few hours. You're allowed to use notes/ textbook on everything, which makes exams easy. Just stay on top of the weekly assignments and you'll get an A.

Lots of homework
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PSY101
Grade: A+
Jun 1, 2019
Would take again

Pretty easy and straightforward, no group projects. No memorization or final, all open book tests. Not an interactive PSY class, as you almost never hear personal insight/opinions from professor or other students, but this is mainly from online format. Online course pretty much centers around online textbook.

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3.0
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PSY101
Dec 3, 2019
Would take again

Course is just this: reading exercises, a quiz and an exam EACH WEEK. Repetitive but the quizzes and tests are easy. Material is interesting, but the quizzes are sometimes worded poorly and confusing. Exams are open book, so get the physical book. Relies heavily on TA's, so she feels a bit detached. The research requirement is annoying.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
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4.0
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PSY366
Grade: B
Dec 5, 2019
Would take again

Class is 50% lockdown browser exams and 50% multiple chapter quizzes & test. The online material is easy to understand however the exams are difficult. The exam doesn't have the same format or information as the chapter test or quizzes. Open note & if you purchase the textbook you can do open textbook. Highly recommend because exam ?'s are hard.

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PSY101
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2019
Would take again

Complete a module every week with an easy, open-book and open-notes test at the end of the week (takes 15 min at most). Very clear on grading criteria and if you put in the effort, you can get an A+ fairly easily.

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3.0
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PSY290
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2019
Would take again

I took PSY290 online with an in person lab. The online portion was really easy, a quiz (open book) once a week and a test every three weeks. The lab portion was slightly harder, mostly because my TA was a harsh grader compared to other TAs I've had. The lab had two papers, one broken down and one turned in all at once. Attendance in lab matters tho

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
3.0
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PSY290
Grade: B-
Dec 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Took this as a hybrid course. The online lecture portion was not very hard, tests were challenging but if you study you will be fine. Lab portion was awful. The instructor, Jessica Judd, did not teach effectively and my grade suffered severely because of this. The class average on both papers were a failing grade. Szeli curved the lab grade.

Group projects
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3.0
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PSY290
Grade: A-
Dec 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor is fine. Tests are reasonable if you review. Its the TA who is the issue. Had Yul Kwon and it was honestly the worst experience. Answers any call for help or clarification with I cant answer that question. Will also mark you off on things we never discussed in lab reports. Instead of moving due dates, doesnt teach/give clear feedback.

Tough grader
3.0
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PSY290
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

My GPA is 4.0 and this is the only class that I got a B. Average grade for lab paper is less than 60. Lots of students complain about lab grading. Professor is nice but TA grades toooooo tough. The west campus or other prof may be a better choice for PSY 290. God bless you if you have a horrible TA:(

Tough grader
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PSY101
Grade: A+
Dec 26, 2019
Would take again

I took this online and highly recommend since you can use the textbook for exams. Homework is heavy but is good to do for the quizzes and exams. It is hard not to get an A unless you are not responsible and consistent with your work. Basically, just do what you're supposed to before the deadline and you will do great. Class is really organized.

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PSY101
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2020
Would take again

The PSY101 iCourse was really easy. Test prep includes lecture videos by Dr. Szeli and practice quizzes. All practice material is graded on completion and the practice tests can be taken as many times as you want. The exams are taken in lockdown browser, but are open note/book. I definitely recommend the icourse if you are looking to take PSY101

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2.0
PSY101
Grade: A+
Jan 12, 2020
Would take again

I took her online and it was a very interesting and easy. Each week theres a few assignments and a practice test that you can pretty much get full credit just for doing. These assignments are worth 50% of your final grade. Then theres a weekly 25 question multiple choice exam that is open book and very straightforward and makes up the other 50%.

Test heavy
5.0
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PSY101
Grade: A
Apr 7, 2020
Would take again

Professor Szeli is a very understanding teacher. I took this class online and it's super easy! We had 3-4 hw assignments, 1 practice quiz and one test every week. The assignments are very easy and can be finished in a day or 2. The tests are on lockdown browser and webcam but you can use your printed notes on the test! This was super helpful.

