4.9

Melinda Ciccocioppo

Psychology - University of Pittsburgh

4.9
Quality
1.5
Difficulty
99%
Would Retake
271
Reviews
4.9
Quality
1.5
Difficulty
4.8
Helpful
4.8
Clarity

99%

Would Retake

271

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

242

4

22

3

4

2

0

1

3

What Students Say

She is very caring and friendly

PSY0010 - 5.0 rating

Super easy class, super nice lady, solid GPA booster

PSY1100 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

20%

Textbook Required

1%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 242 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (122)
A (95)
A- (17)
Grade Distribution
A(217)B(5)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(19)
Based on 252 reported grades
A+: 122
A: 95
A-: 17
Not sure yet: 9
Common Tags
Caring (120)
EXTRA CREDIT (117)
Clear grading criteria (98)
Amazing lectures (66)
Respected (61)
Accessible outside class (42)
Amazing lectures (36)
Inspirational (21)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.11 avg change
Jan
Mar
Apr
May
Jul
Nov
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

PSY010

5.0

(2)

PSY1000

5.0

(1)

PSYCH0100

5.0

(1)

PSY1100

5.0

(1)

PSY10

5.0

(1)
+8 more courses
Difficulty by Course

PSY010

2.0

PSYCH0100

2.0

PSY10

2.0

PSY1050

2.0

psy1113

1.8

Reviews (271)
1.0
2.0
PSY0010
Mar 16, 2016

Don't bother coming to class, she reads directly from the slides and posts study guides on courseweb. Lecture was a waste of time, should've brought crayons since elementary kids could pass this with flying colors. Skim the textbook and you'll automatically walk out with an A without lifting a finger. Cumulative final is optional; gives xtra credit

5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Mar 19, 2016

Best professor I've had so far! Very fun and engaging, enjoyable lectures, and the book she assigns us is actually HILARIOUS. Love this class so much. And it's definitely a GPA booster

4.0
1.0
PSYCH0010
Grade: A
Apr 14, 2016

I had her for psychology and all the requirements for the course were very straightforward. Very friendly professor and fairly easy course. If you read over the lectures and go to lectures at least half the times you should get a good grade.

5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Aug 9, 2016
Would take again

Dr. C is great. You didn't have to go to class but sometimes there were bullet points on the provided lectures that weren't thorough enough to get some of the test questions. Gives study guide with everything that is and isn't on the test. Do it well and you'll be fine. Doesn't just read off slides like someone said. Highly recommend for intro.

5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Nov 9, 2016
Would take again

Great teacher! I always look forward to walking into her class and listening to her say "hello everybody" in a sweet voice. She is very caring and friendly. When it comes to her lectures, she is very organized and comprehensive, she absolutely does not read off of the slides; she allows lots of time for questions and her tests are very easy.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2016
Would take again

Super great teacher! She cares about students. Quizzes and tests are quite easy if you put in effort. Give extra credit assignment.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2016
Would take again

Great professor! She makes lectures interesting and is always willing to help her students. There's a lot of extra credit available throughout the semester, go to class for an easy A.

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2016
Would take again

Dr. C really cares about her students & is always willing to answer questions during lecture. She gives TONS of extra credit opportunities & posts all of her powerpoints online. There are four multiple choice exams plus a final, & she drops the lowest grade. We also had a few small online quizzes throughout the semester. Loved having class with her

Respected
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2016
Would take again

By far the easiest professor I had this semester. Rarely showed up for lecture; I just did the study guide and did well on the tests. She gives a decent amount of extra credit.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2016
Would take again

Dr. C is such a sweet lady and her class is extremely easy. She gave so much extra credit and her exams are right out of the study guide. Her lectures are interesting but not mandatory. I didn't touch the textbook. I would definitely take another psych class with her. 20/10 everyone should take this class

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY010
Grade: A+
Jan 2, 2017
Would take again

Melinda is a helpful and easily accessible professor, almost too accessible for how easy the class is. She gives up to 10 points EC and drops your lowest exam score out of 5 exams. The final is optional and all of the relevant material is on the lecture slides. I missed 5 or 6 lectures and still did exceptionally well.

Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Jan 7, 2017
Would take again

Dr. C was one of the nicest professors I have had here at Pitt! She gave plenty of bonus opportunities and was super helpful. Got a study guide for every test which was exactly what the test was on. I rarely read the book, just went over her lectures. Definitely would recommend!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Jan 7, 2017
Would take again

Dr. C was by far my favorite professor for my first semester at Pitt. Her exams were fair and her lectures were easy to follow. She gives study guides for all of her exams. If you understand all the material on the study guides you will be fine. Final is optional, there is extra credit and I passed with an A+ without taking the final. Recommend!!!

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Jan 10, 2017
Would take again

I had her for intro to psych. She's very interesting & nice. There are 5 mult choice exams & she drops the lowest one. Also several online quizzes, but you're given a week to take them. The textbook isn't necessary because the exam questions come from lecture, and she posts all the slides online. There are also many opportunities for extra credit.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Jan 14, 2017
Would take again

It's a really good class! Dr. C is the best teacher I have taken. She is so nice and her lecture is awesome! Focus on her lecture, and be sure you review everything on study guide. You'll get A easily. You also will have 10 credits total!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Jan 19, 2017
Would take again

Melinda is one of the sweetest professors I've ever had. Psych 0010 is boring by nature, but she loves Psychology so much that you start to like it yourself. Tests are super easy and book is not necessary. Offers plenty of extra credit as well. Best into to psych teacher at Pitt.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Mar 3, 2017
Would take again

Puts lectures online, pretty easy class if you put in work. Take advantage of extra credit opportunities. Very nice person and good professor, has a good sense of humor.

Hilarious
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Apr 5, 2017
Would take again

Intro psych with her was incredibly easy. Uses powerpoint slides that are accessible from home, so you never really have to show up. If you want a nice GPA boost, take Dr C.

EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Apr 6, 2017
Would take again

By far the easiest class I took last semester. All tests are multiple choice and you're allowed to drop one exam because the final is optional. She posts all of her lecture slides on courseweb, so it's not even necessary to go to class usually.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Apr 8, 2017
Would take again

One of my favorite classes. The class is really interesting and Dr. C does a good job of explaining the material. Don't bother buying the textbook since everything you need is on the slides. She gives a study guide for each exam and the final is optional. There's a lot of simple extra credit opportunities too and going to lecture is necessary.

EXTRA CREDIT
TEST HEAVY
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2017
Would take again

Definitely one of the easiest classes to take at Pitt. I have a flat 100% in the class right now with 2 exams left. She drops the lowest, so as long as I get a D+ on Exam #4 then I get an A. All slides are online and lectures aren't even a thing for me. Dr. C is super nice and her slides make a lot of sense. At least 10 points of extra credit too.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2017
Would take again

One of the easiest Gen Eds offered at Pitt. 5 exams, including the final, and she drops the lowest one, so if you do well all semester you won't need to take the final. She posts all her slides and lectures online and personally for me it wasn't even worth going to class. Exams are all MC and she makes a study guide for each one. Definitely take!

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY0184
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2017
Would take again

the night class is totally bearable because she's so into what she teaches and gives great stories. listen and you're guaranteed an A on the tests. she has a study guide you can fill out during lecture, and she follows it exactly. the only time you need the book is for the essays, which are basically about personal experienes

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
1.0
PSY0100
Grade: A+
Apr 26, 2017
Would take again

Dr. C. is a very good professor. Lectures are were kept surprisingly interesting despite intro to psychology being a somewhat boring topic. The class was also very easy and there are numerous extra credit opportunities. Would recommend.

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
May 2, 2017
Would take again

Super easy class, after the first test I had a 107. I took the class MWF and skipped around 8-9 lectures. Take this class for a Natural Science requirement.

5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
May 3, 2017
Would take again

5 multiple choice exams, but because you can drop one most people don't have to take the final. Posts everything online so unless you're confused on a topic you really don't have to go (although you should). Very sweet and cares about her students a lot.

Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
May 3, 2017
Would take again

Ciccocioppo really wants her students to do well in her class, and it is hard not to. Tests are straight forward and the lowest one is dropped, usually allowing most to not take the final. Going to lecture is helpful but they are all online so it is okay to miss. Intro to Psych with her was a super easy gen ed, definitely recommend!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
PSY0100
Grade: A+
May 4, 2017
Would take again

Super easy class would recommend for sure! Tests are very straightforward, as she gives a study guide beforehand. Drop the lowest test or the final. Posts lecture slides beforehand, so don't really need to go to class. Never read the book and always studied the night before. She really wants her students to do well and offers extra credit.

