4.5

Sharon Olsen

Psychology - St. Petersburg College (all campuses)

4.5
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
98%
Would Retake
132
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4.5
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
4.5
Helpful
4.5
Clarity

98%

Would Retake

132

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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132 total ratings

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What Students Say

She is one of the best professors I've ever had

PSY1012 - 5.0 rating

10 question10 min quiz with obscure questions

PSY - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

59%

Textbook Required

50%

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95% confidence
Based on 51 grades
Most common grades:
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A+ (14)
B+ (5)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 54 reported grades
A: 24
A+: 14
B+: 5
B: 4
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Caring (23)
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Clear grading criteria (13)
Gives good feedback (12)
Respected (10)
Inspirational (10)
Amazing lectures (9)
Hilarious (7)
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GENERALPSYCH

5.0

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PSYCH

5.0

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INTROTOPSY

5.0

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SLS1301

5.0

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SLS1100

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BOW3457OFHFHD

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Reviews (131)
5.0
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PSY1012
Oct 5, 2005

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5.0
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PSYCHOLOGY
Nov 5, 2005

Professor Olsen is too easy, A little too much lecturing, but to be fair she makes sure everyone understands everything. If you fail this class your an idiot. Sweet, friendly, and very understanding. Willing to work with your issues. Great teacher!

5.0
2.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Nov 16, 2005

Great teacher! I would recommend her for anyone! She is very sweet and is always willing to help!

5.0
2.0
PSY
Nov 16, 2005

Love her!! There are only about 3 papers to write. Her tests are easy and she goes over the test material in class. She makes sure everyone understands her lectures and works with everyone needs. She is very sweet and nice.

5.0
2.0
GENERALPSYCH
Dec 14, 2005

one of the best teachers there is in this school! goes over everything that you will need for the tests. only three papers to write and she tells you want she wants you to write about. GREAT TEACHER!!!!!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
PSY1012
Dec 15, 2005

Professor Olsen made it very easy to learn about a subject that a lot of us find boring. She was very helpful in supplying studing tools and made her expectations very clear for the class. She also goes the extra step to help once she knows you're working hard.

5.0
2.0
PSY
Dec 15, 2005

awesome teacher! teaches very clearly, what she says is whats on the test, not too many papers

5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Jan 3, 2006

Gives you every opportunity to succeed. Really likes to teach Psych. I would recommend.

2.0
1.0
PSY1012
Jan 9, 2006

Most boring class I've ever taken. Barely touched on anything remotely interesting. Skipped over many subjects just because she didn't want to discuss them- like Freud. The only good part about taking her is that she gives out printed copies of the notes at the beginning of class, so skipping out is easy. She forgets to bring graded tests to class.

5.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Apr 21, 2006

Nice and understanding, Explains everything in detail. lectures cover test material. I didnt have to open my textbook not even once. Her papers are really easy she doesnt grade grammer or mispellings. I got a B with no effort at all. I jut showed up to class a typed a few papers. So awesome and so nice.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH
Apr 25, 2006

AWSOMEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!! she is soo easy, and sweet and nice.. she give u extra credit its impossible for you to fail the class unless ur really stupid..

5.0
1.0
PSYCH
Apr 25, 2006

she is awsome. its impossible to fail her class. she gives u so much extra credit... shes very sweet and willing to explain.. SOOOOOOOOOO COOOOOOOLLLLLLLL!!!!

2.0
2.0
ABNORMALPSYCH
Apr 25, 2006

easy class, if you can sit through it.if you have any questions it is impossible to get ahold of her.she offers no phone number and the email address only works randomly.paper you have to write isn't exhilirating to say the least, but in all honesty, which one is? horrible communication, easy tests, boring lecture, nice lady, good luck!

5.0
2.0
INTROTOPSY
Jul 26, 2006

great teacehr! taught you everyting you need to know so clearly you learned it just by listening, easy class yet you learn ALOT as long as u stay all period, GREAT TEACHER! DEFF WOUDL TAKE AGAIN!

