4.3

Shannon McDermott

Psychology - Bergen Community College

4.3
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Would Retake
84
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4.3
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1.8
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4.4
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84

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What Students Say

Professor McD is the best

PSY101 - 5.0 rating

GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR, TEACHING SKILLS ARE GREAT AND VERY UNDERSTANDING

CHILDPSYC - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

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PSY101
Sep 23, 2004

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5.0
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CHILDPSYC
Nov 4, 2004

AWESOME PROFESSOR...GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR, TEACHING SKILLS ARE GREAT AND VERY UNDERSTANDING... NOT A HARD CLASS..NO FINAL EXAM...SHES JUST AWESOME...TAKE HER!

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BASICPSYCH
Nov 11, 2004

Well educated. Smart, funny= Amazing teacher

5.0
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PSYCHOLOGY
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 24, 2004

She is awesome!! Great way of teaching and really funny! if you dont understand something she always helps you out! def should take her!!

5.0
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PSY101
Dec 10, 2004

AN AWESOME AND FUNNIEST PROFESSOR TAKE HER SHE IS EASY HER TEST ARE ALMOST ALL THE TIME MULTIPLE CHOICE AND THEY ARE EASY THERE IS NO FINAL

5.0
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PSYCH101
Dec 12, 2004

Shes awsome... and is always there as long as you let her no!! take the class .. sehs awsome and funny

5.0
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CHILDPSYCHOLOG
Dec 13, 2004

AMAZING PROFESSOR! VERY FUNNY, AND KEEPS UP THE SPIRIT AND CLASS ALIVE ..AND IM NOT A MORNING PERSON.SHES AWESOME,GREAT TEACHER,VERY GREGARIOUS...TAKE HER...!!!!!SHES THE GREATEST

5.0
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PSY101
Dec 18, 2004

Easy professor. A lot of tedious work required compared to other Psych classes. lots of exams and papers.

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Dec 22, 2004

1 article review, 1 10 pages research paper, 4 tests, she gives review sheet, it is not that hard. easy going, sometimes moody, i learned alot from the class, i got A

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PSYCH101
Feb 3, 2005

such a great teacher... shes ****ing great..loved her class, learned so much..shes a good teacher, not too hard, take the class...it'll do ya some good

2.0
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PSYCHOLOGY
Apr 26, 2005

ok...

5.0
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CHILDPSY
May 9, 2005

she is really nice just dont leave ur cell on in class or she will flip.her tests are not bad but u have to study. she gives a review sheet before each test

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PSY101
May 12, 2005

She is perfect. I enjoyed her class. Is is very easy and very funny. Take her. She is the best.

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CHILDPSYCHO
May 15, 2005

Great class. Prof. McDermott really knows her stuff. She is funny and caring. FYI.. This class is recommended for transfer to Montclair State (education majors)so take her if you need it. WARNING: Make sure your cell phone is turned off! That's the one thing that really annoys her. Pay attention, take notes, and you'll get an A. GOOD LUCK ;)

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PSY207
May 16, 2005

She is beautiful inside and out! She has an exreme knowledge on what she's teaching and she is great. If you are interested to learn, try her! You will have a great experience:)

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PSY101
Aug 15, 2005

She is great! She is fun and makes the class fun too. You'll laugh a lot in her class, but at the same time you'll learn a lot. She explains the material very clear by giving examples.Fair grader!One thing you have to take notes in every class.The tests are easy.Before the test, she gives review sheet.Take her class you'll enjoy and learn!!!

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PSY101
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Aug 24, 2005

There really isn't too much to say so check my ratings. made fun of the information as well as conveyed it in a very incitefull way. Strong asset to the streangth of Bergen Community. I am Taking Psy 207 in the fall, Can't wait

5.0
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PSY101
Aug 31, 2005

She is the BEST teacher i've ever had! I Loved her. She is very funny and very helpful. I got a B in the class and it is not hard at all!! Take her!

5.0
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PSY
Nov 8, 2005

Easiest professor I've had. Explains everything, helps everyone, easy tests and reviews for them, VERY FUNNY and curses a lot!!!!! GREAT PROFESSOR!!!!