5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A-
May 6, 2017
Would take again

If you just show up to all lectures and pay a little attention, or even just sit there and play on your phone, you'll do fine. I made the mistake of skipping 10 lectures in a row, ended up 2 points away from an A- by the end of semester, stayed for the optional Saturday 8am final, ended up 2 points away from an A. All points must be earned.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
May 31, 2017
Would take again

Dr. C is the best professor I had at Pitt. She makes her class so interesting and engaging, that I learned a lot without even realizing that I was working hard, because of the motivation I had to study the material. Thanks to her, I'm considering a minor in PSY. She cares for her students to actually learn, instead of making it difficult to pass.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSY0010
Oct 1, 2017
Would take again

She answers all questions and is super clear during her lectures. There are lots of extra credit opportunities. She's very professional.

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Oct 12, 2017
Would take again

Dr. C is an awesome professor who really cares about her students, is very accessible, and intelligent! She knows a lot of information, really wants her students to learn, and does her best to make her lectures interesting and understandable. Not a difficult class if you show up and you don't need to read the textbook to do well.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2017
Would take again

Dr. C is amazing! Take her as a gen ed requirement. She gives extra credit throughout the semester and both she and her TA's are accessible outside of class. The lecture was 350+ people but she genuinely cares about her students. Attendance is taken in class by response questions, but you can miss a few and still pass. The tests aren't hard.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSY0010
Nov 6, 2017
Would take again

The class is super easy, all you gotta do is go to class and she will let you skip the final if you do well on all the other tests. My class had mcq and lots of opportunities to get extra credit . It's really easy to succeed in her class and you get like 1 assignment every couple of weeks and it literally takes 5 mins.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Nov 9, 2017
Would take again

If you show up for lectures and pay attention, you will pass. I studied the night before the exams every time and got A's on each one. Melinda made the lectures interesting and formed lots of connections to help students remember the material. The textbook was online and only needed for the homework. Lots of extra credit. Definitely recommend

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0100
Grade: A
Nov 9, 2017
Would take again

The greatest professor I have come across in my first semester at Pitt. Dr. C is extremely kind and her lectures are easy to follow and you need to pay little attention for a good grade. Many extra credit opportunities are offered and she gives out study guides before each exam that help so much! Definitely recommend her!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Nov 9, 2017
Would take again

With the amount of people in the class, it's not hard to let your mind wander. But EVEN IF you don't pay attention, you'll be fine. She uses tophat for participation. If you took any psych classes in high school, this will be a walk in the park. If not, studying a day or two before an exam will prove sufficient. You won't find an easier psych class

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Nov 21, 2017
Would take again

Dr. C is the best professor I have ever had. I came in taking this class as a gen ed, and I decided to switch to a psych major. She is so passionate about her work and makes it so interesting. Easy exams, and drops your lowest grade with a non mandatory final. TAKE DR. C IF YOU HAVE THE CHANCE.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2017
Would take again

An amazing professor!! She genuinely cares about her students and how well they understand the material. She doesn't post her lecture slides until after the chapter and does online participation points with an access code given at the beginning of class, so definitely attend lectures. As long as you copy the notes and do the homework it's an easy A

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2017
Would take again

Best possible teacher you can take for intro to psych. The class is insanely easy and her study guides are exactly what will be on the test. She posts all her notes online before the test too so you can miss a lot of classes. She seems to really care about her students and psych and doesn't give any homework. What could be better?

Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2017
Would take again

Dr. C is an amazing professor and Psy0010 was my favorite class by far. She gives study guides for each exam that has exactly what is going to be on it and also provides a lot of ways for extra credit.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSY0010
Grade: A-
Dec 9, 2017
Would take again

Dr. C was great. I am not a psych major, but this class was one that made me consider it. She is very clear about grades, offers plenty of extra credit and other opportunities, and even did an interview with me for another class. She usually has well prepared TAs for helping classes, and it is great for majors or just for the gen ed.

Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
Would take again
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2017
Would take again

This was not a tough class but was pretty interesting. The fact that I wasn't stressing about my grade made the class more enjoyable and I think I learned more. Bonus points are everywhere. and she drops your lowest test grade or the final.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

She's nice. You need to purchase an expensive Launchpad to do assignments (that are easy). Tests aren't hard. She releases the slides AFTER the subject is over, which is kind of annoying. Even though she does that, still show up to class b/c having those notes and already knowing the material makes the tests soooo much easier. Lots of extra credit

Clear grading criteria
4.0
1.0
PSYCH0010
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

Dr. C is very passionate about what she teaches and makes lecture fun attend. She is very peppy and relatable, and in complete honesty the class is an easy A. Tests are easy and directly related to lecture material, and there is lots of extra credit; not to mention you can drop a test grade. She teaches VERY well, hence the reason its an easy A.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

Dr. C. is a really good professor who really cares about her students. Requires you to go to lecture to complete in-class participation, but it's pretty lenient. Tests are very fair and she makes study guides that outline what will be on the exam. Optional final, really wants you to succeed and provides lots of in-class examples that are relevant.

5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

Dr. C's class was the reason I decided to double major with Neuroscience and Psychology. Her lectures are incredible. Also, she gives study guides for tests. Her tests are SO fair and will never have any questions about material that isn't on the study guides. 100% suggest taking her class

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2017
Would take again

Dr. C is my favorite lecturer. She is very fair and her tests are super easy. You just need to look at the study guide she gives you. Even as a non psych major it was still interesting. Definitely take this class if you need a Gen Ed

Tests? Not many
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2017
Would take again

Took this class for an easy gen ed, and it is. Lets you miss the final if you feel good with your grade. Super easy A. Show up, take notes, pass. Definitely a boring class, but a good GPA boost.

Tests? Not many
Clear grading criteria
Would take again
5.0
2.0
PSY0100
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2017
Would take again

Professor C is honestly one of the best professors you can get at Pitt. The grade comes from 4 quizzes, a final, four homework assignments that take a maximum of 5 minutes, and 20 give me participation points for showing up. Also she drops your lowest grade so if you have an A you do not have to take the final. Additionally, her lectures are sogood

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 20, 2017
Would take again

Awesome teacher- gives so much extra credit. Posts her lectures online for extra help. Tests are insanely easy- not a hard class at all.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 20, 2017
Would take again

Lectures are clear and will usually end 5-10 minutes early. Exams are easy and she gives a lot of extra credit. Really nice and easygoing and will do some fun activities during class. 10/10 would recommend

Respected
EXTRA CREDIT
Would take again
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2017
Would take again

Dr. C's Intro to Psych class was the easiest college course I've ever taken. Regardless, she's a clear, informative and engaging lecturer, and the exams are very easy as long as you put in a couple hours of effort. She also offers countless extra credit opportunities throughout the semester- take advantage of them, they're the easiest points to get

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Dec 24, 2017
Would take again

Her class was interesting and enjoyable. Very easy to get an A in this class. Exams are not difficult whatsoever if you put in even a little effort, and she drops the lowest exam grade (so you can skip the final if you do well on the first four exams). If you are looking for an easy A gen ed, take this class. Very nice, approachable, and fair

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 25, 2017
Would take again

Dr. C is a great teacher and is good with explanations. You have to buy the code for launchpad, but I never used the actual book. She does participation things with technology, but you could probably do it from elsewhere.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 27, 2017
Would take again

Dr. C's intro to psych class was easier than any class I ever had in high school. I missed 5 or 6 classes and ended up with a 99 for the semester. She's an excellent teacher so you'll definitely learn. Exams are all multiple choice and usually take about 20-25 minutes to complete. Absolutely take this class if you get the chance

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY0100
Grade: A+
Jan 2, 2018
Would take again

Dr. C is an easy A, especially if you took AP psych in high school. She is so sweet and she wants her students to succeed. Posts the powerpoint after completion of each chapter. Tests are easy and the very few assignments you'll have are easy too. Overall very good class. Participation in lectures through turning point responses is important!!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Would take again
5.0
1.0
PSY0100
Grade: A
Jan 25, 2018
Would take again

My favorite professor in this school.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Feb 21, 2018
Would take again

SHE IS AWESOME! This is the class to take for an easy A!

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Feb 26, 2018
Would take again

Easy A! Exams are based directly off of lecture slides. Made me want to learn more about psychology!

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Apr 11, 2018
Would take again

Awesome professor! I am a psych major, but so far Dr. C has been my favorite psych professor. Easy class, easy A. Make sure you go to lecture because she takes your participation grade from turning point. Such a nice person and a funny professor. Take Dr. C!!!

TEST HEAVY
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Apr 18, 2018
Would take again

Great teacher, great class! Almost all of the lectures throughout the semester are very interesting which makes class enjoyable. 5 exams total including the final and only the 4 best are counted. So do well on the first 4 and you can skip the final. If you're thinking about this class for a gen ed, I highly recommend it .

Participation matters
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2018
Would take again

Great professor, just show up to lectures and you'll get a good grade. Sometimes the material is dry but she is engaging and helpful.