5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Nov 16, 2006

Excellent teacher, willing to helpa anytime. Very laid back.

5.0
4.0
PSY1012
Dec 13, 2006

Great professor. Really cares about students.

5.0
3.0
SLS1301
Dec 30, 2006

She is so nice and caring but she doesn't deal with goof offs

5.0
1.0
SLS1100
Jan 2, 2007

She is the easiest nicest teacher at the school. Treat her with respect and she will return the favor.

5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Aug 23, 2007

I took every class she taught in Tarpon! LOVED psych classes; gives printed notes, detailed study guides. Always polite, respectful; just respect her. Hates BS don’t lie. Understanding. Get the work done & communicate. Can tell she loves her job. Very knowledgeable & fair. Get out of it what you put into it. Really have to TRY to get a bad grade :)

5.0
1.0
PSY1012
Nov 6, 2007

Great teacher. She is really sweet, and truly wants her students to do well. Very helpful. Highly recommend.

5.0
1.0
SLS1301
Jun 8, 2008

Easy easy easy! Fun class! =)

5.0
2.0
PSY1600
Jul 15, 2009

She is Awesome!! She makes this class very fun and interesting. I am actually signed up for her class in fall session. i would take her for any classes she has available. Very friendly and always willing to take time out and help. Only 3 tests through the whole class no final exam. As long as you do the work no problem getting an A. +extra credit

5.0
4.0
PSY1012
Jul 17, 2009

She was great. Helpful, understanding, intelligent. All around fantastic!

5.0
1.0
SLS1301
Oct 20, 2009

easiest class ever

5.0
3.0
PSY1012
Dec 13, 2009

This class was awesome! She made the class super interesting and was way helpful. I would recommend her for any class! I wish she taught more psychology classes!

4.0
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PSY1101
Mar 4, 2010

Great professor. The only problem I really had was the test were harder than she said they would be. I studied like she said and still had a hard time with the tests.

5.0
1.0
PSY1012
Apr 10, 2010

Easy but I still learned alot...100% take her if you need psych

5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Apr 12, 2010

She is really nice, extremely knowlegable about what she is teaching. She is also very clear on what is going to be on the tests just make sure you study for them. Lots of class discussion not at all boring and she does not sit there and read from the book.

3.0
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PSY1012
May 4, 2010

Good Teacher. Study for the tests!! If you are looking for an easy A don't take this class.

5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Jun 3, 2010

A really fun teacher. Gets straight to the point. She is super super nice. Has a great sense of humor. You'd have to try really hard NOT to pass this class, she makes it so simple. I recommend her all the way!!!

5.0
3.0
PSY1012
Jun 30, 2010

This is the BEST teacher hands down! She is super nice and really fair. Makes the class interesting and fun! Take her class and you will NOT regret it.

5.0
2.0
PSY0102
Jul 22, 2010

Professor Olsen is an AWESOME instructor. Very fair, and willing to help. If you do the work, you will pass!

5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Jul 27, 2010

Sharon Olsen is a great professor. She is caring and is very thorough on what will be on her tests. The final research paper was the hardest thing in her class, but if you choose a topic you enjoy, you will do well. I chose to do the primate paper and went to Lowry Park Zoo. I had a great time and got an A. Lots of extra credit, show up to class!

5.0
1.0
PSY1012
Nov 2, 2010

Really nice, and helpful

5.0
1.0
PSY1012
Nov 27, 2010

I'm taking her online. She's a great communicator, always gives feedback on your work. Easy A as long as you do all work on the lesson plan. She has great visual reviews that help you grasp all info in chapter easily along with the textbook. I really am enjoying her class.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1012
Apr 13, 2011

Professor Sharon Olsen is one of the best Instructor I've ever known. She is very knowledgeable and thorough about what she teaches and is really into her students passing. Very kind, understanding and classy individual and also very, very pretty and fashionable. Easy class,study power point handouts for test,do research Paper,No final exam. :-)

4.0
1.0
PSY1012
May 6, 2011

I liked her a lot. She's very leinient about mostly everything. I think I might've only attended class 4 times and got a B. 4 tests (drops the lowest test score), a research paper, and an extra credit quiz for every chapter. Can't get any easier than that! (:

5.0
3.0
PSY101
May 12, 2011

Ms. Olsen is a great teacher. She really cares about everyone understanding the material and makes even the hardest chapters (like the biology section) make sense! 4 tests, she drops the lowest test score. Research paper, and she gives extra credit quizzes on angel that help you learn the material.

