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“She is a wonderful teacher and i would recommend her”
PSY1513 - 5.0 rating“After taking Pyschology last semester with Mrs”
EPY2533 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
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Attendance Mandatory
92%
Textbook Required
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Reviews (132)
Be prepared to work and participate. Some people have a problem with this teacher's personality, but if you are considerate and have a good work ethic you will earn an A. All tests are take home and the projects are fun.
Cares
Good ,I think a little disturbed but good,I do not mean that in a bad way she is just always on the edge it seems and keyed up .
This woman is crazy. She has a very intimidating and sarcastic attitude. She's not clear at all in her class especially on her assignments. She loves to tell others how they should do things and likes for you to tell your personal business. I recommend that you DO NOT take her class because it is absolute torture.
All tests are take home, she likes to play mind games with her students. Plays out like an ****s anonymous meeting. This class can become a severe annoyance. Work is easy, but lots of it. You will learn most from reading the chapter. In class discussions are not very helpful. Overall, boring. Just not that much to say on the subject matter
Worst teacher ever. never take her
She is the worst teacher I have ever had. Makes u do unnecessary work, not helpful at all, rude, sarcastic, doesn't care about students. Don't ever take her!
the worst
This woman is absolutely ridiculous.First she gives us a APA paper to due, doesn't explain anything how she wants it or how do it,then tells us we all failed b/c we did it wrong.On top of that she gives a 26 page final to do two weeks before it's due and also makes us prepare for an hour long presentation w/requirements that no one is able to do.
worst teacher i've ever had in my life. do not take her
gives you everything the last 3 weeks of class, APA Paper, multiple progects, class presentation, and 26 page final. this women is bad
she was AWESOME
Most Psychotic teacher ever... Doesnt explain anything and throws papers at you left and right.. Just explains how you failed or did it wrong..
She is CRAZY!!!!!! She gives work and expects it complete without instructions on how to do it and wants it done the next time the class meets. She expects students to come to her for their grades and if they don't then she takes it as a signal that they don't care how they are doing....the people that didn't ask...FAILED!
Knows what she is talking about, however, overwhelms students with projects toward the end when she should have given some of them at the beginning. Often forgets whether or not she has explained a project. We spend the whole class talking about random things. Im glad we dont have bored work though. Shes intelligent & I liked her for the most part.
she grades on class participation. had a's on every take home test, 98 on final (summary of every chapter), had to pick a "favorite color", had to tell what type parents I had, etc. or else another formal essay will be written. Too interested in our personal lives. I did not sign up to be psyco evaluated. I earned a B. do not take her class.
save yourself some heartache. Choose any other instructor. You will leave most classes knowing no more than u came in with (other than take home tests that may not be graded). She is an analyzer wanna be.
cares about students, passionate, most everyone could benefit from this class- teaches psychology about life.
this lady really trully dont care what else you have going on with other classes or life so i tell yall if your a mother trying to do this dont take her
learned about things i never thought of. helpful in school and in the real world.
great teacher - loved her
everyone should take her - the best. Smart- cares about students. Loved it - alot of fun.
One of the best teachers I ever had in my life very fun,usefull,and easy I enjoyed her class a bunch and I reccomend all to take it!
maybe it was just my class but seemed like she didnt care much about the students unless they were teachers pet, cared more about other things than really teaching us, easy take home tests, lots of research that WE had to teach the class, then presentations in which half the criteria was taught by US..lazy? She was also intimidating. Easy though.
This teacher did not teach. We talked about info from the book for the first week then she never talked about it again. She expected us to do a lot of volenteering and charity stuff outside of class(which includes spending money). We had all take-home tests, then the final was a real test with information from the book that she never talked about
She was great at this job I loved going to class when scheduled. She is an out of the box instructor.
This teacher is very passionate about, the world's views and very off the wall type of teacher. If you like going into class not knowing what was going to happen this is the class for you. She had no structure and very free willy type of class. Over all she is a very fun teacher. By the way attendance does count even though it does not seem like it
I had her for a couple of weeks, but I decided to drop her class (too stressful). I believe she does a great job teaching, with articulate details BUT she is like a dictator. She treatens the class to write reports if everyone doesn't give detailed opionions. I hate speaking out in class because I say stupid things. You shouldn't have to do thatif
I had her for a couple of weeks, but I decided to drop her class (too stressful). I believe she does a great job teaching, with articulate details BUT she is like a dictator. She treatens the class to write reports if everyone doesn't give detailed opionions. I hate speaking out in class because I say stupid things. You shouldn't have to do
She is by far one of the most influential teachers I have come across. She is not one to force memorization and regurgitation of text material; rather, she institutes real-world application and pushes the student to be an overall better person. Very outspoken and intimidating, in a good way, and not for those unwilling to work.
