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Difficulty75%
Would Retake99
Reviews75%
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“SCC needs to clone her”
PSY2 - 5.0 rating“She marks off one point per mistake on the papers, which are written in APA format”
PSY2012 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
95%
Textbook Required
83%
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PSY
5.0
(4)PSYCHOLOGY
5.0
(2)PSY2021
5.0
(1)GENERALPSY
5.0
(2)PHYSCOLOGY
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
DEVPSCH
4.0
PSY2010
3.0
PSY161
3.0
PSYCH2004
3.0
DEVDEV
3.0
Reviews (99)
Makes Psy fun with cool storys lets you leave early after tests and sometimes when lesson goes fast. Has great extra credit. Easy with bullent points to study thats on test. Best teacher I had so far
TEACHES, FOR STUDENTS, NEAT STORIES, VERY HELPFUL, VERY INTERESTING. VERY NICE, hIGHLY WOULD RECOMMEND, mAKES PSYCH. FUN!!
Absolutely the BEST teacher I've had....
cool teacher. very laid back. do your papers and pay attention in class. test come from powerpoints. looks very young for a mom of 3. shes got a little **** action going to.
She was willing to listen to your questions and comments. No opinionated paper was a bad paper and most of all the test were clear and she actually lets you know what to study!!!
Great teacher! Knew the material, but wasnt the "superior intellectual" most professors try to come across as. Very helpful. Lets you know whats gonna be on the tests and what she expects on papers. Laid back, very fun and interesting.
Mrs. Dickens is an awesome teacher!!! She wants you to understand the material, and answers any questions you have. She is great...you should take this course with her!
Easiest class you will ever take. She's awsome (Fun lectures too, for the most part).
awesome teacher. the easiest class to take...if you want an A, take this teacher
AWESOME CLASS AND INTRO TO PSY. NOT HARD AT ALL GOES OVER EVERYTHING VERY WELL. SHE IS NICE, FUNNY, AND INTERESTING. CLASS IS ALL LECTURE, WHICH ISN'T USUALLY BORING BUT SHE'LL TELL YOU IF IT'S GOING TO BE. SHE'S REAL LAID BACK AND UNDERSTANDS IF YOU HAVE ISSUES. TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN PSY
She is young but very good. She believes in making tests easy for her students. She gives you the questions and answers for the test. She hates fill in the blank and all her notes come from power point. She is the greatest and you can find her next semester at the Oviedo Campus and at Valencia.
I loved her and her class. She gave very clear notes, and her tests were right off the notes. Also, every day before a test she would read us the actual questions from the test so that we could study them (we couldn't write them down). She is funny, awesome, and a great teacher.
She is a very great teacher. Easy Tests, easy papers. Plus she cancels class all the time!!
She is super fun! She tells you all the questions on the test the class beforehand and her papers are very simple. She wants you to get an A, so she offers tons of simple and fun extra credit. I wish I could take her again.
Easy class. Awesome teacher! Hardly any work!
She is awesome, very, very easy going "A". Ready to help all the time i needed. One of the best teachers at SCC. Definitly recomend her.
Best teacher @ SCC. Easy A, very helpful, realizes her students have a life outside of school. Absolutely would recommed her.
LOVE HER CLASS. INFORMATIVE AND ENTERTAINING. SHE CARES ABOUT HER STUDENTS AND REALLY WANTS THEM TO SUCCEED. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND HER.
Now this teacher knows how to teach. You actually learn and understand what she is teaching. I wish every teacher was as good as her. Trust me you wont find a better instructor. she is the best.
Best Teacher I have ever had. If you study and write you papers good its an easy A. She teaches what you need to know and what is on the test. Like I said if you want the best teacher this is it people!!!!!!
WONDERFUL!, HELPFUL! Do I need to say anything else? She will go overboard to help you pass. She does not speak in the clouds, brings everything down to earth & gives great real life examples. Go over test prior to taking them to jog your memory. If you're like me and freeze before a test, the review helps. She made me get an "A" Great teacher!
