4.4

Ranjana Dutta

Psychology - Saginaw Valley State University

4.4
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
76%
Would Retake
88
Reviews
4.4
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
4.4
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

76%

Would Retake

88

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Professor Dutta genuinely cares about her students and it definitely shows

PSYCH210 - 5.0 rating

great professor, if you get a chance to take her and miss out it's your fault, you'll love her

PSYCH310 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

83%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 27 grades
Most common grades:
A (9)
A- (5)
A+ (4)
Grade Distribution
A(13)B(7)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 27 reported grades
A: 9
A-: 5
A+: 4
B: 4
Common Tags
Get ready to read (8)
Caring (7)
Gives good feedback (5)
EXTRA CREDIT (5)
Inspirational (4)
Accessible outside class (3)
TEST HEAVY (2)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (2)
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PSYC

3.5

PHYSC310

3.5

PSYC380

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PSY210

3.2

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Reviews (88)
5.0
2.0
PSYC310
Sep 25, 2002

I loved her she was soo nice and she was very clear.

5.0
2.0
PSYC310
Oct 29, 2002

Her class was very fun..She is nice and easy

3.0
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PSYCH210
Mar 1, 2003

Nice lady. Can she really be as innocent as she seems to be? Child Psych is interesting...make sure you do the blackboard quizzes if she assigns them.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH310
Apr 2, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
HUMDEV
Apr 2, 2003

She influenced me to change my major to psychology and become a clinical psychologist. :)

4.0
4.0
PSYC310
Apr 14, 2003

Very good at speaking to class. As far as one on one... not so much. You must be able to use blackboard onece a week AT LEAST. I would recommend.

5.0
2.0
PSYC310
Apr 30, 2003

Class was really interesting and fun! She was a blast!

5.0
3.0
PSYC210
Nov 6, 2003

I would recommend Dr. Dutta to anyone. She is very helpful and really cares if her students are learning or not. She gives relevant examples and lets students know about things going on around campus that are relative to their majors.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH210
Nov 11, 2003

If you know and like Psychology, she is a very good teacher to have. Classes are really interesting.

4.0
3.0
PSYCH310
Nov 19, 2003

Boring..........

5.0
2.0
210
Mar 30, 2004

Very interesting class. Great teacher, gives real life examples.

4.0
3.0
PSYC210
Apr 1, 2004

Very nice lady. Class if easy if you study for exams and go to class since she gives assignments. If you don't like presenting this might not be the class for you because you do have to give a presentation that is worth roughly 1/10 of your grade.

3.0
3.0
PSY310
Apr 6, 2004

I am a average student, talk about reading the powerpoint, I had to study, study, study....I didn't like her class and felt as though she had favorites:(

5.0
2.0
PSYC310
Apr 27, 2004

Dr. Dutta is awesome! You have to do the work and study to get an A, but it's not real time consuming. She is great with technology, and is very helpful, and easy to talk to. If you get a chance, take her!

4.0
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PSYC310
Apr 29, 2004

Pretty easy class, but she wastes a lot of time. A lot of times we won't actually start class until 15 min. late. The powerpoint notes do not help at all. She doesn't talk about what they say but goes off on little tangents.

4.0
3.0
PSYC310
Jun 28, 2004

Good teacher! I actually learned a lot from her class. I'm not one to present, but as long as you have a group that you are comfortable with you will be fine.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH210
Aug 26, 2004

Very nice teacher. She is definatly intersted in her subject and gets excited about the information. Overall it is a pretty easy class, if you have taken other psych classes.

5.0
1.0
210
Sep 24, 2004

An all around good class and prof

3.0
2.0
PSYCH310
Oct 28, 2004

She is a good teacher. She is very passionate about her work. She will help you if you need help. Tests are multip;e choice which is a plus. Good all around teacher. I would defiently take her again.

5.0
3.0
PSYC
Nov 2, 2004

only had her as a guest speaker in one class, but she seemed knowledgeable and helpful. Only wanted to rate her to say she's kinda hot!

5.0
2.0
PSYC210
Nov 8, 2004

Good teacher. Gives real life examples. Make sure to come to every class because she gives points for that. Also, make sure to print off the answers of the quizes on BB because that is your SG for the tests. Group presentations with 2-3 people, not the best. She gives you Extra Credit.