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2.0
PSY101
Nov 9, 2005

What a great experience. This professor changed by opinion on psychology change completley. She has great knowledge of all the areas discussed. Extremley helpful in any sense and is very very understanding. She was fun and was pleasure to have had as a teacher. An easy A is you go to class. SHE IS AWESOME, TAKE HER :)

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Dec 20, 2005

AWESOME PROFESSOR! i was so fascinated by psychology. I'd take her again. Her tests are pretty easy, fair grader. She's so funny!

5.0
1.0
PSY
Apr 11, 2006

the coolest and most interesting prof. you will ever have if you didn't like psy before u will all u have to do is study for her test. one paper no homework

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PSY1O1
Apr 27, 2006

SHE IS THE****!SHE MAKES PSYCHOLOGY SO INTERESTING! only one paper the whole semester and tests are exactly from the notes!TAKE HER IF YOU WANT TO PASS

5.0
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MAT150
Jul 5, 2006

she is cool, as long u try, u can pass her class. she is funny u will enjoy her class&candies

5.0
2.0
MAT150STATISTI
Jul 12, 2006

Great teacher. One of BCC's best NO STRESS! is her motto. Makes Statistics easy and fun. I had her for Summer I . She knows her stuff and makes it an interesting subject to learn. Brings lots of candy on test day because she says sugar helps you think better. Take her for any subject. She knows how to teach.

5.0
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PSY101
Aug 17, 2006

She make psych interesting, she's a great lady, and she never keeps the class there for more time than they should have to be there. Tests are hard if you don't read the text.

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PSY201
Aug 30, 2006

Absolutely awesome...brilliant mind....very interesting....challenges you but is easy going....definitely take her class

5.0
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PSYCH101
Sep 2, 2006

Usually on this site, words like "funny" and "cool" are synonymous with "outrageously unprofessional." McDermott manages to be funny, cool, AND professional. She's also organized, clear, and interesting. I'm running out of adjectives, so just take her already and see for yourself how much you'll get out of McDermott's class. (A lot).

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PSY101
Nov 2, 2006

she is an awesome teacher funny as hell! But you have to read the book! she lets you out early alot makes sure you take notes and go to class!! I would take her again!

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PSY101
Nov 22, 2006

ok tests: easy. you get candy right before the test cuz she candy help u recall info u learned .... lecture : she is not afraid to curse . extremely funny( not the corny way ).lol . when ur cell goes off in class she will pick it up and yell at anyone who calls u . she doesnt care if its ur mom, grandma. shes fair so if her phone goes off one of t

5.0
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PSYC101
Nov 29, 2006

Awesome teacher, i'm extremely glad i have her for psyc. She keeps the class engaged. Unlike most teachers, she doesn't pick favorites and treats everyone as equals. Incredibly funny, sarcastic, and really intelligent. In order to do well on tests you must take good notes! Everyone take at least one psychology class with her!

5.0
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PSY101
Dec 4, 2006

BEST teacher i have ever had!!i ropped all my classes last semester but hers...because of her!!!shes is so funny!!but at the same time you learn ALOT!!

5.0
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PSYCH101
Dec 16, 2006

This was the only class that I have not skipped this semester. She made me interested in the subject and I actually studied. She teaches with a great attitude and with humor. Her tests require you to read the book, but she gives you a study guide before every exam with all the terms you need to know. She also drops your lowest test and no hw ever!

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PSY101
Dec 18, 2006

Worst teacher at Bergen she never shows up for class!! Have to read the book or else you'll fail the test she lets you out like 1hr early before an exam the following day! she a nice lady but horrible at teaching...!!! i wouldn't take her

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PSY101
Dec 21, 2006

She was absent alot and didnt go over much that was on the test. We left early alot if you plan on doing the work yourself take her if you want someone to teach don't!

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PSY106
Dec 21, 2006

worst

5.0
1.0
PSYC101
Dec 22, 2006

This people below are just lazy as hell, I got an A in the class because I took good notes. The class wasn't demanding at all, and the multiple choice question are easy. I studied an hour before the test and never got below a B. College is mostly about doing independent outside work,and so get used to it.

