2.5

Maria Sepulveda

Psychology - Henry Ford College

2.5
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
23%
Would Retake
119
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2.5
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
2.6
Helpful
2.5
Clarity

23%

Would Retake

119

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What Students Say

Horrible horrible teacher

PSY131 - 1.0 rating

Why is it that every time I write this teacher a bad review it gets erased

PSY131 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

86%

Textbook Required

100%

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C+: 8
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Get ready to read (43)
Tough grader (29)
Participation matters (19)
Lots of homework (18)
So many papers (11)
Skip class? You won't pass. (10)
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Graded by few things (7)
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Reviews (119)
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PSY131
Apr 14, 2010

If you are Rican she will be really nice to you. Her teaching is all over the place. She can't keep track of papers wrote or test. She seems like a nice person AWFUL teacher.

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PSY152
Jul 23, 2010

She was very prejudgice. She only liked her own kind and would give them an easy A regardless of their efforts, and believe me i've talked to some of her "favorite" students. She gave everyone a hard time, was not professional, and loved to gloat about her PhD degree. I was excited about Child Psy but didn't even learn the basics. DEFINITELY DONT.

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PSY131
Aug 4, 2010

Amazing Professor. As long as your willing to put forth an effort to do well in her class, she makes an effort to help you, Don't expect a particular grade to be handed to you if you don't put forth the effort to earn it. She is very understanding, knowledgeable, and inspiring, Very positive role model:-)

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PSYIDK
Aug 16, 2010

Prof Sepulveda was a very good teacher. She is nice and her class is EASY. If you put forth effort, she will go out of her way to help you. Answers emails quickly, and very intelligent. Anyone who does bad in this class does not belong in college.

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PSYIDK
Aug 16, 2010

Prof Sepulveda was a very good teacher. She is nice and her class is EASY. If you put forth effort, she will go out of her way to help you. Answers emails quickly, and very intelligent. Anyone who does bad in this class does not belong in college.

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PSY132
Sep 17, 2010

Ms.Sepulveda is one of the greatest teachers I ever had. Not only does she make learning fun and exciting she explains all home work/tests and quizs veryyy well. She doesnt give much class work its mainly class decussions which are always interesting. There are 3 papers you have to turn in which are not hard at all. She explain everything to the te

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PSYC17
Sep 28, 2010

Dr. S was the best teacher psychology 131 teacher EVER!Once you learn her likes and dislikes,you will be fine.One pet pieve of her's is not pating attention when someone is talking.We did minimal work and recieved a lot of extra point.She seems really hard at first;once people set their attitudes aside it was GREAT!I still talk to her all the time.

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PSY131
Mar 30, 2011

i had to drop her... she is rude!!!

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PSY131
Mar 30, 2011

Dr.S is not only a good teacher but she really cares, she wants you to do good and shes just an awesome person, lots of extra credit and really easy tests i recommend her 100% shes wonderful!and shes really funny so don't get on her bad side she'll make you look stupid

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PSYCH131
May 3, 2011

She lost my paper and told me i never turned it in...END OF STORY.

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PSYC131
Jun 5, 2011

Dr. Sepulveda is a really great teacher! She isn't a pushover and she doesn't like people telling her what to do, but she is so funny and is always getting off-topic in class to tell us about her interesting life stories. She is nice and understanding and loves talking & joking lol fun teacher! She even has funny nicknames for some students!

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PSY131
Dec 16, 2011

Great teacher and great person. She really cares about her students. She tries to make the class fun and that's one of the reasons we do the potluck. She is really down to earth but she don't take no bs. The work and tests are very easy and she gives lots of extra credit. This class is an easy A. Take her.

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HPE265
Jan 19, 2012

Doctor S. is one of my favorite teachers I have ever had. I took sports psychology with her and REALLY enjoyed learning about it. She will push you but, if you put forth the effort an A will be no problem.

5.0
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PSY131
Sep 18, 2012

By far the nicest teacher ever! At first she is a bit intimidating, but she really is the sweetest woman! Exams are hard but she gives plenty of extra credit! She even met with us on a Saturday to review for the final! She has nicknames for people and if you'e in high school you are automatically nicknamed "Rookie"! Easy A!