5.0
3.0
PSYC101
Jul 21, 2011

Awesome! Take her! She makes the class really interesting. Study for the tests, but she gives hand outs that will help as you study. Very nice teacher!

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Aug 18, 2011

Great teacher. Took her class online. Assignments are esay and quizes can be taken twice. Will def take any of her classe again.

5.0
4.0
PSY1012
Nov 28, 2011

awesome professor, she is soooo nice! easy going willing to help you cares about you and your grade, compromises and is very engaging when she teaches. She wants to know you and learn from you. I would take any of her classes again

4.0
2.0
DEP2004
Dec 9, 2011

She's a good professor take her if you want to get an easy A.

5.0
1.0
PSYPSY
Jan 20, 2012

I love Prof. Olsen! She actually cares about her students and makes sure they understand the material. She provides many different ways to study and her practice quiz ques. are usually on the test so it's like a sneak peak at the test. The book is online also so that helps with the cost. Take her if you want an A!! :)

5.0
3.0
PSY1012
Apr 9, 2012

Wow! she was the nicest teacher, she was so helpful, she was the best teacher I have ever had in my life. I worked hard for my A, but I wasn't her it was me. Her material was clear and she taught it well. Attend study groups and leading study groups will earn you extra points, which helped. Very interesting class and I learned alot.

5.0
1.0
SLS1101
Jul 11, 2012

i didnt have her for psy. but i did have her for college experience and passed her class with flying colors and i didnt even need to take the final test and i passed her class with 110%

5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Jul 20, 2012

Class was engaging, easy to follow, communication with Ms. Olsen was fluid, course materials were enjoyable and easy to follow, yet challenging. I learned quite a bit and really enjoyed taking this class and look forward to taking more of Ms. Olsen's classes

5.0
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DEP2004
Nov 14, 2012

This class is very easy, and Professor Olsen tries to make this class interesting. She lets the class chime in on discussions and, as long as you review the quizzes and study guide, you should have no problem getting an A on her tests.

3.0
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PSY1012
Dec 11, 2012

I work in mental health as a psychiatric LPN, so this subject resonates with me and I found the class easy. This instructor is not that great, however. I took the online class, and it took her forever and a day to grade discussion posts and the essay papers-- something that's unacceptable to me.

4.0
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PSY1012
Dec 12, 2012

Awesome awesome awesome, she is the BEST, you will not reget. She take longer to grade writing essays and disussions but you will where you are at yourself base on the quizes, 3 extra credit.

5.0
1.0
PSY1012
Dec 13, 2012

Professor Olsen is SO SO nice. This is an absolute EASY A. She does take awhile to grade things when you take her online (like I did), but she also has a lot of classes to get through. Definitely recommend! :)

5.0
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PSY1012
Dec 13, 2012

SUCH a nice teacher! Incredibly understanding! Tests are easy they come straight from the online quizzes and notes. Everything is on Angel & she even has practice exercises. She is so sweet and her lessons are so interesting. Loved this class.

5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Dec 31, 2012

one open-book quiz per chapter; quizzes are due night before test; lowest quiz grade and lowest test grade are dropped; if you follow her directions for the APA research paper, then it's an easy A. no midterm or final exam. very understanding, very clear, great personality, sticks to the book. HIGHLY recommended.

5.0
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PSY1012
Mar 29, 2013

Amazing teacher. Very interesting and explains everything very well. I was not interested in psychology at all, but she made it fun to learn about.

