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Julie Brotzen

Psychology - Stephen F. Austin State University

4.0
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Difficulty
62%
Would Retake
114
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Quality
2.2
Difficulty
3.8
Helpful
4.1
Clarity

62%

Would Retake

114

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What Students Say

I was so excited to take Abnormal Psychology in college but this professor was terrible

PSY310 - 1.0 rating

This class was a breeze

PSY133 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

25%

Textbook Required

33%

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Reviews (113)
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133
Aug 27, 2002

Easy class but very boring. Like it's nap time bye bye

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INTRO
Nov 21, 2002

Easiest class I've ever taken...ever.

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PSY275
Nov 21, 2002

kind of goes off on tangents, interesting course, goes over test material

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133
Nov 22, 2002

take as a night class if you can, EASY, plus you learn stuff :)

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PSC133
Nov 25, 2002

Easy yet boring class. Gives good notes and review. Test directly from review.

5.0
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PSY133
Dec 3, 2002

my favorite prof at SFA!!

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PSY275
Jan 5, 2003

Great teacher! Tests were easy and right from review...made an A!

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PSY133
Feb 19, 2003

her reviews before the test are the key to doing well

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275
Apr 25, 2003

This is A GREAT TEACHER, BUT she is leaving in the summer so if you can take her for summer I do it before you get stuck with someone who is a piece of .... She has easy tests, tells you whats gonnna be on it. and no suprise material on her test. AAAA+

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PSY275
Jun 7, 2003

Gives you the questions that will be on the test!! GREATEST PROFESSOR IN THE PSYCH DE{ARTMENT!

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PSY390
Jun 12, 2003

easy easy easy

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PSY133
Aug 20, 2003

SHES GREAT! NOT STRICT ON CLASS ATTENDANCE. TELLS YOU WHAT TO STUDY BEFORE TEST. HOWEVER, DOES NOT GIVE YOU ANSWERS, JUST SECTIONS TO STUDY. I WOULD DEFINATELY RECOMMEND TAKING HER.

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AGING
Apr 5, 2004

Enjoyed this class! Teacher keeps the class from being a real snooze. Take notes and read the book and you can do well in this class. Test can be tricky, so better no the material. No group work!

5.0
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PSY133
Apr 20, 2004

easy course, teacher is great, sometimes boring but she makes it interesting. TAKE HER!!!

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PSY133
Apr 27, 2004

Class is very easy and fun. Tests are directly from the book so just read.

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PSY133
May 13, 2004

great teacher! has a sense of humor and it just really cool! learned a lot, and the tests were fairly easy!

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PSY133
May 13, 2004

Good Prof. TAKE HER! Good Reviews for test just read the book. No Attendance

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PSY390
May 18, 2004

Julie made this class interesting and fun at the same time! Wish there were more professors like her. Tests were clear and to the point~

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AGING
May 27, 2004

I've had her for several classes and made easy A's, but her Psychology of Aging class is harder. I made a B. There were 75 people in the class and only 3 A's.

3.0
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AGING
Jul 27, 2004

Shes ok...easy class but go make sure you go to class. Most ?'s on test come straight from lecture

3.0
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PSY
Aug 9, 2004

I WOULDN'T KNOW HOW GOOD OF A TEACHER SHE IS. I WENT TO CLASS ONE DAY AND AFTER THAT JUST CAME FOR TESTS. JUST READ THE BOOK, REALLY ONLY THE SUMMARIES. EASY CLASS IF YOU READ.

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1.0
PSY133
Aug 23, 2004

She is an awsome teacher. She makes it as interesting as possable. What she says will be on the test IT WILL BE ON THE TEST. I recommend taking her.

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PSY
Sep 14, 2004

great lady, interesting and down to earth. pay attention to reviews. test are sometimes hard, but you wont be too bad off if you just pay attetion. no attendance taken.

4.0
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PSY390
May 11, 2005

This class was pretty easy, she lectures straight from the book. She's really nice and funny. she tries to make the class as interesting as possible, but even admits that some info is real mundane

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HUMANSEXUALITY
Oct 31, 2005

Her class is pretty easy. Most of the lecture comes from the book. Attendance helps, because she gives bitd of random info (statistics, etc) that show up on tests. The class is VERY interesting. Some of it is kind of graphic, but you're always learning something. I highly reccomend her.

