4.4

Jennifer Siciliani-Pride

Psychology - University of Missouri - St. Louis

4.4
Quality
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Difficulty
76%
Would Retake
168
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4.4
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
4.3
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4.5
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76%

Would Retake

168

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What Students Say

is the best professor Ive ever had

PSYCH2219 - 5.0 rating

I took this class over the summer online

PSY100 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

89%

Textbook Required

61%

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Reviews (168)
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PSY101
Jul 31, 2003

Dr. S. is a gifted professor. She is the best teacher that I have ever had in my life. She is wonderful!

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PSYCH101
Jul 31, 2003

Dr. S. is the best teacher that I have ever had. She will go out of her way for every single student.

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PSYCH1268
Sep 24, 2003

No Comments

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PSYCHOLOGY
Oct 1, 2003

shes very knowlegable, at first thought is dumb blonde, but truly the opposite.

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PYSCH101
Feb 4, 2004

Dr. S made even the most complicated ideas easy to understand.

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PSY003
Mar 5, 2004

She makes class engaging.

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PSY1003
Mar 22, 2004

Awesome teacher who will keep your attention during every single class. If you have a bad grade, her end-of-the-year 50 pt questionaire will help you out. And while she's definately one of the smartest and more entertaining professors, she's cute, too.

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PSYCH2219
Apr 14, 2004

Dr. S. is my hero. Her classes are the only classes I have ever taken that I can honestly say I have enjoyed every day of. She has an amazing knowledge of, among other things, sex studies which she uses to provide memorable examples in class.

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HON3030
May 12, 2004

What a GREAT course. Interesting content, and an interesting teacher. YOU WILL HAVE FUN in her class. She doesnt know how to be boring, i think its genetic... More importantly, she remembers what its like to be a student and the work load is fair. A++

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PSY
Aug 19, 2004

GREAT professor. I took all of her telecourses. She was very friendly and her classes were interesting

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PSY
Aug 22, 2004

Amazing teacher! She is beautiful as well as intelligent. She instilled such an interest in Psychology, I have switched my major.

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PSYCH
Sep 8, 2004

Best Psychology teacher ever. She really knows how to keep the class fun and relaxed. Plus she's not bad to look at.

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PSY100
Sep 15, 2004

loved the class, she makes it really interesting you won't want to miss class

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PSYCHOLOGY
Oct 31, 2004

By far the hottest teacher I've ever had !! What makes it even better -- her knowledge base is even sexier than her !! Wow--does she know her stuff! Throughly enjoyed--(Please Dr. S , switch to the field of education so I can take more of your courses) :)

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GENERALPSYCH
Nov 7, 2004

Her beauty is much deeper than her skin. She has to be one of the most personable people i have encountered. The class has a lot of content, but she doesn't make it feel that way.

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PSYCH1003
Nov 10, 2004

Her lectures are very entertaining. She knows what she's talking about and has found a good way to engage the entire lecture hall in whatever subjects she talks about. This was the class that woke me up in the morning.

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GENPSYC
Dec 1, 2004

Best class ever! Everything about it is right.

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GENPSYCH
Dec 13, 2004

Great teacher and a great example and role model to all women entering the field of science. She taught me you can be pretty and knowledegable and not be intimidated by men. She is also very very funny!

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PSYCH
Grade: A+
Jan 19, 2005

She is by far the best teacher I have ever had. I was nervous entering the class but I highly encourage all undergrad psych majors to take research methods with her- she cares about undergrads and has a desire to help them!

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PSY1003
Jan 25, 2005

siciliani is awesome!! i recomend this class! she gives tests fairly, she jokes, and the class wasn't boring at all. i wonder why she only gives gen psy course on video based this semester. she should teach on a class!!very good public speaker.

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HUMANSEXUALITY
Jan 30, 2005

she's hot, she's fun, and she teaches sex. Whats not to love?

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PSY2219
Mar 7, 2005

Phenomenal instructor. Dr. S. somehow makes what should be a boring class fun.

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HUMANSEXUALITY
Mar 8, 2005

Dr. S is an awesome teacher! She makes class fun with an easy learning environment! And it helps too that she is HOT! Great props for teachin sex class *bow chicka bow wow*

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003
Apr 20, 2005

I really liked her class. I stopped by her office a year later and she helped me resolve some issues I was having. I think she is one of the nicest persons around.

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PSYCHOFSEX
Apr 27, 2005

general psych with her was EASY A, psych of sex was a lot harder.

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PSYCH2205
May 5, 2005

I've had her for 3 classes (2 lecture, 1 video) and will be taking her at least a few more times. She's a huge reason why I switched my major to Psychology. Best teacher at UMSL hands down! She's educated, funny, respected in her field, and did I mention.. A ****IN HOTTY!! I want to marry Dr. S!

5.0
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INTROTOPSYCH
Aug 30, 2005

No Comments

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INTROTOPSUCH
Aug 30, 2005

siciliani was amazing... she made me a psych major for two whole semesters

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GENERALPSYCH
Sep 1, 2005

No Comments

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GENPSYCH
Sep 1, 2005

No Comments

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HUMANSEXUALITY
Sep 1, 2005

She's awesome.