5.0
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PSY1012
Apr 10, 2013

Fantastic teacher. took her in class and she was great. has lots of class discussions and makes everything easy to understand. 1 quiz a week for homework(10 questions) 3 tests, which are at home, and 1 paper(2000 words) Would def recommended her.

5.0
1.0
PSY
Apr 10, 2013

Awesome teacher! Very easy, very helpful, not much work, lots of class discussion and reading. Couple (4) 50 question test, 10 question quiz on each chapter and a major paper and thats it. No final or Midterm. Very interesting topic. She also gives EC chances and study group op's.

4.0
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PSY
Apr 22, 2013

Mrs. Olsen is awesome! Interesting and interactive class. My only advice is to keep up with the schedule for quiz online, it is easy to miss a few! Research paper is the hardest part

5.0
1.0
PSY1012
May 2, 2013

This teacher is really awesome. you have to keep up with the quizzes and tests because its very easy to skip one and it hurts your grade. I missed a test and she helped me get back to a C. I recommend taking her, she is honestly a great teacher!

5.0
2.0
PSY1012
May 13, 2013

I took this class online Prof Olsen is very slow to grade your work but she's fair when she does grade you work. Weekly posts and quizzes. Midterm and final is 100 questions with 3 hour time limit. All quizzes, midterm and final were open book.

2.0
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DEP2004
Jun 23, 2013

ONLINE DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCH OF LIFE SPAN: BEWARE, High textbook use, proctored exams, NO EXAM REVIEW/STUDY GUIDE. You literally have to read the entire textbook and remember EVERYTHING, even percentages, specific countries, specific ages and months if you want to get an A. Coming from 4.0 student who got a B on the midterm and class average is 50%

2.0
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DEP2004
Jul 16, 2013

4.0 student.Took online.Only online class I've ever taken where quizzes are not always given on the same day each week.Very easy to be late or miss the due dates this way.Teacher took over a week to respond to an e-mail.Was constantly out of town.Sent mass e-mails to class instead of personally responding and assisting.Proctored midterm and final.

1.0
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PSY1012
Jul 18, 2013

This teacher wasn't helpful at all. She did a proctored mid-term and final exam, however there were no useful methods to studying for the exam. She only put grades in, maybe three times within the whole semester. She is very unorganized and doe not know how to handle a large class. She is a horrible teacher, I would not recommend taking her class.

4.0
3.0
DEP2004
Jul 21, 2013

Took during summer term, so quizzes were twice a week. Proctored midterm and final were challenging, but she gives study guides for every chapter. Discussion forums were interesting.

5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Jul 21, 2013

Fun class. Prof Olsen is awesome. You can tell she cares and wants you to learn. I loved going to class every week.

3.0
4.0
PSY1012
Jul 30, 2013

Will not take her again as an online teacher. Weeks to respond to emails, grading weeks late, too much info -entire book needs to be memorized. 2-4 chapters per WEEK over Summer with study guides, discussion homework, and quizzes + proctored midterm & final. Too much stuff, forced memory instead of actually learning & enjoying info.

2.0
4.0
PSY1012
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Dec 14, 2013

Would not recommend this class unless you can memorize the book from cover to cover. No study guides for mid-term or final, and previous quizzes won't help you. 100 questions in 100 min.If you haven't memorized everything you've read you will not do well. When the semester ended I still had 5 discussion boards and my essay that had not been graded.

5.0
3.0
PSY1012
Jan 28, 2014

I took professor Olsen last semester and loved her class! She really engages with her students and loves what she teaches :)

3.0
4.0
PSY1012
Grade: B
Apr 22, 2014

She can come off as a little fake. All of her tests and quizzes are made by a book, she does not make any of them. It is sad. The tests didn't really help with learning, it was mostly just memory, and not as fun as I thought it would be. Her lectures are a waste of time and nothing near similar of her quizzes or tests. Nice teacher but terrible.