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4.0
PSY350
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I would never take her again. Dr. Szeli is unfriendly, unapproachable, and makes you feel dumb when you ask for clarification. I respect psychology, however the examples and topics within the class are very liberal (skewed to the left), but the material is fascinating. She is clearly better than us, and her communication is demeaning. 0/10

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PSY101
Grade: A+
Apr 23, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Szeli is very caring, and the class is super easy. What more do you want from an online class? She answered all my emails very quickly, and the test questions were found straight from the book (open note). This class is the easiest A I have gotten in college yet. She is EXTREMELY knowledgeable! Don't fall too much in love with psych

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PSY101
Grade: A-
May 1, 2020
Would take again

Highly recommend if you are a non pyschology major. This class has due dates but is essentially self paced and a easy/relaxing class to take. Although you might not learn as much compared to the inclass ones as the psy101 inclass are extensive and rigorous, but as a non psy major, I can learn interesting facts I might use in the future

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PSY101
Grade: A+
May 5, 2020
Would take again

The best class. If you need PSY 101 take it with Szeli and expect an A+. The best course, not crazy amount of work.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
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PSY350
Grade: A
May 6, 2020
Would take again

Took as a quick session B & w/ the pandemic, she was so kind & flexible w/ due dates! She might be tougher in the future on deadlines, but her kindness/understanding was awesome! Decent amount of reading, but weekly quiz and test questions were relatively easy. Only graded on Revel quizzes and weekly Canvas tests. Great class and professor!

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PSY101
Grade: A+
May 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Not extremely difficult- SUPER time consuming. There are 3-4 homework assignments every week, 1 quiz every week and 1 proctored test every week. Yes, the test is open note, but you only have 30 min to take a 25 Q test and its difficult to find answers if you didn't read the chapter. I spent 10 hr/week on homework and reading the book.

Lots of homework
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PSY101
Grade: A+
May 10, 2020
Would take again

This course was my favorite this semester! Everything is open-book, which not only made it less stressful but allowed me to take the time to actually enjoy learning all of the material. The homework (which is taken through the online textbook software) allows you to re-answer questions as many times as you need and is set up in an interesting way.

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5.0
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PSY101
Grade: A+
May 11, 2020
Would take again

This was the best online class I have ever taken. Extremely easy and so well organized. Dr. Szeli was super friendly and even though she was an online instructor she made me love her course! Definitely recommend to anyone who just needs a psych credit outside their major :)

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PSY101
Grade: A+
May 21, 2020
Would take again

Easiest class I have ever taken. If you do not get an A+ in this class it is 100% on you. You can do the homework and quizzes as many times as you want to get 100% on them (which is a huge portion of your grade) and the tests are open note/open book. As long as you take notes you will understand the material. Would absolutely take again

Lots of homework
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3.0
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PSY101
Grade: A
Jul 1, 2020
Would take again

Quizzes were open note/book. Exams had to be on respondus lockdown with capabilities to be recorded. The recordings were reviewed to make sure students were not cheating. Not a hard course, but you do need to study the materiel to get an A.

Lecture heavy
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PSY101
Grade: A+
Jul 13, 2020
Would take again

buy the book! just skim and highlight terms and you can use it during the lockdown tests. questions are not tricky at all. the rest of the quizzes and assignments were unlimited attempts and theres a lot. also, dont buy the textbook package. you can do a 2-week free trial for the quizzes and assignments and just rent the textbook.

Lots of homework
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PSY101
Grade: A+
Jul 21, 2020
Would take again

Easy A. Just read the chapters, it is not a lot to read and actually very interesting to read. I want to say this class is "common sense" when it comes to the quizzes every week on each chapter. Got mostly As and a couple Bs on he quizzes. No exam. Drops the lowest quiz. Easy class to take.

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PSY101
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2020
Would take again

Easy A if you just read the textbook and take notes. All tests are open note and she lets you retake one at the end of the semester. 4% points extra credit for just doing online surveys for PSY department. Really understanding if you need help; I missed an assignment and she let me retake it with no penalty. Best PSY 101 choice!

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PGS101
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2020
Would take again

She is awesome!! pretty easy class, just set aside time each week to knock out the weekly test, reading, and quiz. The material is interesting to read, and she is readily available for help if needed!

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PSY290
Dec 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This class is very difficult. There are video lectures but theyre not very helpful. Wouldnt recommend taking this class with her at all.. her exams are worth 95% of your overall grades. Proctored exams and closed book So no notes allowed. No study guides.