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GENPSYCHVID
Sep 1, 2005

I was in the video General Psych. course and didn't see her except once. But, she is very well organized and the tests follow the material almost exactly.

5.0
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PSYCHOLOGY
Sep 1, 2005

No Comments

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GENERALPSYCH
Sep 13, 2005

Love me some Dr. Sexy! Seriously, tho, her class is the one that convinced me to change my major to Psych. I would love to be a little Dr. S when I grow up!

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GENPSYCH
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Sep 15, 2005

No Comments

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GENPSYCH
Grade: A
Sep 26, 2005

She's amazing! best teacher I've ever had! (Hot too...lol)

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RESMETH
Grade: B
Oct 11, 2005

One of the best teachers I ever had. also the smartest and most beautiful one, too. Ten hot peppers, baby.

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HONORSPSY
Oct 20, 2005

If “attractive” + “brains” does not compute for you, take another professor. Don’t make the mistake of entering her course thinking you can skate by. She'll call you on it. If you care about yourself, you'll listen. If you let your pride get in the way, you’ll miss out on one of the best assets this campus has to offer. She’s phenomenal.

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INTROTOPSYCH
Oct 24, 2005

she is a nice person but very outspoken. she likes to relate things to real world but even with lots of studying it is hard to pass the class

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HUMANSEX
Oct 26, 2005

do not leave UMSL without taking one of her courses...she is sooo brillant, and dedicated to teaching. She is just great. She is such an asset to UMSL - don't slack because she is doing her job - teaching - and doing it well, and making it fun, while teaching us to take it seriously. Such a great role model!

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GENPHY
Oct 28, 2005

Dr. S is one of the best professors that I have had. She makes the class fun and she has been so helpful with helping the class with the test.

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INTOTOPSY
Oct 31, 2005

very good teacher. very energetic, and loud. she is very organized, and her lectures are pretty easy to follow. her tests are pretty easy, if you attend class everyday. also she is hot, hot, hot.

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LOTS
Nov 7, 2005

She is a good professor and keeps the class interesting. She's intimidating though. I highly reccomend her video classes!!

4.0
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INTROTOPSY
Dec 8, 2005

the most intelliegent, and humerous professor at umsl. she made psy so much fun, and interesting, and her sexiness helped me do better in this course as well. Take her class, trust me you wont regret it.

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INTROPSYCH
Dec 22, 2005

She is one of the better teachers I have had. She is fun and the class is fun. The information in the class if very important and enlightening for society.

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HUMANSEXUALITY
Jan 15, 2006

No Comments

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SEXUALPSYCH
Mar 2, 2006

This class is so enlighening and everyday is like going to a comedy club. I actually looked foward to going and enjoed every minute while I was there.

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PSY22051003
Mar 22, 2006

I took her my first semester in college and didn't know what to think at first but she is one of the most empathetic teachers I know. She like to through fun facts into the lecture and takes time to answer most questions, even the off the wall ones. She prepares you for the test and does not like to give busy work. :)

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GENPSYCH
May 1, 2006

I have taken three of her classes since I have been at UMSL, General Psych., Human Sexuality and Careers in Psych. She was awesome in all three classes. I highly recommend taking her classes. If you are a psych major, dont leave here without taking one. She is very knowledgeable and very helpful. Thank you Dr.S!!!! :)

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GENPSYCHSEX
May 9, 2006

I have nothing bad to say about Dr. S. I LOVE that lady!!

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HUMANSEXUALITY
May 11, 2006

No Comments

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RESEA2200
Dec 13, 2006

I just love taking her classes, even her tougher courses aren't so bad because if you see her for help, she will do everything to help you. Dr. S is an axcellent teacher and fun to talk to outside of class.

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PSY2219
Jan 18, 2007

She's the consummate professional. Yes, she's hot, but she gets hotter as the semester moves along and it’s because of HOW MUCH SHE KNOWS and how great she is at relating to us. I feel like she learns from us too. She thanks us for our attention during lecture for god’s sake! She's cool, she's witty, and she knows every friggin thing.

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PSYCH2205
Mar 8, 2007

Dr. S. is an awesome teacher. I plan to as many of my psych classes with her as I can.

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PSYCH1003
Dec 23, 2007

Very cool and down-to earth. She can be a smart aleck sometimes, though, but only if a student is not paying attention. Allows questions to be asked during lectures even if though there were 300 people in the class! Very funny and entertaining. Knows her stuff WELL! U have to be an idiot to fail one of her quizzes and her test are easy if you study

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HUMANSEX
Jan 14, 2008

She's great! She's a really cool person, loves and knows what she;s teaching, and interacts well with the students.

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RESEA2202
Feb 21, 2008

I would take her again, she is very detailed in her explanations. You know exactly what's coming because she follows the syllabus and is very fair.

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PSYCH2205
Apr 11, 2008

She is absolutely awesome. I took Human Sexuality with her and now I am planning on taking every single course she teaches at UMSL. She is SO knowledgable and answers every question. She is fair and hilarious. Definately do not leave UMSL without taking one of her classes!!!