I made an A in the class but absolutley did not enjoy the class what so ever. She uses her authority to threaten her students and make them feel worthless. She thinks she is always right, even when she is wrong and the entire clas agrees. She is completely rude and downs people until she realizes that person is doing great and has good grades and t
This woman is off the wall. You can totally tell she's a counselor, or psychologist or whatever it is that she is. She likes to play mind games and tricks on the class. She will argue you down, make you feel stupid, and then make herself out to be the most kind, righteous person ever. I got an A in the class,but it wasn't worth the BS
Psychology 101 was the best class I have taken since I have started college (1 1/2 yrs) and Mrs. Dougharty the most influential teacher I have come across. She makes you take a look at yourself and how you percieve the world. She is insightfull, straight forward and one of the most caring people I know. I am very thankful she was my teacher!
For all of you who thought Mrs. Dougharty was intimidating, maybe you should ask yourself why? She was always straight forward and if you had somthing to say, you better be able back it up. She wanted you to look at why you thought and felt the way you did. It was more then a psychology class it was a self improvement course.
Great Teacher!! Wonderful advisor!! Fantastic person!!
I can't say enough good things about Mrs. Dougharty. Let's just say that I am a better person and student for having her as a teacher. I would recommend her, and I do, to anyone who needs to take psychology.
You have to read the chapters in the book, just like she tells you to do. If you don't you will be left behind during class discussions. She wants you to know the material and make your own connections. She helps you see how your opinions are affected by everyday life, friends, family and society. Every thoroughly enjoyed her class.
Good amount of work and research, but all of it is to help you better understand whats going on in the book, and during class discussions. Big project at the need of the semester. Fun and enjoyable really drives home what you have learned. Great Teacher!! Interesting and insightful.
Highly recommend Mrs. Dougharty for psychology!! Don't take anything she says personal, it is not directed at her students. She truely cares for her students and their well-being. Great teacher, learned so much and I would take her again if I could!!
You have to pay attention in class and take excellent notes. Read the chapters and don't be afraid to ask questions. Excellent teacher!! Highly recommended!!
No one liked her in my class and in the beginning i didnt either. she didnt teach psychology, she was touching on more of sociology and she was snooty and rude. but a few weeks in her and i talked and she really helped me out with some things and i realized she is really a great teacher. she cares too
Great teacher!
She is very thorough and is more concerned with her students being able to apply what they've learned in a practical way.
I'd have to say if there is a reason to attend school this very awesome lady is a reason. she is very helpful though she seems intimidating at first view, after getting a first look she is the sweetest and very insightful teacher i've had yet. so far she is making my college experience very good:)
Intimidating at first, but is actually a great professor. I recommend her to everyone. She expects her students to actively learn and makes the class more fun for that reason.
At first you really don't know how to take her. Once you get to know her she is GREAT!!
She is a terrible teaching this course.You never know what she is going to make you do. If she does not argee with you she will agrue with you. She is just terrible. Please take someone else I personally did not learn anything.
She is a very good teacher. She is very unique and cool as hell. and she is always there to help you if you need it. I highly recommend her.
My first couple of days of class boy I thought she was gonna be tough. She cool as hell, I love going to her class, I like how she had everyone to interact with others. One of my favorite professor!!!
She makes you think and work for your grade She does not baby you but genuinely cares about you I really enjoyed her class and learning from her
Ms. D can be very intimidating at first but she's great she get into her lectures and gets everyone actively involved. Do not use your phone in her class. Don't be lazy. She treats her students like adults. When she says do an assignment do it even though she may not pick it up. Just do what you're told. I'm taking her again for EPY 2533
I personally thought she was an amazing instructor. She engaged every single student taking the course in one way or another. She can be tough at times, but as long as you put in your due diligence you should be able to pass. She truly cares about her students and is always open to help even after you are no long one of her students.
The first half of the semester is lecture-based. She tells a lot of stories to make the lectures more interesting. The second half of the semester is more student-teaching. She assigns group presentations, and the students basically teach each other with her help. Loved this class. She keeps it interesting.
If you pay attention, complete assigned assignments, and participate as required, you will pass with an easy A!!!!!!