Easy class, but unlike other easy classes you actually learn something! She loves psychology, and she offers extra credit. she has had 3 kids but you couldn't tell it, I think she is hot (i think its becasue of the red hair). DEFINATELY TAKE THIS CLASS!!!
shes pretty amazing
This is a great teacher. I took 2 of her classes because I liked her 1st class so much.
THIS INSTRUCTOR WAS AWESOME. SHE MADE CLASS INTERESTING AND FUN. SHE CARES ABOUT HER STUDENTS WELL-BEING IN HER CLASS, SHE TEACHES CLEARLY AND AS LONG AS YOU STUDY YOUR NOTES THAT SHE HAS ON POWERPOINT, YOU WILL BE OKAY IN HER CLASS BECAUSE THE TEST ARE BASED OFF OF THE NOTES...OH, AND TURN IN YOUR PAPERS ON TIME! SHE WILL WORK WITH YOU IF YOU NE
GREAT professor. Lectures from powerpoints available online to her students. Reviews and offers a lot of extra credit. Keeps it interesting and makes as many real life examples as possible to make the material relevant and understandable. Any psychology textbook will work to make necessary references. Highly recommended.
I TOOK HER FOR GEN PSYCH AND DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCH. GREAT TEACHER. FUN CLASS AND AN EASY A - STUDY HER POWERPOINTS AND YOU WILL PASS.
Hilary Rocks!! She keeps class interesting and fun. If you need any help at all, she's always there for you. Take her class!!!
Dickens is a really great teacher..very down to earth and exciting...if you study her power point you will pass the test i recieved an A in this class. take her i loved her im going to take her from dev. psy. also
Great Teacher. She uses excellent examples in her lecturing too. All her exams are based on her notes. You just have to study from them. Her grading for papers is quite strict so make sure you "FOLLOW" directions. Make sure you attend class too because she is kinda strict on that as well. Easy to work with.
Follow the power points and you will do fine. Take good notes and come to class. A STICKLER about APA format on papers especially on the citations. Do it by the book or lose BIG points. It seemed that she did play "favorites" at times. Will talk about her kids ALOT.
She is amazing! I took her for general and developmental. She will talk about her kids a lot, but they are the best real life example she can offer! No need for the book, study the powerpoints and you'll do fine. You can turn in your papers early to have her check them so there is no excuse for not getting 100%. The best prof I have ever had!!!
SIMPLY AWESOME. TAKE HER.
Easy class. Laid back. Tests are straight from her powerpoints, all matching. 2 short papers, 1 research paper with partner. Fun Class. Don't buy the book.
Easiest teacher in the world, studied for two hours before each test and got A's on all her tests. She offers five point extracredit for all her test so there is no reason for anyone to fail her class.
I didn't find Professor ****ens flexible as a working adult. Final paper was graded on APA Format only within minutes. APA overstressed towards grade. Study material for exam was not clear.Term weren't graded in timely mannter.
Ms. D is the best teacher I have ever had. She is perfectly clear and she tells you everything you need to know for every test, paper, and anything else you need to turn in. You have 4 short papers that you can get proof read and easily get 100 on, tests are straight outta her personal, easy to understand notes, all of her lectures. A++++ take her!
Great teacher... explain everything very clear... all test are from the powerpoint presentations!!! Easy A!!
SCC needs to clone her.
SHE ROCKS!!!!!! Take her and you'll see for yourself. Absolutely awesome at teaching.She cares about each and every student!
****ens is an amazing teacher if you print out your notes and follow along and study RIGHT OFF THE POWERPOINT you will get an A no problem. The papers are not hard and she will check them in advance, including the final big paper that is worth 150 points. Simple class and she has great examples and very exciting teaching style. I RECOMMEND HER!!!!!
She is the BEST!!! Excellent professor, love teaching and she is very funny. I took General and Developmental with her.