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HPE265
Feb 12, 2013

The nicest lady especially if you are high school. very fun. Not easy A tests are not multiple choice but are essay questions

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HPE265
Mar 23, 2013

Dr. S is one of coolest professors that I've ever met but her multiple choice test are a lil difficult but her essay exams are pretty easy.

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PSY131
Grade: B
Sep 12, 2013

Prof. S. teaches WAY TOO FAST. It seems like she doesn't have a teaching plan & says things that she would do but doesn't. Her tests are pretty easy IF you study! She will have tests every other week on the chapters you learned, even if you didn't finish a chapter or started a chapter in the class. Oh, don't use contractions in essays for her class

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PSY131
Oct 28, 2013

Slightly intimidating at first, but she's actually pretty nice. You have to do a lot of the reading on your own because she rarely finishes going through the chapters. Tests are super easy if you read. She gives out powerpoints of all the chapters with all of the important information on them and they help a lot. Overall she is a fun professor.

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PSY131
Grade: D
Jan 13, 2014

WORST TEACHER TOOK HER LAST SEMESTER SHE IS A TERRIBLE TEAHCER, CONFUSES THE CLASS. DO NOT TAKE!!!!!!!

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HUM153
Dec 8, 2014

I do not recommend this teacher. This is the first rating I have done because I want to ensure everyone gets an opportunity for the learning they deserve. This professor does not teach, she is easily distracted and loves to take breaks. She doesn't lecture much and expects you to just figure it out. I did not learn anything from her class.

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PSY131
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Dec 18, 2014

Dr.S is a tough teacher. I enjoyed having her as a teacher but wouldnt take her again. her lectures are way off and confusing, shes way to fast. She does help the students a lot.

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PSYCH131
Grade: C+
Jan 2, 2015

Dr. Sepulveda was awesome!! Very intimidating at first, but she is very nice and helpful to those who actually try. Tests were confusing. Make sure you read the entire book about five times.

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PSY131
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 8, 2015

Horrible horrible teacher. Does not take the grading seriously and will tell you to figure out your grade on your own and won't even give back all your grades. Was 10 chapters behind the final two weeks of class and since the final is cummulative had to RUSH through the last 10 chapters and barely went over the final. Would never reccomend.

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131
Grade: A+
Jul 30, 2015

I found her to be very approachable and helpful. She takes her role in the classroom seriously. She wants her students to do well.

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PSYCH131
Aug 10, 2015

I took Dr. S in Summer 2015. I found her class to be very enjoyable. Even though its a 100 level course, don't expect this to be a blow-off course. You have to work very hard to earn your A. She is a VERY straightforward prof. Those that fail to follow directions nor do the assigned work will not get succeed in this course.

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PSY131
Aug 10, 2015

Dr.S is awesome! All she wants from her students is to succeed, but if you disrespect her, she will be on your case. I took her class in Summer 2015 and thoroughly enjoyed it. Alot of reading is required but we are college students and are used to it. Follow every directions she gives for testspapersreadings and you will do just fine.

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PSY131
Grade: A+
Sep 2, 2015

Dr. Sepulveda is easily my favorite professor

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PSY131
Grade: C+
Dec 24, 2015

Why is it that every time I write this teacher a bad review it gets erased? She does not know what she's doing, she is a terrible teacher, confusing, rude, humiliates her students for fun. U can have an A throughout the semester but somehow final grade will be posted a C. She literally does whatever she feels, grades based on who she likes. Just.

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PSY131
Grade: A
Mar 3, 2016

Fantastic professor & even better mentor. Always there for me when I needed it

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PSYCH131
Grade: B
Mar 12, 2016

Dr. Sepulveda is a great person. She looks very stuck up and mean at first, but as you get to know her she is very friendly and helpful. I consider her a friend and you can tell her anything you want. Her class is hard she gets very confusing sometimes and forces you to use her own method in taking notes. If you do not read at home, you will fail.