She is absolutely amazing, she guides you through anything, school related or not. She knows the material she teaches and teaches it with total clarity and precision. Such a kind heart and a very spicy personality which makes the class all the more fun! I would recommend her to anyone
Great teacher appears tough at first.. but very fair.
SHE ROCKS!!!! TAKE HER!!!!!!
Yes alot of work but she expects because of her believing in you and easily approachable
A really sweet person who gets the classroom involved with her lectures everyday . By the end of the semester I guarantee that you will know the all material required in psychology , have a personal relationship with your classmates that will last a lifetime , and already be looking forward to her sociology classes. I promise
She expects a lot, but only because she knows you can do it. Just make sure you're organized before taking her class.
Loved Ms. Dougharty!! She is a wonderful teacher and i would recommend her.
Does not use Canvas, and never returns graded papers. Does not take many grades. Class involves a lot of interaction, so don't take her if you're a shy student.
I have Miss. Dougharty on 2 occasions and enjoyed each class. She is tough but you learn in her class and thats what really matters. She gives alot of homework so be prepared.
I took a good amount of her classes and she is the most in depth teacher. She comes off as stern, but she has a heart of gold. Do not judge her by the first meeting. There are times when her class seems tough, but it isn't. You'll talk about areas that not many feel comfortable voicing, but it is done with the utmost respect. WELL WORTH IT
Shes AWESOMEEEE (:
Shes amazing! I love the way she teaches. Helps understand information better.
Mrs. Dougharty is the reason i am still in college and actually trying to better myself. After taking Pyschology last semester with Mrs. Dougharty she inspired me to take my education seriously and better myself mentally and physically. I am better because of Mrs. Dougharty and I can't imagine being here without her.
I absolutely love taking Mrs. D for classes. This is my third class with her, and honestly - I wish she taught more!!! She is very thorough in her class information and makes sure everyone understands what is going on before moving on to the next topic. She is an amazing person, through and through!
She gets angry when you dont do what youre suppose to do but thats a given you dont get too much to do and when you you need to do it !
The best teacher Ive had thus far.
This was my first year to attend college. I am 35 years old. I could not have asked for a better professor. She made learning fun. I was able to retain so much knowledge through her teaching styles and techniques. She made me believe in myself and cared about the success of each student.
By far the greatest teacher Ive had. The way she presents the materials is wonderful and I LOVED the energy of the class. ::)))) If you you have to/want to takes PSY course, take hers! The only drawback was that it was a short class. :( This class can easily turn into a safe heaven for moral support from others and it will get very close! 10/10!!!
This is my favorite class! Ms Dougharty really has a passion for what she does, and it shows through her exceptional teaching skills. The classroom environment is always welcoming, and she makes her students eager to learn and try their very best. She is a wonderful teacher and I will recommend her to every future Psychology student that I meet!
Great teacher that cares about her students especially if they put forth the effort and show they want to learn!!
Ms. Dougarty is one of the best professors I had this semester. She is a very easy professor and the class is very interesting. I recommend you to take her for the class.
A great teacher!!! She is so much fun and really cares about her students!! 10/10 would take again!
LOVE LOVE her ����
I LOVE HER! She is the best teacher on this campus by far! She makes learning fun and I actually get excited for class. I love Dr. Doughtary personally and professionally!
Mrs. D is my favorite teacher at this campus.
I took Ms. Mary in fall 2018 for my first time. On the first day of class, I knew I was gonna like this class. She is a very good teacher. She keeps you interested in all topics. I would definitely take her again.
Excellent teacher Full of patience Teaching methods very conducive to learning Very energetic personality Very professional
Non traditional teaching style, that grasps your attention.
Her class was very educational but also she makes her classes very interactive. She makes you feel like comfortable to interact in her class.
I found this professor to be pleasant and exceedingly respectful to all and look forward to attending future classes.
She made it easy for strangers to communicate and get to know one another and it made people feel good to feel comfortable.
She was an amazing instructor and made you feel comfortable with interacting with the class. By the end of the semester the class felt more like a family. Would love to have her again. She was the best.
i love this teacher. She is passionate about her job and her students. She goes that extra mile to help. I look forward to taking other classes with her. I will never forget the impact she has had on my life. Love you D
Very unique way of teaching and a super fun class. By the end of the class, you will know your classmates well and probably feel more comfortable talking in class. We had fun group projects, played games, and had little cupcake parties for people's birthdays. Highly recommend this class but don't take your phone out!!!! lol
Amazing class! Amazing professor!!