Mrs. ****ens was the best teacher! Makes class very interesting. Follow the slides EXACTLY to do well on test. Have her look over your paper before turning it in because she is very strict with APA format. Easy to make A if you do all four papers and follow the slides!
Going to class is interesting and fun BUT if you're not familiar with APA writing format DO NOT TAKE HER! She is WICKED picky about grading papers and take 5 points off for each mistake! (4 small papers and 1 big one)RIDICULOUS! Always lets out early but she gives NO REVIEW for tests! Powerpoints are helpful yet offer little help when studying!!
I took her for General and Developmental Psy. If you want to learn while you are having fun, this is the class to be. She loves teaching and she is always willing to help.
Great class. The notes are useless. Never once opened the expensive book. Tests were horrible. Failed every test, but with all of the extra credit she offers, brought those grades up to C's and passed the class with a B. Attendence is a must. She give extra credit for attendence! She makes each lecture personable. Very funny and nice!
Ms. ****ens is amazing! The funnest teacher ive ever had...does powerpoints in class, has them online for review, i havent even read the book just do the papers in apa(get template online), have her review them. Funny, loves pearl jam(mention that), likes to relate school stuff to your life, study for test(100q/each)im taking her again for dev.
I LOVE HER! Tests are hard, hw/activites are easy so just get them done, attendance a must (& she gives EC for coming to class), she's funny, easygoing, patient. Best advise I can give you? Research APA formatting- IMO it's way easier than MLA & you'll do great in the class. BTW Did I mention I LOVE HER? lol. She deserves 10stars!
She is a great teacher Likes to text message its the easiest way to get a hold of her. Test are not the easiest, but understands that not everyone is a good test taker and if you do the work she give you can get 50's on the tests and still pass with a B. If you dont do the work or do good on the tests theres no hope. Overall fantastic teacher!!!!!!
Awesome class! Mrs. ****ens always has hilarious stories to tell, but she knows what she's talking about and puts the craziness of psychology in everyday terms. Attendance is a must and her tests are pretty hard but she's always finding ways to help you, she has your best interest in mind. Basically just do what she asks and you'll be fine.
I love this teacher! She makes psychology fun and interesting. Her analogies make things easy to remember and understand. She is also very willing to help with your grades on tests. I have no complaints about her at all. Take this class!!!!!
Very easy going young lady,she makes you feel really comfortable in class.She is what i would call a approachable person
tests are hard but your able to make it up by the essays she does APA format but she lets you bring your essay in the day b4 its due so she can check it. DO NOT BUY THE TEXT BOOK!!!! she also gives a BUNCH of extra credit if your there on certain days, she is a great teacher!!!!!
She is such a good teacher. Print out the power points to take notes from and don't buy the book. We never used it. The tests can be hard but she gives a lot of extra credit and curves to make up for it.
Fun, friendly, and fair. Relates psychology terminology for easy digestion. Did not require book, but I feel I did better on her exams when I read. Group paper/presentation on a psychologist. Other assigned core writings are up to you as long as they are topics related to psychology. Notes are in the form of printable PowerPoints that she provided.
Awesome professor. I love her so much.. Spend 2, 3 hours before the tests to just real the powerpoint slides. You will get an A easily. She gives us a lot of extra creadit to make up tests if you do not do well. PEople are so right, take her
One of the best teachers ever! She makes psychology fun and interesting. Gives TONs of extra credit. 3 exams, 2 (short)papers and a 6 page paper. Only thing is make sure you go to class, 10% of grade is attendance
Great teacher. She is young and fun. Talks on level with you. 1st test was kinda hard but with EC made an A, 2nd test much easier and still had EC, final was optional at last minute. Papers were fun, homework was a breeze she would make it up as she went, and notes came from printable PP slides. Book only useful if u want to refresh B4 tests.
she is by far one of the best teachers at SCC... i took her in summer and only my sister and i had As in the class until she curved the whole thing and made a lot of people happy.... =) very fun teacher, very STRICT on her papers, loves to teach easy to reach. I am taking her again for DEP
My favorite teacher at SCC thus far. It's not an easy class, but you learn a whole bunch and she keeps it interesting. I'm considering taking DEV with her and I don't even need it for my degree.
