4.7

Gidget Brogdon

Psychology - California State University - Northridge

4.7
Quality
2.1
Difficulty
82%
Would Retake
113
Reviews
4.7
Quality
2.1
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

82%

Would Retake

113

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What Students Say

Gidget loves herself but that's cool cos we love Gidget

PSYCH352 - 5.0 rating

Gidget is absolutely the best

PSY352 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

84%

Textbook Required

9%

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Based on 48 grades
Most common grades:
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A+ (11)
A- (7)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 50 reported grades
A: 27
A+: 11
A-: 7
B+: 2
Common Tags
Amazing lectures (13)
Hilarious (10)
Clear grading criteria (8)
Caring (8)
Participation matters (8)
Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
Respected (7)
Inspirational (7)
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Reviews (113)
5.0
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PSY150
Nov 17, 2005

Shes a great teacher. You dont have to do any homework except studying for tests.

5.0
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150
Nov 20, 2005

Very hot---yet smart. WOW

5.0
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PSY150
Nov 22, 2005

She is a great teacher, explains things well, she gives you a lot of chances for extra credit. She also is energetic and fun.

5.0
3.0
PSY150
Nov 22, 2005

wonderfull!

5.0
3.0
PSY150
Nov 22, 2005

she is the coolest teacher on campus. makes everything easyand clear. wonderful teacher that really loves her job.

5.0
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PSY150
Nov 29, 2005

I LOVE HER TO DEATH!!!!!

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PSYCH150
Dec 6, 2005

I love gidget! she is soo nice and a great teacher, she makes psychology fun and interesting, tests are hard unless you study alot. i would take her class again.

5.0
2.0
PSY150
Dec 15, 2005

Brogdon has to be the nicest teacher I ever took. She explains the material with passion . She is very cool. Wants to see every student pass. She is very helpful with her study guides. She also provides extra credit. I could have gotten a better grade if I came to class. Her office hours are very helpful. GREAT PROFESSOR!!!

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Apr 27, 2006

Amazing teacher! very helpful! Gives reviews for the test and helps you with everything...TAKE HER!!

5.0
1.0
PSY150
May 22, 2006

this teacher is awesome!! i would recommend this teacher to everyone! she is very helpful and amzing! take her... =)

5.0
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PSY150
May 23, 2006

VERRYY GOOD TEACHER!!! Recomend you to take this class. She will make it fun and interesting. Got an A, just do her study guides and go to her chats and you will pass the class easily. Greatest Prof. I have yet taken. Gives a lot of extra credit too!!

5.0
3.0
PSY150
May 30, 2006

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! She is so sweet and so fun. her tests are pretty much straight forward IF YOU STUDY, and go to all the study chats. ALOT OF EXTRA CREDIT and you need to do expiermientrix or write a paper, personally do the expierments you only need 10 credtis for them.

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Jun 1, 2006

AWESOME PROF!!!!! She has been the best teacher I've taken so far. Her tests are kinda hard but you just need to study and go to the study sessions and youll be fine. REALLY RECOMMEND HER!!!!

5.0
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PYSCH150
Jul 11, 2006

mrs. brogdon was a great teacher, she made class very exciting every day and is help full. she cares about her students and is very honest. I would recommend her highly, she has kinda hard tests, its better if you study and go to class because she gives extra credit!!! GREAT TEACHER

5.0
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PSY150
Dec 4, 2006

AWESOME! Great, effective lectures. Fair exams. A couple of easy assignments. TONS of extra credit. She is a great, funny, and interesting instructor with many stories to tell. You can tell she loves teaching. She makes the class really interesting. What more do you want? Take her!!!!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH150
Dec 11, 2006

SHE IS LIKE THE BEST TEACHER I HAVE EXPERIENCED SINCE ELEMENTARY. YOU DONT GET NO BETTER THAN THAT. THE ONLY THING IS MAKE SURE TO PAY ALOT OF ATTENTIONSO THAT YOU PASS YOUR TESTS.