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PSY131
Grade: A
May 19, 2016

Dr. Sepulveda was one of the greatest professors I have had the privilege of being taught by. She truly cares about the success of her students both inside the classroom and out. She makes the class a fun and interesting learning experience. If you are considering taking psychology, definitely take it with Dr. S. Mahdi

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PSYCH131
Grade: A
May 19, 2016

Dr. S is by far the best teacher at HFC. She really cares about the students success and provides you with the tools and EXTRA CREDIT needed to get an A in her class. Although her class was pretty easy, her teaching style helped me to really learn and retain the information needed. PLUS... the practice exams are exactly like the test!!!!!

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PSYCH131
Grade: A
May 19, 2016

She is easy and fair. I learned a lot in her class and learned to appreciate the art of psychology. I would recommend Dr. Sepulveda to all my friends. However, be aware, she takes respect very seriously.

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PSYCH131
Grade: A
May 19, 2016

It is hard not to like Dr. S. Her practice exams at the beginning of class are just like the exams. She makes it really easy to get an A. Just make sure you follow her instructions!!!

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PSYCH131
Grade: A
May 19, 2016

This class was easy but you have to read the book and go to class.

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PSYCH131
Grade: A
May 19, 2016

Dr. S is the most chill teacher there is, and shes got jokes! Read and go to class and get an easy A.

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PSY131
Grade: A
May 20, 2016

Dr. Sepulveda is an amazing professor. As long as you're willing to put in the work she is willing to help out. She is great on answering any questions you have. She's very understanding, and caring. She makes the class enjoyable and not boring. I highly recommend her if you're willing to put in the effort.

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HPE265
Grade: A
May 25, 2016

Dr.S is an amazing teacher, she went above and beyond to help out all of her students We not only touched on fundamentals of sports psychology but she also taught us many valuable life lessons ranging from the importance of goal setting and organization to strengthening one's character. she's also is willing to work with students even after class

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HPE265
Grade: A
May 25, 2016

her expectations are clear-cut show up and try your best. if you are a student who perhaps feels otherwise, consider, have you have accepted any responsibility for your failures? This prof will work really hard with students who show an eagerness to learn. but some feel levels of entitlement and hence play the blame game, a show of immaturity

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PSY131
Grade: A
Jun 14, 2016
Would take again

Dr. S is a good teacher. She can be tough and will call you out if she feels you have disrespected her in any way but she is also eager to help you and help you learn. Her class is pretty tough but she gave many opportunities for you to improve your grade as long as you came to class and read the chapters that she stated.

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PSY131
Grade: A
Jul 29, 2016
Would take again

She takes special care to get the class acclimated with one another right off the bat. Most of the class time is spent reviewing chapter information that you were instructed to read ahead of time with lots of discussion to follow. She really takes time to work with each student to show them how to succeed in her class.

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PSY131
Grade: A
Aug 11, 2016
Would take again

Dr. S may rub some students the wrong way at times but that is her way of showing that she cares! If you can get over yourself, she WILL work with you and MAKE SURE you pass her class because she WANTS all her students to do well in and out of her class! Those who wrote negative things about Dr. S aren't keeping it real at all! My advice: TAKE HER!

CARES ABOUT STUDENTS
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EXTRA CREDIT OFFERED
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PSY131
Grade: A-
Nov 21, 2016
Would take again

Great teacher

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
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PSY131
Grade: D-
Nov 30, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Sepulveda was the most frustrating teacher I've ever had to deal with. Her lectures consist of her constantly talking about her football team at Wayne. Her tests are hard, be prepared to read the entire psychology textbook or you will not pass. Instead of trying to help you, she puts you on spot and degrades you in front of the class. Do not take.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
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PSY131
Grade: D+
Dec 2, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Sepulveda is a great teacher and I learned a lot, I don't have a lot of complaints except the fact that whenever we have a exam I just wish we had the entire hour to do the exam instead of 40 or 45 minutes because this causes test anxiety in people including myself. Just a few weeks ago I had to rush and I ended up guessing on a few questions.

Tough Grader
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Skip class? You won't pass.
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PSY131
Grade: C+
Dec 7, 2016
Wouldn't take again

(1) DO NOT TAKE This class caused me anxiety every time I walked into it Broadcasts peoples personal life and does not even lecture, instead preaches that we need to work on how we act as if we're delinquents and talks about football Rushed through the last few chapters bc we didnt have enough time to go through it at the end.