She is a great professor. Her tests come from the slides. You don't really need the book and as long as you pay attention in class turn in your assignments you should definitely get an A. She keeps lectures interesting and is pretty interactive with her students. I really enjoyed her class.
Mrs Dickens is the best teacher!! i actully waited a semester to take DEV so i could have her. She is an excellent teacher who actully care about her students.I think more teachers need to take a lesson from her!! love ya Mrs.d!!!!!
don't get the book! shes got all the slides posted on a website and she teaches by power point. Listen to her b/c sometimes she says things that are on the test but doesn't put them in writing, so don't just write what's on the board but also what she says.
EXCELLENT!!!!
Mrs. Dickens is AMAZING!!! She really cares about her students and understands that we have a life outside of being a student. She gives you great power point slides, but listen and take notes cause sometimes the info isn't in the slide. Show up to class, you will have a blast!!!
She's a reallllllly good and easy professor. Don't bother getting your book. I promise you, you wont need it. She tells you what on the exam and just study those slides. She's soo funny and interesting. Super laid back. She's young and married with kids and always makes the class interesting with her stories of her family. love her
GREAT TEACHER!!! SHE GIVES YOU ALL THE NOTES AND TELLS YOU WHAT ON THE EXAMS!!! SHE GOES OUT HER WAY TO PASS STUDENTS! IMPOSSIBLE CLASS TO FAIL IF YOU GO
Excellent teacher, very caring and fun to be in her class. She gives lots of extra credits and her power points are fun to learn. Easy A.
Easy A - This teacher is excellent. She gives lots of extra credits and her power points are fun to learn.
SHE IS FUN AND IT MADE THE CLASS EASY.
I have taken Dickens for general and now developmental she is the best! Easy A! you will need to study for exams they can be tricky and follow APA format for your papers and your golden!
The best professor I've ever had!! She's really nice and down to earth. Makes psychology enjoyable by telling stories and having class discussions. Gives easy extra credit, tests aren't hard as long as you study. She's really chill, organized, and wants you to succeed. I would really recommend her!! I'm taking her next semester!
Esay A plus lots of extra credit
Awesome teacher. Uses powerpoint of book so DO NOT get book. Tests are kinda hard. Study for test with power point slides. Always do extra credit, it's the same everytime. Easy going, easy to understand, gets off topic a little but usually relates subject somehow to understand. Show up to class and you should be good to go!
Fantastic class. Not necessarily EASY. She has four tests, a final, two short easy reaction papers, one 500 word research project, and one 1,500 word group research project. She marks off one point per mistake on the papers, which are written in APA format. Her tests are hard. Don't walk into this class expecting to get A's on all the tests.
This professor was very helpful and super nice! The only downfall is a group paper at the end of the semester but as long as you pick good group members you'll get an A. Taking her for Developmental Psych as well!
she is one of the best teachers i have ever had. She is very interesting to listen to and is very helpful when it comes to not understanding or needing help. there are only 3 tests and she drops your lowest one. i actually look forward to going to her class each day and am taking her for another class. want to succeed? take her 100%
I'm glad I took her again for developmental psych! She is very helpful, I never felt intimidated by her when I had a question. Her tests were based on power point slides, so if you study those, you will be fine. The textbook isn't necessary but if you are someone who likes to use one, then it couldn't hurt.
Cool professor, nice to talk to and she will give you her number to text her anytime with questions about homework, upcoming tests, etc. My only complaint is that her tests are pretty in depth and using just the powerpoint slides that we were told to study didn't help as much as i thought they would.