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PSY275375
Nov 7, 2005

abnormal psych is an interesting class and she made it very interesting. she has alot of good stories to share and her test are multiple choice. take her shes great

4.0
3.0
HUMANSEXUALITY
Nov 7, 2005

This class was very interesting and she was a fun teacher. Basically lectures straight from the book, but doesn't always tell you what to expect on the tests so it can be hard to ace them.

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133
Nov 16, 2005

She is awesome. She will make you laugh in class. Her test are from the notes and book. You need to attend class because she does have questions from her lecture. I would take her again.

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PSY143
Nov 22, 2005

This is an excelent teacher, her classes are honest and fair, and her grading is clear and easy to understand. The only issue is that some people thought this class was just too much. It was sort of... blunt

5.0
1.0
PSY133
Dec 12, 2005

AWESOME TEACHER. VERY EASY!! SHE MAKES YOU WANT TO COME TO CLASS, NO ATTENDANCE TAKEN, AND SHE KEEPS THE CLASS LIVELY.. TAKE HER FOR PSY!! ANY KIND!! IM TAKEN HER NEXT SEM TOO!! AWESOME PROFESSOR!!

4.0
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PSY
Dec 12, 2005

She is funny and realistic. Has very interesting stories. She doesnt take attendance but you have to go to class to pass cause all she does is lectures with the occasional video.

5.0
1.0
GENERALPSY
Dec 12, 2005

She's a cool, down to earth lady, and her lectures are pretty interesting. Her tests come straight from the lectures so no need to buy a book, I didn't use it once.

5.0
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GENERALPSYCH
Jan 17, 2006

She is a really great proffesor! She really knows her stuff. Her lectures are very interesting. JUst study the review before the test and you can pull off an A or B.

5.0
3.0
HUMANSEXUALITY
Mar 5, 2006

her class is not easy, but it's not hard either. Make sure you come to class the day before the test-she will give a pretty good review. Her tests are straight-forward, but you will need to study!

5.0
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PSY153
Apr 25, 2006

great class to take! She is the BEST teacher for human sexualy. very clear and lectures are really interesting and she shows some films too. the tests are departmental, so they're a little tricky, but not too bad. she's very willing to help if you have any problems.

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PSY153
Apr 25, 2006

Tests are pretty difficult, multiple choice, but worded weirdly. She has a very interesting lecture each day, however, but does not have many office hours.

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PYS153
May 4, 2006

very clear interesting lectures. takes questions openly in class and easy to talk to. does not offer much extra credit and test grades are all that you have, test are tricky.

5.0
1.0
PSY3
Nov 12, 2006

She's an easy teacher. She reviews for the test the day before so you know what you should study. If you read and understand the chapters, you don't even really need to go to class because her tests are very straightforward. I got an A!

4.0
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GENPSYC
Dec 2, 2006

doesnt take attendance but is definantly your benefit if you do go.. tests are not too hard if you study.. she is funny and not boring.. was not that hard of a class and she made it pretty interesting! definantly take her!

5.0
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PSY390
Dec 6, 2006

she is the best! take her. take her for any class she is offering. she is very straight forward.

5.0
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PSY390
Dec 15, 2006

She has a cool personality and is easy to talk to. I rarely went to class, but if you do you can basically highlight straight from the text. Read the chapters thoroughly and answer the review questions in the back to study for the tests. Grading is straight forward. 4 tests, 50pts each. 10pt bonus research paper optional. Would take her again.

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PSY133
Jan 2, 2007

Great professor. Take her. Attendance is not mandatory, but I wouls go to class. Her tests are not hard and they are multiple choice. If you do miss class, you can study by doing the online quizzes from the book. She even pulls some of her test questions from the online quizzes. So take her if you can.

5.0
1.0
PSY390
May 16, 2007

Great teacher! Good sense of humor and explains the notes throughouly. She doesn't take role but I recommend reading the book and understanding at least the basis of the notes. Also has a 10pt extra credit paper which helps towards a test. Would definitely recommend to anyone. I got a B and I loved the class. Learned alot!

5.0
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PSY375
Jun 25, 2007

Very laid back and funny! Makes class fun and interesting! Highly recommended!

5.0
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PSY375
Aug 16, 2007

loved her class. she is funny and keeps you interested. she tries to make content understandable. participate in class because it will help you understand. ALWAYS GO THE DAY BEFORE THE TEST!!! her review is exactly what you need to know.