Miss Mary is a fantastic professor. This was my first semester coming back and the way that she cared about all of us in her class was really and truest motivating. Knowing that I had a teacher that cared made me want to actually try. I am eternally grateful that I had her as an instructor.
She is more as a therapist than a teacher. She taught things very clear and easy ways to understand them. She had the best answer and advice for every situation. She deserves to be promoted and a raise.
We had a lot of assignments. Before finishing one assignment, there was another being introduced to us. I passed because I worked hard, but I won't be taking her again. The work load was stressful. I will say that you will enjoy the class discussions and if you're shy, you won't be by the end of her class.
Not a good professor to choose if you have anxiety. Lots of discussions and group activities; and she will call you out for being quiet/shy. She also tended to get irritated if people didnt want to participate. Other than that, the classwork was okay and easy to understand.
Curious how any student with even a mediocre work ethic could give D a low rating. If she calls out a student, which is rare, that's because the student isn't participating or is in some way behaving inappropriately. By the end of the term, most shy students are comfortable in the class and are expressing themselves freely - enjoying the course!
Great teacher who really cares about her students.
Ms. Mary is the best teacher in the Department of Psychology. She holds a fun and exciting class that you'll never want to miss a day!
I took Professor Dougharty in her MAY2019 8wk summer session. She is definitely one of my favorite teachers. She is funny, caring, and sassy. She genuinely cares about the students. I learned a lot. I absolutely loved her andragogical approach to teaching. She offers extra credit btw. 100% would take any other class she offered solely bc of her!
She is so amazing and funny and you can tell she truly cares. And she will help when you need it as long as you show effort
Mrs. D. is the best teacher I have ever had. Her class is interesting, fun, and I have learned so much from her. I would take any classes in which she is the instructor/teacher. She is extremely interesting in everything she has taught me. I would recommend her to anyone interested in Psychology. She is very helpful, too .She is Awesome!!!
Mary Dougharty has been a wonderful educational and learning experience. It was truly life changing getting to know her personality and taking her course. She is relatable and easy to flow with an open mind. Bringing life experiences into lessons, I truly enjoyed having her as my professor.
I absolutely loved her!!! Mrs. Dougharty is amazing. She is stern but has a heart of gold! She wants you to get your stuff done and succeed but is there if you need her. She is very flexible. Likes to hear opinions and asks what works best for the student. A must in her class is participation and interaction! I wish she gave more classes!
Ms. Dougharty is awesome and challenges us to be better. The class also helped pull me out of my comfort zone and made me better at talking in front of people. The lectures are very informative. She cares very much about the students and goes above and beyond to help in any way.
funny teacher, just be respectful
Ms. Dougharty is a very great teacher. She not only makes sure her students understand the content, but she also makes real life connections. Shes also very hilarious. I love her class. Anytime I had trouble with a topic, I could contact her and get an immediate response with help.
Great teacher ! Took her in the fall and loved her class. Family like atmosphere and you she cares for you as a human being as well as a student. Class is very straight forward and if you complete your work you should have no problem. Go to class and participate in discussion so you don't have to do the canvas work. Definitely recommend !
Ms. Dougharty is one of a kind. She is very unique. She is always in attendance and makes herself available to her students 24 hours a day. She requires participation. I like how she makes the class come together via topics and debate. Each time I come to this class I learn something new. It's very liberating to have a professor that actually cares
Ms. Dougharty is the most kindest, understanding, and caring professor that I have encountered my first year of college. I have learned many valuable psychology lessons and life lessons within her class. My favorite part about being in her class was hearing all of the encounters that she had that related to psychology, they were very intriguing.
Took her 8 week in-person class. She was fair in the amount of work she gave in the 8 weeks. Instead of fitting 15 weeks into an 8 week period she cut out some of the assignments to be fair. I wasn't sure about her class in the beginning, but if you show up, participate and do the work then you will definitely get a good grade.
Be ready for class discussions. She gives extra credit for attendance, so do show up. Writing assignments are easy to follow, not demanding, and are relevant to psychology. The most difficult part of this class are the quizzes, absolutely study for them. In all, Ms. Dougharty's class will likely become your favorite.
Be prepared to participate and share in class discussion. Your input will be mandatory. Also, be ready for writing assignments. I suggest not procrastinating in this class if you plan on passing. Lastly, Ms. Dougharty is a very understanding and empathetic soul. Just know she will see through you if you try and take advantage of her kindness.