5.0
2.0
PSY150
Dec 24, 2006

Wonderful, easy-going, and humorous! She makes an obvious attempt to tailor the lectures, activities, and tests to the strengths/weaknesses and interests of the class. Offers A LOT of extra credit! Great for a broad overview of psychology, without requiring an interest in the subject.

5.0
2.0
PSY150
Jan 9, 2007

She is really nice. She will tell you that her tests are hard, but they are not. She gives you a study guide and all of the answers that are on the test are on that study guide. She is a great professor and I highly recommened her. Sadly she only teaches psy 150.

5.0
2.0
PSY150
Jan 29, 2007

she's s cool teacher, intestering class, a lot of visuals. Her tests are from the notes and the book. If you study your notes and read the chapters its an easy A. If your looking for a psyc class, pick her as ur teacher.

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Jan 31, 2007

This is the best class I have ever taken at CSUN. Every lecture was interesting, she's a great fun teacher, hosts online study sessions before each of her 4 tests. Easy tests that follow study guide. Don't buy the book, you can read what you need from the study guide on the online book. Take this for sure for your G.E.

5.0
2.0
PSY150
May 25, 2007

A great professor. Covers material that will be on exam and hosts online study sessions prior to each exam. By showing up to class and following the study guide it's and easy A! No need to buy the text book her notes and online book are more then enough.

5.0
2.0
PSY455
Dec 14, 2007

She is so sweet and nice!!!Class was very interesting. Exams are tricky but not that bad. One group presentation. Fun class and great teacher!

4.0
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PSYCH150
Dec 22, 2007

you get more points for showing up than actually doing well on an exam. so even if you dont do well on exams you can show up and make up for it in in class assignments, which doesnt work well for smart kids who dont show up to class...just warning you

5.0
3.0
PSY150
Dec 10, 2008

Great teacher! She's a lot of fun. She doesn't take attendance but there are activities that you have to do in class that are a big part of your grade! You have to read the book to get a good grade on tests but she gives a study guide and does online study sessions before the test. GREAT CLASS - wish she taught more courses!

5.0
2.0
PSY150
Jan 8, 2009

One of the first classes i took at csun. She was great! One of the best I had. If the whole class overall does a bit bad on an exam, she will curve. which helps! Take her, her teaching style is great and entertaining! She teaches visually :)

5.0
4.0
PSY455
Feb 16, 2009

BEST COURSE EVER! Loved Brogdon! She was amazing, made classes fun and interesting. She is so knowledgeable and approachable. Only thing I would've changed is for her to write on board, all her lectures are on her notes, No powerpoint, so you have to attend all classes and take notes to do well. She'll repeat anything and gives tons of examples!

5.0
1.0
PSY150
May 17, 2009

Ms. B is one of the best professors I've had. The class was so fun you really wanted to attend. Plus she gives SO many points for attendance. A couple pop quizzes. I got Cs on all the tests and still got a solid A in the class b/c of the attendance and little activities that bring up your grade. She makes the class fun and a DEFINITE must take!

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Jun 5, 2009

This was the best class I've ever taken. Prof. B was and amazing teacher. She made the material fun, and interesting. She talked in a way that everyone can relate to. The study guides and study sessions made passing the tests fool proof. Take this class! You'll love it!

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Jun 14, 2009

Excellent professor plus extremely nice. I had fun and lots of laughs in the class. One of my favorite class this ever. Her class is very easy to pass, and she gives a bunch of extra credit for in-class assignments. I got an A in her class and I actually left her class with info I can use in the real world. I wish more professors were like her.

5.0
3.0
PSY150
Jun 19, 2009

she is a great teacher and outlines all the notes and emails them and she does a good job explaining and making the class interesting! take this class if possible. there is a lot of extra credit given out if you go to class and you dont need to read the book you can get by by just doing the notes

5.0
3.0
PSY150
Jun 28, 2009

So much fun! Gidget is energetic and very knowledgeable. She's willing to answer ANY question (seriously) and her lectures are extremely clear. Tests can be a little tough, so make sure you study. Often gives extra credit for attendance. Homework occasionally, but there's nothing to it. Good class, you'll learn a lot without being too challenged.

