3.6

Julie Major

Psychology - Western Washington University

3.6
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
65%
Would Retake
124
Reviews
3.6
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.5
Clarity

65%

Would Retake

124

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
124 total ratings

5

37

4

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3

27

2

25

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What Students Say

interesting class, she's hilarious and knows a lot about her subject

PSY250 - 4.0 rating

However, she will not respond to emails about anything

PSY250 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

22%

Textbook Required

50%

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A: 38
A-: 9
B+: 7
B: 6
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Lecture heavy (19)
Caring (18)
Clear grading criteria (13)
Hilarious (10)
Respected (9)
Get ready to read (9)
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SOCPSYCH

5.0

(1)

PSY101250

5.0

(2)

PSYCHOLOGY250

5.0

(1)

PSYCH

5.0

(1)

PSYCH101

4.7

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PSYCH255

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PSY305

3.0

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2.7

PSYCH101

2.5

PSYCH351

2.3

Reviews (123)
5.0
2.0
PSY250
Feb 26, 2003

Excellent professor--enthusiastic, interesting, easily approachable, and has lots of good stories. Tests are easy if you've been paying attention.

2.0
1.0
PSY250
Mar 7, 2003

shes really easy, just read the book, don't even need to show up. goes on about stupid stuff in class in ways.

5.0
2.0
PSY250
Mar 7, 2003

One of the best! Lots of fun, but can also be serious. VERY knowledgeable in her area. Explains things great. So nice.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH250
Jun 4, 2003

She tells you exactly what will be on the tests, and is very helpful and nice.

5.0
1.0
SOCPSYCH
Nov 30, 2003

I loved Dr. Major when I had her. Her course is really easy, but she is so much fun!

5.0
2.0
PSY101250
Mar 17, 2004

She was really helpful and the only hour and a half class I didn't fall asleep in! She is very knowledge and gives good examples from personal experience. Tests are exactly what you expect - no tricks! Don't need to come on time, she never did.

2.0
1.0
PSYCH250
Grade: B
Mar 29, 2004

Dr. Major is extremely easy but her lectures drag on and have nothing to do with the class. If you want an "A", take her class, but if you want to learn psychology, take someone else!

1.0
1.0
PSY350
Dec 1, 2004

She seemed to have no interest in teaching. Always running late to class. Lectures had not a whole lot to do with the class. Great psychologist I am sure...but that is all she should do.

5.0
3.0
PSY250
Mar 1, 2005

Entertaining lectures - I've learned a lot from her examples. She's hilarious.

2.0
2.0
ABNORMALINTRO
Grade: A
Mar 8, 2005

This class is PACKED with really cool information. I would absolutely recommend it... from a different prof. Major is completely scatter brained. She never has the right notes, and lectures lack structure. Tests are pretty easy but good luck trying to figure out how to prepare. Easy class overall.

4.0
3.0
PSYCH250
Mar 17, 2005

Very very smart lady, she knows her stuff. You can tell that by the way she answers every question accuratly, plus she has a Phd and works in a psych clinic. Not a too hard class.

2.0
4.0
PSYCH250
Mar 17, 2005

I hated this class, and regret taking Abnormal Psychology from Major. She is scattered, doesn't use PP and lecture is her spewing out information that is not put on the test. I really, REALLY wish I would have not listened ot the people that said it was easy.. and taken it from someone else.

3.0
1.0
PSY250
Mar 21, 2005

easy class but i didnt learn too much. the books a fun read~ nice teacher/personable..but hard to follow often..notes hard to take sometimes.

4.0
2.0
ABPSYCH3506
Mar 29, 2005

This is my favorite teacher ever. She's funny, rambles a bit, gives constant advice, and truly cares about her students, especially the good ones. Her tests are pretty easy; she says it's not really about the tests anyway. She's awesome. :)

5.0
3.0
PSY250
Apr 5, 2005

I loved her. She's funny and doesn't suffer from that disconnection from reality that so many professors seem to, since she maintains her own practice. It's true that her tests are worded ambiguously, but I loved her lectures. If you're a good test-taker, she's great; if not, try somebody else.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH250
May 3, 2005

This was one of my favorite classes at Western. She is very intelligent. Speaks from her own experiences as being a psychologist. Her lectures not only cover psych but can also be used in our daily lives. She is funny, nice. Be patient because she is scattered at times. Tests easy, go to class.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Sep 2, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY250
Sep 13, 2005

Very personable. Wonderful teacher, kept lectures interesting, wish she tought more courses.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH
Sep 15, 2005

No Comments

5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A
Oct 23, 2005

In short she just kicks ass.