5.0
2.0
PSY310
Nov 17, 2004

Great Teacher! Gives out extra credit. As long as yo study you'll do fine in the class. Highly recommend to go www.prenhall.com/kail and use the chapters study guides on there. Just like the tests. Some are even the same question. Very Very Helpfull!

5.0
2.0
PSYC310
Nov 24, 2004

One of the best profs I've ever had. She knows so much, and is really enthusiastic about teaching. Provides copies of PowerPoint that she uses for her lectures. BlackBoard quizzes and message boards are a good way to get free points. I highly recommend her!!!

5.0
3.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Nov 30, 2004

great teacher

4.0
2.0
PSYC210
Dec 1, 2004

She's a great teacher, really knows her stuff. She gives extra credit a couple times throughout the semester. You also have to do an oral presentation which is a lot of work and not fun but the class overall is easy. Use the quizzes and SG's on BB and you'll do fine!

5.0
1.0
PSYC210
Dec 19, 2004

AWESOME class, awesome teacher! Loved the class and how the prof presented material. Very easy to earn an A, just study what she tells you to in class. Lots of xtra credit opportunites!

5.0
2.0
PSY210
Jan 3, 2005

Dr. Dutta is an awesome prof! She gives excellent study guides has BB quizzes to help with tests and easy x-tra credit. A must take! Wished she offered more classes! Don't be freaked out on presentation, worth 50 pts. but not as difficult as you think.

5.0
3.0
PSYC210
Apr 20, 2005

really good teacher. learned alot from her class.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH310
Apr 21, 2005

She is a great prof! I learned so much from her class, and it is easy to get an A. You get blackboard quizzes to boost points, and just have to study for the tests. I really suggest having her.

5.0
2.0
CHILDLIFESPA
Apr 24, 2005

Great teacher, went to every class didnt even buy the books, took great notes, practiced with BB and got an A, great skills, real life teaching, easy to understand, tests were no curve balls, straight out of her lectures

5.0
3.0
PSYCH310
Apr 27, 2005

Excellent prof. She was really concerned with whether or not her students understood the material and how to apply it. Study for tests and you'll be fine. Would definately recommend her and take her again.

5.0
4.0
PSYCH310
May 13, 2005

i liked the topic, but not the class. didnt like the method taught with - wanted more lecture not questioning. u have to READ the book! blah... 4 tests are hard, but all mult. choice w/noncumulative final. not much ex. cr. GO TO EVERY CLASS! remember to take online quizzes and do hw!

5.0
3.0
PSY310
May 27, 2005

She's a great professor. Her tests are hard but study well for them. Do the online quizzes because they're easy points. Very interesting, I learned so much from her!

4.0
4.0
PSYC
Grade: C
Jul 21, 2005

She was a really nice person and loved teaching you could tell.. The only downfall about this class is that he tests are hard. I studied for them and I always ended up with like C averages.. not everything on the tests are on the powerpoints.. so make sure you read the book as well!

5.0
2.0
PSYC310
Grade: A
Sep 2, 2005

She's a great teacher and knows what she's talking about. She never makes you feel dumb and is always willing to clarify if you don't understand. Easiest part were the quizes and the tests, you just have to study, nothing to hard. Love her and would love to take more of her classes, highly recommended.

4.0
3.0
PSYC210
Nov 14, 2006

very very nice... I like when she talks about her family(she has twins) She gives u power points to print out and it helps loads.. Almost all quizes are at home.... But when it comes test time STUDY... She gives u lots of items to use to study.... it's up 2 you to use them.

5.0
1.0
PSYC210
Nov 24, 2006

Very nice, easy teacher. All quizzes are at home. Clarifies subjects with real life examples. Tests are easy also.

4.0
3.0
PSY310
Dec 29, 2006

Kinda boring lectures, reads word for word what you already have in front of you, but very nice and always willing to help a student if needed

5.0
2.0
PYSC210
Jan 16, 2007

she loved what she was teaching and her different background brought tons to the class, she is a great teacher and the classes are very interesting with movies and she always uses powerpoints.

5.0
4.0
PSYCH310
Apr 29, 2007

She is a real nice lady. The exams were challenging.. but I suppose that is expected in college.... I would take her again.

4.0
3.0
PSYC310
May 7, 2007

She was such a nice person! I hope to take another class with her. If you study and give it some effort... you will earn a B or an A.