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PSYCH2030
Apr 17, 2008

Great clarity, great pedagogy, wonderful enthusiasm, high expectations. Also, smoking hot.

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PSYCH2205
Sep 29, 2009

Amazing Professor highly recommend taking a class with her!

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PSYCH2001
Jan 28, 2010

Dr. S is one of the best teachers on campus. She knows what she's talking about and makes it easy to understand for her students. Most of the questions on her tests come from the notes, so TAKE LOTS OF GOOD NOTES. The textbook was not used much, but I would still recommend getting one. If you can, definitely take a class with her!

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PSYCH1003
Dec 14, 2010

Dr. S is very helpful and fun. She uses in-class demonstrations on her tests so go to class all the time and take lots of notes.

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PSYCH1003
Mar 3, 2011

She's very understanding when she teaches always making it entertaining and fun. She's hyper but def will keep you awake and ready to learn. She also makes amazing chocolate =]

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PSYCH1000
May 3, 2011

I highly recommend taking a class with Dr. S whenever possible. She is great at explaining everything. Do not buy the book. There is no way you can fail her class if you simple SHOW UP. You will want to go to class anyway, she has amazing information that relates to anyones life!

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ABCABC
Jul 13, 2011

Very good teacher, and very Hot!

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PSYCH2219
Jul 22, 2011

Dr. S isnt messin around. This class kicks your a$$, but when you get done you know you have really learned a lot. Dr. S is tough but fair. And she's a little hottie fo sho. No disrespect intended

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PSYCH1000
Aug 24, 2011

Best teacher ive had at umsl so far :)

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PSYCH1001
Sep 16, 2011

I'm now at MSU, but always think back to Psych 1001 with Dr. S. Not because I'm infatuated w/ her(I am), but her teaching approach and knowledge of her subject is incredible. She clearly loves her work,& it makes me love her work too. Thinking about pursuing neuro because I now LOVE the brain.

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PSYCH2200
Oct 8, 2011

Dr. Siciliani is one of the best professors I have ever had! She teaches with so much enthusiasm that you can't help but want to learn; her classes are challenging and rigorous, but it pushes me to be better and work harder. She genially cares about the knowledge that her students take away from the class as well as the student's overall success.

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PSYCH1001
Oct 23, 2011

She is absolutely amazing, i have never had a class as good as hers. I absolutely adore her.

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PSYCH2200
Dec 14, 2011

I have taken every class offered by Dr. Siciliani because she is hands down an amazing professor. You'll be doing yourself a disservice if you don't take at least one of her classes. She's passionate about psychology and the success of her students, and she's hilarious. If you attend class and take notes you'll be set in her class.

3.0
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PSYCH1003
Mar 6, 2012

She is a wonderful teacher! I love going to her class! she has so much energy and you never know what funny thing she is going to say in class. She is all about helping her students learn and she will answer every question as best as she can. overall Best teacher at UMSL by far!!

4.0
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PSYCH1003
Aug 9, 2012

Took her online class. Overall, a very easy course if you can follow directions and stay on track with the chapter readings. She provides study guides for quizzes and the exams are fairly simple if you study. Textbook is required as all of the material in the class references it.

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PSY2205
Nov 13, 2012

Great teacher will always help you if needed.

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PSYCH2205
Jan 24, 2013

great professor, explains clearly what she expects and make class fun and interesting with personal stories

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PSYCH1003
Apr 22, 2013

Dr. S is the funniest professor I have ever had. She could make learning about psychology interesting to a baby! Overall, the class was pretty easy as long as you took very good notes. Book not needed

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PSYCH1003
May 15, 2013

Fun class and easy if you take good notes and study often. Book isn't really needed.

5.0
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PSYCH2205
May 16, 2013

This is my second class with her. She is passionate about what she teaches and will make you just as passionate about it. YOU HAVE TO GO TO CLASS. All tests are based on EVERYTHING that is said in class, even off-beat conversation. It would be a shame for students to not take at least one class with her.

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GENERALPSYCH
May 19, 2013

Awesome professor, great class. Take good notes. Don't even get the textbook. All of her tests are from her notes, specially the stories and examples she uses. Easy A. Don't wait until last minute for the research survay.

2.0
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PSYCHOLOGY01
Jun 1, 2013

Dr. Siciliani, could have been a better Professor. I had perfect attendance and good test scores. My overall grade for the semester was low!

5.0
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PSYCH2205
Jun 1, 2013

Amazing Professor. Very animated. A no excuses type professor. 3 words of advice: BE ON TIME, COME EVERYDAY, AND TAKE INCREDIBLE NOTES!!! ANY STORY SHE TELLS WE BE ON SOME TEST

5.0
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PSYCH2219
Oct 15, 2013

Dr. S is flippin awesome! She loves what she does and has busted her butt to get to where she is today. If you can't make it to her class on time, drop it. If you cannot go without your phone or laptop for an entire period, drop the class. She's amazing, but has a low tolerance for disrespectful people.