4.0
1.0
PSY101
Nov 28, 2005

Easy gur, just go to lectures and read the book

5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: F
Nov 29, 2005

This class was very interesting. The tests are easy if you take the notes,read the chapters, and the companion study guide helps tons. She's a lively person and doesn't put you to sleep. Great teacher!

1.0
2.0
PYSCHOLOGY101
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2005

She always goes off topic so it is hard to understand where she's at in the notes, the tests are multiple choice and easy if you read the chapters but if you don't read don't rely on the lecture notes because she is so spratic

4.0
3.0
PSY101
Grade: D
Dec 1, 2005

she knows what she's talking about, but she gets off subject a lot. one day she spent over half an hour talking about how top ramen is bad for you. you have to study hard for tests if you want a good grade, from both your text book and the notes from class. she is a fun and interesting teacher overall, but it isn't a class for slackers.

3.0
2.0
PSY101
Dec 7, 2005

She is interesting enough to listen to, but definitely don't rely on lecture notes for the tests. You absolutely have to read the chapters if you want to do well on the tests. She was late to class every single day, and sometimes it seemed like she talked more about other psych classes than out class.

4.0
2.0
PSY101
Dec 14, 2005

Sometimes she rambles, but the class is easy. All the info she lectures on is in the book. Tests are easy if you read or take notes in class; some test qestions even come from the companion web site. Overall easy class if you're interested enough

4.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Feb 7, 2006

No Comments

3.0
2.0
PSY101
Feb 21, 2006

really fun teacher. you can tell she really enjoys psychology. if you read the book and take notes and actually study you'll be fine. it's not really a class you can skate by in though, but its a really interesting gur. made me change my minor to psych!

3.0
2.0
PSY250
Feb 23, 2006

Very interested in psychology, but I could tell we weren't her first priority. Consistently late to class and very scatterbrained, her lectures can sometimes be a chore to get through. Hilarious, though, and a lot of fun. Easy tests if you study a little bit.

4.0
1.0
PSY101
Feb 27, 2006

She is a fun and engaging lecturer, and is helpful outside of class. Provides many real-world applications to topics. Shows concern for student performance and overall college experience. Take good notes, study the text, and you should breeze through this class.

3.0
2.0
PSYC250
Mar 1, 2006

good class. pretty easy, and interesting. slightly scattered but fun teacher. i'd reccomend it.

3.0
3.0
PSYCH250
Apr 1, 2006

Fun teacher, is pretty funny and despite needing to get a 95% to get an A in the class grades pretty generously. She's a little scattered and often come to class unprepared. There is little format, no powerpoint and just plain lecture. Good teacher however and would recommend her. What's with the turtlenecks???

5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Dec 7, 2006

She was a great teacher! The class was kinda hard, but she did a great job teaching the course material. It's really helpful that she does it for a living!

3.0
1.0
PSYCH451
Jun 17, 2007

Psych 451 was great and Dr. Major was a funny professor. No textbooks! We had one project of our choice with pretty little requirements. It was just a little research and presentation. Sometimes it was boring but if you go to class most of the time you automatically get an A.

2.0
3.0
PSY250
Mar 11, 2010

not clear at all...super scattered. powerpoints are just as unorganized as she is. Tests are only hard if you fall asleep in class. snoooz fest!

3.0
3.0
PSY250
Mar 29, 2010

Dr. Major is pretty nice and funny but she is as unorganized and scatter-brained as they come. Her lectures and slides don't make sense half the time. Be prepared to be lost and give up on trying to find your place in the notes. Just listen really hard and take your own notes. TA study sessions are pretty helpful. Tests are fairly hard.