5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2018
Would take again

Super nice woman who teaches a super easy class. If you took AP psych like I did, you'll sleep through this class and still get an A. You don't have to take the final either if you like the grade you have before it! Would highly recommend anyone of any major to take this class with Dr. C!

Respected
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2018
Would take again

Easy A. Great professor.

5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2018
Would take again

Dr. C is the easiest professor at Pitt. I never took AP psych and I still ended with an A+ in this class by only skimming my notes the night before exams. Going to class isn't 100% mandatory but being there for in class questions and notes will make it even easier. Plus she is just nice and funny. The optional final is great. Overall 10/10!

Respected
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
May 4, 2018
Would take again

Probably the easiest class at PItt... LIterally just read the powerpoints twice before an exam and you will finish it in 30 minutes and get an A. I did not have any psych experience in high school and still got over 100% from all of the easy extra credit she offers. Best class for an easy GenEd.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
1.0
PSYCH0010
Grade: A+
May 4, 2018
Would take again

This class is ridiculously easy. A few short homeworks and four multiple choice exams. You have the opportunity to skip the final if you don't want to take it. She posts all her lecture notes and study guides for each section. As long as you fill them out and do the extra credits she provides, it's easy to get an A. She's also very nice and caring.

Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
May 8, 2018
Would take again

Dr. C is great. She's very nice and sweet and gives you all the information you need in a straightforward and easy to remember way. Her slides have literally everything you need to know for all the exams and she posts them online. Just go over all the terms on the review sheet before each exam and you're golden.

Respected
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
May 14, 2018
Would take again

She's a great teacher and is very clear on how to do well in the class. Only 4 homework assignments that take 10-15 minutes each. Optional final, and lots of extra credit.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY1000
Grade: A+
Oct 9, 2018
Would take again

This is possibly the easiest class at Pitt with very little outside commitment needed. I did just above the bare minimum plus a couple of her very helpful extra credit options and got an A+.

Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
PSYCH0100
Grade: A
Nov 7, 2018
Would take again

Dr. C is great, and you should definitely take her for intro to psych if you can. Her final is optional, and the exams are all 40 multiple choice with stuff straight from the notes/slides. She is engaging and even though you can skip and still do fine, you're missing out if you do. She does a few easy sporadic participation activities in lecture.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYCH0010
Grade: A
Nov 12, 2018
Would take again

If youre taking intro to psych Dr C is your go-to. She posts everything online, she has easy tests that come from ppts and lecture, and gives a ton of extra credit. If you at least study the night before for every test you should get an A. Also she drops a test.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
1.0
PSY0184
Grade: A+
Nov 28, 2018
Would take again

We love Dr.C, I had her for Psych of Gender. She is truly kind and knowledgeable. The group project was a 1/2 hour presentation and pretty unpleasant, grading criteria was a little unclear. But the final is take-home with no midterm, and the textbook is online so u can CTRL-F if things get rough. Would recommend!

Respected
Caring
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Nov 28, 2018
Would take again

Dr. C is very clear on grading criteria and what is needed from each student. There are a few quizzes outside of class, but they're online and open book/note. She makes psychology interesting and is willing to help. Go to lecture because she does not post slides until the last day it is covered and there are participation assignments at random.

Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A-
Nov 29, 2018
Would take again

Dr. C is great. I don't know her on a personal level because intro to Psych is a huge lecture, but the class has still been great. She makes the class fun, interesting, informative, and relatively easy. Tests and quizzes are fairly easy. There's really no work besides studying. I'm usually excited to go to lecture b/c of how good they are.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSY010
Dec 11, 2018
Would take again

Dr. C is great. Offers a lot of extra credit and test are fairly easy if you show up to lectures and use the study guides.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: B
Dec 11, 2018
Would take again

Dr. C is a fantastic lecturer, Exams were very easy and all multiple choice. Make sure to do the psych study credits early, it's not worth worrying over them the last week of class.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2018
Would take again

Easiest class I've taken at Pitt. The final is option if you do well enough on exams, and there's lots of extra credit opportunities. Plus, Dr. C is very passionate about her subject, making lectures fun and interesting.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2018
Would take again

Legendary teacher for PSY 0010. Take if you have the chance.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2018
Would take again

Dr. C is awesome. Her tests and quizzes are super easy, her lectures are interesting, and she gives out tons of extra credit. Don't skip because she has participation activities in class.

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2018
Would take again

Dr. C is super organized and makes psych material very accessible (as someone who never took psychology before!). Final is optional, and it is very easy to do well on the other 4 exams by using her powerpoint slides that come directly from the textbook material.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2018
Would take again

This class is pretty easy to pass, as long as you come to class. There are lecture activities that affect your grade if you miss too many, and they are random. She sticks perfectly to time. The TAs aren't super helpful so it's more beneficial to go to her office hours. It's very much an introductory class good for non-science majors.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2018
Would take again

Dr. C is awesome. She is very kind and she obviously has a passion for the material. The lectures were usually entertaining and worth going to. She gives a ton of extra credit and all of the assignments are easy computer quizzes. Take her if you want an easy A while also learning along the way.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A-
Dec 16, 2018
Would take again

The only reason she did not receive a 5 was because of her BS grading for attendance. Basically if you show up to class on the random days she takes attendance congrats heres two points. If you miss for whatever reason that's 2 points off. The class is easy enough but I had to miss two classes for a funeral and that was the difference btwn A and A-

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2018
Would take again

Dr. C is amazing! Take her if you want to get an easy A and actually want a class that will interest you. She gives tons of extra credit opportunities and is just a super nice person. TAKE HER!!

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

Dr. C is the best! Her lectures are clear and she makes them interesting, show up for participation points. The exams are super easy, she gives a study guide for each one and if you study that you're golden, I even got a 100% on one. Tons of extra credit, not hard at all to get an A.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2018
Would take again

Very clear class structure. Knows her stuff and cares about her students. Required WAY too much attendance for what is essentially a giant intro class, but she offers a ton of extra credit so it makes up for it. Really straightforward tests, I recommend overall.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2018
Would take again

Dr. C is the best! The class was very straightforward with a few online quizzes and 4 readings for homework; 4 exams and an optional final if you're happy with your grade. You could pass without going to lecture since she posts the slides, but I wouldn't recommend it since she's a great lecturer! She made psychology fun - 10/10 would take again!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2018
Would take again

Dr. C is an awesome lecturer so go to each lecture and you will be in good shape to pass each test. She is forgiving as she gives 5 tests per semester (final included) but drops the lowest grade. She also drops your lowest quiz score. Offers TONS of extra credit which boosts people up a whole letter grade. Overall awesome professor.

Respected
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2019
Would take again

Dr. C is a gem. What an amazing professor. Unless you are someone who for some reason needs a professor to make an intro psych class extremely difficult and information loaded, this is the professor to take. The class is almost effort based, in that effort almost directly translates to a good grade. Extra credit all day, and good clear lectures.

Hilarious
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Jan 18, 2019
Would take again

Psych 10 with Dr. C was one of my favorite classes. Her lectures are easy to understand and she always uses powerpoint and posts the slides after class. There are four exams and a final and you can drop your lowest grade (so most people just skip the final). I didn't use the textbook at all, would not recommend spending the money on it.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSY0010
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 20, 2019
Would take again

Ciccocioppo gives amazing lectures, explains all of the material very well, easy to understand. However, while she has powerpoint slides for the material, they are just guidelines for what she talks about in the lecture so skipping class is gonna really hurt your grade.

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Mar 25, 2019
Would take again

Dr. C is a blast. She is super accessible, caring, and passionate. I enjoy her class quite a bit. Her examples are hilarious, her class control is remarkable, and her attention to detail and explanations are spot on. Take this class if you are looking for an easy gen ed. You can't go wrong!

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Apr 22, 2019
Would take again

Dr. C is an amazing professor and is fairly lenient when it comes to grading. She lets you drop 1 of 4 exams and 1 of 10 online quizzes. On top of that, the material is high school level and easy to understand if you don't show up to class.

Respected
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0100
Grade: A-
Apr 22, 2019
Would take again

Dr. C's intro to psych class is so easy. 4 exams total and final is optional. Lot's of extra credit! You don't have to go to class but she uses examples from class on her quizzes sometimes. She gives you a study guide beforehand and whatever is on the study guide is on the test!

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Apr 24, 2019
Would take again

she is the best professor at pitt. she gives a study guide for each test which has topics that will be on the test, so you know what to study. she posts slides after a couple lectures so you really dont have to go to class. she just makes psychology very fun to learn.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Apr 24, 2019
Would take again

So many extra credit opportunities and she actually makes the material super interesting. She is very kind to her students and always makes herself available. Definitely more of a notecard memorization type of class but that made for an easy A. Definitely take her!

Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2019
Would take again

10 quizzes and 4 assignments that are assigned throughout the quarter are a little challenging at time, but the 4 exams are easy if you go through the study guides she gives you and make sure you can define each point...i got As on every single exam. highly recommend this class if you need an easy gen ed class

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2019
Would take again

Dr. C is amazing! She understands that not everyone in the class is a psychology major, so she makes her lectures very relatable for everyone. Lectures are fine and she posts all of her slides on courseweb. She offers a lot of opportunity to earn extra points, so take advantage. Exams need to be studied for, but she gives a detailed study guide.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
May 15, 2019
Would take again

Absolute GOAT

Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY0010
Nov 6, 2019
Would take again

Dr. C made this class one of my favorites ever. Her lectures are fun and engaging and she uses an online platform for in-class questions, homework, AND exams (you take exams on your phone/laptop). 3 exams and an optional final, so study a few days before each exam and you'll be fine, but definitely would recommend this class to anyone

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2019
Would take again

Loved this intro to psych class, prof uses tophat for chapter readings and questions embedded in the text for homework. Easy to comprehend and do the HW, she offers lots of extra credit throughout the semester and the exams are not super difficult if you study the power points. I rarely went to class and passed with an A so definitely recommend!

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Nov 18, 2019
Would take again

She is amazing. Most caring professor you will ever have! She is so sweet and really tailors the class to what you need. If you go to class and study before exams, there is no reason you shouldn't get an A. Take her!!!

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSYCH0010
Nov 21, 2019
Would take again

Such a good lecturer and such an easy but interesting class to take!! She wants you to pass and if you put in any effort at all itll be an easy A. 100% recommend.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY0010
Dec 4, 2019
Would take again

Professor Ciccocioppo is so caring and nice! Shes always willing to answer any questions and generally wants you to do well! She keeps all of your grades updated so youll know exactly where you stand. She posts the slides online and youre graded on 3 exams ( + an optional final) and homework problems. She also gives a ton of extra credit!

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2019
Would take again

This was probably my favorite class from this semester. Dr.C is an amazing professor and she finds ways to make the huge lecture fun and entertaining. Her study guides line out exactly what you need to know for the exam. If you do well enough on the first 3 you dont have to take the final! I would highly recommend this class to anyone.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2019
Would take again

Study guides are pretty straight forward.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY1100
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2019
Would take again

Super easy class, super nice lady, solid GPA booster. Still no clue how to say her last name though.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2019
Would take again

EXCELLENT professor. Does her best to make lectures easy to follow. Your grade is going to consist of 3 exams + the final, and one of them is dropped - optional final - as well as homeworks. Homework consists of a huge part of your grade, and honestly is not stressful or difficult at all. Super easy A if you study for a few hours before exams.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Caring
4.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2019
Would take again

Would recommend Dr. C to any freshman acclimating to college. She gives ample extra credit, review classes before exams, and more. She makes good connections to the real life and the final isn't mandatory if you're happy with your 3 exams. A nice easy class where you'll definitely learn a lot. Some online homework but it's very straightforward.

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 27, 2019
Would take again

Amazing lecturer as she makes good connections with material and is not boring although slides are from Tophat. Knows her stuff and is willing to help. Attendance is not mandatory and exams are super easy. ALOT of extra credit is given. Solid choice for easy A

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Jan 3, 2020
Would take again

I absolutely LOVED her, she's definitely one of my favorite professors!!!! She's so understanding/caring, gives study guides for each exam, final is optional if you're satisfied with your grade, & she has PC-users sit in a designated part of the room (which I liked). It's important to be in class bc the slides are kind of vague. TopHat was so cool!

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Jan 20, 2020
Would take again

Dr. C is a caring professor. She is available to speak outside of class and answers all questions thoroughly. An easy A class if you read the textbook and do TopHat HW. Lectures are interactive, but attendance isn't mandatory. She offers lots of extra credit with a clear grading system. Three mid-term exams with an optional final. Good intro class!

Gives good feedback
Respected
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
PSY0010
Apr 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Her exams are extremely vague and do not reflect accurate psychology knowledge. Bad professor!

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
PSY10
Grade: A
Apr 23, 2020
Would take again

She is absolutely amazing and I highly recommend her. You could pass the class without attending but its not recommended. She creates her own tophat textbook and includes 20 mc questions per chapter. Since it is an intro class, the topics are not very indepth. She makes the course very interesting. The switch to online was smooth during the corona.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2020
Would take again

Take her for Psychology! She loves what she does and makes you love it too. Intro to Psych was a super easy class, but you will be excited to show up and learn. She makes her lectures especially fun and involved through tophat. Theres only about 1 homework assignment on tophat every other week and the exams match the format. Encourages you to think

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Apr 25, 2020
Would take again

By far the best professor for intro psych. Her lectures are very informative & engaging and you can tell Dr. C really knows and has a passion for psychology. Have to read a textbook chapter and answer 20 multiple choice questions on it each week, and then there are 4 exams including the final but she drops the lowest score so you can just take 3.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A-
Apr 29, 2020
Would take again

I loved her intro to psych class! Her lectures were fun and easy to follow, I enjoyed listening to her teach. There's homework each week, only ten questions on tophat (there's a textbook to read in tophat). Easy tests and she drops your lowest exam so the final is optional!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
May 5, 2020
Would take again

Dr. C is a great choice for psych classes. Her lectures are very relevant and clear with the material. Tests can be tricky for some but they encourage you to take the material and think how they might apply. She was also very accommodating during this pandemic and also had many opportunities for extra credit. Do the work, you'll get an A easily.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY0010
Grade: B
May 7, 2020
Would take again

Dr. C is so caring and makes even the mandatory Science GenEd requirements! Definitely keep up to date with the online work and the due dates, but the work is fairly easy itself.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSY0184
Grade: A
May 9, 2020
Would take again

There isn't anything bad to say about Dr. C. She truly cares about the topic and her students. Courseload is manageable and applicable to lectures. Offers extra credit. Wish she taught more than 2 classes.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
May 10, 2020
Would take again

Dr. C is amazing! She is super caring, her lectures are comprehensive and engaging, and she does a great job explaining all the concepts. Lectures aren't mandatory, but you'll want to go. Very straightforward exams and an optional cumulative final.

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
May 12, 2020
Would take again

Dr. C is kind and caring, she makes herself available to help students and truly wants everyone to succeed.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A-
Jun 11, 2020
Would take again

Dr. C is great at lectures. She explains everything very clearly and it's easy to understand the material. Intro to Psych with her is a great choice to knock out a natural science gen ed for non-stem majors.

Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A-
Jul 9, 2020
Would take again

Great class, great teacher but the textbook is online and required to do some of the assignments so you can't buy it used. Attendance is taken by tophat questions but no formal attendance is processed.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Jul 30, 2020
Would take again

The textbook is on Tophat, so you have to "pay for Tophat"

Respected
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
PSYCH0010
Nov 9, 2020
Would take again

Super easy class! Professor C is a super sweet and caring professor and offers up to 2 points of extra credit!

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2020
Would take again

BEST TEACHER EVER!!!! TAKE HER! You will enjoy her lectures so much, you will even enjoy her exams because she makes them very applicable and are right from the lecture or book. Cannot recommend her enough, she was amazing!!

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2020
Would take again

Honeslty, best professor I've ever had. The textbook is directly linked to the lectures and slides, very easy to follow and grasp the content. If I could I'd take every class with her.

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Nov 20, 2020
Would take again

Dr. C is THE BEST PROFESSOR EVER!! She made this semester soooo much fun and soo applicable. This class will go down forever as the best class ever. If you can't fit Dr. C into your schedule, redo it and put her into it!! You will not regret it. You will learn so much applicable concepts and you will enjoy learning!!!

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Nov 27, 2020
Would take again

(Taken online due to COVID-19) Even if you're not a psychology major, take this class! Sets up the class for you to do well! Not too much homework, has 3 exams per semester that are very straight-forward if you do the homework and pay attention in class. Also lots of review sessions/office hours to help you prepare. 10/10 recommend!

Respected
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 2, 2020
Would take again

Dr. C is AMAZING! Her lectures were fantastic, and even with everything online, she made them really engaging and just fun to go to. Her tests are very easy too, 3 open note/book midterms and a final, but she drops your lowest (including the final). Only downside is the TopHat homework questions are built into the textbook, so you have to buy it.

Hilarious
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 2, 2020
Would take again

Dr. C is a really great professor. The class is super easy, and she provides so many opportunities for extra credit. She covers anything that is on the exam in lecture, and the exams are not very difficult. Lectures are super interesting , and she really wants everyone to do well in the class.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Dec 3, 2020
Would take again

Dr. C is probably one of the best professors that I had this semester. You don't need to attend lecture since she pre-records them, but it was fun going to her class twice a week. The material that she presented in class was interesting and she made the class fun even though it was online. Such a gem and I would love to take her again in the future

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 4, 2020
Would take again

Dr. C is a pleasure. She knows how to keep you engaged in the material and cares about her students learning the material. The class itself isn't hard and her test questions are applications from lectures. Because of the virtual nature this year, her tests were open note. She allowed you to drop your lowest test which made the final optional.

Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 4, 2020
Would take again

Please take this professor, maybe the best I have had at Pitt. She makes understanding the material very easy and she is a pretty engaging lecturer as well. The homework is a little time consuming but nothing too bad. Study at all before the exams and they will be easy. One of the best professors and easiest A's at Pitt.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2020
Would take again

Dr. C was a really great professor who made it easy to understand the material despite having the difficulty of online learning this semester. She was extremely understanding and adjusted the class so that it was easy for everyone to succeed. She really cares about her students.

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY0184
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 10, 2020
Would take again

Dr. C is an amazing professor! I had her for PSY 0010 and now for PSY 0184. She is a caring professor and her lectures are great. There was a weekly homework assignment, a group project, and a final exam, but if you put in work then the class is an easy A. I definitely recommend taking her for any course if you can.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2020
Would take again

Dr. C is the best! If you read the textbook and attend the lectures, you will do well in this class. She really cares about her students and takes the time to focus on what the class needs help on. The lectures are always interesting and engaging. She is such a reasonable professor who wants her students to succeed.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSYOO10
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

Dr. C is very kind and makes this class super easy for her students. Lectures are boring and basically optional. Every other week theres a chapter reading with questions due, and three exams plus an optional final. For each exam you're given up to 24 hours to take it, open note, and the answers can be found pretty easily in the chapter readings.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Caring
3.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: C
Jan 9, 2021
Would take again

EASY class but TAKE TESTS ON TIME!! The class is asynchronous but I never even watched the lectures. Do the readings and it's an easy A. I just missed my final and didn't receive much empathy :,)

5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A-
Feb 4, 2021
Would take again

Dr. C is so kind. She literally makes the test open all day and the lowest is dropped. She even had office hours DURING the exam and you could ask questions.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Apr 9, 2021
Would take again

For the exams, I barely read the textbook and only took lecture notes. I got an A on every exam. Almost everything you need to know is gone over in lecture. She is a very caring professor who is always willing to help you. There is a homework assignment due almost every week, but the questions are all based on the reading and very easy.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY1050
Apr 21, 2021
Would take again

If you're a psych major looking for some easy electives, this is the prof to take. No midterms, easy homework, participation points. She's super chill, can't recommend enough.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY1050
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2021
Would take again

If you can take psych of women+ with Dr C, DO IT! This is the best class I have taken at Pitt. I learned so much in an environment that was very welcoming. The course work was not overwhelming or stressful, so you can engage with the content without worrying too much about your grade. Cannot say enough good things about Dr C or this class.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2021
Would take again

Dr. C was a great professor. Exams were open book, open note, open internet. Super clear during lectures, attendance isn't mandatory but you should still go to class because she goes into detail + what she talks about in class shows up in exams. Super easy class, barely had to do any work and got a 98.

Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0184
Grade: A+
Apr 30, 2021
Would take again

Dr. C is phenomenal and one of my favorite profs at Pitt; this is the second class I've taken with her. She makes succeeding so easy: easy weekly reading and writing assignments and an open note, untimed final exam based all on material discussed in class. She is very organized, caring, and clearly knows her stuff. Always a pleasure.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
May 5, 2021
Would take again

Dr. C's Intro to Psych was an easy class taught by a great prof. Her lectures were interesting and informative, and her exams were incredibly easy. Additionally, she would give out extra credit if no one cheated on the exam. The only downsides were the research requirements and the weekly readings, which were a bit tedious, but very easy.

Lots of homework
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
May 6, 2021
Would take again

MUST READ. Like everyone else said, great professor. Very knowledgeable and fair tests (which are 99% based on the lectures). Take good notes and youll do well. Very enthusiastic and calm professor to listen lectures to.

Caring
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
PSY0100
Grade: B
May 10, 2021
Would take again

she was one of the best teachers I had at pitt not only did she care if I passed she was always willing to help me pass. She is super nice and honestly a wholesome person her lectures was never boring and I love how she gave everyone a chance to answer questions

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
3.0
3.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
May 11, 2021
Would take again

The professor is a great person but I found a lot of the work unnecessary. Besides homework you have research requirements and an intro360 requirement where you have to attend seminars + activities outside of class. This is a substantial part of your grade and I don't think should be there in a gened class. There's extra credit, material isn't hard

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
PSY0184
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2021
Would take again

Lectures are interesting and broken up by group activities or discussions. Quizzes and readings are relatively easy. Offers a lot of extra credit. Very kind person, puts a lot of work into classes, and tries hard to make sure students are not overloaded. Going to class helps, but isn't required. Overall, amazing prof wish I took her sooner!

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Nov 17, 2021
Would take again

Dr. C is wonderful! Deeply recommend her for Intro to Psych. Very good at explaining concepts. 3 open-note, 24 hour window tests and an optional cumulative final. You do have to purchase the TopHat textbook for the questions & a part of your grade is Intro 360 activities. Dr. C is very concise, knowledgeable in her field, and an overall gem :-)

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0080
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2021
Would take again

dr. c is a very concise & wonderful prof. must purchase the tophat textbook for material & graded questions. 3 24 hr open note tests and an optional final. participation activities also account for your grade. overall very easy but also engaging & interesting psych course!! even if you're not a psych major i recommend dr. c.

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2021
Would take again

3 exams + final, lowest gets dropped so you dont have to take the final if you don't want, plus they were online & open note!! Hw requires you to read the text, not at all difficult. Go to lectures and do your homework and you'll be fine!! Very engaging lecturer- even though there's a few hundred kids in the class- i always felt really engaged.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PSY0184
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 10, 2021
Would take again

Dr. C is my fav psych professor I've taken. She really cares and is curious about how the material relates to her students. Many class discussions, 1 reading assignment, and 1 writing assignment per week. No exams besides a cumulative 50 multiple choice final, open book, open notes, available for 24 hours, untimed. Class is very engaging and fun!

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2021
Would take again

Dr. C is the best psych professor! The class was structured well, you will have to read, but exams are open note and online. She cares about her students and is willing to help in any way she can. Her lectures are very engaging, and many times it doesn't feel like I'm sitting in a 300-person lecture hall. It's an easy class and also interesting!

5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2021
Would take again

AMAZING PROF TAKE HER! Super easy class. Lectures are interesting and helpful. She is always willing to help if needed. Gives a few ways to get extra credit. Just show up and do the small bit of work required and it's an easy A. 4 Exams were all online and open note. All material on exam is covered in class. Drops lowest exam score.

Respected
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 20, 2021
Would take again

An amazing professor who is really knowledgable and passionate about the material she teaches.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0184
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2021
Would take again

The best teacher and class I've taken at Pitt. Graded by a reading assignment and writing assignment every week, plus the final. Vey easy to get an A, but the class is so interesting and Dr. C is very nice and funny. I normally hate group work, but each class there's a small group discussion that keeps you engaged. IMO everyone should take PSY 0184

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Jan 4, 2022
Would take again

Dr. C is one of the best professors I have ever had. Her lectures are always engaging, even in halls of 200+ students. She cares a lot about individuals' academic success and is very approachable during office hours.

Respected
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Jan 7, 2022
Would take again

Dr. C is definitely the best professor I had so far. She gives great lectures, her exams are open note and strongly lecture-based. Attendance is not mandatory, but if you go and take good notes you will get an A. She is also super accessible and really wants you to learn, an amazing person and professor.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Mar 28, 2022
Would take again

One of the best professors at Pitt. She understands that this is a gen ed, and teaches it like it is one. Her homework is easy to understand, and she drops 2/4 tests (which are open note and you have 24 hrs to complete them). You will pass this class if you do her assignments. #1 best choice!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Apr 4, 2022
Would take again

Amazing professor and beyond easy. Never need to go to lecture. 3 exams are open book and open note, fully online for 36 hours. Easy A+

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2022
Would take again

Best professor if you are taking intro to psych. For us lectures were recorded and exams were online.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A-
Apr 27, 2022
Would take again

Dr. C is the definition of slay. This class was very interesting and taught in a way that just made sense. She had us read a Top Hat textbook and answer weekly questions there. Her tests were open for 24 hours with no time limit; it took some time to make sure all of my questions were correct, but it was worth it 100%!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2022
Would take again

Dr. C is a great professor. She takes the time to answer all and any of the question asked during class. She also includes "in-class problems" for students to complete during class. They aren't graded, but are great resource tools for exam questions. She also gives out bonus points.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
May 6, 2022
Would take again

I didn't go to class once this semester and got an A. Super easy, but I've heard really great things about her if you need extra help, guidance, etc.