You must attend in person if you want to pass. The majority of this course is class discussions, which are entertaining. Writing assignments are easy. The hardest part is the quizzes, so study for them! Dougharty is understanding and lenient IF you are genuine; she can tell. In all, Ms. Dougharty's class will likely become your favorite.
Caring teacher who makes sure we get the work done, really invested in her students, i look forward to coming to this class every week
Having her as your teacher is a one in a lifetime experience. If you have the chance to have this teacher you should take the opportunity.
Ms.Mary is one of my favorite teachers. She is very understanding and easy to reach outside of class.
You were such an inspirational teacher. You get into your topics and help the class understand them. You do your best to explain topics in multiple ways. You care about your classes and how they are doing outside of the classroom. It has been a pleasure taking your class this semester and I would love to take it again or keep in touch. Much love.
she is easy to get along with and she actually understand if you are in need of somthing. she can anwser calls and question with a quick response and she is always there for you.
Ms. Dougharty is the most wonderful, understanding, caring and the best professor that I have encountered. I have learned many life lessons within her class. My favorite part about this class was how involved we all were. I definitely feel comfortable and almost at home in this class.
Miss D expects class participation. She is caring and empathetic. Thoroughly engaging and interesting. Tough but fare. Enjoyed her class!
Professor Dougharty is an assertive teacher. Most work you'll do is online assignments and class participation. Do online assignments as soon as possible. During class participation, be loud enough because she may have a difficult time hearing. Although she may sound tense and is from the old generation, she is caring. That is about it.
As a student in this class I enjoyed every moment in the class. Every Thursday I looked forward to learn something different from her. The wise words that she taught the class was very informational and I will personally keep it in the back of mind for when I need inspiration. I look forward to many more classes from this professor in the future.
She is so kind and loving. You can tell she really cares about her students.
I took Ms. Dougharty for an online 4-week class and it was a very enjoyable experience. Her passion for psychology was evident as she made the subject both fascinating and relatable. The number of assignments was very reasonable and her feedback along the way was invaluable.
Ms. Mary is a wonderful professor. She is very outgoing and it makes the class entertaining so you will not be bored. She is also very caring and respectful toward every person in her class. It is a lot of class participation but honestly, it isn't scary. She makes sure that everyone feels comfortable and respected when they do participate.
She is going to be great to you!
She was a great professor, we had lots of fun in class with group projects, and lots of interesting topics. Ms Mary also cares about her students genuine interest. I would definitely take her courses again in the future
Ms. Mary was wonderful, I would most definitely take her class again. Very funny too.
Take Ms. Mary! Without a DOUBT, take Ms. Mary. She is an amazing psychology professor, and on top of that, she is very passionate about what she teaches! Even though I take her class in person, you do the majority of the work online but don't worry, it's not difficult (at all). She is very caring and kind too! Lots of group discussions and fun!
I loved having Mrs. Mary as a teacher. She is very down to earth and just about all of her assignments are relatively easy if you pay attention. She communicates very clear and well on what assignments are due and have even opened up past assignments so I can up my grade. 10/10 No complaints about her at all. Will be taking her again.
This teacher does their classes differently than most requiring students to actively participate, which I think is a good thing but not everyone likes that type of class. She assigns many assignments that require your thoughts and opinions, but the actual assignments are not extremely hard.
Professor Dougharty's class is engaging and manageable. Discussions are a must, but the workload is reasonable. Quizzes can be tricky, so studying with tools like Unstuck AI is helpful. Overall, an enjoyable psychology course with a caring, empathetic professor.
Mrs. Dougharty was okay in my opinion; I took a 9-week course class on online General Psychology and the workload you have to do is more than usual. I personally did not struggle, but it is a lot of work you have to submit multiple times a week. The grading criteria she uses is a bit extreme in my thoughts, but I still managed to keep it above a A.
This professor is a toss up. Her lessons are thorough and the PowerPoints make everything clear for the tests but most assignments don't relate to the test. Her grading criteria and expectations are not clear at all. You can follow the directions exactly and still get points off with no explanation as to why. She is also not tech savvy.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
92%
Textbook Required
40%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Improving
+1.13 avg changeRatings by Course
10168
5.0
(1)INTROTOPSYCH
5.0
(1)GEN304
5.0
(1)PSY1315
5.0
(1)PHYCO101
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
CHILDPSYC
4.0
INTROTOPSYCH
4.0
PHYC
4.0
PSY309
4.0
PHYCO101
4.0