5.0
3.0
PSYCHSECT
Nov 13, 2007

great teacher, makes lectures fun, weekly on-line quiz very easy, research paper with partner is a little time consuming, tests easy

4.0
3.0
PSYCH210
Dec 19, 2007

Tests are really easy and she has online quizzes that are also easy points. The paper she makes you do is kinda stupid but not too hard. Worth taking.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH310
Apr 5, 2008

Great instructor, her stories make lecture very interesting. Very fair grader - when things on test aren't clear and she agrees - then she may give you extra points.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH310
Jun 20, 2008

Great teacher. I would take her again in a heart beat. Such a sweet person, class is never borning. She is fair, but you have to study for her test and read the chapters in the book. if you do that you will have an A

5.0
2.0
PSYC310
Sep 22, 2008

Dr. Dutta is the sweetest professor at SVSU. She cares about her students, is passionate about the course material, and loves to talk about her twins! =) She is very approachable and down to earth!!! I highly recommend her!!!!

5.0
3.0
PSYCH210
Dec 8, 2008

LOVED HER! Take her any chance you get! The classes aren't easy but they aren 't hard *nice medium*, they make you learn! She is funny as all get out and is very HELPFUL! You'd be missin out if you don't take her!

4.0
4.0
PSYCH310
Aug 15, 2009

I really enjoyed her class. At times lecture would get a little boring, but she would always tell funny stories to help you remember something. Very nice and helpful. Don't be afraid to talk to her, she's very friendly.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH3
Apr 5, 2010

Prof Dutta is the best teacher I've ever had! she explains everything clearly and has great examples! the material is really easy to learn because of her!

5.0
2.0
PSYC310
Apr 16, 2010

I had Professor Dutta for child psyc. She knows so much and can tell you things for her everyday life, which makes the class very interesting. I was mildly interested in psyc when entering but now I love it. She does exspect you to be there every class, she loves class discussions, and her tests are easy if you study. One of my favorites here. :)

5.0
2.0
PSYCH310
Apr 27, 2010

Professor Dutta is one of the best psych professors at svsu, if you get a chance to take her do it, she cares about her students and sure knows her stuff. great professor, if you get a chance to take her and miss out it's your fault, you'll love her.

5.0
3.0
PSYC210
Nov 14, 2010

I learned so much in this class. Its a decent amount of work but if you go to class and do the assignments it is pretty easy. Her examples are very helpful. Loved the class.

4.0
2.0
PSYC310
Apr 29, 2011

Great professor, knows what she is talking about and uses videos and personal experience to explain things so you understand. Pay attention in class and take some notes and you are set.

4.0
3.0
PSYC310
Apr 26, 2012

Very awesome professor.

3.0
4.0
PHYSC310
May 16, 2012

Dutta was hard to understand. She also expected you to know everything from the book. Psychology does not come easy to me and she defiantly was not the prof to take this with. Her tests were nothing like what she talked about in class. DISLIKE!

5.0
2.0
PSY201
Nov 5, 2012

this was my favroite class this semster she makes psy intersting with her personal examples and videos. u only need the book wen takin the online quiz's which there is one for every chapter. she adds 4 extra credit points for each test there are no exact questions so thats a plus! there are 4 exams and few outter class extra credit chances !

4.0
3.0
PYSCH212
Jan 14, 2014

Very good teacher, loved how she teaches the class. Online quizs every week, but they are easy points.. Explains things well, No study guide but she will make clear what you need to know if in mass email. Pass all her test and quizzes and you'll be fine

5.0
2.0
PSYC310
Apr 9, 2014

Ranjana is great! She is one of my favorite professors that I have taken because she understands what works when teaching students. The class has a lot of discussions, and she gives great notes and examples. Sometimes she talks too much about how to succeed in college, but she is right. Very clever, and cares a lot.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH310
Apr 30, 2014

Awesome class! She was interesting and funny and it was easy to learn. Book is just as helpful and if you put the effort in it shows in your grades.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH210
Dec 8, 2014

Professor Dutta genuinely cares about her students and it definitely shows. Her lectures are very long, but the material is very common sense and exams are an easy A as long as you review PowerPoint slides. Weekly Vspace quizzes are very helpful for exam review and they help your grade. I enjoyed Professor Dutta and would definitely take her again.

5.0
1.0
PSYC310
Grade: A+
Mar 16, 2015

I loved child psychology with Dr. Dutta. She is very smart and will tell stories to help you learn the material. The book is essential it is the only textbook I have fully read in college. There are a lot of easy points it is almost impossible to not get an A.