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PSY101
Dec 22, 2006

She was the BEST!!! Easy to understand, very funny, review sheets for every test, always answers emails, she even gave us a study packet of notes for the final! Very understanding and helpful! Take her you'll learn alot!!!

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PSYCH1
Dec 27, 2006

Such a good teacher! You'll never want to miss a class with her! Not only is she funny as !#@@, she makes the stuff so easy to understand!! You gotta read the book, but she covers most of the stuff there and gives lots of examples so that you can relate the material to reality. She gives a review sheet a week before the tests too.

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PSY106
Jan 31, 2007

What an awesome teacher! She's really cool and funny. This is the only class I look forward to going to! 4 tests, 1 2 page paper & a group project. Classes are discussions. REALLY COOL. Lots of fun. And I'm actually learning something!

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PSYCH101
Feb 19, 2007

i miss her! had her last semester, it was the only class i looked forward to. she makes learning fun and easy, swears a lot, explains things in stoner terms. go to class, listen, take notes, and know everything on the review sheet. the tests are soo easy. 5 tests - drops lowest score. THATS IT. if youre looking for a fun laid back class take hers

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PSY101
Apr 20, 2007

did not like her class. you gotta read the book if u wanna pass her tests..she barely gives any notes.

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PSY103
Apr 24, 2007

Very insightful class, especially in regards to Freudian theory and all the minconceptions people have on him. Easy class as long as you study hard and read the text. TEXT IS A MUST, and make sure you read it, considering that's the only homework you get, unless she asks you to write a single page essay for a test.

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PSY101
May 1, 2007

AWSOME AWSOME AWSOME... THATS ALL I HAVE TO SAY!!!!!

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PSY101
May 4, 2007

she is one of the kinds teacher i have ever taken.we had with final 6exams.3extra credits project that she gives a name of a movie to watch and write at least one page of what was going on so you wouldnt keep your grade below than A.take notes while she is talking.you need book to study for the exam the answers will be on the sides of the book.

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PSY101
May 9, 2007

LOVED HER! test r really easy n no trick guestions as long as u take good notes n read a little form the chapters u will b good n even if u dont read the chapters u should get at least a b just off the notes..she is the best n very funny gives good examples of what she teaches and makes things easy to remember..im taking her again :)

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PSY101
Jul 24, 2007

Shannon is a funny lady and her class is ridiculously easy. Test are multiple-choice and note-based. You might have to write an article review, but she walks you through the process very well. The only bad thing about her class is that it's so easy that there's not much to learn. Take her class if you need an "easy A."

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PSY104
Aug 27, 2007

hey i took human relations psy with her and i loved it!! loved this professor well the is class there is no books!!! tis mainly talking!! she gives you some articles read them take test on them very very easy watch 2 movies you wouldnt believe from the list that you get awesome movies pick any two write a 2 page paper!& do a 5min speech! very easy

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PSY101
Sep 4, 2007

First prof i actually liked at Bergen,Hilarious,very helpful,gives you notes and handouts to study from,just pay attention and you do great i got a B without studying.Always has candy on days of exam,lol. Actually makes you like the subject,awesome prof.

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PSY104
Oct 1, 2007

I want to take every class she teaches!!! This was the best class I've ever had! Andshe's funny!

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PSY101
Oct 24, 2007

AWESOME!! i dont mind going to class at all.. take her!

5.0
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PSY101
Oct 26, 2007

I have taken her for several psychology classes and she is amazing. She makes everything a lot of fun. You take notes but you don't need the book. You still learn a great deal though. Take her, she is absolutely amazing!

5.0
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PSY101
Nov 6, 2007

best professor i've had in my whole life so far

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PSY101
Nov 14, 2007

best teacher at bergen so far! hilarious, doesnt keep you there all period. easiest exams ever! if u fail ur a loser! you have to take her. most interessting class ever!

5.0
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PSY101
Dec 4, 2007

Awesome, absolutely great professor. She's the one person I know who is easy enough to open up to and ask for advice, yet professional and intelligent enough to provide it. Her class is very easy, just be sure to pay attention and bring your sweet tooth to her exams. Also, if you've got sensitive ears, you'll take awhile to get used to her.