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PSY101
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

Relatively easy class, you just need to pace yourself with the textbook. I did find it interesting to read. The content is self-explanatory. As long as you do the assignments, study & understand the terms, you should be good. Took a test for each chapter, but we're allowed to have notes. You can get extra credit, 1 test dropped, and 1 test retaken.

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4.0
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PSY101
Grade: A+
Apr 4, 2021
Would take again

For her online class, it's pretty simple, a few homework pieces (easy, you can miss the questions as many times as you need, as long as you eventually get them right) one quiz per week (unlimited time, open note) and one test per week (limited time, open note). You can get 4% extra credit by participating in studies.

5.0
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PSY101
Grade: A+
Apr 9, 2021
Would take again

Literally take his class, online isn't bad we've been doing it for a year now. Way better than showing up 3 times a week for a class. Just get the textbook and do the learning curves. Can use the textbook on exams, so a binder and a highlighter are your best friend in this class. TAKE HER!

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PSY101
Grade: A+
Apr 19, 2021
Would take again

All tests and quizzes are open book, so it's really on you if you don't do well in this class. Coursework was reasonable for a 100 level class, and she was really clear about expectations throughout the semester. This class is a super easy A, but was still pretty interesting and I learned a lot.

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PSY101
Grade: A-
Apr 26, 2021
Would take again

Eva had about 3-4 assignments and a 25 question test every week. It was a bit heavy at times, but I must admit, she wants her students to do well. She responds to emails SO FAST, is lenient with extensions, and has extra credit opportunity w SONA. DEFINITELY USE THE BOOK for tests - very, very important to take notes! If you do, you'll get an A!

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
Caring
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PSY366
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2021
Would take again

I'm taking multiple classes with this professor and she honestly is super caring and lays out her courses very well and straightforward. There are multiple tests but she allowed notes for some exams. You NEED to know the material.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
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PSY101
Grade: A-
Apr 29, 2021
Would take again

Professor Szeli's PSY101 iCourse was a breeze. You can attempt the homework as many times as possible, and tests are always open-book. 4% extra credit comes from taking psychology surveys. Tests are proctored by Respondus. No midterm, and your "final" is just the last test of the semester. A solid pick for a PSY req if you don't care about psych.

Test heavy
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PSY101
Grade: A+
Apr 30, 2021
Would take again

One test, untimed quiz, and homework per week. Open book tests (so rent the print copy of the book). Gives 4% extra credit for doing research studies. Interesting class too. 10/10

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PSY290
Grade: C
May 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Szeli is a good professor; her expectations are clear and you need to show effort. However, her lab instructors are the absolute worst. My lab IA grades so unfairly and it will tank your grade. Luckily, Dr. Szeli provides some extra credit and test retake opportunities but it only helps a little. I'd recommend taking Dr. Pedram for this class.

Test heavy
Group projects
Tough grader
3.0
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PSY290
Grade: C
May 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Szeli is a good professor but her lab instructors don't grade fairly so even if you do well in the lecture section, the lab section can really tank your grade.

Test heavy
Group projects
Lecture heavy
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PSY101
Grade: A
May 6, 2021
Would take again

This review is gonna be guided to the class in specific since it was an iCourse. Honestly, seriously recommend this class to everyone, especially if you've taking any other psych course before. Basically have one hw and one quiz a week and that's your grade. Get the optional book they offer, all of the quiz will be in it (worth your investment).

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3.0
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PSY366
Grade: A
May 14, 2021
Would take again

This class was surprisingly kinda difficult. The final grade is 50% online Assignments/Quizzes and 50% Exams. You have to do well on the exams in order to get a good grade. Dr. Szeli does not lecture, so you have to actually read. Exam questions are not too difficult but you need to have the book to do well. Solid choice but be prepared to work

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PSY101
Grade: A-
May 23, 2021
Would take again

2-3 hours of reading each week, 13 moderately difficult chapter tests open for 24 hrs at the end of the week, no midterms for final exam. Up to 4% extra credit is available through easy research participation. Text was broad to cover several topics but specific in certain areas. Taking notes is recommended and you can use them on chapter tests.

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PSY101
Grade: A+
Oct 17, 2021
Would take again

I took her PSY 101 online course. She is very clear on what you have to do to succeed. You have a chapter each week with quizzes on each section, a practice test, and a chapter test. It is all open book. Her lectures are easy to follow along with, but I just read the chapter then highlighted key points and did great.