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PSY131
Grade: C+
Dec 7, 2016
Wouldn't take again

(2) Gave us exams both days leading up to the final YOU MUST KNOW THE BOOK FRONT TO BACK don't fall behind on reading, also her teaching method is unclear and it is very hard to understand what she is asking of you but wants things done a very specific way. Also more than 2 absences results in being dropped a full letter grade

Tough Grader
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PSY131
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2016
Would take again

Dr. S truly does care for her students. yeah she'll joke around here & there but don't take it personal she likes to be close with her students. You must read the chapter ahead of time and take notes wisely. If you want a challenging class, take Dr s! if you want a blow off teacher don't bother. She really wants all her students to pass & will help

Respected
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PSY131
Grade: B+
Jan 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Sepulveda is very strict, but that is to help Students to be more successful in their future.

Participation matters
Caring
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PSYC131
Mar 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Maria Sepulveda made me despise a subject that I truly loved. Even showing up to class every day will not make you pass. You will have to teach yourself an entire subject because she will not help you if you need it. She'll call you out for not knowing the answers instead of trying to work with you to answer it correctly. Gets off topic too often.

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PSY132
Grade: C+
May 9, 2017
Wouldn't take again

At the end of this class I found that she is a nice person but not a very good teacher. she would rather yell at you for not knowing something you dont know than actually help you with it. Yelled at someone for taking notes in class She gets off topic very easily but makes you listen to her stories when you could be studying. compares you to others

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Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
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PSY131
Grade: C
Jun 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT take this professor. I have no reason to lie with any other professor this class is an easy A. She gets off topic very easily about her Wayne State football team. Her exams consist of easily 5 chapters minimum and you're responsible for knowing every single word in the book front to back. Do yourself a favor and take somebody else.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
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PSY131
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

Dr. S is going to push you to succeed! You do have to know the material very well but if you take good notes on your own time and pay attention in class then you should be good! She is also pretty funny and has a bunch of funny stories to lighten the mood when she can see the class is getting fustarated. also uses good real life examples.

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Clear grading criteria
Caring
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PSY131
Grade: B+
Jan 12, 2018
Would take again

Amazing professor. Still keep in contact with her & my class was back in 2016.

Tough Grader
Respected
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PSYCH131
Grade: B
Feb 18, 2018
Would take again

Listen to her. Respected all the way. She inspires you and makes you want to LEARN! She will call you out if you don't know your material or if you have NOT read! She's a great teacher!!

Respected
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PSY131
Grade: A
Jun 18, 2018
Would take again

A great teacher but always ask questions when you are lost she will answer them. Always participate and show her that you are putting in the effort that goes a long way.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Caring
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PSY131
Nov 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

HORRIBLE TEACHER!!!!!!! SAVE YOURSELF

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BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
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PSY131
Nov 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

At first I thought Dr. Sepulveda was motivational and did the things she did to get you going. A few weeks in shes constantly late, blames others for her mistakes, and calls out students and compares them to others. She also talks down on her students and will get off topic about Wayne State. Do yourself a favor and dont take her class.

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Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
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PSY131
Grade: A-
Dec 14, 2018
Would take again

Great teacher! She is more than willing to help students out when they are struggling. She is very motivational and she wants to see students be successful. Make sure to read the book and take good notes, because there is a lot of material that is covered.

Respected
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PSY131
Dec 25, 2018
Would take again

The first thing I noticed was how honest Dr. S is, she is willing to work with you thru just about ANYTHING. Mid-semester my life began to tumble and thru out every conflict Dr. S was there to help and motivate me. If you appreciate honesty do yourself a favor and take this class. In the words of Dr. S, "god got us".

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
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PSY131
Mar 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Horrible professor!! She put you down for being confused and/or not knowing the information. She broadcast peoples personal lives. She expects you to teach yourself EVERYTHING! Not helpful AT ALL! Do yourself a favor and take a different professor for psychology.