5.0
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PSY455
Jul 17, 2009

Gidget Brogdon is one of the best instructors I have had since I have been attending CSUN. She is very knowledgeable and has a funny sense of humor. Tests are tricky but if you study the book hard, notes hard, and ATTEND lecture, you should do well. There are 4 ZOTS Ethics papers and a group presentation that is fun. Very willing to help students.

5.0
2.0
PSY313
Dec 9, 2009

Prof.B is the best you will have at CSUN. Her class and lectures are fun, if you study the exams are not difficult, she gives extra credit, her energy is just amazing. If you don't pass this class its really because you did not try at all. Take her, you won't regret it. She makes the class fun so instead of stressing out you actually enjoy & learn

5.0
4.0
PSY313
Dec 16, 2009

Brogdon is a dorky, fun, and overall enthusiastic good professor. because of her positive attitude you might think it's the easiest class, but not really. she does curve all her exams. there's a qualitative paper w/ a partner. overall good fun professor.not the easiest but easiest for this course (compared to chavira)

5.0
1.0
PSY313
May 24, 2010

Nicest teacher I have ever had. She really cares about her students. 5 tests, drops one. Plus 10 in class assignments. The lab is online and very easy. The best part is that there ar no essays :)

5.0
4.0
PSYCH313
May 20, 2011

Awesome teacher! 4 tests (none cumulative) and one APA style observation paper. There are many in class assignments and although role is not taken, if you miss too many classes you will miss assignments and your grade will suffer. But there is a lot of extra credit to make up for a few missed classes. I RECOMMEND THIS TEACHER TO EVERYONE!

5.0
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PSY313
Nov 9, 2011

Bueno Teacher. Very relaxed and friendly. Does a Great job explaining material. Test are user friendly. I would for sure take her again in a heart beat.

5.0
3.0
PSY455
Dec 3, 2011

Interesting class, goofy teacher which makes it super fun! Tests are based off powerpoints and a little on textbook. Offers study guide which covers all material from exams. 4 easy online papers due (3pgs each), 1 group project at the end. If you study off her study guide and you're normally a good student, you'll be fine.

5.0
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PSY455
Dec 12, 2011

Professor Brogdon is an amazing human being who truly cares for her students. Reallllly enjoyed her lectures and gained so much knowledge. She teaches in a way that you laugh and learn. She's just incredible. Thank you Professor Brogdon.

5.0
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PSY469
Jun 3, 2012

The best. No one compares! Cares for her students. Doesn't make life difficult and you definitely learn. LOVEEE HER!

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PSYCH455
Jun 19, 2012

Ok I know most people love her, and she is ok, but gets off topic really easily which is annoying. Classroom management is an issue for her, so if you want to spend a large percentage of class on things other than the subject, ok. She basically knows the subject even though she has never actually practiced as a therapist - she's not qualified.

5.0
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PSY455
Aug 15, 2012

Loved her, there for her students. Although the class was really easy overall I learned a lot. She does things her own way, she is not so rigged like most professors she understands that things happen sometimes... She is definetly there for US

5.0
1.0
PSY313
Dec 4, 2012

Sweetest funnest person ever to teach at CSUN! She is super clear, you must attend class (lots of in class activities), do the hw, read and with TONS of extra credit, getting an A is no problem!

5.0
2.0
PSY313455475
May 26, 2013

So I pretty much took every class she teaches at CSUN and I must say she is an Amazing professor. Very Student oriented, Don't miss class cause of in class activities. She does lots of extra credit which helps. Go to her office hours if you need help, she is very understanding. I enjoyed all of her lectures. Overall just a good person!!!

5.0
1.0
PSY313
Grade: A+
Aug 25, 2013

I really enjoyed this class. I took it during summer session. 5 exams - you can drop 1, participation points (which were easy to obtain), and raising a virtual child which was fun. Brogdon is pretty straight forward and user friendly. She is also a fun teacher!