5.0
2.0
1102
Grade: A+
May 8, 2014

She is the coolest teacher I have ever had and probably the most dedicated. I enjoyed her course immensely!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1003
Grade: A
May 9, 2014

Dr.siciliani is amazing!As long as you get to your seat ON TIME, EVERYDAY, and take notes on EVERYTHING she says/shows(and study it a few times) you can pass with an A. don't buy the book, don't need it as long as you take good notes. She very enthusiastic, straightforward and keeps the class interesting, I'd definitely recommend her for any class!

4.0
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PSYCH2219
Grade: A
Nov 13, 2014

She was a fantastic Research Methods teacher, though I've heard other stores about her General Psych class. She tones it down in RM, but she mainly spends GenPsych trying to shock people with sex anecdotes. Very helpful in RM, especially in office hours. Her class isn't easy, but you WILL learn vital information for grad school.

4.0
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RESCHMETH
Grade: C+
Nov 17, 2014

She 's one of those teachers who head is on cloud nine. Quick to say what comes to her mind. She's kool but sarcastic, does not have a problem with letting you know how shes feel. Answer specific on the essay questions because she's quick to take off points unless your a brown nose. LOL

4.0
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3205
Dec 12, 2014

This was my first time taking Dr. S and I loved her! She is funny, witty, and sarcastic. She doesn't talk to her students like they are idiots, but she will tell when you are being one. She says her tests are hard, but if you take good notes and attend class, they are a breeze. Like others have said, write down everything she says! Would take again

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PSYCH2219
Grade: B
Jan 7, 2015

I decided to take a class with Dr. S based on the good things I had heard about her, but I was left disappointed with both the quality of the prof. and her grading standards. I wont take another class with her again.

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INTOTOPSYCH
Grade: A
Feb 18, 2015

My only regret of my UMSL career has been missing one of her classes. Dr. S is by far the most intelligent and inspiring woman I have ever met and she is the best teacher I have ever had. Can't say enough good things about her. I feel like shes an UMSL celebrity. Make sure you take notes on everything she says. You won't pass, if you don't.

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2219
Mar 29, 2015

I highly suggest taking Dr. S for Research Methods. While the research portion was some of the most difficult research I have done the actual writing of the papers was the easiest I have done. She sets out clear guidelines for scientific writing which can be applied in future writing. My academic life is better for having taken this class.

5.0
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PSYCH1003
Grade: A+
Apr 17, 2015

Dr. S was hilarious and gave great lectures. She was very clear and as long as you go to every class and take good notes it is a fairly easy class. I did not have to use the book really. The lectures cover everything on the tests, so never miss a class.

4.0
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PSYCH1003
Grade: A
May 11, 2015

I absolutely loved this class and the professor! Dr. S is hilarious and the lectures are very entertaining but do require you to take notes on EVERYTHING she says. Her stories and little comments will show up on exams which is why it is important for you to be at every class. Great professor, would definitely take any of her courses!

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2219
Grade: A
Jun 17, 2015

She is THE BEST Professor is UMSL. I had her for gen psych and Research Methods. She is very nice and is willing to help you out as so long as she sees that you are putting an effort to learn. She puts time outside of her class to talk to you and help you with anything you need. If you go to class and take good notes you will be okay.

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PSYCH1003
Grade: B-
Jun 24, 2015

You could probably just show up and pass. Lectures were mostly common knowledge, though some information was inaccuratecontrary to scientific findings. She had a grating personality which nearly prompted me to walk out on a few occasions. That is, she liked to ramble about torturing lab animals and abusing romantic interests, among other things.

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GENPSYCH
Grade: A+
Jul 14, 2015

She is absolutely awesome. Definitely one of my favorites! She makes psychology fun and interesting, and I can honestly say I learned a lot. My main piece of advice is don't be lazy when it comes to taking notes. The notes you take will save your test grades! But other than that, enjoy the class and enjoy the laughs, you're sure to have many (:

5.0
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GENPSYCH
Grade: B
Aug 9, 2015

Make sure to take great notes in class. The book is not required. I really did enjoy her class and I learned a lot that will help me in the medical field. Make sure never to miss her quizzes and do your best on them. She usually gives five question pop quizzes that are related to that class day or the previous one, so make sure to pay attention :)

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PSYCH1003
Grade: A
Aug 18, 2015

I ended up really liking her! The first class I was a little intimidated because she truly speaks her mind, but I now think she is one of the most unique and entertaining professors at UMSL. You'll learn a lot you didn't know! Take thorough notes in class and expect pop quizzes OFTEN! She gives you a lot of opportunities to get an A in her class!

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PSY1003
Grade: A
Sep 3, 2015

Very poor teacher. She presents more trivial details about her experiences and favorite stuff than actual science, then asks you about it on quizez and exams. Never seen such a teacher before. Didn't learn anything interesting since it was majorly about her and her PhD and how smart she is. Definitely has issues. Class was mandatory unfortunately.

5.0
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GENPSYCH1003
Grade: A
Oct 1, 2015

Without all the details, I can say that she has literally changed my entire life for the better starting in 1003 two years ago. I have gone on to take 2 more of her classes and it's not my major. She is strong, in your face, and yes confident. I get that can put certain people off. But only if you don't understand how much she cares about us.