Tough grader
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Lots of homework
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PSY131
Grade: Rather not say
May 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

At the beginning of the semester, she seemed to be really nice but as the semester continued on, you saw her true colors. She's very rude and judgmental. If you ask a question she makes you feel dumb. She doesn't feel with her students if they have an emergency and can't show up to class. She is an overall horrible professor. DO NOT TAKE HER!!!!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
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PSY132
Grade: A
Nov 25, 2019
Would take again

I love her so amazing

Respected
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PSY131
Grade: A+
Nov 28, 2019
Would take again

Dr. S is a very knowledgeable professor. She teaches out of love and compassion, she cares for her students and gives real life examples to better understand the content. Read the book, read the book, read the book! If you just read the book and take good notes, youll pass the class!

Accessible outside class
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PSY131
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this class. Please dont make the mistake I made. Although Im taking her as a virtual course, she leaves vague comments on what you did wrong, never specifies, and grades so harshly. Barely answers her email. Just dont.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
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PSY131
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She is the worst prof ever. DONT TAKE HER! She never replies to emails and when she does they never help and she is very rude. She makes me feel dumb even though ik the material. She grades very harshly, prepare to get zeros. She doesn't give clear directions and expects us to follow something that wasn't stated. She wants you to fail. JUST NO! NO!

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
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PSY131
Grade: A
May 31, 2021
Would take again

Don't get me wrong, a lot of these reviews are right in the sense that she's a hard person. Yet her hardness is her motivating you to read and actually work for what you want. It's not a class you can just skip through the book and pass. You genuinely need to prepare and learn. It's strict, but I genuinely was learning in this class.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
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PSY131
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!!!! Unless your looking for a mountain to climb, just don't do it to yourself. I took this class online for fall 2021 and it was the biggest mistake of my life. she is Very rude and never answers her emails, she made us write 2 essays per week for whole semester and super harsh at grading. Expectations are unrealistic.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
So many papers
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PSY131
Dec 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She is by far one of the worst instructors I've had. DO NOT TAKE HER! She is very rude when she responds to your emails and leaves harsh comments on your work. If you have an emergency she is not sympathetic when it comes to due dates. do your self a favor and do not take this class. Biggest mistake I have ever made.

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PSY131
Grade: A+
Dec 22, 2021
Would take again

To be honest, for me personally the class was quite enjoyable. Each week, there is a one essay (500 words), one video critique (250 words), and a discussion board (250 words). If you are a strong writer, then you should do well in this class. I personally enjoyed her teaching style. It forced me to actually understand the material.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Caring
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PSY131
Grade: C+
May 14, 2022

She is the reason i changed my major and made me hate psychology. She gave me so much anxiety,WOULD TALK ABOUT MY PERSONAL LIFE IN FRONT OF THE CLASS. Kept making fun of how quiet i was. instead of teaching,all she would do is talk about her football boys.Would not tell me specifically what i was doing wrong in my essays. She just didnt like me.

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PSY131
Sep 10, 2022

She has very strict guidelines but unclear instructions. No clear communication, callus, rude in sparse correspondence, not interactive, waste of money, waste of time. Would not recommend.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
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PSY131
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 10, 2022

I've never thought i'd have to write something like this. 'Dr' blames others for her mistakes. She makes rude comments. She's weeks behind where we were supposed to be. If anyone asks her a question, she finds a way to not answer it. This lady shouldnt be teaching, especially when she makes it clear that she would rather be with her football boys.

Tough grader
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Beware of pop quizzes
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PSY131
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 13, 2022

Horrible! Please don't take this professor. She doesn't let you take notes in class unless she says so, gets yelled at for not reading a chapter she never told us to read, has unclear instructions, and basically bullies students for having too many questions or trying to clarify something to the class. Also, she only cares about her football boys.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Beware of pop quizzes
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PSY131
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 14, 2022

She is by far one of the worst instructors I've had. DO NOT TAKE HER! She is very rude when she responds to your emails and leaves harsh comments on your work. Her grading is so bad, she takes points off for the smallest mistake and sometimes for no reason. Biggest mistake I have ever made. 1 is too good for her she deserves a zero.