5.0
3.0
PSY475
Nov 20, 2013

When she tells you the first day that this capstone is like a full time job, SHE IS NOT KIDDING!! Constant deadlines on essays to meet throughout the semester, hard on a busy person. Group Project with limited time. The exams and the observation activities will help you pass the class!

5.0
1.0
PSY475
Dec 13, 2013

This woman is amazing! You will not at all be bored in her class. There is a lot of work in the class, but the work is very easy. Literally, all you have to do is show up, pay attention in class, and you will do fine on the exams. And she passes out extra credit like its candy! There’s no excuse for failure in her class! I highly recommend her!

4.0
1.0
PSYCH475EA
Dec 19, 2013

She is so sweet and very laid back. That being said this class is a LOT of work with a ton of assignments. 10 Fieldwork assignments, a research paper, group presentation, a midterm and a final - mostly short answer questions. She gives out tons of extra credit. She is so nice and helpful. She cares and is passionate about the topic!

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Jan 17, 2014

Great professor! Attendance isn't mandatory, but if you miss, you'll miss a lot of xc! She's very clear on her expectations. Only thing I disliked about her class was that she'd repeat herself multiple times for people that weren't listening and that was annoying. Just do xc, any hw, and study your lecture notes and textbook and you'll be fine.

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Grade: B+
Jan 17, 2014

Great professor! Attendance isn't mandatory, but if you miss, you'll miss a lot of xc! She's very clear on her expectations. What I disliked about her class was that she'd repeat herself multiple times for people that weren't listening and that was annoying. Just do xc, any hw, and study your lecture notes and textbook and you'll be fine.

5.0
1.0
PSY455
Grade: A
Mar 23, 2014

Gidget is a great instructor, very passionate, helpful & empathetic. The class is A LOT of work. 2 textbooks you have to read if you want an A, 5 papers, a group presentation. If you plan on going to grad school & become a licensed professional (psychologist, MFT) you should take this course. If you only need an easy elective this one isn't for you

4.0
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PSY455
May 22, 2014

love her she's the best took her for 310 also. Class test are very hard but if you do well in your writing, and do all the ec work and do every single work she gives you you can pass.

4.0
2.0
PSY310
Grade: A
May 22, 2014

Easy class you will learn about the different disorders. 15 quizzes from the reading drops the 4 lowest 1 paper from a book of your choice. Final exam are case studies which you will learn do to through out the semester.Go to class or you will miss out on easy ec. Take her you'll like it.

5.0
3.0
PSY455
Jun 30, 2014

SHE IS AMAZING!i wish I could take every class with her!This class was very challenging and the tests are super hard!If you're struggling go and talk to her, she super nice and more than willing to help ANY student who doesn't understand something in her class. Gives studyguide for each test. I would highly recommend taking ANY class with her!!??

5.0
2.0
PSYCH455
Grade: A-
Oct 6, 2014

Everyone loves Gidget, she knows her stuff and knows how to teach it. Very honest and straight forward. One of the best professors I've every had. Read she expects you to have done it and will give pop quizes. Buy the book you can use it in the future. Use the study guide and on the final project be creative but dont leave out the facts.

5.0
3.0
PSY310
Dec 23, 2014

Amazing professor, one of the best in the psych department!

5.0
1.0
PSY310
Jan 24, 2015

She is by far my favorite professor! She is easy because she actually makes learning fun and by the time the exams comes its no problem. Every week there is a reading quiz. She gives extra credit too! I'm taking her again this semster! So glad she's teaching more classes! Take her, you won't regret it!

4.0
3.0
PSY310
Grade: A+
Jan 26, 2015

You need to read or skim the chapter before class because there's a quiz every class. Those quiz points matter. The final was a written final about case studies. Takes attendance more than once on certain days, mostly all days. She isn't a boring lecturer but the quizzes happen before the lecture so lecture doesn't help with that.