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PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Oct 29, 2015

She is incredibly knowledgable in her field, has a lot of field experience, and really knows what she's talking about. The class is note heavy, but you don't really use the book. The quizzes and tests are basically all from the notes. I learned so much from her class and can't wait to take another class with her.

5.0
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PSYCH2200
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 3, 2015

based on reviews for this prof. and word of mouth i took a class with her. i'm regretting it. i haven't missed a class once. i take notes the whole class and pay attention but my grades are low on tests and quizzes. something isn't adding up. her grading criteria is way too hard, imo. this is not a graduate class but she teaches like it is.

4.0
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PSYCH1003
Grade: B
Nov 11, 2015

Let me start by saying that I love Dr.S and I think she's the best prof at UMSL, HOWEVER, I don't like the following: you can't record the class, no computers are allowed, and she doesn't post lecture notes online, yet she expects you to write EVERYTHING down and it ALL is on exams. That's hard for me, but she will help students if need be. 7.5/10

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PSY1003
Grade: A
Nov 19, 2015

Missing class will hurt your grade. She gives pop quizzes, but nothing difficult. I cannot wait to take more courses with Dr. S. Love her personal stories, it makes class easy to connect with. A lot of people didn't purchase the book, but to me it was an easy read, it explained large terms in more simple context. Loved the book.

3.0
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PSYCH1003
Grade: C
Dec 3, 2015

Took her for Choosing a Career in Psych. Class was easy and fun. She's sort of a tough grader. Will get C if you do your work B if you study notes and A if you do all the above. One of the text was mandatory. She will tell you which.

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PSY1003
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2015

Best teacher ever!!! So funny and entertaining. She's awesome and hot! But, -Pop quizzes -NEVER skip class (unless a friend can give you notes) -Always take notes -Ask questions to get on her good side Overall, great course! OH, and don't even get the book!! We never used it for General Psych.

4.0
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GENPSYCH1003
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2015

Definitely important to be in class and take notes on everything that she says! Anything and everything could be on the exam!

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GENPSYCH1003
Grade: B+
Dec 14, 2015

You will DEFINITELY love this class, She is freaking awesome!!! I think she is the best teacher I have ever had. She just makes sense ya know?

5.0
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PSY1003
Grade: A+
Dec 25, 2015

Loved this class! She made even boring lectures fun!

4.0
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PSY1003
Grade: A+
Jan 12, 2016

Dr. S is great, she knows what she's talking about and is super good at making sure that she's teaching you what you want to know. Full attendance is necessary, but you won't want to miss her class anyway. She's a huge stickler on phones and laptops so just don't use them, but overall I loved having class with her and I'm not even interested in PSY

5.0
3.0
PSYCH2219
Grade: A
Jan 15, 2016

Dr. S is the reason I am a psych major. She will be your friend, mentor, and educator if you reach out to her. She keeps class fun and interesting, but she doesn't mess around either. Tests are VERY straight forward if you attend class, I haven't cracked a book for either class I have taken with her.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1001
Grade: A
Jan 25, 2016

This woman is effing amazing. If you have an opportunity to take a class with her, do it. She's super real and FUNNY. You definitely wanna show up to class because she doesn't post lecture notes online, but you will actually want to go to class because her lectures are awesome. I don't even have to take notes in her class because shes so good

4.0
4.0
PSYCH1003
Grade: A
Mar 6, 2016

I LOVE HER! She is an amazing professor but she is not an easy one.. If you are looking for an easy A, don't take this class with her. But she makes psychology so interesting and makes all the concepts easy for undergrads to actually understand. I wish I could take this class over again!

5.0
3.0
PSY1003
Grade: A-
Mar 7, 2016

Very inspirational

5.0
5.0
PSYCH2040
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 16, 2016

Siciliani's upper level classes are soooo much harder than her Intro to Psych. The main difference are the exams. Exams suddenly turned into graduate level Essay exams and she is proud of how challenging she is. I took Attraction and EVO with her this semester and it was a big mistake. Not the same professor I fell in love with in intro!

5.0
1.0
GENPSYCH1003
Grade: B+
Apr 4, 2016

SO MUCH FUN!! There isn't one class that passed by that we didn't laugh in. She's great!!

4.0
4.0
PSY2219
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 13, 2016

She is eccentric and loud and funny and will not take any crap. If you can't handle a sass ball of pure sass, do not take this class. However, if you enjoy a sassy teacher, then definitely. If you pay attention and actually take notes, you will learn something in this class. You will be pushed, but you will come out a better psychologist due to it.

5.0
4.0
PSY1003
Grade: A
Apr 13, 2016

Great professor! She knows her stuff. This is the easiest of her classes which is to be expected. She does everything she can to ensure you are getting everything out of your education. As a person, she is kind, caring, and sassy. If you are don't like hearing about sex, don't take any class with Dr. S as it one of her many areas of study.