2.0
1.0
PSY250
Apr 30, 2010

Dr. Major seemed scattered and lost on a daily basis. It was as if someone else had written her lecture notes for her and she was seeing them for the first time. This is one of those classes you ace but feel as if you learned very little.

4.0
4.0
PSYCH255
Dec 18, 2010

She is a good teacher and really knows her stuff, but can seem like she is all over the place with her notes. So if you are ever get confused at all just go and talk to her one on one. She is very helpful.

4.0
1.0
PSY250
Apr 7, 2011

This class is an easy A. didnt go to class because lectures were off the wall and irrelevant. most tests were book based, and she provided her lecture notes online. Dont let her lectures, or her scattered brain fool you, her tests are extremely easy, and she is really nice and helpful if you need clarity. had some interesting stories to tell though

3.0
2.0
PSY250
Feb 27, 2012

She is too scatterbrained. Jumps from topic to topic and sometimes skips over slides. Her tests aren't too difficult if you read the book and study the lecture slides. Also, extra credit if you have perfect attendance.

2.0
3.0
PSY250
Mar 7, 2012

Unorganized and way to many tangents. Lectures are mostly boring but sometimes interactive and interesting. Okay class.

5.0
2.0
PSY481
May 6, 2012

Dr. Major is pretty awesome. Only had her for 481, but she made it fun and I actually learned. More than I can say for other classes in the PSY department. She is a little scatter brained, but a great professor and very, very helpful.

5.0
3.0
PSY101
Jul 12, 2012

Dr. Julie Major's Intro to Psych class is the reason I decided to major in Psychology. The ease at which she is able to confer the concepts in class made it easy to understand while still inspiring insightful though processes. I think Western is lucky to have her as a professor!

2.0
4.0
PSYCH250
Mar 4, 2013

Consistently late and unprepared for class. Not technologically advanced whatsoever. She is extremely scatter brained and unclear about course expectations. If you are able to wait to take it from someone else, do it!. Her tests are really easy if you at least read the book and study a little. She takes attendance randomly, but just show up

3.0
2.0
PSYCH351
Mar 5, 2013

Professor Major can be all over the place. Her lectures appear unorganized at times and often goes on multiple tangents. She assigns grades based on who gets the highest score which is nice. 3 exams and some short response papers. The exam questions can often be confusing like her lecture but she is really nice and knows her stuff. A relaxing class

3.0
3.0
PSY250
Mar 19, 2013

Major was pretty good. She's funny and smart. She tends to get sidetracked at times, but other than that its quite bearable. Her tests are easy-ish. She does take extra credit attendance. 3 exams, lecture slides are always posted, and mostly goes by the book.

4.0
1.0
PSY250
May 15, 2013

The best part about her class is that it's an easy A. I was taking 10 credits other than this, I did minimal work outside of this class and still managed and A-. Her lectures are disorganized so ask lots of questions, she'll help you through it.

3.0
2.0
PSY250
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Mar 17, 2014

Professor Majors is a really nice person, but she tends to get off topic and go off on tangents while lecturing. She knows a lot about the subject. Tests are fairly straight forward, I didn't read the book but attended class and I did just fine. She takes random attendance that counts as extra credit. Fairly easy class, interesting.

4.0
2.0
PSY250
Grade: B
Mar 18, 2014

She gets very off topic, but it is fun to hear her stories. Great teacher, easy tests, and extra credit attendence

4.0
1.0
PSY250
Mar 18, 2015

interesting class, she's hilarious and knows a lot about her subject. she's a practicing psychologist so she has a lot of stories relevant to the material as well. tends to go off on tangents but they're usually pretty funny. easy class, extra credit attendance and straightforward tests.

4.0
2.0
PSY250
Mar 30, 2015

Really easy class. However, she will not respond to emails about anything. My grade was wrong (really annoying) and she never got back to me, even though I contacted her multiple ways.

4.0
2.0
PSY250
Oct 10, 2015

Dr. Major is my fave! Her dry sense of humor is great. Her personal anecdotes about working in the field of psychology are great when you're planning to go into the field yourself. Tests are not hard if you study. A few random days out of the quarter she'll take attendance for points. Overall, I highly recommend her.