Clear grading criteria
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PSY101
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2021
Would take again

You're assigned a chapter each week with practice quizzes. There were 13 chapters, 13 tests. As long as you have the textbook, you'll do well on them if you read them since they are open notes and textbooks. Research participation is required for four credits. Another four will add 2% to your grade. Highly recommend this professor for PSY 101!

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PSY101
Grade: A
Nov 17, 2021
Would take again

This class consists of assignments, a practice quiz every week, and a test every week. Buy the textbook, it will make your life much easier since the tests are open book and you can easily skim for the answers. Class was easy just do the work every week, should not take too long. Extra credit is available through participating in psych. research.

Test heavy
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PSY101
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2021
Would take again

Professor Szeli was a good online instructor. She made PSY101 very easy. The test are open book and her questions are very straight forward. You can finish all the class work for the week (test, quiz, assignments) in about an hour.

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PSY101
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2021
Would take again

The class I took was an iCourse. The final grade is dependent on the learning curves, practice exams, and exams for each of the modules. The research participation requirement is required to pass this class. The exam can use printed items, so it is recommended to buy the loose leaf book.

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PSY101
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2021
Would take again

Took this as an i-course and it was still very good. Video lectures were interesting, but I would still recommend reading the book to be best prepared for the exams. Both her and all the TA's were very accessible and happy to help. If you need to take this class, take it with Doctor Szeli.

Test heavy
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Caring
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PSY101
Dec 18, 2021
Would take again

I took this class online and got an A+. Pretty easy class. Tests were open book if you had the textbook printed (highly recommend). Research requirement was super easy (dont fall behind on it) and learning curves and practice quizzes were a breeze. I probably spent 2 hours max a week in this course. Take her if you can!!

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PSY101
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2022
Would take again

Teacher doesn't respond to emails or anything, TA's do it all. Do all of the LearningCurves and practice quizzes you get 2 tries. Tests can be a little confusing but are open note. Tests are on lockdown browser. Can retake 1 test & no final.

5.0
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PGS101
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2022
Would take again

PSY101 was my favorite class this semester. I did it online. Every week you read a section of the book (get paper version you can use it on tests) and answer questions for HW. There is a test every week, you get 1 redo and 1 drop. Class is interesting, structured, and easy.

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PSY101
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 21, 2022
Would take again

Szeli's course is laid out very well. I think it's important that you understand, this course is pretty heavy. Readings are long, some chapters are very in-depth for a introductory course. There's a reason she allows you to have open notes during exams. Quiz questions have questionable wording where two answers could technically suffice. Beware.

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PSY101
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 27, 2022
Would take again

Szeli is a fine Professor, it's more this class. Is this a anatomy course or is it a psychology course? I understand needing to know the parts of the brain, but they eyes, ears, etc? First chapter felt like Psychology, every chapter after felt like Anatomy 301.

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PSY101
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 5, 2022
Wouldn't take again

I am doing her PSY101 this term. And this is so hard. I don't know why she wants us to do such difficult questions for tests. And there is not any study guide and you have to learn everything by yourself. The tests are much harder than what you learn. Just don't do the class or you will regret.

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PSY101
Grade: A
Mar 8, 2022
Would take again

Professor Szeli is great! I was having network issues and was unable to take my first exam. She allowed me to retake the exam, and I had to reach out to her more than twice as the troubleshooting was not working! Read book and you'll do great. Open book on exam, really easy class!

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PSY468
Mar 30, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Szeli is a great professor and incredibly knowledgeable in the fields of both psychology and law. This is my favorite class this semester as we are deep-diving into some really interesting topics. The class is a little difficult at times and the number of readings may get a little heavy, but nothing is unmanageable as it is a 400 level class.

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PSY101
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2022
Would take again

Weekly tests were open book and open notes as long as they were printed. Weekly assignments ranged from 3 assignments to 5. There would be learning questions (score 300+ and get credit) and a practice quiz (2 attempts). Tests have 25 questions in 30 minutes in a lockdown browser with the camera on. Overall, pretty easy, and I enjoyed it.