2.0
5.0
PSY100
Grade: A-
Aug 5, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I took this class over the summer online. I like the class online, but Siciliani wasn't very helpful or clear on course material. She would say one thing and do another. She said don't be afraid to ask questions, and when you do ask, she's dosen't answer your question directly. Very nice and is willing to help, but is all over the place.

4.0
5.0
PSYCH1003
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

She's very straight forward and honest. Don't like how she stops lectures to yell at people for talking. She'll waste more time yelling at them. Pop quizzes 5 questions and she says the questions out loud but goes really fast. Sometimes she lets you work with other people or use notes on quizzes. Exams are long and count for most of your grade.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
4.0
PSYCH2219
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2017
Would take again

Dr. S helped me more than she will ever know. I had her first in methods and later in Evo. I was struggling in life the first time I took her class, and she worked with me but also made sure I was putting in the effort. Her methods class is what inspired me to do research. When I got to see her more in her element in evo, I really came to adore her

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
5.0
PSY2219
Grade: A
Jan 10, 2017
Would take again

Awesome Professor. She does not play around, but if you put in the time and effort, you will come out of her class a better student. Methods was one of the first classes at UMSL that "challenged" me, and I appreciate her for that. She also has a great sense of humor and really cares about her students. Highly recommend her!

Respected
Inspirational
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
4.0
PSYCH1003
Grade: A+
Mar 21, 2017
Would take again

Absolutely loved Dr. Siciliani's Gen Psych class, she's super knowledgeable and passionate about what she does. Grading was based on three exams, one optional final to replace one exam grade, pop quizzes, as well as participation in clinical research. Virtually no homework assigned other than preparing for exams. Inspirational & fun to attend.

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
GENPSYCH1003
Grade: A
May 4, 2017
Would take again

I have learned so much this semester. She's an awesome teacher, and teaches in a way for you to remember. Absolutely LOVED her.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
3.0
GENPSYCH1003
Oct 30, 2017
Would take again

My favorite professor. Very good at making you remember things just by what she says.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSY1003
Grade: A+
Nov 15, 2017
Would take again

She's an amazing professor and is really good at getting the class engaged in her lectures. She tries to use as little technical wording as possible and tries to make psychology easy to understand. I go home and talk about what I learned in lectures often. Very interesting class and amazing teacher.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
GENPSYCH1003
Feb 26, 2018
Would take again

Lectures were great and very interesting. If you skip one class you're gonna miss out on a whole lot of things. Textbook was optional only if you really wanted to understand the info more. Many pop quizzes

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSYCH2219
Feb 28, 2018
Would take again

Love her!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
GENPSYCH1003
Mar 21, 2018
Would take again

She tries very hard to make learning interesting, and it works. I enjoyed going to her lectures every class period, but the tests were a different story. Maybe it was just the semester that I had her, but the tests were ridiculous. I felt like they were trick questions over tedious details rather than actually testing my knowledge in psychology.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
2.0
5.0
GENPSYCH1003
Grade: A
Apr 20, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Beware of her online class. It's taught like you're a psych major, so don't take it for a gen ed. Doesn't answer emails clearly (if at all) tests/quizzes contain content from different courses (doesn't fix the problem either) and are already on obscure content. Requires you to read original psych documents for a gen ed class. Not worth the stress.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
PSYCH2219
Grade: B
Apr 24, 2018
Would take again

Dr. S. is the best professor Ive ever had. Shes hilarious, cares about her job, and I honestly dont know how a school like umsl got her to teach there but Im glad they did. If you dont put in effort, youre not going to succeed in her courses, especially research methods.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
GENPSYCH1003
Grade: A
May 8, 2018
Would take again

Go to every class and write down every thing said/talked about because that is the complete test. Very easy to pass if you show up and take good notes. AWESOME teacher as I have never liked a teacher more in my college career

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSY2219
Grade: C
May 11, 2018
Would take again

I've had Dr. S for 2 courses, she is hands down the best professor I've ever had. Methods was such a hard course when it comes to searching for articles. If you listen, take really good notes (unlike me hence my C) in class you will pass & you have to make sure you study your notes often! Even though she tries to scare her students its just a front

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSY3205
Grade: B+
May 11, 2018
Would take again

Best Prof EVER & most interesting course I've ever had & it's because of her! You will learn so much that ACTUALLY MATTERS to you. I would take it all over again. Just take LOTS of notes & study them they matter for your pop quizzes & exams. Very little hmwk. She is VERY knowledgeable & she truly cares for her 'peeps' as she calls students.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSY101
Grade: A+
Jul 19, 2018
Would take again

Best professor at UMSL. Made me consider changing my major to Psych.

Respected
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
PSY1003
Aug 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Even though her syllabus is extremely specific and rigid, her actual lectures are very hard to follow and filled with confusing colloquialisms. If you're hard of hearing or have difficulty focusing, you can't even have your phone out to record her lectures and she will humiliate you in front of 200 people for doing so. Good luck...