This is my 2nd class with her and she is amazing! I would take her again in a heartbeat. Clear grading criteria, 5 pts EC on tests, 2 research papers (1 is a group paper). Her lectures are amazing and clear. Put in effort to pass the tests since they are application questions instead of vocab. Show up or else it'll reflect negatively on grade.
She's the funniest lady you'll ever meet and if you study for exams you don't have to worry! She understands you have a life outside of her class so she is lenient and her lectures are always interesting. Passed with an A if you need psych take her
great teacher! she makes class interesting and explains things well, definitely take her
Really enjoyed this class this semester. The class is super easy. You just have to make sure you set aside time to study and prepare for exams. Although she does drop your lowest exam grade, it's best to prepare for all of them. I really like her as a professor. She responds quick to messages (we text her). I will be taking her again for DEP 2004.
To add to my tags: participation matters (makes class more enjoyable and exciting), effective use of time, accessible outside of class, hilarious, lots of extra credit. Overall, amazing professor! really gets into her lectures and gives great examples. Takes into consideration everyone's perspectives, no right or wrong answers (except on tests :p)
She is an awesome professor I recommend her to anyone and everyone. GREAT GREAT GREAT!!!!
She was great. Available through text and responds immediately. LearnSmart has the textbook online so no need to buy. Tests are online so open book, notes, and internet. Research paper is only 500 words. 2 Reaction papers 250 words. Attendance counts for 100pts of your grade. Half points for late assignments. Would absolutely take her again!
all her tests are online but difficult and you wont find the answers by googling the question. she is not passionate about the stuff she teaches. also she wont your grade at the end of the semester i had an 89% and she didnt round my grade.
This class is super interesting and the tests are all online and pretty easy as long as you pay attention. Plus there is barely any homework and only one research paper.
She's awesome. Tells you exactly what you need to know. Exams are online and she preps you well. I don't recommend printing the slides because she doesn't use them all. Take good notes and you'll be fine. I used the book for help prep for tests but, the newest version is not required nor is an online code. Wait to buy the book after the 1st day.
If you don't get an A with this professor, you gotta fix something. She gives very easy but useful material to use. She creates detailed PowerPoint presentations that easily substitute for a textbook. Definitely a grade A professor.
Great professor. There is a lot of discussion in class, and she really cares to hear students opinions/ideas and is very centered/non-bias. Pay attention to the powerpoints and take notes because it will be on the tests. Papers aren't too bad, and she does drop worst test grade. She is available day or night via text and always answers
Amazing professor. I would retake her class. She cares about her students and is easily accessible outside class.
This class had a lot of work but that is normal for an accelerated course. I took this course in the B session of fall. The professor grades fairly and as long as you stay on top of your work it shouldn't be too hard to pass. The tests can be difficult.
Very good psychology professor! The biggest thing to worry about is the discussion posts. They are a little lengthy and you have to find your own source, as well as respond to two other students and keep a convo going. Other than that, class is super easy and as long as you read the textbook, you'll do well!
She is a good teacher to take for a basic class however, she does not really teach the lesson I found myself having to basically teach myself the stuff through the textbook. However, I did find her interesting with what she had to say but only part of her lecture would prepare me for the exam.
I do not live in florida. She is not a psychic but I'm sure she is a good person.
She never taught, and expected you to learn things. She constantly talks about her life, and its boring. Don't recommend.
Such a nice person. The only negative thing I can think of is that her tests are usually on things she didn't teach in class and also did not assign reading for. Overall I enjoyed her class and would highly recommend.
Professor Dickens is engaging, but her teaching style relies heavily on the textbook. unstuck study and ChatGPT were helpful for study prep. Overall, an informative class, but be prepared to put in extra work.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
95%
Textbook Required
83%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.22 avg changeRatings by Course
PSY
5.0
(4)PSYCHOLOGY
5.0
(2)PSY2021
5.0
(1)GENERALPSY
5.0
(2)PHYSCOLOGY
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
DEVPSCH
4.0
PSY2010
3.0
PSY161
3.0
PSYCH2004
3.0
DEVDEV
3.0