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PSY101
Grade: A
Apr 23, 2022
Would take again

SOO easy. Textbook homework, test once a week, and a research requirement that you work on throughout the course. The textbook is very interesting as well, it gives the information to you in a way that's understandable versus using a lot of scientific rhetoric. All exams are open book- BUY THE LOOSE LEAF TEXTBOOK- tests come straight from there

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PSY101
Grade: A+
Apr 23, 2022
Would take again

Great class, grade is based on weekly tests (uses Lockdown Browser and camera, but is open note). Workload is very reasonable, watching the weekly lectures is not mandatory/needed on the tests (but is very helpful). There are plenty of extra credit opportunities (lowest test score is dropped, one test can be retaken). Highly recommend.

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PSY101
Grade: A+
May 4, 2022
Would take again

BUY THE PHYSICAL TEXTBOOK! There were tests weekly. The class is so easy and as long as you put in the work, you will be totally fine. The homework is completely manageable and she also drops your lowest exam + gives you one retake opportunity. Exams are open note (paper) & you need webcam. The material was interesting as well! Loved this class.

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PSY101
Grade: A
May 4, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Szeli has a great Canvas Page and is always sending out reminders and updates weekly. It is the perfect structure of an online class of just doing the notes and taking the quizzes.

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PSY101
Grade: A
May 5, 2022
Would take again

Dr.Szeli is a great professor. There is a very clear rubric with 15 quizzes and practice quizzes all worth 100pts. The paper book is essential to do well and goes along with quizzes making it fairly easy. Highlighting the key points will make testing easier. Overall, very straightforward with lots of reading. I would take it again!

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PSY101
Grade: A-
May 6, 2022
Would take again

Pretty average.4-5 assignments and a test per week t. The class is online but not self paced so things are locked and you can't go ahead too much. She drops the lowest test score and also offers one make up of your choice on a specific day. Tests focus on minute details so copy and paste the notes and print for the test. Open note/book tests.

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PSY101
Grade: A+
May 9, 2022
Would take again

There are weekly exams that aren't too hard, however it is timed and you can't go back. Make sure you write good notes or buy the textbook, you'll need it for the exams. The lowest exam is dropped and you can retake one. I learned so much from this class and the course content was very interesting. I highly recommend this prof!

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PSY101
Grade: A
May 10, 2022
Would take again

Material is easy to understand if you study, and as long as you read the chapters you will do well on the assignments and quizzes. She allows test to be open note if you buy the loose leaf paper. Overall she is a very kind and caring professor and I would totally take this class again.

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PSY101
Grade: A-
May 17, 2022
Would take again

Had to pay $80 to submit homework but the class was doable. Openbook tests but you only get 30 minutes to answer 25 questions.

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PSY101
Grade: Incomplete
Sep 16, 2022

I am currently taking psy101 and albeit the material isn't insanely hard to comprehend, she goes out of her way to ensure that the questions on the tests will confuse you! I highly recommend you disregard what good reviews she has, she needs to make the tests more reasonable based on the chapters we are reading.

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PSY101
Grade: A
Oct 28, 2022
Would take again

There wasn't much interaction with Dr. Szeli since I took her online course. Still, in terms of coursework, the grading was forgiving if you were late in submitting any of the learning curve assignments but exams must be submitted on the dot if you don't want a penalty. (Submitted an exam about 2 seconds after it was due, still got the 10% penalty)

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PSY101
Grade: A+
Dec 2, 2022
Would take again

Buy the textbook and use it for the tests -> Easy A. You do a bunch of questions for homework (unlimited attempts), a practice test (2 attempts), and a real test (lockdown browser). Test opens at 2:00 PM Th, closes same time on Friday. Szeli isn't really that present, but the class is set up such that you don't need it to succeed. No final exam.

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PSY350
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2022
Would take again

Amazing. Always kept the class updated through announcements and things to be aware of. It was an online course, but was still present, caring & clear on how the course was organized. It was an 8 week course so it was fast-paced, but still easy. 40 question quizzes (RespondusLockdown) & lets you use written notes & paper text-book. Optional final.

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PSY101
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2022
Would take again

Read, read, read! I can imagine cheating on the homework is easy to do but I made sure to not do that. Reading the textbook is really important for success on the exams. You can use your textbook on the exams if you get your hands on a physical copy of it, you can also use your hand written (on paper) notes. She's also has a great IA staff.