5.0
3.0
PSY250
Feb 17, 2016

Dr. Major is incredibly well versed in her field. I love listening to her short digressions where she will apply what we are learning in class to her experience as a clinical psychologist. She often tells stories of past clients to give us more of an idea as to what a disorder looks like. One thing: SHOW UP TO CLASS.

2.0
3.0
PSY250
Grade: A
Mar 30, 2016

Dr. Major knows what she is talking about, but she spends too much class time going on massive tangents. Lectures got very dry and detailed at times, which made the 2.5 hour class feel like eternity. Tests aren't too bad if you study. Lecture info often doesn't correlate w/ textbook, which makes studying hard. Go to class for easy extra credit!

3.0
3.0
PSYCH451
Grade: A-
Sep 14, 2016
Would take again

She's a good shrink!

Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
PSYCH351
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2016
Would take again

I absolutely love this class! Dr. Major is so fun and really knows her stuff! She always has good examples ready and she really cares about her students! I love that I have a professor who actually works with people and is not just and academic! she is very clear when it comes to teaching material is truly very passionate about her job!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
2.0
3.0
PSY250
Grade: B+
Mar 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Lectures are impossible to listen to and feel more like rants. She tests on lectures for certain chapters, but her slides are a mess and not clear. If you don't take notes on everything she says, you won't pass. She will, however, take questions off of the test if the majority of the class gets them wrong. Overall, wouldn't recommend.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PSY250
Grade: B+
Mar 25, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Major was a great professor in my opinion, I would take her for every psychology class that I need to take if she taught more courses. She is fun, very clear on what you need to know and really takes the time to answer questions if you are confused.

Gives good feedback
Respected
4.0
3.0
PSY250
Grade: A
Mar 31, 2017
Would take again

She was a fun lecturer and was there to help guide anyone going into the field. Her experience allowed her to use key examples throughout the field that still stick with me. Julie was funny and entertaining, she goes off topic a lot but in a way that gives a person a more full perspective of what's being taught. The last section got monotonous.

Respected
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
PSY451
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2017
Would take again

This has to be the easiest psych class at Western. Each day is just 1-2 different students giving a presentation on the topic of their choice (literally anything health-related), so you just sit and listen. There were 4 easy homework assignments that took about 20 minutes each. The final paper is just you writing up your presentation. Easy A!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
1.0
PSY481
Grade: A
Aug 10, 2017
Would take again

This class was, without a doubt, one of the easiest classes I have ever taken in my life. Basically, you get into groups, and write lectures on assigned chapters from the textbook. And then for chapters you don't present, you do one-page homeworks on. It is initially incredibly daunting, but she grades very leniently.

Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
2.0
PSYCH351
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2017
Would take again

Julie is great. She's really understanding & willing to work with her students. Her lectures can be a bit tangential & disorganized but she makes up for it with bonus points on tests & her lax attitude about grading. She grades the exams out of the highest grade achieved in the class, which is nice. Easy A and lots of fun.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Would take again
2.0
4.0
PSY101
Mar 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

while ive had worse professors, i havent had many that ramble the sheer amount Major does. it would be one thing if the rambles were insignificant, but she often puts stuff she talks about that wasnt on the slides on tests! shes also pretty unclear about test content, often not specifying what is on tests until right before, if at all.

Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: B
Mar 12, 2019
Would take again

3 non-cumulative tests and research participation is required. lectures are long and boring but she posts the PowerPoints and creates study guides for the tests. she is nice and approachable. you can get by without reading the textbook. she is a practicing clinical psychologist so she knows her stuff

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
Caring
2.0
2.0
PSY351
Grade: A
Mar 19, 2019
Would take again

Julie is chaotic but is passionate about this topic and has a lot of experience and stories to tell. She is late to class by at least a few minutes every single day. As long as you can handle a disorganized setting on canvas and in class you'll do fine