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PSY131
Grade: A-
Dec 5, 2022

Taking this professor was honestly so difficult. She picks apart your work and takes off petty points, but grades everything very late so you don't know that you made a mistake till weeks later. She is very rude, and will even insult your intelligence if you say anything about her late grading or remarks. The mental stress isn't worth it AT ALL!

Tough grader
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So many papers
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PSY131
Grade: A-
Dec 24, 2022

This professor is by far the worst professors ever. Be prepared to learn NOTHING and write 2 essays that are 500 words each every week. Her grading is terrible and grades everything very late. She is very rude when it comes to responding to emails and would make you feel dumb when emailing her. The mental stress isn't worth it DONT TAKE HER!!!!!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
3.0
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PSY131
Grade: A+
Sep 15, 2023

She was a good professor, and would answer if there was a question. You had to watch all the videos and read everything because if you didn't your work would show it. Lots of assignments but a nice person overall.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
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PSY131
Grade: B+
Nov 27, 2023

Awful. She always says, "If you have a problem with me talk to the Dean" -- and we should! She loves to put students on the spot and humiliate them. All she talks about is her football boys & it seems like she doesn't even care about psychology; I feel bad for her patients. Do NOT take her if you know what's good for you! She should NOT be a prof.

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Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PSY131
Grade: C
Dec 13, 2023

She is awful about getting back to emails and when you do email her she is rude and unclear about what you need to fix in order to better your grade. She cares more about the format of something than the information you write down. I would not take again.

Tough grader
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Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
PSY131
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 13, 2023

Bro I was a bit late with registering my classes for fall semester and (unfortunately) she was only what was available for me. Worst decision of my life. Scared of failing this class and losing my financial aid.

Tough grader
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Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
PSY131
Grade: B+
Dec 14, 2023

Her grading is awful.She consistently fails to provide clear and constructive feedback on assignments.Her criteria are vague, leading to inconsistent grading across students. One day she wants work double spaced the next the whole guidelines changed. Her grading undermines the learning process and leaves students feeling frustrated and demotivated.

1.0
4.0
PSYC131
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 15, 2023

Lol, she has to retire. U guys ever see those Joe Biden clips where he forgets what he's saying and just mumbles whatever. That's literally her. She skips half a chapter every chapter. She is very disrespectful to students that aren't her "football athletes". . She puts students on the spot and makes fun of them. Sloppiest handwriting. Shes a joke.

Tough grader
So many papers
1.0
4.0
PSY131
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2023

rude. doesn't support students. Honestly, do not take her if you do not need to. she needs to retire.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PSY131
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 15, 2023

I honestly wish I had dropped this class the first week or two of having it, she constantly targets students and claims that she is easily accessible, but is impossible to reach via email. Is extremely insensitive when it comes to students feels, you also will spend the entire course teaching yourself since she doesn't know how to teach.

Tough grader
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Participation matters
1.0
5.0
PSY131
Grade: B
Dec 19, 2023

AVOID!!!!! If there is any person on this planet who SHOULD NOT be a professor OR someone's therapist- it's this woman. Dr. S is careless, DISORGANIZED, and lacks compassion. You won't learn from her, you won't know what your grade stands at, and she'll likely pick on you in front of the entire class. Stay clear if you can!! Time for her to retire.

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Participation matters
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PSY131
Dec 20, 2023

DO NOT TAKE! she picks on students infront of the class. She would skip me when passing out directions sheet and when i went after class to get it,she claimed she didnt have anymore even though I saw the stack infront of her.She dosent do anything at all online.Theres also no way to see your grade throughout the semester. Thinks she better then You

1.0
5.0
131
Dec 20, 2023

She grades based on how she feels about you. Theres no way to check your grade throughout the semester. she is extremely rude in her emails. She always talks about how high up she is and has worked with all sorts of high up people, I honestly dont believe it. She thinks shes better then everyone, and was late to more then half the classes.Dont take

1.0
5.0
PSY131
Grade: B
Dec 20, 2023

If I have the ability to rate her -10, I would; This professor is so rude, so aggressive and so annoying as well. Assignments: 2 essays: 1000 words for both, 1 discussion forum: 450 words, 2 exams: 175 questions for both. She is a very tough grader, She deduct a huge amount of points just for the citations. She respond to your emails very late.