4.0
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PSY101
Jan 4, 2008

I was able to Google the study sheet and not use the textbook. She usually doesn't keep you for 3 hours. It's easy to be on her good side, but her bad side is hell. Tests are really easy. Attendance policy isn't strict. Easy A.

3.0
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PSY101
Jan 7, 2008

This class was a joke. You don't even have to show up to get a good grade. Im sure everyone loves an easy grade but I'd rather learn something for my money.

5.0
3.0
PSY101
Jan 8, 2008

Coool Teacher if you attend the classes you can guarantee almost 80% of your testes.

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PSY101
Apr 21, 2008

REALLY BAD TEACHER. DIDNT LEARN A SINGLE THING. BARELY TEACHES, THINKS JUST CAUSE SHES FUNNY SHES A GOOD TEACHER. WASTE OF MONEY. SHE ALSO GETS REALLYYY MOODY. I MEAN, I GOT A B BUT STILL I HAD TO TEACH MYSELF ANYTHING INCLUDED ON THE TEST. SHE JUST GIVES YOU A PAPER WITH WHATS GONNA BE ON IT AND EXPECTS YOU TO LEARN IT. SHE DOESNT TEACH ANYTHING!

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PSY101
Apr 21, 2008

Best Prof I've ever had at BCC! I don't know what some of these people are talking about, but she's a really good teacher! Gives 5 tests, drops one grade, gives a review sheet that she covers about 80% of, the rest you got to look up in the book. She gives lots of examples that make sence so she's easy to understand. And really helpful!Ilearnedalot

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PSY101
May 6, 2008

she is the best prof. her class is very easy. take her class.

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PSY101
Sep 11, 2008

She is a very funny, real teacher.

5.0
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PSY101
Nov 9, 2008

Mcdermott is the only professor that I have ever had that doesn't put me to sleep with her lectures. She keeps you entertained and you learn alot. Plus all her tests are multiple choice. Take good notes and review book and you r good.

5.0
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PSY101
Nov 24, 2008

Great sense of humor. You will never be bored in her classroom. Wants you to pass the class and will help you to do so.

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PSYCH202
Dec 1, 2008

SHE IS HORRIBLE!!!! SHE TEACHES NOTHING ABOUT THE SUBJECT! WASTE OF TIME ! MAKES YOU BUY THE BOOK FOR NO REASON. YOU WASTE GAS BY GOING TO CLASS AND LEAVE IN FIVE MINUTES. TALKS ABOUT NOTHING AT ALL. TESTS ON MATERIAL THAT WE HAVE TO TEACH OURSELVES. COMPLETE JERK! I DO NOT RECOMMEND HER WHAT SO EVER! SHE NEEDS TO GET OUT

5.0
1.0
PSY022
Dec 20, 2008

Shes a really helpful teacher. You have to take notes in order to study for the test she helps you out 100%. Have to put some effort in order to pass this class.

5.0
1.0
PSYC101
Jan 23, 2009

MY FAVORITE TEACHER AT BCC SHE IS EXTREMELY ENTERTAINING.SUCH AN EASY A,JUST PAY ATTENTION & TAKE NOTES WHEN SHE TELLS YOU TO.I GOT AN A IN HER CLASS & SHE EXCLUDED ME FROM THE FINAL.LOWEST TEST GRADE IS DROPPED,CANCELLED CLASS OFTEN & LET US LEAVE EARLY.LOVES TO CURSE.ALWAYS RESPONDS TO EMAILS ASAP, IS THERE TO HELP AND ANSWER Q'S CONSTANTLY !!!!

5.0
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PYSCH101N
Jan 27, 2009

I'd like to know what classes the students were in who said she is bad and taught themselves. what she taught me I could only learn from a knowledgable person. she is a great educator,and knows how to keep her class interested. I think those who said bad things were in another class or planet. She is terrific.