Hilarious
Caring
3.0
3.0
PSY101
Grade: B
Mar 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Julie is nice, but the lectures are pointless to attend. She rambles for 2 and a half hours and you learn nothing. The only reason to go is for the attendance points (they actually do make a difference). Essentially, a week before each test, read the chapters, put all the terms from the margins in quizlet, and memorize them. That will be enough.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
2.0
3.0
PSY101
Apr 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Julie is obviously a very smart woman, but I'm not sure she grasps her student's understanding of what she's saying very well. She will spend the whole class period skipping through the powerpoint and going on interesting but unrelated tangents. She's pretty disorganized, spacey, and you'll have to read the book to get and reliable information.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
PSY481
Grade: A
Mar 12, 2020
Would take again

Super easy class! Throughout the quarter you just give three student-led lectures on different chapters in the text book in groups of 2-3, and then you submit a total of 6 homework for the chapters that the other students presented on. She's a very very lenient grader, which makes it less intimidating. Put the effort in you will get an A

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Group projects
2.0
1.0
PSY481
Nov 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Prof Major is a great person and is very caring, but she was very disorganized throughout the quarter and we even didn't receive the syllabus until I asked her about it. What really got me is that she gave 3 other students and I 2 days to pull individual presentations together and wasn't clear on the needed materials. Easy class, but wasnt worth it

5.0
3.0
PSY350
Grade: A
Nov 19, 2020
Would take again

She's fabulous.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
2.0
1.0
PSY250
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I took her online and you will pass this class easily. The only assignments were 3 50 point multiple choice exams, and SONA research. I did not attend most of the lectures because all she did was ramble about nothing and got snippy at me when I asked her to clarify what was important. If you learn well from textbooks, don't bother with the lectures

2.0
2.0
PSY351
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Dec 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Major is very kind and caring. However, with online classes, my experience was awful. Lectures were tangential, & the material would have been cool if we were in person, but not via zoom. No clear grading material, no due dates, no rubrics. Doesn't reply to emails unless you remind her in class. Hasn't graded anything all quarter/given feedback

Participation matters
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY481
Grade: A+
Dec 29, 2020
Would take again

Gives amazing lectures thanks to a wealth of knowledge and experience. If profs sharing personal stories not DIRECTLY related to the coursework bothers you, you might want to take the class with another prof.. if you are interested in hearing more about being a practicing psychotherapist and critically questioning the material, she's the best <3

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
PSY481
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 17, 2021
Would take again

As others have said, she definitely goes on tangents but it didn't really bother me. She was extremely flexible and caring when I got sick and I know she was with others too.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
PSY250
Grade: A
May 5, 2021
Would take again

She is a really great professor, and is very clear about how everything will go throughout the quarter and what you need to know. If you go to the lectures and read the textbook you will get an A for sure.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
PSY250
Grade: A
Jun 10, 2021
Would take again

Julie has a ton of knowledge and stays up to date on emerging research. She is deeply caring about her students. Grade depends on only 3 exams, however, so be sure to study for those! She goes on many tangents, usually due to student questions, but if you read the textbook and focus during lectures as much as you can, you'll learn a lot.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY250
Grade: A
Nov 9, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Major is super sweet and kind. She tends to go off topic a lot in lectures, but with a basic psych 101 background, you can easily just read the chapters and pass the tests with no problem. The class is graded on only 3 tests, but they are so easy if you just read the material.

Caring
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
PSY250
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2021
Would take again

Professor major is one of my favorite instructors in the psychology department. She's very good at lecturing about the topics and offers real world knowledge because of her work as a clinician. You don't have to go to the lectures but I would recommend it because she adds more nuance to the info and makes the class enjoyable.

Inspirational
Test heavy
Amazing lectures
3.0
3.0
PSY250
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

taken online+synch f21. shes very knowledgeable but tends to go off topic/get stuck on one thing for too long. the class dragged a lot. she uploads her slideshow files&records her lectures but its just the audio (no video of what slide shes on) which is confusing. whole grade is 160 points: 3 exams (all 50 qs)+ 10 points for SONA participation.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
PSY250
Grade: A-
Jan 27, 2022
Would take again

Julie Major is one of the best professors I have ever had. She shows compassion, empathy, and a genuine interest in teaching that really reflects in her lectures. I have learned so much from her that I will take with me into my future career. Also has any mental resources you may need and is more than happy to help if you reach out to her!!!