5.0
2.0
PSY313
Grade: A
May 9, 2015

One of my favorite classes this semester. Brogdon was fun, lively, informational, knowledgeable and interacts in a meaningful way with her students. I would take this class again in a heartbeat.

4.0
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475
May 18, 2015

The seminar grade is based mainly on participation. So you have to try and talk a lot. It can get a little stressful to come up with things to talk about. Something I love about her is she gives a lot e.c. The only issue I had was that she was nicer to some students more than others. I felt like no matter how much I tried, she didn't like me. :

5.0
1.0
PSY313
Grade: A+
May 21, 2015

She's awesome. You have to show up to pass, she gives participation points in almost every class. She is fun and loves to interact with her students. Lots of extra credit, do it!! 5 tests, drops the lowest one. Read and make sure you do your virtual child assignments, it helps with understanding. You won't be bored in her class. I'd take her again.

5.0
3.0
PSY475EA
Grade: A
Jul 13, 2015

I have taken every class Gidget teaches. She is an amazing professor. She is here for the students! I HIGHLY recommend that you take any of her courses. You have to participate but she makes it fun and safe!

5.0
3.0
PSY150
Grade: A
Aug 26, 2015

Love her!!

5.0
3.0
PSY150
Nov 8, 2015

Favorite class. She is the reason I am now minoring in Psychology. You can really tell how passionate she is about teaching and psychology. I have her M/W 8am and she really brightens your day and makes your mornings. Very helpful, don't be shy to ask for help. Go to class, lectures are important and sometimes gives e.c for students who show up!

5.0
1.0
PSY453
Dec 4, 2015

You truly don't know why everyone is head over heels in love with her until you actually take one of her classes. Hands down, an amazing woman.

5.0
1.0
PSY313455475
Dec 11, 2015

She's so sweet and so incredibly helpful. Highly suggest this professor! She went into the field KNOWING she wanted to be a teacher. So many professors just end up in this field and it shows because they don't really care about their students. Gidget CARES! She will do everything she can to help you pass!

5.0
1.0
PSY453
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2015

Wish I had discovered her earlier in my career at CSUN - she's amazing!! Take her. You will love any of her classes.

5.0
2.0
PSY150
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2015

TAKE HERRR!!! she is amazing. Made the 8am class worth it. She is hilarious and a wonderful professor. Gives lots of extra credit and there are only 4 exams in the class. Got an A in the class even though i did not so great in the exams. She is truly amazing. Do not hesitate. Take her!!!

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Grade: B+
Dec 19, 2015

She is amazing ! The way she teaches is so much fun and you learn. Go to class because what she covers will be on the test. 4 tests no final ! go to class because sometimes she gives extra credit ! her class is easy as long as you go to class or read the book and take notes. I highly recommend her !!!!! Would take her again !

5.0
2.0
PSY150
Grade: B
Dec 30, 2015

Professor Brogdon is always full of energy and she is really hilarious during her lectures. Attendance helps boost up your grade so go to class. She assigns weekly quizzes and four exams. Her exams are based off of lectures and online quizzes. She also offers extra credit!

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2016

One of the best professors I've had! Class was at 8 am but she was hilarious and I actually looked forward to class. Lots of extra credit, ended up getting well over 100%. Welcomes questions, and is clearly enthusiastic about what she does. GO TO CLASS! She often gives extra credit to those there on time! Would love to take her class again!

5.0
2.0
PSY150
Grade: A
Feb 17, 2016

She is very awesome ! Had the class at 8 am but still looked forward to going to class, very helpful and gave lots of extra credit. Online assignments always due which kinda sucked, but were helpful for the tests! She also gave the questions to some of the exams so that was pretty good.

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Grade: A-
Apr 19, 2016

Love her fun personality She's so hilarious.

5.0
4.0
PSY475EA
Grade: A
May 12, 2016

This was by far the best class I have taken at CSUN. I wish that I had met Gidget as an instructor earlier in my school career. She is amazing! One of the best! She encourages learning - not memorizing and I am taking away many things from this course. If you read this Gidget - thanks for everything! I will never forget you!