5.0
1.0
PSY1012
Grade: B+
Apr 24, 2014

Easy class, lots of reading with a quiz and discussion for each chapter. One big essay report on approved topic. Proctored midterm and final.

4.0
3.0
PSY1012
Grade: A-
Apr 28, 2014

Professor Olsen is a great teacher. 4 tests can be challenging, but she drops the lowest test score. Quizzes are online, and a paper. She offers a ton of extra credit. Not an easy A, but I learned a lot and liked the class a lot more than I thoght I would.

3.0
2.0
PSY1012
Apr 29, 2014

Good class, but she takes forever to grade assignments that are not on SPC's server (ANGEL). Four tests - fairly easy to pass all of them. One essay (2000+ words) that is due at the end of the semester.

5.0
2.0
DEP2004
Jun 16, 2014

Prof. Olsen's Developmental Psych is one of the most enjoyable classes I've ever taken. Exams are HARD but the quizzes are okay. Weekly discussions are always interesting. She's always available to answer questions and she genuinely cares about her students. Even if you don't need it, I recommend this class.

2.0
5.0
BOW3457OFHFHD
Grade: D+
Jun 17, 2014

Not great at the way she teaches the class. She needs to address the way she teaches to help all her students focus.

5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Grade: B+
Aug 16, 2014

Awesome professor. Class is really interesting and she really knows how to explain the content. Cares about students and gives lots of extra credit!

4.0
4.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Grade: A
Nov 4, 2014

Was a bit skeptical of this class but ended up loving it! she was very clear cut about everything she expected and even let us look over the tests with notes before we took them so everyone should pass! lots of extra credit opportunities available, not much work either except the research paper that's a bit tough but do-able! Must take teacher!!

5.0
1.0
PSY1012
Nov 11, 2014

She is one of the best professors I've ever had. Her lectures are pretty long, but she breaks everything down so anyone can understand. She is very nice, understanding. 4 tests total, with plenty of time in between. 1 quiz every chapter. Take her.

5.0
1.0
PSY1012
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 27, 2015

No midterm. No final. Few tests. A lot of leeway for attendance and late assignments. Awesome lectures. Very interesting. Very helpful.

5.0
1.0
PSY1012
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2015

The class is simple. As long as you do your work, you will pass. There are weekly 10 question quizzes and you are given 2 attempts. There is a discussion forum every couple of weeks and 1 large paper at the end. I have never taken a PSY class nor did I open my textbook 1 time this year and I received a 93%.

1.0
5.0
PSY
Grade: A
May 4, 2015

From 4.0 student- lectures not reflective of quiz or test material. 10 question10 min quiz with obscure questions. excessive PPT, and videos prevented finishing 2 whole chapters. over 16 days still NO grade term paper requiring students to take a test they were told they didnt have to take. Changed due date for term paper & DID NOT email class

5.0
1.0
PSY1012
Grade: B
May 6, 2015

I loved her, she is very understanding and a good grader. No homework but 12 tests and 4 exams. then a 2000 word research paper at the end, super easy.

5.0
1.0
PSY1012
Grade: A
May 11, 2015

Professor Olsen was an absolute delight, she made all the lectures very interesting, and overall was a very easy class to take. There should be no reason that you wouldn't pass her. I would take her class again.

5.0
2.0
DEP2004
Oct 15, 2015

Mrs. Olsen is one of the best professor to take for someone that is a psychology major and she will work with you to make sure you get the highest grade possible. Be sure that you don't miss a class and that you pay attention to the slide show. Most of the course is through slide show.

5.0
1.0
PSY1012
Grade: A
Oct 26, 2015

Favorite professor yet! She gives extra credit and there are quizzes for each chapter and 4 tests and she drops the lowest grade. The tests aren't hard as long as you study. There is also a research paper but she gives you plenty of time to write it and a lot of information. I loved this class.