5.0
2.0
PSYC310
Grade: A+
Apr 9, 2015

Great professor! I would definatley take her again. Only three tests, including the final, very straight forward from her powerpoints. Makes lectures very interesting. Lots of online quizzes but they help so much with the tests and aren't very hard. She's very understanding and funny.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH310
Grade: A-
May 30, 2015

I would definitely recommend this professor and this class. I was a sophomore still trying to get by without reading the book and this class helped me learn that its necessary. Lots of small quizzes. She is very understanding, I forgot to turn in an assignment and she let me turn it in late for full credit. You need the book with the revel codes.

4.0
2.0
PSYC210
Grade: A
Nov 17, 2015

Dutta is hilarious and inspirational. She clearly is passionate about teaching and loves to help. This specific class includes lots of online quizzes (so they are open note) and one short group paper. The exams are multiple choice. Lectures are usually fun and interactive. Very easy if you pay attention.

5.0
4.0
PSYC210
Grade: A-
Jan 10, 2016

Ranjana is fantastic. Her lectures are very informative and interesting to listen to. She has extensive knowledge about psychology and is very helpful with answering questions. Tests are quite straightforward. She is a wonderful professor and I would definitely take a class taught by her again.

4.0
2.0
PSYCH210
Grade: A-
Mar 2, 2016

Professor Dutta expects a lot out of her students. She is very knowledge able and offers many different things other than just exams to help your grade. She knows her stuff, but if you don't retain information easily studying for her tests will take lots of your time. Reading the textbook is a must. But overall a good professor!

4.0
3.0
PHYSC310
Grade: A-
May 18, 2016

She is a great professor. A lot of online assignments but they are easy and help you understand. I liked them because they were easy ways to get your grade up. Her lectures were good and not boring. She also offers extra credit. I really enjoyed the class and would take her again.

2.0
4.0
PSY210
Grade: B-
Nov 17, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dutta is very smart, but doesn't relay her knowledge well. To understand the material you must read the book. Exams are very specific and difficult. She is sometimes hard to understand and very straightforward. She can be insensitive about opinions. I would not recommend taking her if psychology is not your major.

Get ready to read
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
TEST HEAVY
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3.0
PSY210
Nov 29, 2016
Would take again

She cares about her students' success and tries to ensure that all topics are understood by everyone. She is very open to questions and willing to help. The lectures were fairly interesting given the topics. Examples are almost always given to ensure clarity. Tests weren't too specific, but did require effort.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
4.0
3.0
PSY210
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

I really enjoyed Psyc 210 with Dutta. The class has a lot of information to process with seemingly long lectures, but she breaks them up with videos and activities. However, it was sometimes hard to follow what to do for the class because there were so many extras to do, but as long as you stay on top of things this class will be fine.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
PSYCH210
Grade: A-
Dec 16, 2016
Would take again

Awesome professor! You have to read every chapter, you won't do well on the tests if you don't. There is a quiz for each chapter and random case studies, but those and tests are it. That is your grade. She offers some extra credit. Sit in the front, she will love ya for it. Definitely recommend participating in class, I got extra credit just for it

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PSYCH310
Apr 21, 2017
Would take again

Amazing professor! Would take her again 100 times over. She gives very engaging lectures that are low key inspirational. Be ready to read all the chapters or you will not do very well on the exams. Set a new standard for a professor.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
PSYC210
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

Purchasing the textbook and access code are a must, you have to read. I found Professor Dutta's test to be very essay. She also has many ways to earn extra credit but they do require a bit of time. Group projects were no big deal as long as you all do your part and we had 3 during the semester. Great professor she genuinely cares about students

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
PSYC210
Grade: B-
Dec 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

calls on students a lot in class and does not let the student go until they answer her question correctly which is very embarrassing for those who do not know the answer. she grades unbelievably hard, especially on cases and extra credit. if she provided better rubrics, grades would not have been as low. she is very smart and demands a lot.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Tests are tough
4.0
4.0
PSYC310
Grade: B-
Aug 20, 2018
Would take again

Dutta is a great professor. She engages with the students. She updates students often and about whats coming up and what to expect. She uses stories and example to give stundents a better understanding.

