4.9

Jennifer O'Neal

Psychology - Las Positas College

4.9
Quality
1.4
Difficulty
96%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
4.9
Quality
1.4
Difficulty
4.9
Helpful
4.9
Clarity

96%

Would Retake

84

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What Students Say

Best teacher I've had

PSYCHOLOGY12 - 5.0 rating

I highly recommend her

PSYCH1 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

69%

Textbook Required

64%

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Based on 29 reported grades
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A: 11
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Reviews (84)
5.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY1
Jul 16, 2005

Jennifer is another really great teacher. She tells you that she has a passion for teaching and she proves it. She knows her material and she explains it very well. Her tests are really easy. Great teacher. Take her if you want to get a really easy A.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1
Grade: A+
Jul 28, 2005

she is a very cool teacher. real easy A. Enjoyed going to class and she is a humorous teacher.

5.0
1.0
HUMANSEXUALITY
Oct 14, 2005

This class rocks, Jen is the best professor and she is very good with the delivery of information. Take this class you will totally love it.

5.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Nov 7, 2005

This teacher is one of the best teachers I've ever had. If you want to have fun in a class while learning this is the class and teacher to get. She goes out of her way to help her students and make them feel comfortable without leaving her "Teacher Statue". Thanks for everything !

5.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY1
Nov 15, 2005

she is a great teacher, very clear, and is there to help and not trick you on the tests, and it's an easy A if you show up...I recommend her to everyone

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1
May 23, 2006

Very fun and easy!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH6
Jun 5, 2007

Great communicator, very understanding and fair. She really wants her students to succeed and understand the material. All tests were take-home, but heavily based on lecture notes so I suggest you show up for every class or set up a buddy system with someone. Just a very good teacher on all accounts.

5.0
1.0
HLTH1
Oct 30, 2007

Amazing teacher! By far the best at LPC! She has compassion for her students and is extremely understanding. You don't really NEED to attend her classes, but she makes you want to. i've taken two of her classes and would love to take every class with her! She is an excellent teacher, and i highly recommend taking one of her courses!!!!!!!!!!!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1
Nov 4, 2007

Excellent instructor - one of the best I've ever had. Very realistic & compasionate to student responsibilities/challenges. All tests are essay take-home, but she expects you put good thought into what you write, & will grade you according how much effort she feels you put in - she's very fair. Her lectures are very interesting and fun, too!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1
Nov 4, 2007

Excellent instructor - one of the best I've ever had. Very realistic & compasionate to student responsibilities/challenges. All tests are essay take-home, but she expects you put good thought into what you write, & will grade you according how much effort she feels you put in - she's very fair. Her lectures are very interesting and fun, too!

5.0
1.0
PSYC1
Dec 30, 2007

She was a really sweet lady who related well to her students. I missed a lot of class and still did fine so if you need Psyc but have a heavy load, this will make things easier for you.

5.0
1.0
PSYCPSYC
Jan 31, 2008

she is such a great teacher, she is there for you. class was great, learned alot and did it in fun ways, take home tests which were awesome! such a sweet and caring person!

5.0
3.0
PSYCH6
May 28, 2008

If you're genuinely interested in psychology, you should really take this class. Jennifer is a fun and interesting teacher. She doesn't lecture every class, and notes are minimal to moderate. There is no homework other than to complete take-home tests and case studies (which are interesting). She grades very fairly, and it's easy to get an A!

5.0
2.0
HLTH1
Nov 4, 2008

Great teacher! I am learning a lot of information in creative ways. She really cares about her students. She says she loves to teach and it shows. I also took Psych 6 with her and that was an amazing class! She grades fairly and really wants you to succeed not only in class but in life. Great instructor!

5.0
1.0
PSYCHV01
Dec 15, 2008

She is a really great teacher. I really like psychology and she makes the material interesting. I took general psych with her and she showed two great movies, has class activities that makes it more understandable. Also take home exam are easy, better than in class of course. All her projects and assignments are easy too and she gives extra credit.