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
3.0
3.0
PSY250
Grade: B+
Feb 11, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Major is a very chaotic lecturer. She gets off topic quickly and following her lectures is like following her random train of thought and hoping that it loops back to what you were originally talking about. If you need a more structured lecture for your success, don't take her class. If you don't mind sifting through the random then she's fine.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
PSY305
Mar 6, 2022
Wouldn't take again

The professor definitely does get distracted and off topic many times. Sometimes what she wants the class or students to do is fairly unclear and not communicated well. This has lead to several extensions to grading. I think she is hilarious and so fun- but I wouldnt take her class again.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
3.0
2.0
PSY305
Grade: A
Mar 16, 2022

This was Dr. Major's first quarter teaching a brand new course, so it was rough. Only 6-7 people usually in class, she rambles a lot, very easy minimal hw. The lit review can be written in the last 3 weeks, she gives great feedback and grades pretty easy, even extended deadlines. It is a messy class but the work isn't too hard and she is friendly.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Graded by few things
2.0
3.0
PSY250
Grade: B+
Mar 17, 2022

Dr. Major is a practicing clinician & has a lot of great information about the subject covered. BUT following her through her random string of thoughts can be very difficult. Especially for 2 hours. By the end of the course I stopped going to class and just read the powerpoints and skimmed the text. She gives great study guides! Overall was okay

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
PSY250
Grade: A
Mar 19, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Major is probably one of the most down to earth professors out there. If psychology interests you then her lectures are great but 90% of her exam content can be found in the book and slides. Her exams are mostly straight forward, a few tricky questions. Her tests are worth a lot but that's a trend in the psych department so it's not her fault.

3.0
1.0
PSY250
Grade: A
Apr 6, 2022
Would take again

She's kind and accomodating, but her lectures were all over the place. I stopped attending and just read the textbook to prep for exams. She gives great study guides, but lectures are mainly disorganized and confusing.

Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
PSY351
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2022
Would take again

I have had Dr. Major for 250, and now 351. She is one of the best teachers in the Psychology department by far. Even though being on Zoom is disappointing, she has the right to do so b/c of COVID-19. She is super kind, caring, and understanding of all of her student's personal struggles. She accommodates everything. I can't recommend her enough.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
2.0
PSY250
Grade: A-
Dec 8, 2022

She was very sweet and it was clear how much she cared for the subject. Her lectures tended to jump around a lot, but covered everything relevant (and often more). I attended all classes but didn't pay much attention, I still did well because her study guides are awesome and the slides are all posted. Really lovely teacher, really easy class.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
PSYCH351
Grade: A-
Jan 17, 2023
Would take again

SO much experience in the field, genuinely cares about their clients and students.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
2.0
3.0
PSY250
Grade: A
Mar 14, 2023

I could tell Dr. Major cared a lot about the subject & she was very kind, but she wasn't a great lecturer. She jumped around so much and it seemed like she was either reading directly off her notes or going off on random tangents that wasted time. I still attended every Zoom meeting, but I found it very difficult to pay attention most of the time.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
PSY250
Grade: A-
Aug 6, 2023
Would take again

A little all over the place but super knowledgeable!! Idk what all the bad comments are about, she is a great teacher and is very accessible outside of class

Get ready to read
Respected
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
PSY250
Grade: A-
Nov 13, 2023
Would take again

I really enjoyed taking her class online. If you read the syllabus she has a layout of what is included in each exam and all of it can basically be found in the book. Her class felt long but she made it fun and would give us breaks in between. The material is very straightforward and if you are looking to take a psych class I definitely recommend.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
3.0
1.0
PSY250
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2023
Would take again

Definitely one of the kindest, most caring professors I've had. She's a decent lecturer and has a ton of experience in the field. The main issue is the class is incredibly easy. No homework, no papers, only 3 easy tests. I had to really study on my own because I was worried I wouldn't learn anything from the class.

Hilarious
Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
PSY250
Grade: A
Mar 15, 2024
Would take again

Loved this professor! She clearly has a huge passion for psych and she has a lot of experience in the field. Her lectures can be all over the place (and you could probably get away with missing a few), but her energy was so good that I went to all of them anyway. Only grades were 3 online tests, and getting a near-perfect score is easy if you read.