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PSYC370
Grade: A+
Sep 19, 2018
Would take again

Loved this class. Dr. Dutta is an amazing professor. You MUST read the book if you plan to pass. She expects students to have already read the material BEFORE coming into class, so the lecture will refer heavily back on the text. The tests truly cover every single piece of material that was covered in class so be prepared. Very approachable

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
PSY210
Grade: B
Nov 19, 2018
Would take again

Ranjana is a great professor overall. She really cares about her students and shows this by always checking on our mental health. She never lets out early so be prepared to sit through an entire lecture. She gives frequent breaks though which is nice. You will do good if you try. Take advantage of her office hours!!!

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
PSYC380
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2021
Would take again

Loved this class. While there is a lot of homework and notes to write, the amount of information I learned in this class was so amazing and worth the homework. I loved Dr. Dutta, very accessible after class, offers lots of extra credit, and very caring. It was a challenging course, but manageable once you get the hang of the

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
PSYC210
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2021
Would take again

I absolutely loved this class and Dr. Dutta. She made sure everyone understood the concepts and was always available if you needed extra help. The class is asynchronous excluding the exams. It was nice to finish things on my own time and the exams were always very easy. Great class.

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSYC210
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2021
Would take again

Prof. Dutta is amazing! She really cares about her students and gives so many opportunities for EC. Each exam had 3-4 points worth of EC, and some assignments too. Her lecture slides cover almost everything, so I never studied from my book. Be prepared to have a lot to study though - no study guides. But her exams are fine if you know the concepts!

Lecture heavy
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSYC380
Grade: A
Apr 13, 2022
Would take again

I absolutely love Dr. Dutta. Took her for 210 and now for 380 and she's still just as great. Offers extra credit on all assignments if you work with a partner, has extra points on her quizzes, and even made our semester project extra credit instead of a true grade. She's very passionate about what she teaches and cares deeply about her students!

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYC210
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Dutta is one of my favorite professors in the psych department because you can tell she truly loves her work. She cares about all of her students and will go to the end of the earth to help them succeed if they put in the effort. She is fair with her grades and always accessible when needed. Really fun to talk to, too! Highly recommend

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
3.0
4.0
210
Grade: B+
Nov 29, 2023

Her lectures are very long and boring. When giving examples, she explains them in very elaborate ways, frequently making them very confusing. Her ways of explanation are different from the books, making it even more confusing. She has difficult tests that ask very specific questions. If you have the option, do NOT take her hybrid course.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
PSYC210
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2023
Would take again

Overall she was a very good professor. She was always willing to help and gave good advice but you have to reach out to her yourself. The class isn't too difficult there is just a lot of reading and notes. There is no cumulative final just 4(online in-person) tests. The tests are not too hard if you really put in the time to study.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
3.0
2.0
PSYC210
Grade: B
Dec 5, 2024

her class is easy but her lectures are boring. the discussion post things were entirely useless and she would chase after you if you missed any assignment ever. she messaged me 3 times in one week because i wasnt in class and i missed one (1) 4pt discussion post. also insists we use AI in class and says shes teaching a class using it?? girl what!!

Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
210
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2024
Would take again

Dutta is such a caring person and you can tell she's really smart. She truly cares about her students and will take the time to get to know you. If enough of us requested a day off she would cancel class. If you participate you will have more fun. She posts recorded lectures that are super helpful.

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PSYC210
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

I loved Dutta as a professor. She truly cares about her students and will always push them to do their best. She gives amazing advice on how to study and be proactive. Lectures can be long, but they are super helpful when it comes to the tests. If you read the book and watch the lecture videos, then you will do well on the tests. I learned a lot!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
2.0
4.0
PSYCH210
Grade: B
Jan 16, 2025

She would be an okay teacher if not for the fact her lectures have absolutely no structure. Learning seems to take place outside of the classroom, despite have over 4 hours together in person. She would rather you WATCH a lecture at home, then come to class and meander from subject to subject completely unorganized then have a thorough lecture.

Tough grader
Group projects
Lots of homework
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

83%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 27 grades
Most common grades:
A (9)
A- (5)
A+ (4)
Grade Distribution
A(13)B(7)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 27 reported grades
A: 9
A-: 5
A+: 4
B: 4
Common Tags
Get ready to read (8)
Caring (7)
Gives good feedback (5)
EXTRA CREDIT (5)
Inspirational (4)
Accessible outside class (3)
TEST HEAVY (2)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (2)
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HUMDEV

5.0

(1)

PSYCHOLOGY

5.0

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CHILDLIFESPA

5.0

(1)

PYSC210

5.0

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5.0

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PSYC

3.5

PHYSC310

3.5

PSYC380

3.5

PSY210

3.2

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