5.0
1.0
PSYCHV102
Jan 12, 2009

Jennifer O'Neal was a great psychology teacher! I really enjoyed having her.

5.0
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PSYCH1
Jan 17, 2009

Excellent professor. Really easy to comprehend and to follow. Learned a lot and had a fun time doing so. She covers all visual, kinestheic, and verbal students. I am taking more classes with her in the future.

5.0
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PSYCH6
May 11, 2009

Jennifer is amazing, I absolutely adore her. She makes the complexities of psychology easy and intelligible, and she knows how to relate to her students and doesn't take herself too seriously. Her lecture days are more interesting than most and she's always willing to take questions. If you get the chance, definitely take her class!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH6
May 26, 2009

Abnormal psych, I loved her class. All tests were take home in long answer format. Interesting material, you can tell she loves teaching.

5.0
1.0
PSYC1
Jun 19, 2009

O'Neal is one of the best teacher there is @Las Positas College.She is very into her teaching and her class is very easy!all u have to do is do her wrk!!she gives ALOT of easy extra credit and all her tests are take home tests and its due a week after.Her class is always fun and she makes you feel comfortable so u dnt have to do anything u dnt want

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1
Aug 31, 2009

Ms. O'Neal was my favorite college teacher. She is so nice and helpful. Easy A! I highly recommend her class

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1
Dec 24, 2009

she is awesome...someone who truly loves teaching which makes things extremely easy...real fun class you wont be dissatisfied.

5.0
1.0
PSYCPSYC
Jan 15, 2010

She is a great teacher and all the tests are take home. She does alot of "hands on" experiments for all different types of learning skills, like visual, kinesteic, etc. Wonderful teacher and she is so much fun! Best Teacher I have ever had! EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS AS WELL TAKE HOME TESTS LOVE HER AND HER CLASS!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1
Jan 25, 2010

Great teacher! Best I ever had! She makes everything fun and interesting. Impossible to fail just do all the work and lots of extra credit! And all take home tests! Everything explained very easy!!

5.0
1.0
PSYC1
Apr 20, 2010

great teacher all tests are take home the week before. doesn't give quizzes

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1
May 16, 2010

Ms Oneal is my favorite teacher I have had at Las Po. She is the reason why I changed my degree over to Psych. She truely cares about her students and her way of teaching is great, I would highly encourage you to take her class. :)

5.0
3.0
PSYC1
May 28, 2010

A great teacher who presents the material in an enthusiastic and engaging way. Take home tests, lots of EC opportunities, and watch 2 films that correlate to psych.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH10
May 28, 2010

Extremely engaging, enthusiastic, true and genuine concern for her students, and truly listens to her students. She goes above and beyond what most professors do, to make sure that you are successful.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1
Jun 10, 2010

Super Cool. loved her style of teaching. And she brings candy to class!

5.0
2.0
PSYC10
Jul 19, 2010

I'm all signed up for her class for the fall, and after meeting her for the first time at the end of the spring term, I can already tell that it will be a great semester to come. I can't wait for class to start. She is a very special person.

5.0
1.0
PSYC1
Aug 16, 2010

She's an amazing teacher!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1
Nov 17, 2010

great teacher, understanding, helpful, caring, fun, easy, and class is enjoyable!! definitely recommend her. hardly any homework, tons of extra credit, projects in class are fun and relaxed... definitely an awesome teacher and fun class!!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1
Jan 4, 2011

Highly recommended. Got her on accident for my first health class and have followed her around the psychology field whenever I can. She is there to help you and not stress you out. Take home exams and movie discussions are a major part of your grade; very simple. If you do what she asks of you, then you will get an A. Tons of extra credit as well.

5.0
1.0
PYSCH1
Jan 6, 2011

TAKE HER!!! You will not regret it! Easiest class ever!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1
May 3, 2011

She is the best Professor out there. She makes class fun and you actually want to go! Assignment are super easy Take her classes

5.0
1.0
PSYC10
May 9, 2011

Amazing teacher!! Everyone should take a class of hers!!