5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Sep 13, 2022
Would take again

Dr. C does an amazing job of making the course content applicable to life not just the study of psychology. Super engaging lectures but also easy to watch the lectures later if you need to miss class. Plenty of chances to bring up your grade because of her grading system. Definitely take her class if you can!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Nov 3, 2022
Would take again

The QUEEN OF PSYCHOLOGY. She is amazing - all of her lectures are recorded (you do not have to attend class) and all of her exams are online for 24 hours with backtracking allowed (and open note). Definitely take her for psych; added this class last minute during the enrollment period and do not regret it what-so-ever!

EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Nov 8, 2022
Would take again

I love her. You can tell she really cares about her students. The homework is straightforward, and she makes big lecture classes for psych interactive. Tests are online and not bad at all. Give this class a little effort, and it will go along way.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 8, 2022
Would take again

She makes her lectures very interesting & interactive. Attendance isn't mandatory and you'll probably be fine if you just look at the slides & take notes at home. She gives a point of extra credit on each exam if she doesn't find her test questions online, so don't ruin it for everyone. Tests are open note & very easy. Take her if you can!!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2022
Would take again

Two words- the best. Homework on Top Hat but you get two weeks to complete them. There are three exams and one final exam, but she drops the lowest test score. The exams are open for two days and is open note, open lecture slides, + open internet. There is an option for an extra credit assignment that will boost your grade 1% point.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PSY0100
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2022
Would take again

I LOVE PROFESSOR C!!!! she is absolutely amazing and so sweet i would recommend this class a thousand times over. the lectures aren't mandatory and if you miss one she puts the lecture online. take this class, she slays.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Respected
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2022
Would take again

I absolutely love Dr. C!! She is so sweet and caring and made a 400 person lecture engaging. Attendance isn't required and she records her lectures so you can catch up on anything you missed. There's 3 exams (plus the optional final) and all of them are open note, online, and open for 48 hours. Dr. C is so slay and one of my favorite professors!!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: B-
Dec 10, 2022
Would take again

Amazing professor. I forgot to do 2 assignments and my grade dropped down to a C, but I was able to bring it back up with the last exam, but that is the only reason I have a bad grade. If you don't forget to do assignments like me, its an easy A/A+. She is very understanding and gives an extremely low work load. Tests are open note & no time limit

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2022
Would take again

Melinda is as chill as can be. The class consists of all lectures but attendance is not mandatory. There are 4 exams including the final which is optional. All exams are taken online and are open note/open web. Homework consists of 9 chapter readings and questions that aren't challenging. If you put in minimal effort you will pass the class.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2022
Would take again

Dr. C fosters genuine interest in psychology because she cares about her subject and about the mental wellbeing of her students! All exams are open book, open note and every homework assignment comes with plenty of time to complete it. She's also a fantastic lecturer and is super knowledgeable!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2022
Would take again

I love Dr. C! Attendance wasn't mandatory and all of the slides were posted online. There are 3 exams and one final, but you don't need to take the final if your grade if good enough, and your lowest exam score is dropped. Definitely take Dr. C if you're taking intro to psych!

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2022
Would take again

Dr. C is a great professor. I would recommend her class if you are looking for an easy gen ed. All tests are online, open notes, and she cancels class that day. There is extra credit opportunities and her lectures are interesting.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2022
Would take again

absolutely loved dr.c for intro to psych (as a psych major!) the class is extremely similar format to an ap psych class content-wise. her lectures were great and the chapter q's are straight-forward. all lectures are recorded. the tests are open-note / internet and you have 2 days to do them. lowest exam grade and chapter grade dropped. very easy!

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: B+
Dec 15, 2022
Would take again

Attendance wasn't mandatory and lectures were recorded. All exams were online and open note. She drops your lowest exam score of the 4, which was a relief for me because I slept through one's deadline. My advice is to do all of the homework so you have good padding for your grade. As always, read the syllabus before you email questions :)

5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2022
Would take again

In a lecture hall with 400 students, I think this class is taught the best way it could be. The lectures are engaging and you can follow along through questions she posts during lecture (which are ungraded). The reading is mandatory because it's through an online site with questions, but it's only once a week and helps you learn the material.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2022
Would take again

I along with the other 163 people loved this class. Dr. C designs her own curriculum to keep topics relevant and interesting. Not much work, just take notes on lectures (which she records) and you'll succeed. You're missing out if you don't take Dr. C.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2022
Would take again

You need a pulse to get an A in this class. Exams are online, multi choice, and you get two days to do them. All of the answers to every exam question are in her slides that she posts. You literally do not need to go to class, but if you do, you'll have a great time because she is an absolute delight. You simply cannot go wrong.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2022
Would take again

This class was a very easy grade, as long as you do the TopHat assignments on time and skim the online textbook you will be fine. All exams were open note, online, and not given in person with over 24 hours to complete. Lectures are not mandatory, but some things she mentions in lectures can potentially pop up as exam questions.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2022
Would take again

Easiest class ever. Do not need to show up to do well.

5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2022
Would take again

Dr. C is a great professor. She is very understanding with clear cut rules. TopHat textbook with questions that are homework. 3 Exams and a final but you can drop one including the final. Open note, open internet, online exams that are open for almost 2 days. It's very easy to get a good grade in this class even with no effort.

EXTRA CREDIT
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2022
Would take again

Dr. C was great! Intro to psych is a great choice for a gen ed if you're looking for an easy A and an interesting class. The only grades are questions from the online textbook and 3 online open note exams (final is optional if you take all 3). Dr. C is also very friendly and a good lecturer.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2022
Would take again

I showed up to lecture at most twice this semester and put in minimal effort. From my limited experience, lectures seemed interesting and Dr. C also seemed really nice. Grade based on weekly TopHat questions, 3 take-home/open-note exams and the final (you get 1 exam drop), an easy research requirement, and extra credit if you need it.

Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2022
Would take again

Professor C was so nice. I hardly went to any lectures and finished with an A. Online and open note tests that are open for 24 hours. She was really reachable and understanding. Her lectures were pretty average but she was super sweet.

Get ready to read
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 22, 2022
Would take again

Dr. C is definitely aware that students take psych for an easy A, but still does a great job teaching the material. We had 3 midterms and a final and we could opt not to take the final if we were happy with our grade. The midterms were all asynchronous and she gives lots of opportunities for extra credit. Take her!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A-
Dec 23, 2022
Would take again

best professor i have ever had. go to class and take notes. exams are online and best 3/4. exams are easy and class is actually really interesting and fun. she is so laid back and is eager to help with anything. take this class if you need an easy A or are looking for something relaxing and fun. you will not regret

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 24, 2022
Would take again

melinda is an angel. intro to psych is a very easy low effort class with her and you can get away with not going to lecture and still doing very well, just put in a mild amount of effort before her midterms/homework and you should be good

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 27, 2022
Would take again

Professor Ciccocioppo really cares about keeping her students' academic stress to a minimum, so she makes all the exams open note/internet/textbook/for ~24hrs online. Other than exams, there are Top Hat questions embedded in the textbook and 5hrs of participation in psych research studies (online surveys are super doable). Loved her class!

Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 27, 2022
Would take again

Great intro to psych professor! Very kind and also very accessible during office hours to help with anything you might not understand or want more guidance on.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2023
Would take again

Dr. C is such a great choice for PSY0010! Her tests are exactly like her lecture slides, and they are online/open note. The homework is easy. Her lectures were so interesting, and you can really tell that she wants her students to succeed. I really enjoyed the content that she covered! She is also very considerate and caring!

Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Jan 3, 2023
Would take again

Dr. C is the absolute best. You can tell she clearly cares about the mental health and academic success of her students. I cannot recommend her intro class enough! Tests are open note and all the correct answers can be found in the textbook. Her lectures are also very interesting and she is very witty and humorous.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Jan 5, 2023
Would take again

This class is very easy. Do your homework on Top Hat and pay attention in the lecture and you would do fine. The exams and finals are all online plus its OPEN BOOK, NOTES, and INTERNETS!!!! lots of extra credits!!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A-
Jan 7, 2023
Would take again

Pretty chill professor, isn't too rough of a grader and will always favor the student.

Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Jan 8, 2023
Would take again

The best. Get her if you can.

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Jan 8, 2023
Would take again

Very easy and you actually learn something. All exams are online, open note, open textbook, open everything. You get extra credit if you don't post the questions online. Melinda is an awesome teacher, always available, and really knows how to teach. Take this class!!