5.0
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PSY153
Nov 5, 2007

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED HER CLASS! i would definatly take it again! she is very fun and easy to get along with. you dont have to go to class but that was the one class i actually looked forward to. make sure you go the day before the test. she tells you exactly what will be on the test. I RECOMMEND YOU TAKE HER!

5.0
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PSY153
Nov 26, 2007

You will definitely pass if you just show up to class! Her lectures are crystal clear and easy to follow! Take her!

5.0
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PSY153
Apr 21, 2008

EASY EASY EASY. Gives review day before the test. You could either go to every class and not even buy the textbook, or buy/read the textbook and go to class only the day before exams and pass. This class is no problem at all.

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PSY133
Jul 12, 2008

Easy class and attendence is not mandatory. Just go the day before tests for the review and study from you book. Although attendance isn't mandatory she does like to put questions on the tests(even the final) from movies watched in class so don't totally skip out.

4.0
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PSY153
Nov 4, 2008

I loved this class as long as you pay attention in class you will pass it EASY!!!!

4.0
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PSY153
Nov 5, 2008

I loved this class not only was it informational, but she made class fun. She was graphic but you can handle it. if you study then the test are easy. Test come striaght from lectures and textbook... I LOVED THIS CLASS

5.0
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PSY153
Nov 13, 2008

She's a great teacher.. makes jokes and keeps the class interested. She doesnt take attendence. She gives a review for the test online. NO HOMEWORK, which i LOVE! Easy A if you study & most test questions come from the book. Great class!

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PSYCH376
Nov 18, 2008

Okay, so her 100 level classes are easy. Weeeird. Upper-level psych classes are no joke with Brotzen. Im not one to request a test review in college, but for this class her review is "all of it" which hurts you on the first one if you expect a lot of guidance. Still nice, still entertaining, still reccomended, but not easy anymore. Not up here.

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PSY375
Apr 20, 2009

I love this lady! She makes the lecture fun and its easy to remember what she tells you. You do not NEED the book but I recommend it because she does ask some stuff from it. If you read and go to class you will pass without a problem! TAKE HER!!!

5.0
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PSY133
May 5, 2009

A truly amazing professor! Makes the class very interesting! Shows alot of interesting videos and has very interesting stories along with lectures! If you attend class and take notes on the lectures and read the chapters in the book you will ace the tests easy. She is also very open to all class questions. Has a great sense of humor and very nice!

3.0
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PSY133
May 17, 2009

Mrs. Brotzen is very funny. She makes class interesting and fun. Can be really sarcastic sometimes. Her exams are hard but if you read the book,take notes, and study, you should do well. There is extra credit and she doesn't take attendance. If you need a psycology class, take Brotzen!

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PSY131
Dec 6, 2009

Level of teaching skills, I would rate about a 2 of 10. Not very clear in her works, AT ALL!!! Contradicts what she tells the students to do, then says it's the students responsibility to have done it anyway. LAME!!!

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PSY153
May 22, 2010

Awesome Teacher! I learned so much in this class. Attendance isnt neccessary but it will affect your test grade in the end. I would recommend this class & professor to any one.

3.0
3.0
PSY133
Aug 24, 2010

The class is kind of blah. If you pay attention in class but don't read, you will probably fail and vice versa.

4.0
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PSY133
Nov 23, 2010

I had mixed feelings about this class. Brotzen is funny and really interesting to listen to, but I feel like on her tests she would go into depth about one specific subject (always seemed like it was the one I didn't study as much). It's hard to get an A on her tests. There are way easier profs that teach Psy 133.

5.0
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PSYCH153
Dec 8, 2010

She is a great teacher. She uses some of her own life's mishaps to make the factor of "This could happen to you" come to life. The book is helpful and the tests are mixed mostly from lecture, but from the book too. She is a great teacher and keeps the subject interesting! I recommend her to anyone.

5.0
2.0
PSY133
Dec 14, 2010

loved this teacher

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PSY375
Dec 17, 2010

This is a pretty difficult class to take & she makes you aware of that the 1st day. There is lots of content & you HAVE TO study, but buying the book is not necessary. She def knows what she is talking about & her lectures are easy to grasp! She gave 2 extra credit assignments. In the end I got a B & learned a lot! I would definitely recommend her!