5.0
1.0
PSYC093
May 14, 2011

She is an amazing teacher & knows what shes talking about! VERY EASY CLASS! take home tests & as long as you do the assignments you'll get an easy A ( & the assignments are really easy). Shes always joking around & is very organized, fun, and outgoing! A wonderful teacher & a wonderful person!

5.0
1.0
PSYH1
May 25, 2011

She is the most amazing teacher at LPC! So helpful and funny, and gives the best assignments/lectures. All tests are take home. Super awesome teacher!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH10
May 31, 2011

Great instructor!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1
Nov 8, 2011

Amazing. Take home tests. Very straighforward

5.0
1.0
PSYCHV01
Nov 9, 2011

Easy class take it with her. Definatly alot better looking then most professors! She likes talk about sex alot in a psych cass, but i can dig it haha

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1
Nov 9, 2011

Awesome teacher! Take home tests, very easy. Straight forward and always joking around which makes her class not boring. I highly recommend her.

5.0
1.0
PSYC1
Jan 4, 2012

Easy A . While learning. All tests are take home. final is a project. (take home also). entertaining lectures. She's just dope overall. take her class if you can get in!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1
May 1, 2012

She is an amazing teacher! She's really easy, but you learn a lot. She's very interactive and makes the class fun.

5.0
1.0
PSY10
Aug 18, 2012

She is amazing teacher.I am international student. So english is so hard to me, but she taught me very easy example and joking. I like her. If you take her class, you must get A !!!!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH6AND10
May 23, 2013

One of the BEST teachers ever...I lovee her and miss her too...The best class to take with her is Human sexuality she is the best teacher for that class.Got an A best teacher everr love her =)( she is easy and you learn)

5.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY10
Nov 2, 2013

Many college courses stress me out these days but having Ms. O'Neal made a great difference. She is a teacher in the truest definition. I loved every moment of her Human Sexuality class. She involved her students in discussions about sexuality that are often not easy to talk about. I WISH IF SHE COULD TEACH ALL OF MY COURSES. Love you Ms. O'Neal.

5.0
1.0
PSYC10
Nov 20, 2013

She really made me excited for college. Took her back in 2010. She is extremely easy and still very informative. The subjects are obviously really interesting and she makes them even more interesting with props, guests, and her clear interest in the subject. Amazing teacher and I recommend to everyone.

5.0
1.0
21063
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 29, 2014

I love this class and this teacher. I've learned a lot and it's been a really fun class. I really recommend it. You will not have a more fun nor insightful class in college.

5.0
2.0
PSHYCOLOGY1
Mar 11, 2015

Very easy to work with, very understating person

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1
Grade: A
May 6, 2015

Jennifer is so great! She doesn't like to lecture for a whole hour so she expects us to get into groups and have discussions instead. Participation matters. No Homework besides once a week quiz open book at home. She always makes class fun and I definitely am learning a lot in this class! Book is necessary! She's the best! TAKE HER!

5.0
1.0
PSYC10
Grade: A+
Jun 19, 2015

I love Jennifer. She's so funny and open about everything and her lectures are so fun and exciting. Actually makes me want to go to school

5.0
1.0
10443
Jul 21, 2015

Very fun lecture. I took her psychology class as a summer course, definitely would recommend her to my friends!

5.0
1.0
PSYC1
Grade: A
Jul 24, 2015

Really interesting and amazing lectures! Enjoyed the class!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH 1
Oct 25, 2015

She is the best teacher EVER! She makes sure the lectures are interesting. Don't really need the book. But you only need it for the homework. All the homework is online. Just keep up with the homework and pay attention in class. Great teacher and would definitely take again.

4.0
1.0
PYSCH 1
Grade: A
Oct 27, 2015

Makes learning fun. Explains well. Homework is all online. Brings snacks all the time. Greatest teacher ever!

5.0
1.0
PSYC1
Nov 12, 2015

She was the best teacher I ever met.