Tough grader
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Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
PSY131
Grade: B+
Dec 21, 2023

This prof is for the STRONG. 1st day she went on about how she'd lower our grade if we had absences, lose points for being late, etc etc. Made my nerves bad. She's the type to make you feel dumb. Claims she's accessible outside of class. Emailed her twice, NO RESPONSE. Shes very disorganized. Had no clue what my grades were on ANYTHING but 1 test.

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
PSY131
Grade: B
Dec 26, 2023

You have to teach yourself. The professor does not show your grade until the class is over and the instructions for assignments are unclear. Very anxiety inducing class. I am very upset that I had to pay for this.

Tough grader
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Participation matters
5.0
1.0
PSYC131
Grade: A+
Jan 25, 2024
Would take again

she is a very good teacher dont listen to the other raters.

1.0
5.0
PSY131
Grade: C
Feb 28, 2024

This teacher bullies students. I don't understand how she hasn't been fired yet. Someone actually complained to her to the dean and somehow she is still employed. PLEASE do not take her class, you will regret it immediately. Ironic she is a psychology professor and yet is not self aware about herself and how rude & disrespectful she is to students.

Tough grader
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Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
131
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 18, 2024

Very bad teacher do not recommend at all at first she is kind then she targets her students one by one.

2.0
4.0
PSY131
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 23, 2024
Would take again

She picks on other students, I wasn't really picked on though. Her handwriting is hard to read, and she skips half the material in her lectures. Not very tech savvy, she doesn't grade much on moodle, and she has slides but she PRINTS them out instead of using those in her lectures!? You're gonna work for your grade.

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Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PSY131
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 23, 2024

DO NOT TAKE! She expects you to know everything, you can't read her handwriting and expects you to read the whole chapter in 2 days and take notes. I had to teach myself countless times. She is very rude. She skims through the chapter and expects you to know everything. She talks more about her 'football boys' than the actual chapter.

Tough grader
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Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
PSY131
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 1, 2024

She's going to have 4-5 students in the class that she will harass all semester. Ofc I was one of those students and it just got too much where I had to drop earlier in the semester. I am really not one to say something like this but she genuinely deserves to lose her job and I truly hope she does. She is terrible, I would rate her lower if I can.

1.0
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PSY131
Grade: A
Aug 22, 2024

DO NOT TAKE HER! Literally the worst professor/teacher I've ever had in my entire life. Her instructions aren't clear at all, she messes up assignments a lot. She is very condescending, and rude. The actual work for the class isn't hard at all, however, she'll make it hard for you. READ HER ANNOUNCEMENTS (for online).

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Participation matters
So many papers
1.0
4.0
PSY131
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 24, 2024

Just started this class and already she is rude and not polite. Asked her a question and she was not helpful at all, her instructions are completely unclear and assignments are not how they are listed.

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Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
5.0
PSY131
Aug 28, 2024

she talks about her football boys too much is very rude and harsh would not recommend

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1.0
4.0
131
Grade: B
Sep 18, 2024

Im warning you, do NOT take a class with this teacher.

Tough grader
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Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
PSY131
Grade: Rather not say
Oct 10, 2024

MEAN and inconsiderate. Doesn't care about her students. She gives the most complicated assignments and makes students write EXACTLY 500 words for almost every paper. She's a harsh person. I always give people the benefit of the doubt and think good of them but she kept repeating her actions. Also she is impatient. Hopefully she changes her ways.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
5.0
PSY131
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 15, 2024

This teacher has been very rude and unprofessional to her students. She picks specifically on the boys in her class, and makes everyone seem uncomfortable with her. There are about 6 things currently in the grade book for her class, exams, a paper, and diagrams, and we are halfway through the semester and only have one exam done, 90% of us failed.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
PSY131
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 20, 2024

I would not take this professor again! She is accessible through email outside of class but is never helpful in the answers. She gives very unclear instructions and gets mad when you are unsure of what to do. Expect to teach yourself everything and guess what you're supposed to do for the paper.