5.0
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PSY376
Dec 28, 2010

You will get a good grade on the tests if you go to class. Because she may skip over an entire section of the chapter and tell you what she wants in class. Loved this professor. She is very personable and relates everything to a real life situation, and wants you to think about it. Highly recommend

4.0
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PSY375
Apr 26, 2011

easy class but Brotzen just doesn't have a good way of presenting. You'll be tempted to skip classes with her monotone voice. she scribbles random words on the board, u must take notes on what you hear. tests come from the book no need to come to class but read the book in great detail. very lazy on office hrs she'll send u to the t.a

5.0
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PSY375
Nov 28, 2011

She has a real world, cut-and-dry approach to this course. She doesn't deal much with concepts of disorders as many professors do, but elects to instead talk about Abnormal Psych from a clinical perspective. Everyone can get something out of it, but those in counseling won't get as much as Clinical majors.

3.0
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PSY153
Dec 17, 2011

Ms. Brotzen is a good teacher and has a lot of knowledge about this subject. She has her beliefs and lets them be known but she doesn't force anyone to believe them. You really don't have to go to class just read the book and you'll do fine although in class she sometimes shoots out stats that might be on the test.

4.0
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PSYPSY
Mar 2, 2012

Ms. Brotzen is awesome!! She doesn't use power points, so sometimes my notes would get disorganized, but her tests are over what she lectures, so notes are important. She has lots of stories to keep the disorders clear and interesting. I defintley reccomend her!!

5.0
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PSY153
Apr 30, 2012

She's a great professor! The way she gives lecture, it is way for you to understand the material so if you go to class then you won't need to open up the book to pass the class.

3.0
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PSY153
Jun 25, 2012

She is very boring. She uses the textbook, but sometimes it doesn't be the chapter yu went over in class. Besides she doesn't uses powerpoints so your pretty much on your own!

1.0
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PSY310
Dec 14, 2012

I was so excited to take Abnormal Psychology in college but this professor was terrible. She used the book and lectured a lot but none of it was ever on the test! I had to struggle to make a B. Half of the class ended up failing which was probably due to the fact that the textbook she required us to have was full of mistakes. Take Dr. Agueverre.

5.0
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PSY375
Jan 12, 2013

If you don't plan on attending class every day, don't take her. She has no powerpoints or printed notes, her lectures are strictly verbal. However she's very interesting, FUNNY, & the class is easy if you attend every day & take good notes. Tests are online, so you can use all resources, & there's extra credit opportunities, take advantage of them.

4.0
1.0
PSY133
Dec 15, 2013

This class was a breeze. However, due to my B grade and not an A, I must let you know that you need to study in order to receive an awesome grade in her class. All her tests are online: they cover specific chapters in the textbook (a must, buy/rent it and READ IT), are 50 questions each and the final is not comprehensive. Great professor !

2.0
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PSY153
Grade: A
May 15, 2015

Professor doesn't really teach the class.. attendance didn't matter. There were 4 tests... That's the extent of the work. All tests online made for an easy grade, but the way she lectures is a snoozefest.

4.0
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PSY375
Nov 3, 2015

I was excited to take Abnormal Psychology and still remain excited to be taking it! I'll say just buy the book because they will help you big time when tests come along. Her teaching style is lecture so pay attention! She uses a lot of real world examples and is actually pretty funny. All tests are online but you gotta study at least a bit for them

5.0
1.0
PSC133
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2015

God bless this woman. She is so very smart and makes class so much fun. Tests are all online and you can take them where ever you want to. Plays a lot of movies in class. Very very sweet and smart, makes the class easy to understand. 10/10 Recommend

5.0
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PSY275
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2015

4 tests offered online, MC. As long as you pay attention in class and skim over the chapters (especially DSM criteria) you will make an A.

2.0
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PSY133
Grade: D+
Dec 22, 2015

Horrible teacher, doesn't matter if you show up for class or not. 4 exams online, she doesn't cover anything in class. Plays videos and walks out. Buy the book but it doesn't really help as much as it should. The way her test are made #confusing

3.0
3.0
PSC133
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Jan 21, 2016

She has an awesome personality! I enjoyed hearing some of her life experiences. For me to be as successful as I could be on the 4 exams I read the book. The book seemed to have more information than the lectures in class. Some classes are just YouTube video classes which can annoy you on if you would be ok if you skipped at least one class period.

4.0
2.0
PSC133
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2016
Would take again

The lectures are very interesting and keep you awake, especially if you take the class at 9 am. Just take notes and read the textbook. All the tests are online and you can use all your resources. She does show a lot of videos in class, but most of them are right after a test so if you plan on skipping do so right after a test.

Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
PSY153
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

Brotzen is a great professor for Human Sexuality. She makes you participate in research studies for extra credit that are not bad at all. There are only 4 tests (all online) in her class (no final). Her lectures are very entertaining, especially when she shares her personal stories or shows videos. Overall her class is very easy and fun!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
3.0
PSY311
Grade: C+
Dec 14, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She was really monotone. The material she teaches is clear, but then on tests the examples are really confusing. She reads straight from the powerpoint and that's boring.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
3.0
PSY131
Grade: B+
Dec 19, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Lectures are very hard to follow. Only four online exams determine grade. Must pay attention to syllabus about test dates/ chapters covered. Be sure you read the textbook multiple times because exams are extremely hard if you have not read. Lots of movies in class.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
2.0
PSC133
Grade: B
Jan 25, 2017
Would take again

Ms brotzen was great all tests were online and there was one essay at the end of the semester!

Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
3.0
3.0
PSY133
Grade: B+
May 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is very nice and passionate about her subject, but her lectures are the worst thing I've ever attended. Her tests are pretty tough, but they are all online so it's do-able. At the end of the semester, there is an essay due, but it's only over one thing you learned during her course. Easy A if you care and read a lot.

TEST HEAVY
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
PSY375
Grade: B+
Jul 11, 2017
Would take again

One of my favorite professors. Super knowledgeable on every topic she teaches. Lecture can be boring but you must pay attention in order to pass. She's to short and to the point. Four test, all online.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
PSY153
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 27, 2017
Would take again

Good teacher that doesn't really care. She teaches to those who want to be taught. Book is not a must but a really good idea if you don't really pay attention.

Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSC133
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2018
Would take again

Professor Brotzen doesn't give out homework. You're given four or five tests (I don't remember) and they're all graded evenly so you don't have to worry about the "midterm" and "final" being weighted more than any other test. Even though attendance is taken in class I suggest it as Prof Brotzen goes over topics that are going to be on tests.

Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
Would take again
3.0
2.0
PYS153
Grade: B
Apr 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

really nice lady and offers extra credit for the test but she doesn't actually teach in her lectures, she just talks and shows videos. read the book and take notes, all test are online and easy.

Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
1.0
PSY133
Grade: B
May 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor brotzen seems okay, I honestly hardly went, the only grades were 4 online tests. Definitely recommend

Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
2.0
PSY133
Grade: B+
Oct 16, 2018
Would take again

Easy going professor and easy going class. No homework and no quizzes. You only have 4 tests, 12 R points (research points you receive by participating in online studies), and one essay towards the end of the semester.

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PSY131
Nov 7, 2018
Would take again

Everything taught in class you can go back over in the read it textbook for more understanding. Textbook not need in class but it will be helpful to get it especially if you dont pay attention in class. All exam were online. When I went to her office hours to explain a subject she would with no problem. Overall great professor.

3.0
2.0
PSY133
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2018
Would take again

This class was pretty easy, you don't have to show up every day. You will have to put in a little extra effort if you want an A. Study your lecture notes and read the parts of the textbook she goes over in class.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
2.0
PSY375
Dec 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Brotzen is super easy. 4 online exams, extra credit paper if you want to do it, and a small attendance grade. This class shouldve been more interesting than it was; however, it was dull and more than half the class stopped coming 1/4 of the way through. She can be quite monotone, but if you stick with it and take good notes, its an easy A.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
TEST HEAVY
Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
PSY133
Grade: A
May 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Brotzen is a really cool professor, she knows what she is talking about and enjoys what she teaches. Her class can be really lecture heavy, so it is real hard to take notes and you never know when you have to read out of the textbook, but she does let you know a week before the test what to expect. The tests are online which is amazing!

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
PSC133
Grade: A-
May 19, 2019
Would take again

Julie Brotzen was one of my favorite professors! She is very funny and makes class very interesting with all of her stories! This class has 4 tests, which you take by yourself in the computer lab on test day. Attendance was not mandatory in the beginning of the semester, but was a grade later in the semester. Loved it and would take again!

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
PSY133
Grade: C
Dec 3, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Brotzen is a great teacher, she may seem a bit scary at first but she is a very nice person and a good professor she is very funny. She goes over a lot of material in the class time, I would show up to all the classes. You need the textbook, a lot of her test comes from the book. All the test are online.

