her tests were no joke - each one will focus on maybe 2 theories or topics but cover every square inch of that topic. but that just means you have to know the material really well. I don't know what the other people are complaining about, this professor was challenging but you understand the concepts much better that way.

Very smart teacher

Everyone gives her such bad reviews, she's really not that bad. If you can't read the text and understand it, then you need to go to lecture and pay attention. She gives you an all inclusive study guide. The tests are hard if you aren't prepared for the style. 15 multiple choice, and then 6 or so short answer. KNOW UR STUFF FOR THE SHORT ANSWER

I honestly think she's great However she gives too much damn work!! especially for her 1Unit lab. They gave her license to teach because she is really good... but she's not for everyone. She changes the syllabus but it has always worked in our favor, So what's the fuss??? She knows her stuff. You guys are simply being impossible with these ratings.

yes hard, and sometimes grouchy but knows her stuff. use the study guides and all supplemental stuff that you can. you will learn something from her but an easy A is not an option with her. if you want an easy A find another prof.

before you take her know what kind of student you are and what you are doing in school. if you want to think about new things learn a lot and have a challenge take her. easy A no.but she has a dr. from UCLA as such she teaches class like you would take a higher end university. going to grad school? take her!

Really, she is a great teacher. She knows her material well and does try her best to help her students succeed. It IS a more difficult, challenging class. Study for quizzes- they add up. But the final presentations are simple enough, just make sure you have a strong group. I highly recommend her, she is a wonderful teacher.

313 is VERY DIFFICULT! Tonyan is no easy A prof, but she is EXTREMELY intelligent and willing to help. READ, READ, READ. You will find the class's difficulty HALVED if you read ahead of time. This class is difficult as**** compared to lower div class, so be prepared. But with her u will come out a better student and prepared 4 upper div classes.

Holli is cool; her teaching methods are unorthodox however you gain an appreciation for it in the end. The final paper is a major challenge, start early you may revise it several times before being able to generate a topic fitting the course. The course was out of 100 points with the final paper worth 50 so a lot of pressure. My only gripe would be

Honestly, some people really hate on her, I was the same until I realized that she simply just has higher expectations and for good reason. I went from despising this lady to absolutely adoring and respecting her fully. She really is a caring, smart, and wonderful professor. Take this class if you aren't a slacker who's looking for an Easy A.

This is not a class for slackers! This is a class for students serious about a career in psychology. Dr Tonyan is an expert, she works hard and expects you to.She helps students at office hours answers questions on moodle and provides all the lecture notes aswell. You have 1 paper and she provides a tutor. She provides research oportunities aswell.

yeesh, people are hating on this professor, but I think it's b/c they don't really want to work hard in understanding difficult material...there's no way around it in this type of class! She's just real and upfront about it, & expects her students to work hard. She also provides research opportunities & will work with you if she see's ur committed.

Its a TA, credit/no CR class, but I really liked Tonyan. She had some great suggestions for things and her portfolio assignment was helpful as well. All in all she was interesting to talk to about the class and other things. She's awesome.

She isnt an easy class but she is one of my favs at csun. she knows what she is talking about an gives study guides for her test. I have to agree this class is not for slackers this was the first class I actually read the entire textbook

I hate to see so many people hating just b/c they are moody and slack. She describes the content well and is very helpful. It is possible to get a good grade if you study. She is smart and knows what she's talking about so if you dont understand please just ask her to clarify.

I don't understand the low ratings. Professor Tonyan is very intelligent & a good professor. She is fair and gives you so many resources to help you get a grade. She loves what she does and will try and help you succeed. Take her & you will learn a lot. & read the book!

For a 300-level course, it is pretty intense, even though the actual course material isn't that difficult. She just makes it more complicated than it really is. She likes to use her real experiences with her son & daughter in class as reference. She is very knowledgeable in her area of expertise.She'll start deducting points after 2 absences.

Smart woman, passionate, enthusiastic. Class is tough and expectations are high. Getting an A requires A LOT of effort, but if you're a good student, it's possible. Offers a study guide which is helpful if thoroughly completed. From observation, out of 100 students, ~5-10 got an A, mostly Cs/Ds. Take it if you're ready to learn, not for an easy A.

Dr. Tonyan seems to put a lot of effort into this course. It is important to go to the class and pay attention. She gives out study guides and if you know that information well the tests are much more enjoyable. I would recommend her if you aren't afraid of working hard.

I read a few of the posts and I am wondering if we are talking about the same professor. Dr. Tonyan was an excellent teacher. She cares and is very helpful if you need it. She is clear about her expectations and prepares you well to meet them. Her lectures are interesting and interactive. I highly recommend her.

I think Professor Tonyan is a great teacher. The class was hard but definitely worth your tuition money, you will learn a lot.

Dr.Tonyan was very nice.Ask her questions if you are struggling.She will help you.Class notes are available on line, it helps if you print and take to class. Study guide also available online(do on time, do not wait till the last minute).She is very passionate about teaching and very intelligent.I enjoyed her class very much.

I took Holli Tonyan in the summer, so it was really intense. I think she's really straight forward, She even warned us in the beginning of the semester that this was a tough class and that we were brave. I think she's an OK professor, this class is not for an easy A, you have to read the book, the test is literally the book.

Dr. Tonyan is an awesome professor. She is extremely passionate about her work and careful on how she conveys information to the class. Yes! the class is challenging, but if you truly have a desire to learn new - not easy things, it is almost guaranteed you will walk away from her class with valuable & rich knowledge. Great prep for the next level

Professor Tonyan is a very dedicated and engaging teacher. Her lectures are stimulating and relevant. She truly cares about her students and is very fair. There is a good deal of work in the class but if you stick with it you will have gained vaulable information. I was not keen on taking this class but ended up loving it!