Participation matters
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
PSY131
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 21, 2024

I promise you'll regret choosing her. I chose her last minute and it was the worst decision i've ever made in school. She is so rude and harsh over email. I don't even want to imagine in person. You get 2-3 assignments a week 2 of them are 500 words. The 3rd is a 250 word discussion board with a 100 word response. Strictest grader. Don't do it.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
2.0
4.0
PSY131
Grade: B-
Jan 13, 2025

A very interesting woman, she was very sweet to me but it was clear she chose favorites from time to time. She tends to openly tease students in front of the class, its not a very friendly environment. It seemed like it was only like that in the classroom, since when pulled to the side she is very sweet. Personally, I wouldn't take her again.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
PSY131
Grade: A+
Jan 16, 2025

She is very rude with feedback and will call you incompetent even when you have an A+ in her class. She will also not answer emails acknowledging her profound rudeness. Not a tough professor just very unprofessional.

1.0
5.0
PSY131
Grade: C+
Apr 1, 2025

mean and rude, was racists to everyone in, put so much pressure on kids more than others.def has favorites you can tell. had a full on anxiety attack in her class, hands shaking, shaky voice, can hear my heartbeat getting loud, I cried. Never in my life have I ever experienced a teacher like this, didn't understand one thing she taught me

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PSY131
Grade: C
Apr 1, 2025

was mean, rude, and racists, very inappropriate jokes. put pressure, made me cry multiple times, tough grader. Never in my life have I every experienced someone like her please dont take her I regret it sm I didn't understand a thing.

Tough grader
Participation matters
So many papers
2.0
4.0
131
Grade: B
Apr 8, 2025

Extremely unprofessional and will yell at students in the middle of class. She picks on a select few students each semester, and spends at least half the class talking about everything but the lecture. Expect to teach yourself the material. Very unhelpful when emailed, sends responses back that don't answer your questions.

Tough grader
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Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PSY131
Grade: C
Apr 21, 2025

Ruuuuuuuud Ruuuud Ruuuuuuuuuuuud

1.0
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PSY131
Grade: B
Apr 21, 2025

Very rude, unorganized, picks on people in front of everybody, picks favorites, doesn't shut up about "leaving an NFL player at a resturaunt", expects you to read her mind, lectures are all over the place, tells people to email her then doesn't answer. Don't recommend.

Tough grader
1.0
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PSY131
Grade: A+
Apr 25, 2025

WORST PROFESSOR EVER.

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So many papers
1.0
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PSY131
May 5, 2025

Do NOT take this class, please, for your sanity. Dr. S tends to flip flop between being nice to her students and being terrible. She does NOT grade on time, nor is good at explaining things at all to her students in class or email. She gets off track often in lecture. The class is test heavy with 5 exams, 1 paper, and no homework at all.

Participation matters
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
PSY131
Grade: A
May 30, 2025

There was 5 test,one paper, the test would have very confusing options, she did offer extra credit for them but was a very passive aggressive person who picked on students often. She did give motivational speeches often but don't take her if you need a good grade in psyc

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
4.0
PSY131
Grade: B+
May 30, 2025

She's a fair professor and is there to help you outside of class time. However during class time she barely teaches anything regarding the topic of what is needed to go over on most days and spends it instead on picking on students. Take this professor as a last resort or online.

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Participation matters
Accessible outside class
1.0
4.0
PSY131
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 30, 2025
Wouldn't take again

She is very harsh when it comes to speaking with students. She is quick at responding to emails, but she tends to have an attitude in her responses. There was also a bunch of busy work for this class, nothing impactful.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
5.0
PSY131
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 13, 2025

don't take her if you actually like going to school. she will make ur life a living hell. she's disrespectful, favors students, doesn't teach well, she's all over the place and she's always picking on people. claims she's “helping her students” when in reality she's just making them feel so dumb.

Tough grader
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Participation matters
4.0
3.0
PSY131
Grade: C+
Dec 16, 2025
Would take again

shes the type to make you do an assignment and the next class, she changes her mind.she talks about football A LOT and likes to favor students.she helps out on the final exam,DONT forget your binder and your progress sheet on exam day.what made me like the class was the people/students or it wasnt going to be easy for me to pass/like the class.

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