Hilarious
Respected
Accessible outside class
2.0
1.0
PSY351
Grade: A
Apr 14, 2024

The lectures can be interesting. The problems were that the topics and exams did not align with the textbook, the syllabus was from the prior quarter, and Dr. Major sometimes gives incorrect and outdated information. She means well, but comes across as distracted.

Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
PSY250
May 15, 2024
Would take again

I really loved Julie! She has so many interesting stories from her work as a psychologist, and she's really funny! My only complaints would be that she does go off on a lot of tangents, and the class is solely graded off of three exams (plus sona credits). But I definitely recommend if you are interested in behavioral and mental health psych!

Hilarious
Respected
Lecture heavy
4.0
1.0
PSY250
Grade: A+
May 30, 2024
Would take again

Julie Major has very interesting lectures, however she does go on long tangents. Personally, I thought the tangents were great but I know some were irritated by them. Graded solely on 3 exams that were online this quarter, however will be in person starting next quarter. All questions/answers can be found on quizlet though.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
PSY101
Grade: B-
Oct 17, 2024

Her lectures were okay at the start. When you actually start to get into the material, her lectures drone on and on. Additionally, her exams are close note and the reading for it was so complex and in depth that it felt like a snooze-pool. Will not take her again.

Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
PSY250
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2024
Would take again

I really liked this prof and would take her again! She only had 4 grading criteria: 3 exams and the research participation. Really easy class id you do the reading and her lectures are chill. You can be on your phone and ask questions whenever etc. Shes genuinely passionate and that translates to the students.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
PSY250
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2024
Would take again

Professor Major is Awesome, she shares sometimes in lectures her experiences or stories which is cool, she cares about her students and only grades us on 3 exams and 1 research credit which is pretty straightforward, to pass this course study slides and a bit of the book and will have no problem and you will have an A on the course. ;)

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
4.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2024

Her lectures were based on her slides, she did add some of her personal stories related to the lecture which helped remember the concepts. Attendance wasn't mandatory because she would record her lectures and post them on Canva for those who couldn't attend her class. Her exam was about 50 questions that you had two hours to take and it was online.

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EXTRA CREDIT
Accessible outside class
3.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A-
Dec 8, 2024
Would take again

My psychology 101 course was mostly on Zoom this quarter, but Major still taught pretty well despite the inconvenience. The course was interesting and she taught the topics clearly. She makes you feel a bit dumb asking certain questions at times. Overall, a decent professor

2.0
4.0
PSY101
Grade: B-
Dec 8, 2024

Nothing against Dr. Major as a person, she's sweet & wants you to succeed. She jumps around in her slides which made it impossible for me to take notes or pay attention. Grades are made up of only 3 exams & research participation. If you don't do good enough on the online exams you won't pass. Wasn't a learning style I could be successful in.

Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
2.0
3.0
PSY101
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2024

Major seems like a wonderful lady and I did enjoy her more insightful tangents. The problem that came up was that it felt like the lectures and the book were not aligning with each other properly, which did not help when it came to preparing for tests. I think the class would've been much better if she was prepared for her slideshows better.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
PSY101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 10, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Major was a very kind and understanding prof, however her lectures could be a little messy. There were certain things not covered in the posted slides that showed up on quizzes, but everything could be found in the online book. She goes pretty fast but takes questions and answers them thoughtfully. Overall I enjoyed this class!

Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
3.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

Julie Major loves to yap. Maybe 1/8 of the stuff she says in class is useful for the tests. But all her closed note tests are online and allegedly, most of her questions are found on quizlet. Her lectures are interesting but do not stay on topic very often. Easy A for sure but you do have to go to class because she only announces tests in-person.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2024

This class was purely lectures and tests, so it was easy if you at least semi payed attention, but pretty boring. She is clearly for knowledgeable in her field, but tends to go on long tangents and forgets about her slides. I wouldn't take a course from her again purely because I wasn't a fan of the format of the class, but otherwise, I liked her.