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
PSY100
Grade: A
Oct 8, 2018
Would take again

Best teacher ever hands down . Pay attention write everything she says and dont be afraid to ask questions. Oh and she is hilarious

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
4.0
PSYCH1003
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 31, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Sicilliani has to be one of my all time favorite teachers. She knows so much about the field of psychology and genuinely wants her students to succeed. She speaks extremely fast so write everything she says down. She relates a lot of the material to her own personal experiences which makes it easier to remember certain topics. 10/10

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
5.0
GENPSYCH1003
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

(Online student reviewing) Solid teacher with clear expectations. She outlines the flow / demands of the class, then lets you to earn the grade you get. Every time I had an issue or needed clarification, she answered my emails in a timely manner. Tests were fair and her assignments allowed students to express their understanding of the material.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
GENPSYCH1003
Grade: A+
May 23, 2019
Would take again

Attend her lectures. Get a notebook and I kid you not, write down almost everything you talk about in class. If she posts the notes, print them out and write all over them. Get a note buddy and share notes with each other. It's a hard class but it is SO rewarding. You will learn so much from this class. Pay attention and you'll do great.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSY2219
Grade: B+
Jun 12, 2019
Would take again

class required a lot of time to be put in, but overall i took something out of the class that i enjoyed

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
PSYCH2219
Grade: A
Aug 23, 2019
Would take again

Research methods with Dr. S. is supposed to be the hardest research methods in all of UMSL. However, she is ABSOLUTELY the person you want to take it with. If you get an A in her class, she'll give you a letter of recommendation. She has high expectations of her students & cares about their education! GO TO CLASS! Slides are not posted online!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
Amazing lectures
5.0
5.0
GENPSYCH1003
Grade: C
Jan 14, 2020
Would take again

I've had Dr. S. for several classes now and there are few professors I've ever had that can match up to her. She is extremely knowledgeable about her topics and her lectures are engaging. Her classes are VERY difficult, but very rewarding at the same time. I regularly apply what I've learned from her in my life.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
GENPSYCH1003
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2020
Would take again

Dr. S keeps it straight up and tells you how to succeed in her class. She makes coming to class and learning fun. She has a very loud personality and some people are intimidated by her, but she's super nice if you actually talk to her. No electronics in her class, so be ready to write and be ready to write fast. One of the best at UMSL.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSY003
Grade: A
May 6, 2020
Would take again

You have to put in serious work, but Gen Psych with her is one of the most interesting and most applicable classes I've ever had. She is a great teacher, makes things click very easily, and cares about her students. This course covers so much fascinating material; best gen ed I've taken.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
5.0
5.0
RESCHMETH
Jul 26, 2020
Would take again

Dr. S is great! I was so scared at first but it was not so bad. Follow any instructions that she or your gta gives you. Write things exactly how they say to. She does not tolerate people who arent there to learn. She will test you on weird stuff. She has amazing life stories and promises a good letter of recommendation if you get an A.

3.0
4.0
PSY2219
Grade: A+
Aug 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Her syllabus is written moreso to protect herself from a lawsuit rather than provide academic expectations. Even if you have ADA clearance from the university to record lectures, she asks that you meet with her in person to "decide" if you're "allowed" to record her before asking that you sign a non-disclosure agreement before doing so.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
4.0
PSYCH377
Grade: B+
Sep 5, 2020
Would take again

Dr. S is a fine professor.

Test heavy
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
3.0
4.0
PYSCH377
Grade: A
Oct 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

While Dr. S is a fair grader and good at explaining things/ making sure the assignments are understood, she is completely inaccessible outside of class.

Clear grading criteria
So many papers
Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
PSY2219
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr. S is tough, and her classes in necessary but overall she's not a super person. She will call out people in humiliate them in class. She's mean. Be prepared to write a lot of papers and do a LOT of research. She will offer to write w grad school ref, for you, but trust me, you don't need one from her, a janitors letter would be better.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
So many papers
5.0
4.0
PSYCH2040
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2021
Would take again

It is no secret that Dr. S is an amazing and highly sought-after professor! Her courses are so intriguing and worth all the hard work. I took her PSYCH2040 (Attraction: Evo Approach) course online. I loved attending lecture every week. Course work was challenging but fair, applicable, and fun! Glad professors like her exist... esp in a pandemic!

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
PSY2219
Grade: A
Jan 19, 2021
Would take again

Dr. S is tough but that's because she cares. A lot. She's fair and tells you EXACTLY what you need to do to do well. She doesn't take crap and has little patience for laziness and will absolutely call you on it. I've never seen a professor care for their students like she does. She's energetic and passionate. Best teacher at UMSL by far.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
3.0
3.0
PSY1003
Grade: A
Mar 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I liked her okay but shes very energetic and it can be a little over the top sometimes. It can be rather overbearing for someone who is quieter or more drawn in. She provides good examples and explains things pretty well so thats a plus.

Respected
Participation matters
1.0
1.0
PSY2219
Grade: Rather not say
Feb 11, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Inappropriate stories of her personal life and past relationships. Narcissistic and disorganized in her lectures. Masks her shortcomings with an authoritarian attitude about class structure. Creates a false impression that the class will be difficult due to material however it is actually her unprofessional attitude that is difficult. avoid her

1.0
5.0
GENPSYCH1003
Grade: B
Feb 25, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Horrible experience in this class. Absolutely the worst teacher that I've ever had. Even though she teaches in an interesting subject and is very knowledgable she has the worst test. The test consists of 100 questions that you have 90 minutes to take it and the questions are all about the slightest detail. I was a 4.0 student before this class....