5.0
3.0
PSYCH475EA
Grade: A
May 24, 2016

First timer taking Gidget & WOW! She is by far the best professor I have had at CSUN. She makes her classes fun and interesting by using all of the learning styles . She not only has educational activities for her students but keeps everybody comfortably engaged. She is extremely helpful and wants all of her students to succeed. Thank you Gidget!

5.0
2.0
PSY475
Grade: A
May 27, 2016
Would take again

Amazing! Wish I had discovered her sooner. She really cares about students and makes class fun and engaging. I've heard Capstone horror stories and feel blessed to have taken her. Not hard at all. Paper expectations are easy and clear. Seminar is just reading/Ted talks and talking in class. She has many fun activities and learning is not a problem

5.0
3.0
PSY455
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

She is amazing! Such a good professor. Everything is crystal clear of what's expected in the course. She offers extra credit. 4 exams, 1 presentation, 4 easy writing assignments. Loved her class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY150
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2016
Would take again

Gidget is an amazing professor. Her lectures are very clear and make the tests super easy to pass. Come to class, listen to her lectures, take notes and you can absolutely get an A! She makes class super fun and she is hilarious. Show up to class because sometimes she'll give out extra credit for attendance! :)

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
PSY475
May 7, 2017
Would take again

Took her for capstone and it is probably the easiest class you could ever come across. You only show up for 10 classes for lecture and spend 45 mins in seminar for the rest of the semester. Your grade depends on attendance and participating in discussions.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY475
Grade: A
May 8, 2017
Would take again

Gidget is truly an inspirational professor. She is one of those professors that you will never forget. I loved her capstone class. I learned so much and it helped me view the world and developmental issues like an informed individual would. The class revolves around writing your own literature review. Excellent prep for grad school and real life.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
PSY475
May 18, 2017
Would take again

Her seminar is a discussion class where you sit in a circle & everyone needs to participate & speak up about their opinions for full credit. Half of credit is for attendance & other half for participating in discussion. It might be hard if you're shy. She balances that out with writing assignments so your grade won't fully depend on participation

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY250
Grade: A-
May 21, 2017
Would take again

I enjoyed the hands on learning in this class. Daily quizzes on reading. The quiz questions are study guide for two mid terms. Daily "labs" or activities that involve the topics from the chapter. Gidget is interesting and makes the course interesting. Hope to take her again.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
4.0
PSY455
May 27, 2017
Would take again

I absolutely LOVED her class!! There are 2 exams, 4 current event papers, 1 final paper (need book), and 1 presentation. Her lectures are interesting and she is a very approachable professor! The exams are long and not made to be easy, but if you go to her lectures and study, you will be fine. You will need the book for the final paper.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSY455
Grade: A
Jun 6, 2017
Would take again

Gidget is hands-down one of the best profs out there. She's funny and witty and also direct to the point. This was not an easy class, but as long as you pay attention and also use your common sense (this was ethics, after all) you should be fine. 2 Exams, 4 current events papers, a presentation, and 1 Final Paper. Again, not easy, but manageable.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
HUMANSEX1
Grade: A+
Jun 13, 2017
Would take again

Great Professor, she really knows her stuff and is open to discussion, she's assertive when challenged but in a way that shows she is listening.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSY352
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2017
Would take again

Gidget is one of a kind! Honestly I wish there were more teachers like her. She is hilarious and her lectures are actually interesting. Tests can be challenging but she gives study guides. Easy class if your willing to put in work/study. 3 Tests non cum. 50 multiple choice each. Semester project that you design. We had to write about 4 short papers

Hilarious
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
PSY352
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Super cool, funny professor, her lectures are interesting.3 tests in total, they are challenging. I feel like her study guides doesn't quit match her exams. Do the extra credits, semester project and don't skip class. You will pass the class with a B.