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
1.0
PSY250
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2025

I think that Professor Major is a sweet person, but I didn't care much for how often she went on tangents. It was difficult to keep paying attention in class because the majority of class was spent talking about irrelevant things or just reading slides straight from the text. A lot of this felt like review from Psy 101.

Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2025
Would take again

she was a cute funny lady with her dog queenie

Inspirational
Lecture heavy
4.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: B+
Jan 10, 2025
Would take again

Overall I found this class really easy. The lectures typically pertained to the test material, and the slides were always cohesive and easy to understand.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
2.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: B+
Jan 23, 2025

I did not enjoy Dr. Major's class, nor retain much information. It is very lecture heavy and not engaging. She goes on tangents not related to the material and doesn't actually mention much that isn't in the textbook. If you properly study for the exams, you should do well, they are all multiple choice. Her study guides aren't always representative

Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
PSY250
Grade: A-
Feb 12, 2025
Would take again

Professor Major's class is an interesting ride! Her lectures can ramble, but her passion for psychology shines through. With minimal assignments and 3 exams based on the textbook, the class is manageable. unstuck AI was a great study tool to supplement the material.

4.0
1.0
PSY250
Grade: A+
Feb 19, 2025
Would take again

Prof Major has a passion for psychology that shines through. While her lectures are full of tangents and stories that are often irrelevant, the class is straightforward and very easy to pass. 3 exams, not proctored and supposedly closed note, use your moral code to figure that one out for yourself. Read the book and you will pass easily. Love her!!

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A-
Feb 24, 2025
Would take again

She rambles the whole lecture, attendance isnt mandator but she'll randomly take attendance for extra credit. You won't need it if you do decent on the tests. Hard to sit through the whole lecture but a great GUR.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
PSY101250
Grade: A
Mar 5, 2025
Would take again

I took psych 101 and 250 with Dr. Major and LOVED her! Her lectures are long and shes easily distracted and often forgets to switch the slides, but her personality and funny tangents made the class engaging. Class graded only on 3 online midterms. I would recommend her for a good time and minimal work, but not if you really want to learn material

4.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Mar 5, 2025
Would take again

LOVED her! She gets distracted and forgets to change slides, but she is super funny. I don't know how much I learned, but it was a fun class, and she gives breaks mid lecture which are nice. She loves herself a zoom class once and a while, but I didn't mind. Super awesome professor.

Clear grading criteria
4.0
1.0
PSY250
Grade: A
Mar 12, 2025
Would take again

Long lectures can get a little boring, but Prof. Major makes class fun and easy to pay attention to. All tests are online, so it is difficult to stay motivated to consistently go to class and take notes. Good teacher for an easy A, but not good if you're looking to actually learn something.

Hilarious
4.0
4.0
PSY250
Grade: B+
Mar 19, 2025
Would take again

Definitely a tough class, but she made it super easy to understand and learn. You can tell psychology is her passion, and it shows through with how much knowledge she has with the topic. She made all the information really easy to process.

Amazing lectures
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
PSY250
Grade: B
Apr 7, 2025
Would take again

If you are like me and do better just doing tests online at home Dr Major is an excellent professor. Your grade is determined by three test through the quarter and sona. I honestly think she is a great professor. She is really nice and caring. I took 101 with her in fall and 250 in winter.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A+
Jun 10, 2025

Easiest class I've ever taken at western Washington. All the assignments are online exams which are open note. She's very kind to her students and has a good knowledge of psychology and its history. Lots of information in her lectures.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Respected
3.0
1.0
PSY250
Grade: A+
Jun 12, 2025
Would take again

This was such a easy class, Only graded on 3 exams that are all taken at home. DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOK you literally don't need it at all. You don't even have to go to class

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
Online Savvy
3.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2025

I did not enjoy Dr. Major's lectures, and did not retain much information. the lectures are not engaging. She goes on tangents often so i used the time to do homework for other classes. the exams are open note and she randomly takes attendance a couple times over the term for extra credit

Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
3.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2025

I hardly ever showed up to Major's classes because of how long it was. The few times I did show up, Major was very funny and likable, but she tends to go on long tangents. My absolute favorite part of this class was the research participation, which you need 2 hours of throughout the quarter, otherwise you write a LONG essay.

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
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