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PSYCH3405
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 23, 2022

One of rudest prof of all time. 1 class and she made me cry. Calls you out in front of the entire class. No care for kids who have learning disabilities. Terrible excuse of a human. Cares more about avoiding a lawsuit. No pictures of the lecture and NO recordings. "You think I can afford that bag? I get that from the men I go on dates with."-DR.S

1.0
4.0
384
Grade: A+
Sep 17, 2022

Easily one of the worst professors I have ever had. Dr. Siciliani is extremely unprofessional and not capable of teaching. Her classes comprise of assigned readings and sending personal reasonings behind her gradings being late. Her emails are always late, grammatically incorrect, and unprofessional. Don't bother asking questions, she doesn't care.

Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
PSYCH3405
Grade: A+
Nov 29, 2022
Would take again

Dr. S is the best! I have never had a professor that cares as much as she does! She truly goes above and beyond for those students that care about their learning.

Amazing lectures
Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
2219
Grade: A
May 29, 2023
Would take again

Dr. S was a really great professor. I would take this course 100 times over, but it did not come easy. This class requires a ton of research and a ton of difficult, unfamiliar writing. Dr. S understands that this class is tough, but encourages and pushes all of her students to be the best versions of themselves. My entire class got an A or B.

Get ready to read
So many papers
Accessible outside class
5.0
5.0
PSYCH2040
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 16, 2023
Would take again

So much content, u cannot miss lecture, slides are NOT enough explanation. Tests are online/take home but still very challenging if ur not a good writer. All assignments are almost entirely essay & short answer format & she expects hq writing. Content is interesting & she's really funny. She relies on factual evidence, makes no unsupported claims

Hilarious
Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
PSYCH3405
Grade: A
May 3, 2024
Would take again

Amazing professor/person! Cares deeply about students and makes the class interesting/open to discussions in class on topics of interest. Pop quizzes and tests are challenging (essays and MC) but read chapters and show up to class and they're doable. Writing intensive! BUT subtracts the worst quiz, test, and writing assignment from total grade.

Tough grader
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
PSYCH3405
Grade: A
May 8, 2024
Would take again

Amazing teacher, read the book, watch the extra content she assigns. She is very understanding and kind, but don't abuse it, because she will toughen up if things are getting out of hand. However, she is reasonable and has interesting lectures. Do be wary of the writing assignments and quizzes, which can affect your grade if you miss them in class

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
PSYCH3405
Grade: A
May 12, 2024
Would take again

Class is interesting. Try to be engaged in the class, it makes it a lot easier and more bearable. I wouldn't say the class was hard. I got away without really watching any of curated content or reading the textbook. Did get nailed a couple times though with the in-class writing assignments and tests. Interesting discussion came about in the class.

Tough grader
Participation matters
4.0
4.0
PSYCH2040
Grade: A
Jun 10, 2024
Would take again

Dr. S is very passionate about what she teaches and you can tell. However, her lecture style was sometimes all over the place and hard to follow. This made taking notes hard. All her tests were take-home, you could spend as much time as needed and use notes. She is strangely particular about grammar and run-on sentences, weird for a psych prof.

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
Beware of pop quizzes
4.0
4.0
PSYCH3405
Grade: B+
Oct 20, 2024
Would take again

Engaging lectures, but the workload can be heavy. Be prepared to read, participate, and use study tools like Unstuck AI to stay on top of the challenging tests and writing assignments. Overall, a worthwhile class if you're willing to put in the effort.

5.0
1.0
GENPSYCH1003
Grade: B+
Dec 4, 2024
Would take again

I loved this class!! Dr. S cares about her teaching. Rarely any homework. There are many pop quizzes throughout the semester, they are very simple mostly for attendance purposes. You NEED to attend lectures because she does not teach straight out of the book, which I love. She is hilarious! The class is very simple if you put in the work.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
GENPSYCH
Grade: B
Apr 28, 2025

Dr. S is not a kind person. She will humiliate students in front of the class. Specifically, those with special needs. Interesting as you're a psychology professor. I pay to be here, and you feel the need to humiliate me in front of the class. I don't recommend her course, and believe she needs need to reevaluate this teaching style.

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
GENPSYCH1003
Grade: A+
May 8, 2025
Would take again

Amazing semester with Dr. S. She is hard to read in the beginning, but you quickly get to know her and understand her expectations. Her lectures are fantastic and you can tell she's incredibly passionate about her field and wants her students to succeed. Some of the reviews on here had me nervous to take her class, but I'm so thankful I did!

Amazing lectures
Beware of pop quizzes
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
GENPSYCH1003
Grade: B
Nov 16, 2025
Would take again

I have not once taken a class like professor Sicilianis. As long as you attend lectures, it is so easy for information to stick. She is so passionate about her job and gives excellent examples that are impossible to forget, and is absolutely stunning on the daily!

Amazing lectures
Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
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