Tough Grader
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSYCH352
Grade: A-
Dec 8, 2017
Would take again

Super caring and funny. There's only three tests and she gives study guides for all of them. There's also a semester project that is easy to do. She doesn't take attendance daily and offers a bunch of extra credit. She really cares about her students and the subject. She has powerpoints every class but its never boring.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSY150
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2018
Would take again

I took her Intro class my freshman year. Her advice and positive energy aided in my decision to switch from kinesiology to psychology major and it was the best decision I've ever made. Her class was so engaging that I didn't even read the book. attend class and you'll be okay.

Respected
Inspirational
Would take again
5.0
1.0
PSYCH352
Jan 12, 2018
Would take again

Gidget loves herself but that's cool cos we love Gidget. Interesting class, she keeps it exciting with cool projects, videos, and enthusiasm. Easy A. Love her personality. I think it's hilarious she has a chili pepper. Only complaint: The book is really overpriced, and you'll need it, so get it on reserve at the library.

Participation matters
Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
PSY475EA
Grade: A
May 11, 2018
Would take again

Gidget is AWESOME! You have to take her seminar its the best part, thats where the magic is. there is a lot of reading for seminar but its things you would when you're bored bc they're so interesting! Capstone lecture seemed fair, but I enjoyed the capstone most. No textbook/no exams. There is a P.E. day but its so fun!Take her, you won't regret it

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSY310
May 14, 2018
Would take again

She is one of the greatest professors ever!!!! I took her twice for different courses and she did not disappoint. You guys have to be on top of every reading assignment. She is really helpful and enjoys teaching.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
PSY475
Grade: A
Jun 3, 2018
Would take again

She really cares about each one of her student and have many different office hours available. i wish if i found out about her earlier. you will read a lot in her class, but they are NOT boring stuff. you will love to read the articles because they are on different topics and related to our society. just take her class!!!

Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY310
Grade: A+
Jun 12, 2018
Would take again

Gidget is the QUEEN of extra credit! Take of advantage of them, it might help you in the end. Attendance is worth points. Her class is fun! Quizzes every week. Mid term and a final; case studies only. Also, there's a paper to do. There's 2 textbooks required but I would suggest to get the DSM-5. That book is crucial for your midterm and final!

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
2.0
1.0
PSY150
Grade: A+
Aug 10, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Doesn't respond to emails regarding grades. Embarrassed students while they were doing their presentations except she gave out the wrong information in the beginning. Easy class nothing else.

Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PSY352
Grade: A+
Sep 1, 2018
Would take again

Gidget is awesome! She has been the only professor at CSUN that I genuinely have learned from she really cares about adding value and context to every lecture to engage everyones understanding! This class is based of MC exams and a personal goal that you track throughout the semester! Take her for any class you can get!

Respected
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
PSY313
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2019
Would take again

Professor B, is a really good professor. She listens to what you have to say and is honest with everything she says and does. Lots of work involved in her class but its not hard, it just takes time. 3 tests, 4 observation papers which are very easy, and the homework is done online. I highly recommend her if you want to learn something.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PSY313
Grade: A
Feb 11, 2019
Would take again

She is by far the best prof here at CSUN! She is caring, sweet and you ACTUALLY learn if you pay attention to her lectures. She relates material to her personal life which also makes it easier to understand/remember. 3 tests non commutative, 4 observations SUPER easy and a virtual child easy points to help grade. Just take her for any class u can

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PSYCH313
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2019
Would take again

Easy A, show up to class and read your notes only before the test. no need for the book at all . A lot of extra credit. Very easy paper.

Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY352
Grade: A
May 7, 2019
Would take again

Gidget is absolutely the best. Probably the most chill professor at CSUN. Class consists of a midterm and final. There's an ongoing semester project too which is really fun. See her outside of class too. She's really easy to talk to. Her lectures are informative, yet entertaining. TAKE GIDGET!