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PSY101
Grade: A+
Dec 25, 2022
Would take again

One of the easiest classes I have ever taken. All you really need is the textbook because the test questions follow the book in order. I definitely would recommend it.

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PSY101
Grade: A-
Jan 17, 2023
Would take again

Deadlines are at really odd times in the middle of the week. She is really hard to reach even via email, she basically just hands it off to her TA's for a response. The class isn't super hard but some of the quizzes each week are challenging. Class is a homework assignment that you can only get 100% on and a test each week. No tests.

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PSY101
Grade: A+
Feb 13, 2023
Would take again

1-2 hours per week. Buy the paper textbook for $20, tests are in order of each chapter chronologically. 2 attempts on 15-question practice tests. Assignments take 5-15 minutes to complete all. Class is laid out incredibly well. Lockdown browser for tests, but open textbook. A+ is possible, flat A is probably the floor if you aren't an idiot.

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PSY350
Grade: B+
Apr 25, 2023
Would take again

12 chapters + online HW + chapter quizzes + 5 tests, so a lot of work but plenty of chances to do well. No EC but an optional final exam to replace the 5 test grades. Plus she posts study guide videos and notes for all the chapters. Definitely take!

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PGS468
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2023
Would take again

I want to be her when I grow up. She is very accomplished in her academic and professional career. Lectures can be long. She is very accessible to students, understanding, personable, realistic. I didn't love the weekly quizzes we took for comprehension, but it's just her style. Papers are strict on word count maximums. Be concise.

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PSY350
Grade: A
May 3, 2023
Would take again

I took this as a session B class, so it was accelerated. It was graded 50% open book quizzes and 50% lockdown browser chapter tests (you were allowed to use written notes and your print textbook). Curve for exams too! Only complaint is that the only materials were the textbook & I learn better from lectures (pre-recorded lectures for iCourses).

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PSY350
May 26, 2023

Class is based on exams and requires webcam and lockdown browser open note but the exams were hard

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PSY350
Grade: B
Jun 10, 2023
Would take again

Overall easy class to follow. Total of 12 modules, short quiz after every module to move to the next and there were tests every 2-3 modules that were on lockdown browser. There are certain due dates on the modules but not overwhelming.

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PSY101
Grade: A
Jul 10, 2023
Would take again

I took this course about a year ago but it was by far the best online course I've taken, she was incredibly helpful as well as the TAs who were apart of the class.

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PSY101
Grade: A+
Oct 10, 2023
Would take again

Great professor. I took PSY 101 with her, and it was by far the most well-organized course I've taken online with ASU. You can drop your lowest score on the tests and redo one, and they are open book and open note.

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PSY101
Grade: A
Oct 31, 2023
Would take again

By far the most organized icourse that I have taken through ASU. Homework each week is unbelievably easy. No final, just a weekly test that opens each thursday at 2pm and closes friday at 2pm. OPEN NOTE TESTS - BUY THE LOOSELEAF $15 TEXTBOOK! Questions are word for word from textbook, easiest A.

Caring
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101
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Nov 2, 2023

weekly test with webcam. Weekly is wild, every week you have a test and if you do bad your grade drops.

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101
Grade: A-
Dec 4, 2023
Would take again

All you do is read a chapter, answer questions and boom, easy A. I probably could have gotten a better grade if I read the book and took notes but hey, not bad. Watch out for the research requirement, it sneaks up on you and is insanely boring. other than that, easy class.

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PSYCH101
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2023
Would take again

This was a very well-managed icourse and was easy to navigate. There were tests every single week which got to be pretty annoying. However, you get to use a paper version of the textbook during the tests which I highly recommend purchasing.

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PSY350
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2024
Would take again

You need to read the textbook and take notes and actually comprehend the material to do well. The exams are really important but she lets you use notes or a textbook for the exams. They're open note/open book.

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PSY350
Grade: B-
Apr 16, 2024

She don't record her own lectures you are on your own. The REVEL due every 2 days on twice a week and at the end of the chapter is a 14 or 15 multiple choice quiz in REVEL and the test is every week on Lockdown Browser and you will lose 10 points after the due date time. She grades the test a week later. DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS WITH HER AT ALL!