Great at keeping students engaged - a little campy at times, but I loved her! Clear and very knowledgable about the course material. Would take her again, even though I got a B+.

So much information! Gives short answer test questions beforehand--start studying since day 1! Review all lecture captures, textbook chapters, etc. Print out ppt before class. Bi-weekly chapter quizzes. Drops lowest midterm.

She is one of the BEST professors in Psych. Department. None of the professors are like her. She is very intelligent, educated, nice, and kind. She is always there to help the student with any kind of questions as well as with students' personal problems. I would highly RECOMMEND her.

Dr. Tonyan knows and loves this subject. There is a lot of information to learn in this class so you need to keep up by starting to read the book chapters early. The online quizzes arent very hard if you read the chapters. Basically you need to be a good student in order to get an A or B. If you are a slacker then go take an easier class.

She's a solid instructor, but her class actually requires you to focus. It's about more than just teaching the material to her; she actually wants her students to walk away with more than they came in with. That being said, it's about the effort you put in.

She is the best professor in the Psych department. Her lectures are very clear and she records them so you can utilize them again when you study. She has high obtainable expectations of every student. There is a lot of studying involved, but this is college, get use to it. She is a very dedicated professor who loves helping her students succeed!!!

I am taking it this semester, it has been a good class. It is a good amount of work. Lectures are interesting, there are weekly quizzes that are online- not too bad- she drops the lowest grades, she gives study guides which is helpful. Just put in the time and it is an enjoyable class.

She's very passionate about teaching this class, probably the best person to take 313 with if you want to learn. However, sometimes discussions can be heated. I got a B- and I failed two exams, didn't turn in the 1st paper. Just do all the quizzes and the study guides way before the exams and you should do alright as long as you sincerely try.

Not an easy class. I recommend visiting office hours if you need help and chances are you will. That said, the professor is really passionate about the subject and clearly knows what she is talking bout.

This is the hardest class I have ever taken. The workload is overwhelming and borders unrealistic, unless this is the only class/commitment you have. Additionally, there are no lectures and no real structure to the class. Speak up in class, go to office hours, do the assignments, and hope for the best.

It's clear the Professor Tonyan cares about students' success. Her lectures are very informative. There are 5 chapter tests throughout the semester and one small cumulative portion at the end of the semester. The tests are half multiple choice and half short-answer. She provides tools necessary to prepare answers for the short-answer in advance.

She has a lot of homework assignments; however they were all brief, easy and through an online service. They can be wiped out as early as you want. I did mine within the first two wks, so the rest of the semester was smooth sailing. Attendance was not mandatory. Although she does offer extra credit for superior attendance. Excellent lecturer.

Online homework which can be done at the beginning of the semester without having to pay for the service. Five exams, cumulative final. Not hard tests so long as you study the study guide. Extra credit for attending events as well as extra credit for attendance. Got a bit political occasionally which wasn't needed but still good class

She was a real gem to find, truly passionate for what she does, funny, and caring! I found her to be very inspiring and her lectures are very entertaining, although she doesn't answer your questions she listens to it. HEAVY LOAD and she replaces the signing sheet ON TIME with a LATE signing sheet, very disturbing! Follow her lead and get an A!

She's a great professor! Her lectures can be really heavy but she explains everything really well! Online homework is super easy. She offers study guides which are super helpful. Her test consist of 20 MC and 4 short answer questions. You don't have to take the final cumulative if you are satisfied with your grade. Do and study the study guides!!!

Professor Tonyan is great! Her lectures can be a little heavy as mentioned, but she includes her personal examples to help students understand the material. There are online activities that are extremely easy. Her tests are short and she makes all her study guides accessible!

Explains everything well, but a LOT of material to learn. There are tests every three weeks, 5 tests total and one is dropped. You have to buy LaunchPad to do mandatory assignments, but they aren't hard. Attendance is extra credit and she uses Lecture Capture. Good professor overall, but you have to learn 1/3 chapters on your own before each test.

I think professor Tonyann is great! yes, it is a lot of work but I learned so much! Every highlighted topic is thoroughly covered in launchpad and in lecture. I really enjoyed lecture capture to go back and reference class lectures. I enjoyed how detailed and intuitive the lectures were! def recommend if you want a quality development course.

Professor Tonyan is a great professor! She is very passionate about the courses she teaches. The class is lecture heavy but you can always email her if you miss something. If you truly want to learn the subject take her! attendance not mandatory - counts as extra credit and one paper due. Study guide is very helpful.

I did enjoyed her class, I like learning about stress. The book she used is more bio based then anything. Easy class, you have chapter reading each week, there is a stress-log assignment , a reflection paper and a presentation. Her lectures are a waste of time (3 hrs long class). She tried to make it fun but I do, sometimes fall asleep.

Lots of work but it's doable. It's easy points and if you do the bare minimum you'll do fine

She is really nice and this class is EASY A! You have assignments, quizzes (gives you two tries on certain things and unlimited on others), a Macmillian quiz (she can help you if it is out of ur budget), and a final infographic essay.

Dr. Tonyan is an amazing professor!! My favorite teacher ever. Loved Psy313! Highly recommend!

Honestly a great online course to take. The modules can be long, but the assignments themselves are simple, especially since they are the same baseline each week. If you pace yourself, you should be fine. She gives great feedback throughout the semester on the final project.

The professor does give you a lot of material to go over, but if you just skim through the book you should be fine. The weekly assignments are not hard at all, just go on rants about her discussion questions and you'll always get full credit. She does grade the infographics harder, but she just wants you to be as descriptive as possible.