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PSY201
Apr 15, 2009

If you are looking for an easy A take her class. However if you are interested in the subject of Psychology and actually want to learn something.. Don't take her. My personal opinion going to her class was a complete waste of time and gas

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PSY201
May 11, 2009

This professor is easy but shes only nice to the students she likes. for child psych she makes you teach it too yourself so be prepared to do all the reading (unless you dont mind a c)

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PSY101
Sep 3, 2009

She is amazing! she actually makes you want to sit in that class rather then fall asleep like many other classes.shes funny and real with everyone. she is very helpful.yes she gets anoyed with stupid questions but you shouldn't be asking those anyways.I would take that class over 100 more times.TAKE HER!!!

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PSYWEB
Oct 22, 2009

She's the best, reasonable, not giving you a hard time.

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PSY201
Jan 20, 2010

she was awesome! had amazing interesting stories. i heard through the grapevine that she was let go because of the language she uses. which isnt fair since she tells everyone on her first day "i curse, ALOT if it makes u uncomfortable please let me know"

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PHY101
Apr 5, 2010

Greatest teacher ive had...had no interest in psychology until i took her class...she made it easy and fun to learn...she had a way of teaching the material that made you understand...absolute bullsh*t that they fired her...she was the best!!!

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PSY101
Dec 9, 2013

She's awesome. Her lectures are actually interesting and she tells some funny stories. The tests are not hard if you study. Not a lot of notes. Barely any homework. Tests are all multiple choice and if she gives an essay on the test, she'll email the essay assignment & she gives you candy on test day.

5.0
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PSY101
Dec 10, 2013

She's not the easiest professor, but you learn a lot from her lectures. Just study the notes and definitions and you'll do good on the tests

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PSY101
Dec 16, 2013

McDermott is actually cool even though she may come off differently. She's very comfortable with speaking with students but she lets you know from the start. If you get offended easily don't take the class. She would cancel class a lot then give random assignments due for the next class. Overall good class. Oh and she gives candy before every test!

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PSY101
Dec 28, 2013

She's a really cool professor. She covers about 90% of what's on the tests in class and you just got to self teach for the other 10%.. Notes were about only 10 pages of my notebook for the whole semester. Her lectures aren't boring. Take her!

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PSY101
Feb 5, 2014

Amazing professor! she gives candies before tests and applies real life to the material! A little unique in teaching style and can relate to students. Best class I took all semester!! Looked forward to both classes every week!

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PSY101
May 15, 2014

Professor McD is the best! She is very fair and very interesting! Wish she taught another class so I could take her again!

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PSY101
Grade: A
Oct 16, 2014

She is one of the best professors at BCC. She knows what she's doing, she's cool and calm. She is fair, so you will take what you give. Her lectures are great, so you will naturally pay attention to her class even if you have no interest in that subject. Best thing is, her lectures are fun and SHORT. If you study, you will get A. Must take her!

5.0
1.0
PSY 101-055
Oct 23, 2015

Five tests- if you get a's on the first four then dont have to take the fifth, she gives you a study guide in the beginning, she gives you a printable version of the notes before the test, the study guide is the test; can be absent 4 times without losing credit, but you barely have class to go to; she canceled like half the assigned classes.

3.0
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PSY101
Grade: A
Jan 1, 2016

Professor McDermott is a good professor. I was surprised the amount of times she cancelled class so essentially this was like an online class where everything was posted online and you were responsible for printing things out. She gave simple HW assignments and only a few exams but LONG questions (80 to be exact). Notes study guides!! Use themA

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PSY101
Grade: A
Mar 7, 2016

McDermott was awesome. This class is an easy A and she is really funny because of the way she curses and doesn't even care. I like how McDermott is laid back and gives out free candy before each test. You also have a shot to not have to take the final exam if your grade is an A.

Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

59% confidence
Based on 3 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
Drop/Withdrawal (1)
Not_Sure_Yet (1)
Grade Distribution
A(3)B(0)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 5 reported grades
A: 3
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
Rating Trend

Declining

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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

CHILDPSYC

5.0

(1)

BASICPSYCH

5.0

(1)

CHILDPSYCHOLOG

5.0

(1)

CHILDPSY

5.0

(1)

CHILDPSYCHO

5.0

(1)
+20 more courses
Difficulty by Course

PYSCH101N

4.0

PSYCHOLOGY

3.5

PSY106

3.5

BASICPSYCH

3.0

PSYCH1

3.0

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