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PSY101
Grade: B+
May 1, 2024

homework and practice quiz due every Thursday at 2 PM which was so inflexible so beware of the due dates nothing is due on midnight. Test every Friday, 25 questions, lockdown browser and camera. Open note but you have to write down EVERYTHING from every chapter. Research requirement, 4 credits, article summaries or in person research. LOTS OF WORK.

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PSY101
Grade: A-
Nov 22, 2024

Quiz and Test every Thurs and Fri. Test are on lock down. Only annoying thing about the course is everything is due @2pm and not @11:59pm. Very awkward time. Be prepared to read or at least study key word terms every single week. Lastly, test are 25 questions 30 mins to take. It can be stressful/need to be quick. Lowest test grade will be dropped!

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PSY101
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2024
Would take again

EASIEST ONLINE CLASS, very simple format. Textbook heavy, so I recommend getting a physical copy!!! Exams (lockdown browser) and Assignments are based on the chapter. The textbook is not boring and you actually learn a lot from it. She drops the lowest test grade and allows one retake of your choice. Will definitely take another class with her.

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PSY101
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

Most organized online class I have ever taken. You have to read a unit of the textbook, complete online multiple choice assignments, and take a test every week. Super straight forward with open textbook exams coming straight from the book. Disregard any comments bashing this class because they were not written by intelligent students.

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PSY101
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

All the other rating are true. This is an easy A class, but it will have homework due every week. Every week you will be assigned reading in which you'll have to review through Achieve, take a practice test, and an actual test.

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PSY350
Grade: B-
Dec 12, 2024

This class shouldn't be an online class with the amount of material you need to know to do well on the exams. There are 2 quizzes due each week, along with a chapter exam due at the end of each week, with lots of material that you need to know. If this is your only online class, then you might do fine, otherwise, this isn't an easy online course.

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PSY101
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

Easy course, just need dedication. Each week's assignments takes a few hours. Read chapter (30 pages-ish). Homework assignments (2-4 easy). Practice quiz (easy). Chapter exam (Lockdown browser). Open note & open book exams. Recommend buying the paper copy ($15). Lowest exam dropped. 4 research credits required: research studies or paper summaries.

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PSY350
Grade: C-
Jan 2, 2025

This professor syllabus and grading guidelines do not make sense, focus on test taking, she based the whole class on that. My total average for the class was 74% yet got a D, at the end because of overall test average, I would think twice before taking this course, that she doesn't grade accurately on all assignment, only test scores.

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PSY366
Apr 9, 2025

Accelerated class. You NEED the book. Assignments are directly on there. Assignments and chapter quiz due every Tu/Thurs. Chapters test due 2pm Friday. Test opens up Thursday at 2pm, is due Friday at 2pm, with a 10% deduction if turned in anytime past 2pm (closes at 11:59). Friday tests are lockdown with webcam, only paper notes allowed, and timed.

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PSY366
Grade: B+
May 1, 2025
Would take again

This class was pretty straightforward. She has lectures with tests for your understanding, and then the overall test for those modules. Easy class; definitely recommend.

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PSY366
Grade: A-
May 6, 2025
Would take again

Tests are worth 50% of grade, and have a good amount of niche questions from textbook. Tests are open note with face cam but only hand written notes, so if you have paper copy of textbook, very easy.

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PSY101
Grade: B+
Dec 2, 2025

This professor is strict and would accuse you of cheating for every minor situation. It is impossible to get your grade up in this class. Make sure you get 90s and above for each lockdown browser exam or else your grade will be impossible to raise. The chapters are heavy and the exams close on Fridays at 2pm. Good luck; you'll need it.

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101
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2025
Would take again

Good professor with a good TA team. Uses learning curve and an online notebook, Dr. Szeli also gives solid lectures that go over the chapters. Weekly Exams worth 50% on each chapter that requires Lockdown Browser, open printed notes and open book ONLY if you have a physical copy. No Midterm or Final. Buy the book, makes exams a piece of cake.

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PSY290
Grade: C-
Dec 11, 2025

If you want to struggle, take this course! I had to register for this course twice because the exams brought my grade down! The "study guide" provided is a set of guidelines for what you need to learn, not an actual study guide. Most exam questions aren't phrased very well, and scratch paper isn't allowed. Not very kind or accommodating 0/10

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PSY290
Grade: C
Dec 15, 2025

Good luck with the class you will all need it. This class was impossible if you like watching lectures and then taking an exam on something that has the most impossible wording have fun.

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