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
PSC133
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 18, 2020
Would take again

Brotzen is a great professor that is very down to earth and honest with her students. She uses examples and videos to make theories easier to grasp. Attendance is taken on the occasion but make sure to be there when she does take it. Your grade in the class depends on your grades on the tests, so studying is a must and all tests are online.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
3.0
5.0
PSY375
Grade: C
May 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

4 exams and 1 extra credit paper. Exams are confusing and very long. Hard class overall.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
3.0
3.0
PSY
Dec 16, 2020
Would take again

Professor Brotzen is all right you will pass the class but on the core assignments she grade pretty hard. Her test is what she says in class and on her modules so if you pay attention to them you be fine. I didnt really need the book but it is helpful.

Lecture heavy
Get ready to read
3.0
4.0
PSYC23O1
Grade: B-
Jan 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Took it as a hybrid class, unlike most professors, when you actually attended class it did not help at all. Assignments and lecture notes wouldn't be posted until Wednesday but everything due that following Sunday. Also, the quizzes are 5 questions but based heavily on the videos in the notes, but focused on the most insignificant details. poor com

1.0
5.0
PSYC2301
Grade: C
Jan 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She was so difficult to get in touch with, and she gave weekly quizzes that you only had 5 minutes to complete. She showed up on the first day and told us that we wouldnt have a syllabus for the class bc she didnt feel like making one over the summer. Her exams werent extremely difficult, but you HAVE to study for this class.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
PSYC2301
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2021
Would take again

prof. Brotzen is one of my favorite professors I have had, she is a very sweet woman, and she is very passionate about psychology. she does not make class mandatory but it is very good to go to class because he breaks down the module even more. there are quizzes every week, 4 core assignments and 4 test, if you study the material you can pass easy.

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
2.0
PSY131
Grade: B+
Jun 25, 2021
Would take again

Professor Brotzen can be described as both lazy and caring. Most of class consisted of watching videos and then having conversations about the videos. This was an entry level class and she treated it as such. All of the coursework was five random attendance grades and four test so it was a pretty easy class compared to other psychology Proffs.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
PSYC2301
Oct 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Attendance is a grade. You have to read 1chapter and take one quiz every 5/6days. Some are short but most really long . You only get only get to answer one minute per question to answer or quizzes and exams for example 10 questions 10 minutes or 30 questions 30 minutes. For me personally it was hard. You really have to study a lot.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
1.0
PSYC2301
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2021
Would take again

Overall, this class was super easy. Compared to the other psychology teachers, Brotzen is definitely the easiest. All of our work is online and not monitored. Attendance was not mandatory.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
PSYC2320
Grade: A+
Jan 28, 2022
Would take again

I took abnormal psychology with Brotzen and it was relatively easy. Attendance is strongly recommended but I missed quite a few classes due to Covid and I still did great. The class is fun and you will learn a lot but be prepared to reference your book often for the assignments.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY275
Grade: B
Feb 12, 2022
Would take again

I was never bored in her class, she teaches abnormal Psych so well. I already owned a copy of the DSM-V for years but it helped immensely in this class. I would take her for every psych class if I could. She is funny and engaging, I find myself rarely spacing out during her class. Must take!

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
2.0
3.0
PSYC3352
Grade: C
Aug 17, 2022

This was a summer class, and she required a lot of reading. Too much if you ask me for a little amount of time you had to do assignments. She wasn't clear on her instructions. Constantly asked her questions, but she would not answer my emails. She lacked communication. When a student is showing concern about their work, she shouldn't do that.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
GENERALPSYCH
Grade: A-
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

Professor Brotzen is amazing. If I was a psychology major I would take her for as many classes as possible. She has a dry humor which is hard to get at first. Her lectures are easy to understand and her work is not hard as long as you stay on top of things.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Online Savvy
4.0
1.0
GENERALPSYCH
Grade: A
Oct 4, 2024

Ms. Brotzen is a very chill professor. All of the tests and assignments are based on the textbook though so you better be prepared to read. However, she talks about it in class too so it's not hard at all.

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Lots of homework
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
PSYC2320
Grade: A
Nov 6, 2024
Would take again

10/10 would recommend Professor Brotzen! Her assignments are engaging, creative, and never boring. I had fun completing them! The course is super easy to navigate, thanks to her excellent organization. If you get the chance to take her class, you're in for a rewarding and enjoyable experience. You won't regret it!

Online Savvy
3.0
2.0
GENPSYC
Grade: A
May 9, 2025
Would take again

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Lots of homework
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