5.0
3.0
PSYC6
Grade: A
Nov 19, 2015

This teacher truly is relatable, makes course work relevent. She shows you such interesting things. I dont want to just go to college and pay to be bored. I want to feel like a teacher is actually trying. She does just that. You get to interact with other students and with learning about psychology you may notice different things about clasmates

5.0
1.0
PSHYCOLOGY1
Grade: A+
Dec 29, 2015

Best teacher ever!!!

5.0
1.0
PSHYCOLOGY1
Grade: A+
Apr 23, 2016

She's an amazing teacher and is devoted to her profession. I love that she makes her classes fun and interesting and that she truly gets her students. I honestly recommend her!!!!

5.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY12
Grade: A
May 24, 2016

Best teacher I've had! She's kind, real, and funny! Makes a 3hr class fly by, so interesting. I learned to see things in different perspective. Oh yeah, class never took notes in class, she just wants you to listen &learn. About 9 online, at home, open book quizzes. NO midterm&NO final!! Show up to class do all mini super easy assign & easy A.

4.0
1.0
PSYC4
Apr 20, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Super sweet teacher, she is like your mom! She is gone alot so if you want to take an easy class take ANY of her classes. I really like psychology and im taking her life span psy class and it is not challenging! Oh and shes not big on attendance.

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Caring
5.0
2.0
PSHYCOLOGY1
Grade: B
May 28, 2017
Would take again

Absolutely loved her Psych 12 class! She is an amazing professor and super down to earth. As long as you show up and do the work you'll be fine. -Also do not forget to do the online homework!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
PSYC1
Grade: A+
Jun 2, 2017
Would take again

She is the easiest professor that I've ever had in college. She really cares about her students and it's extremely easy to reach over 100% in her class. All homework and tests are online but very easy. Definitely take this class to pass with an A, get credit and have fun. She's amazing.

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSYC10
Aug 7, 2017
Would take again

Amazing. Recommend her 100x over. She is passionate, and makes the class interesting. She is very clear about what to do. Sticks to syllabus. Need 80% to get A on quiz.

Respected
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PSYCH1
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 16, 2017
Would take again

By far the best. I want to take all her classes. I would pay for her classes that I don't even need because she is such a lovely person and I love being in her classroom. Or maybe I can fail psych1 to take it over again. Her 2 classes are the highlights of my week.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYCH1
Grade: A+
Oct 16, 2017
Would take again

O'Neal should teach every other "teacher" at Las Positas how to be a good teacher. You all need to take lessons from her. Now that she has raised my expectations to this level, you all suck to me now. O'Neal for President!

Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYCH1
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 17, 2017
Would take again

She has so much passionate on her major. She loves Psych and we love her. I've learned a lot from her class. She's the NO.1 teacher in this college.

Respected
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSYC12
Grade: A+
Nov 18, 2017
Would take again

she is so amazing. I took two of her classes and got A's in both. I really do recommend her. You'll definitely learn in her class, and have a good time while you're at it. She gives extra credit throughout the semester as well. Make sure you keep up with homework.

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSYCH1
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

Such an amazing Psychology teacher. Her lessons are super entertaining and she haves great activities to go along with them. She's definitely an easy A

EXTRA CREDIT
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5.0
1.0
PSYCH10
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2017
Would take again

She really does have a passion for what she teaches! I went into the class unsure of what to expect, but Professor O'Neal makes human sexuality interesting and relevant for everyone. This class contains lots of of information about sex that is very applicable and important to know. I missed a 100 point assignment and still received an A due to EC.