5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Mar 28, 2023
Would take again

Great prof. Lectures are great and she records them. You are assigned book problems but the answers are online, exams are open note/resource. You can go into class and she will help you get the right answer on exams. Very easy A, is flexible and willing to work with students. Her lecture notes are important for exams.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Apr 9, 2023
Would take again

Dr. C really cares about her students and her work. She is very accommodating and understanding. Exams are open-note/book and you get 24hrs to complete it. Homework assignments are easy points as long as you actually read the chapter. Best professor I have ever had. She also uploads videos of every lecture but I went to her lectures anyway

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0184
Grade: A
Apr 13, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Ciccocioppo was an incredible professor! Her lectures were always engaging, and she encouraged participation in ways that were productive, not forceful. She created an inclusive classroom environment and always made sure to prioritize student mental health by warning students about potentially sensitive topics. I would 100% recommend her!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Apr 14, 2023
Would take again

Easiest natural science gen ed you can take, 3 online exams, an optional final, and easy weekly homework. Lecture isnt mandatory but Melinda makes it fun and very interesting! highly reccommend

5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2023
Would take again

Dr. C was awesome. I did not attend lecture often since it was 400 people, but she records all lectures and is accessible to those who do not attend. Her lectures match her assignments very well and she is very engaging.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2023
Would take again

Super easy prof for intro to psych. Graded based off hw, 4 tests (can drop lowest), and research studies. All tests were out of class and not super difficult.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2023
Would take again

Easy class. The lectures were recorded and the tests were online open for 24 hours and open note. The lectures were interesting and there were assignments on top hat to go along with the textbook. There is also a research participation requirement that doesn't take up too much time. In addition, there is an optional extra credit paper.

EXTRA CREDIT
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
psy1113
Grade: A+
Apr 27, 2023
Would take again

i love dr.c take this class u will not regret it

Group projects
Respected
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2023
Would take again

Such a kind and understanding person. Lectures were optional (they are recorded); however, I went to lectures because of how interesting the content was and how well she taught it. Exams were easy, homeworks were easy, and I learned a lot.

Inspirational
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2023
Would take again

She was legit so easy but cared so much about the class. It was fun to go to her lectures! There's one homework due every week but its easy work. 3/4 tests count towards final grade. Would take again!

5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2023
Would take again

Dr.C was amazing! She is a sweet woman and makes her lectures very interesting! The lectures are recorded which was SO nice. If you watch the lectures and keep up with the top hat homework, the tests are very easy. If you have the chance to take Dr.C please do!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2023
Would take again

dr c makes the class super interesting and easy to succeed!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
May 1, 2023
Would take again

Dr. C is wonderful. Very understanding, somewhat engaging lectures that aren't mandatory. Easy homework that actually really helps with understanding the content. Great class.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
psy1113
Grade: A+
May 4, 2023
Would take again

By far the best prof I've had at Pitt. Lectures were always interesting and there are a lot of class discussions that made it super engaging. she's understanding, respectful and a very reasonable grader. good amount of group work but not bad because the content is very interesting. lots of extra credit opportunities. Take her if you can!

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0184
Grade: A+
May 4, 2023
Would take again

Dr. C is amazing. She is very engaging, respectful and always includes trigger warnings in advance for sensitive topics in class. I loved this class, I learned a lot and the content is super informative. Very fair grader, gives no time limits on quizzes/exams, and is very reachable outside of class. highly recommend!

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: B-
May 9, 2023
Would take again

You can tell she loves teaching and the subject itself, which makes the lectures very fun and easy to follow along.

Amazing lectures
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
psy1113
Grade: A
Oct 30, 2023
Would take again

I love Dr C, I've taken her for multiple classes and each time she's been amazing. So caring and understanding, prioritizes our voices and tries to understand our ways of thinking. She always makes class interesting and worth attending. Grades fairly and clearly outlines what she wants to see in your work. Please take Dr C if you can!

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY1050
Grade: A
Nov 1, 2023
Would take again

I absolutely love this class. Dr. C is so understanding, and genuinely cares about what she's teaching. When I have needed extensions, or just had additional questions, she was always happy to communicate! 10/10 would recommend this class for people interested in psychology and GSWS.

Get ready to read
Group projects
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Nov 9, 2023
Would take again

Definitely take Dr. C if you have the opportunity to. Her lectures are engaging and informative and you can tell she really cares about her students. Exams are online and untimed and she offers help on any exam questions. One homework a week that is pretty easy and graded on correctness. Overall a really great experience.

Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Nov 10, 2023
Would take again

I loved Dr C! Her class was always so fun to attend, and her exams are open book which is awesome. She loves what she is teaching, which is a breathe of fresh air compared to my other Professors. If you are taking Psych i highly recommend her class.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 11, 2023
Would take again

TAKE HER CLASS. Dr. C is literally the nicest person ever and makes class fun. It is so easy, and all your exams are online, and she doesn't take attendance. I haven't shown up in 2 months and still have an A literally the best class you can take.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Nov 12, 2023
Would take again

SHE IS THE GOAT! best intro to psych prof. DO NOT CHOOSE ANYONE ELSE BUT DR.C. so friendly and wants the success of her students. the grade consists of 3 online exams (lowest gets dropped) and weekly homework. grade has not changed since the beginning of the semester, thats how EASY this class is. 1000000/10, def recommended.

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
1.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 16, 2023

The good: lots of office hours, minimal work outside of class. The bad: Does not use Canvas, only top hat. Respectfully, I have fact-checked some of the things said in lecture and found them to be either incomplete explanations or just wildly incorrect. While she is not trying to mislead, its clear her personal opinions cloud some of lecture.

Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
4.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2023
Would take again

Dr. C cares a lot about her students. She is well respected in her field, and is very knowledgeable. Class is very easy and grading is straight forward. Tests are 50% (four of them lowest is dropped), homework 45% (lowest also dropped), and 5% research (very easy to complete). Lectures can be dry at times, but the content is interesting.

Respected
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2023
Would take again

I loved this class. Attendance wasn't mandatory which was convenient when I was behind on other classes. She is very knowledgeable and easy to contact. She does a really good job of explaining. Homework is online and really simple. I can finish within a half hour. Tests are online and she drops the lowest score. Would take it again if I could.

Amazing lectures
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2023
Would take again

Great choice for an easy gen ed. Didn't go to a single lecture and got an A. Tests are open notes open internet open everything. Very manageable for someone who's not a psych student.

5.0
2.0
psy1113
Grade: A-
Dec 6, 2023
Would take again

Professor C is such an amazing professor. every week you do a short quiz on the textbook chapter (very easy) and then you discuss the topic in class. you will have to do one presentation on one of the chapters, but she helps you prepare for it well and the topics are interesting. one final exam but you take it online and its open note!

Group projects
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2023
Would take again

Dr. C is the best professor ever. Her class was interesting and easy in a way that made it easy to learn the information but also not feel a burden of work. We had 3 tests (open note, online, full day to do it), an optional final, weekly TopHat questions based on chapter readings, and lectures that were always recorded and posted after class.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2023
Would take again

the best professor you can take for intro to psych! weekly tophat ch questions . grade is based on three midterms and a final (drops the lowest). if i had to the option to take this class until i graduate from Pitt, i totally would. awesome, 1000000/10, highly recommended! she is literally the sweetest!

Amazing lectures
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2023
Would take again

The sweetest prof. ever! Always in a good mood, always happy to be there, consistently smiling and laughing and making her lectures overall enjoyable. Grading is very clear and honestly super easy to get an A as long as you pay attention. Overall love her and would love to have her as a prof. again.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2023
Would take again

TAKE HER! exams are online and if you go in during class time she will answer questions. there are lots of opportunities to do well through extra credit, hw, and research participation. my only advice is to take notes on the things she says and not just whats written on the slides because it's important for exams. one of the easiest gen eds ever!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Online Savvy
3.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2023
Would take again

This class was so easy. You don't have to go to lectures if you don't want to since she records each lecture and posts it to Canvas. There are 3 exams and the final, and you can drop the lowest score. I found the class boring but it's a nice and reliable grade booster

5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2023
Would take again

Super sweet and caring professor. All lectures are recorded and posted, there are 4 exams with the lowest one being dropped, super easy weekly readings, and an easy research requirement. She also holds a lot of office hours and offers a good amount of extra credit. I can't recommend Dr. C enough. Please take her you won't regret it!

Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2023
Would take again

so easy. DEF TAKE HER. open note not during class online tests. she is so nice. the tests are online and the online textbook has answers and just control f key words which is great. it is also a really interesting class, but i never went because she just reads off the slides, and records lectures. i can read the slides by myself.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2023
Would take again

easiest class at pitt. attendance isn't mandatory, all classes are recorded, tests are open note, untimed, open internet, and online. course load is very manageable, one 20 question hw assignment each week and you only need to take 3/4 exams (lowest exam gets dropped if you take all 4)

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2023
Would take again

Dr C is amazing! Her lectures are always interesting for the most part and attendance is not mandatory. She allows many chances to make up a bad exam grade or a missed homework assignment and constantly posts reminders.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
4.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A-
Dec 20, 2023
Would take again

This was a very easy class. All the tests were online, untimed and open book and the tests were kept open for the entire day. There are 3 exams and 1 final but you can drop the final if you have taken the first 3 exams. She is a great lecturer and her classes are really interesting if you like psychology. Def recommend taking her, easy credits.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A-
Dec 22, 2023
Would take again

It's easy to do well in this class. If you attend the lectures then the readings aren't necessary and she won't test you on things we didn't discuss. All exams are open note. I will say that it's important to try on hw because thats where I lost a lot of credit.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: B+
Dec 23, 2023
Would take again

A great professor, lectures are posted online and exams are open-note online. Extra credit is available but only worth 1%

EXTRA CREDIT
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2023
Would take again

Attendance is not mandatory at all. Tests are taken outside of class and online with access to internet allowed. Research participation is required. She is very sweet and gives a lot of opportunities to make sure you get good grades.

Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0100
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2023
Would take again

Posts her lecture videos, no attendance grading. HW is easy, once a week, just do on time. Tests are open note. Extra credit is literally just that no one post test answers on quizlet. Awesome speaker, fun class, 100% would love to have her again.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A-
Dec 24, 2023
Would take again

LOVED her lectures, especially with how interactive they were! there was a lot of note-taking, but you were allowed to use your notes PLUS the internet and the textbook on the exams. there isnt a downside to taking her for this class, so i recommend her!

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSYCH0010
Grade: A+
Jan 4, 2024
Would take again

Great Professor, easy gen ed and looked forward to learning because of the class structure. Completely organized class structure. Amazing person. Recommend taking for gen ed or mandatory. Stress free class and learned a lot, open note/take home exams.

Clear grading criteria
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Jan 6, 2024
Would take again

I barely went to any lectures or did any of the homework, basically learned all the material when I took the few take-home, open-note, all-day exams. When I did go to lectures she seemed very engaged and knowledgeable on topics.

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Jan 10, 2024
Would take again

I regularly didn't go to lecture and followed along at home, still did very well on exams. Everything is open-note and she offered many chances for extra credit. Perfect for a relatively easy Gen Ed and she was generally a very happy, bubbly presence.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Jan 10, 2024
Would take again

Dr. C was great. Convinced for this class you could not go to a single lecture and just have the top hat textbook and still be able to get a A+. If you actually want to obtain something from this class he gives great insight and her lectures are engaging.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Jan 11, 2024
Would take again

I can't stress how easy this class was. I went to two lectures the whole semester. The tests are open book and follow along with her slideshow chronologically. All the chapter questions were in quizlet so I did them early. The research project was so easy and no writing required at all. I was able to do it all over my computer. It was just surveys.

4.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Jan 12, 2024
Would take again

"A" on a silver platter. Tests are open-note, open-internet, and open-teacher (she would give answers during class). Never have to attend a lecture (though she's actually a pretty good teacher). Take this class for the easiest A in your life.

5.0
2.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Jan 22, 2024
Would take again

You need to attend class is you want to get a good grade. Exams are based on lecture, but they are online. You have 4 exams (including a final) and the lowest one gets dropped. You also having weekly reading assignments and questions in the online textbook. She genuinely cares for her students and makes the course as unstressful as possible.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Apr 19, 2024
Would take again

Professor C is genuinely such an amazing professor. I took this class to fulfill a gen ed which most people do and she kept the lectures relevant and interesting. Her exams were online and not too difficult. She also offers extra credit- overall such a sweet professor, highly recommend!

Lecture heavy
4.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2024
Would take again

Dr. C is kind and enthusiastic. Her class proves boring if you don't interact when provided with the opportunity, but it is also your choice to attend since she posts online lectures. The exams are also online so you can easily prioritize other classes and consult your notes for hers. Take her class for an easy Gen Ed.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
PSY0184
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 23, 2024
Would take again

If you are a Psych Major, take her she is a great professor. Super organized, super understanding and overall finds ways to keep the class engaged.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 28, 2024
Would take again

Stopped going to class before February and will still end up with an A. Lectures were fine but long. Homework is very easy, tests are pretty much open anything and very fair. Fun person and professor. Easy A.

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2024
Would take again

She knows most ppl are in intro psych for gen ed, so she makes it very easy to get an A. Records lectures, will quite literally give you test answers if you ask in class. Very caring and knowledgeable so def useful if ur a psych major. Only quip: she uses TopHat and u need to buy course for like $40. Does provide fee waivers tho but no regrets!

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2024
Would take again

Dr. C is a great professor, she treats the class like an intro class. Graded on TopHat homework for all nine chapters, three of four take home exams, and research credits. Attendance is not mandatory and she is also very nice. Take her for intro to psych, she is great.

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
May 1, 2024
Would take again

Dr C is the BEST. Open note open internet take home exams with lowest dropped, class isn't required. Homework assignments are 20 topcoat questions a week. If you do go to lectures they're entertaining and she's a great lecturer. Overall the best intro prof, can't recommend her enough

EXTRA CREDIT
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
May 3, 2024
Would take again

Dr C is a very good lecturer, tests were open book and clear. Attendance not mandatory

Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
May 3, 2024
Would take again

So easy

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
May 5, 2024
Would take again

Dr. C is AMAZING. Take her! All 3 midterms and final are online and open note. There are tophat homeworks that follow the textbook. Attendence is not enforced (i never went to a single class). By far the easiest class here at pitt. She is also just a really kind and caring person. PS. whoever was selling her exam questions on chegg shame on you!

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Aug 14, 2024
Would take again

great course, loved that lectures were open note.

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Sep 11, 2024
Would take again

Dr. C's intro psych class is an easy A. With open-note exams and minimal attendance, it's a breeze. I used unstuckstudy ai and the free textbook to ace this course. Highly recommend for a simple gen ed credit.

5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A+
Jan 1, 2025
Would take again

One of the sweetest professors ever. Intro to psych can be boring as it's a pre-req to study the more interesting subjects in psych, but she makes lectures engaging and finds ways for students to participate during class. Homework is easy to complete and exams are all online and open note.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PSY0010
Grade: A
Mar 25, 2025
Would take again

Dr. C was one of the best teachers I've ver had at Pitt. She cares about her students and is always available to help. Her lectures are easy to follow and her exams are super straight forward. I cannot recommend her enough!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY0184
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 4, 2025
Would take again

The best professor I've had so far. You can tell she really loves the things she talks about and is very knowledgeable. Always sticks around after class if you have questions and only gives out a few assignments and a final, which are all very easy to get an A on. She's extremely kind and is very open to the opinions of her class. Please take her.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
psy1113
Grade: A+
May 2, 2025
Would take again

Psych of Women is one of the easiest (if not, it might be the #1 easiest) psych upper level. That's why it fills up so quickly! I got lucky going onto Canvas one day and seeing there was an opening. Group project, online/open note quizzes, and online/open note final exam. She is so caring and a great professor. I had her for Intro to Psych too.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
psy1113
Grade: A-
May 10, 2025
Would take again

Awesome lectures, participation matters but I think everyone should take this class because Dr. C is very sensitive and her class is wonderful regarding discuss gender minorities.

Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
PSY0184
Grade: A+
Jul 29, 2025
Would take again

Dr. C is a gem! Gender psych is an awesome, easy elective. Weekly reading quizzes were open note, lectures were easy to follow and interesting, and then the final exam was open note and fairly easy. Lots of opportunity for extra credit, too! Participation wasn't mandatory in the big lecture, but encouraged!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
PSY0184
Grade: A+
Nov 2, 2025
Would take again

Absolutely one of the easiest classes I have taken at Pitt. I literally showed up to class to do the TopHat and copied down her slides into my notes and quite frankly did not listen in class. I got an A+ just by doing the easy writings she assigned and using my notes on the open-book final exam. Definitely take her if you need an easy gen-ed/class.

Participation matters
Caring
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

20%

Textbook Required

1%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 242 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (122)
A (95)
A- (17)
Grade Distribution
A(217)B(5)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(19)
Based on 252 reported grades
A+: 122
A: 95
A-: 17
Not sure yet: 9
Common Tags
Caring (120)
EXTRA CREDIT (117)
Clear grading criteria (98)
Amazing lectures (66)
Respected (61)
Accessible outside class (42)
Amazing lectures (36)
Inspirational (21)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.11 avg change
Jan
Mar
Apr
May
Jul
Nov
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

PSY010

5.0

(2)

PSY1000

5.0

(1)

PSYCH0100

5.0

(1)

PSY1100

5.0

(1)

PSY10

5.0

(1)
+8 more courses
Difficulty by Course

PSY010

2.0

PSYCH0100

2.0

PSY10

2.0

PSY1050

2.0

psy1113

1.8

Similar Professors