Accessible outside class
Graded by few things
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSY352
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

My favorite professor so far. Her final isnt cumulative. 1 midterm, final, ec and a semster long goal activity. Attendence is important as you get 10 points participation everyday. It's also important to be there because you have to write down info in her lectures as they ususally dont have the info on them online. She is such an awesome professor!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
2.0
PSY352
Grade: A+
May 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She made it seem like this class would be so difficult and her tests were "impossible". It was anything but that. She lectures heavy but her slides are not useful at all they just have key words and phrases. She gives a lot of extra credit. I didn't feel like I learned much and she always was very distracted during lecture. I wouldn't recommend it.

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSY352
Grade: A
May 22, 2020
Would take again

Not sure where to start. This was a rough semester because of the pandemic. Gidget made it easy to transition to online and tried to keep class as "normal" as possible. Testing was hard because of the issues with being online. You can tell that she really cares about her students and their success. Wish I had the same experience with others.

Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
PSY352
Grade: A
Nov 17, 2020
Would take again

She is such a nice teacher who really cares about her students. The lectures were interesting and the homework was fairly easy. The exams were easy if you take good notes on her lectures. We also had a goal project throughout the semester which was fun! Overall, I recommend this class with her :)

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY352
Grade: A
Jan 15, 2021
Would take again

Gidget's awesome! She loves to talk about herself, which was cool because her Psychology Motivation class was exceptionally interesting. The pandemic has many people having a hard time transitioning to online classes, but she makes it easy she keeps you involved! Show up to class, do the work, & you will easily get an A or B

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Inspirational
2.0
1.0
PSY455
Grade: A-
Mar 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Class lacked inspiration. Tests are pretty easy as long as your review the slides and study your notes. My notes from other classes helped more because I actually learned the material from other psych courses. Lectures will include her favorite tequila and video games which for an ethics class I thought was unprofessional. But to each their own.

5.0
3.0
PSY310
Grade: Incomplete
Apr 4, 2021
Would take again

This is my favorite professor at CSUN. I took her for Psych 352 and I am taking her for Psych 310 right now. She is so helpful and awesome. I am really hoping that she is teaching a 400 level class next fall or spring semester. Take her class you wont regret it.

Respected
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSY455
Grade: A-
Apr 28, 2021
Would take again

I totally disagree with the person below who said the class was easy. Most of what I learned in this class was new information. Exams are hard but if you show up to class she is good at explaining examples. Yes, she talks about her own life but I think it makes her more loveable. I would take any class she teaches.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Caring
4.0
1.0
PSY310
Sep 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Absolutely phenomenal teacher, but if you want a class that will challenge you this is not the one. For some who is an avid student of psychology I have found this class nothing short of boring & slow. A very basic and beginner intro to the abnormalities of psychology. Perfect if you aren't one for outside research. If not, beware of the redundancy

Respected
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
PSY310
Grade: A+
Oct 6, 2021
Would take again

I never loved my major more. This professor was the highlight of my entire college experience. She is very kind, honest, and helpful. We have a quiz each week and a couple of discussions. They are super easy to do. I recommend finding a DSM5 pdf online, it really helps with the case studies.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
3.0
1.0
PSY310
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

While she's conversationally cool, she's just not a good professor. Slides are extremely vague and don't include any information, have fun reading. No exams, one final paper, and like 5-6 assignments on average, a week. If you don't work and stay home all day, she's for you. All deadlines are at 6pm, and she also provides 0 feedback in case studies

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Participation matters
3.0
1.0
PSY367
Grade: A+
May 19, 2022
Would take again

Easiest professor at CSUN, no exams but lots of homework assignments that take a long time but aren't difficult. As long as you do the homework It is impossible not to get an A. She is very nice, however, I do not feel like I learn much in her classes. No attendance policy but if you miss the in-class activities you could be down 30-40 points.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
2.0
1.0
PSY352
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2024

This class is likely the easiest A you will earn at CSUN (~30 min/week busywork). However, you will learn nothing substantial in this class; it is merely a list of fun facts. On the surface, Gidget is friendly and cheerful, but pay closer attention and you will see a professor whose primary concern is being seen in a positive light by her students.

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