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5.0
1.0
PSHYCOLOGY1
Grade: A+
Mar 25, 2018
Would take again

She was amazing! Very caring and inspirational! Her class is just show up and do the work. There is barely any homework. There is also no midterm and final! It is an easy A!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYC1
Grade: A
May 2, 2018
Would take again

Best teacher at Las Positas. I have always hated school but I loved going to her classes.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
2.0
PSYC6
Jun 10, 2019
Would take again

Professor O'Neal's online PSYC 6 (Abnormal Psychology) course is organized and provides clear expectations. The course is heavily dependent on Cengage and is very structured and easy to follow. The case studies are informative and easy to understand. Show up, do the work, and you'll leave this class with an A and a wealth of knowledge.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
PSYC12
Grade: A
Jul 24, 2019
Would take again

Jennifer is awesome! Took her Psyc12 class online this summer and was an easy A. Online homework is super easy and interesting, but a bit long. Assignments are due every Sunday. She is super nice and communicates well for being an online course. Fast grader and really cares about her students. Take her!

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYCH6
Grade: A
Jan 21, 2020
Would take again

Professor O'Neal is great. Had her for online psychology 6. She is very easy to reach when you have questions. She is always willing to help. She also is pretty chill grader. I wish I could've taken the class online with her for more interaction.

Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
1.0
PSYCH1
Grade: A+
Aug 11, 2020
Would take again

Uses online textbook for all tests and courses. Make sure to complete all the work, and you will pass. Holds study groups for exams and they are open note. Great teacher. Took course over the summer and even though it was a lot of material in a short amount of time, still feel that I learned something.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
PSYC1
Grade: A
Jul 16, 2021
Would take again

BEST PROFESSOR EVER. Seriously the sweetest and most caring woman ever. Super easy homework and interesting reading. Love the discussions- it is super meaningful. She is an outstanding woman who really cares for her students and is passionate about her work. Would recommend to everyone! Took her in accelerated semester and it still was manageable.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYC6
Grade: A
Aug 18, 2021
Would take again

Took her class over the summer, there was a lot of work but it was doable. Had to buy an online access code for homework, but I think that the way assignments were set up made the course so much easier. Really interesting content, and she is eager to help you out. Would recommend if you can handle completing 3-4 chapters a week

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
3.0
2.0
PSYCH1
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2021
Would take again

The class is great if you actually love psychology. However, if you despise reading a lot and discussion posts? This is not the class for you. Her final exam is really easy and if you read/do all the work, its an easy A.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
PSYC6
Jul 4, 2022
Would take again

I have to revise my rating. I also admit I was wrong. I thought this class was overwhelming but I hadn't gotten in the groove. It is indeed something you can accomplish. I find Professor O'Neal inspirational in her interactions, encouraging, and A LOT more caring than many. She is in tune with students' rhythms. Genuinely glad I'm in this class.

Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYC1
Grade: A+
May 17, 2023
Would take again

She is a great professor! She is very caring of her students and if our grades were 90% or higher we didn't have to take the final. The class is mostly taken through Cengage with weekly assignments and a discussion post. If you can stay on top of deadlines you should be fine. If you don't have a 90% or higher, the final is really easy.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYC1
Grade: A+
May 21, 2023
Would take again

The most easiest and laid back class I've ever taken! I've taken psych before, and I didn't really like the way my previous teacher taught. Professor O'Neal made me understand psych a lot more! She uses a website called Cengage which allows you to read, test your knowledge, and see how much information you retained! Great teacher overall!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
PSYC1
Grade: A+
Jul 10, 2023
Would take again

Great class if you just need to get the credits out of the way. All assignments are through cengage. You get 3 attempts at each answer. I rarely did the discussion posts, but aced all of cengage assignments so I still got a 94, and if you get above 90, you dont have to take the final. She offers extra credit. No late work, though!

EXTRA CREDIT
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Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

69%

Textbook Required

64%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 26 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (14)
A (11)
Not sure yet (1)
Grade Distribution
A(25)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 29 reported grades
A+: 14
A: 11
Not sure yet: 1
B: 1
Common Tags
Caring (12)
Clear grading criteria (10)
Respected (8)
Gives good feedback (6)
EXTRA CREDIT (5)
Inspirational (5)
Get ready to read (4)
Participation matters (3)
Rating Trend

Stable

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10443

5.0

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5.0

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PSYCHOLOGY1

5.0

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5.0

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PSYCHOLOGY

5.0

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