5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2015

GREAT professor! She was awesome! 10 questions10 mins & 2 attempts (highest score recorded). Final and midterm exam, but she let me use notes for all quizzes & exams (they're timed). And one big paper (but she gives you half the semester to write it). I really learned a lot and actually enjoyed the class! I would HIGHLY recommend her! :)

5.0
3.0
PSY1012
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2016

I really enjoyed both the course material and the instructor. The class was hard at some points, but overall it was an easy A, if you actually tried. She was very helpful and was always there for you if you didn't understand something or needed clarification. Would definitely take again!

5.0
1.0
DEP2004
Jul 22, 2016
Would take again

You can't get anything but an A in this class if you do the work on time. Discussion posts are fun topics and you will learn alot if you read your chapters as assigned. Easy online class. Trust me!

5.0
3.0
PSY1012
Grade: A+
Nov 21, 2016
Would take again

She's very laid back. At first I thought it was going to be alot especially for an online class but its actually just reading and taking quizzes

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Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSY1012
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

Absolutely loved her and this class! Work is very straight forward and she gives you lots of chances to earn extra credit. Definitely was my favorite class as well. Wonderful professor! Ended the semester with a 95 A :)

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

This teacher clearly cares about her students and she has helped me completely. I have a new interest in psychology and education because of her. Seriously brilliant.

Respected
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
PSY1012
Grade: D+
Dec 9, 2016
Would take again

Professor Olsen was amazing. She genuinely cares about her students, and wants everyone to pass. I received a "D" in her class was, because of my own doing. I had an a rough semester, due to personal issues. Professor Olsen was extremely understanding, and extended the due date for me, along with a few others. Study the material, and you'll do well

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ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Grade: A
Jan 17, 2017
Would take again

Words cannot describe how amazing this professor is. To this day she still says hello to all of her students in the halls. She is loved by everyone because shes super understanding, easy and a go with the flow type of lady. I highly recommend her.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY1012
Jul 19, 2017
Would take again

Professor Olsen is the PERFECT choice for taking Psychology, she is just AWESOME! Offers A LOT of extra credit. There is one 2,000 word research paper, which is not difficult at all! 3 exams, 10 quizzes. I took this class in the summer, and wasn't overloaded at all. She makes sure every student succeeds in her class. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! :)

Respected
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Grade: A
Aug 10, 2017
Would take again

Really great teacher really cares about the performance in each and every student. TONS of extra credit study the quizzes (which are reviewable online) and you will pass. very friendly and willing to stay after if you have questions. I would take her again 100% . One big paper (which she is very lenient while grading) and 3 tests. TAKE HER CLASS!

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
PSY1012
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2017
Would take again

This was a simple class. There were quite a few easy extra credit opportunities and short quizzes every week. There are discussion posts, but they are not anything to stress over; they don't usually have a required word count.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Nov 23, 2017
Would take again

Professor Olsen is the best instructor for taking Psychology! Very caring, and makes sure you will succeed in her class. I took this course in the summer, and the workload wasn't overloaded at all! 10 quizzes, 3 exams, and one big research paper. Study from her quizzes and that will help you a lot while taking the exams! Perfect choice! :)

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
2.0
PSY1012
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

i took this class online. Finsihed my assignments and got a B+ extremely understanding and works with you on deadlines. 10q quiz and discussion post per week the only complaint i had were the midterm and final 100 questions !! Gives good feedback and won't let you fail.

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSY0102
Grade: A
Feb 2, 2018
Would take again

text book is FREE!

Inspirational
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
PSY1600
Grade: A+
Mar 19, 2018
Would take again

Class isn't easy or hard as long as you pay attention. Not a lot of busy work. Few assignments. One big paper. Lots of extra credit options. Very clear and well educated.

Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Grade: A+
Apr 1, 2018
Would take again

Professor Olsen is an absolute sweetheart. She makes class fun!

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
DEP2004
Grade: A+
Apr 22, 2018
Would take again

She was one of the best teachers Ive ever had. I took her twice for two different classes. Great person, cares about her students and always teaches at a pace where you can understand. She is a wonderful role model, she knows her material and she shows that she cares about us as well. Highly recommended!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
2.0
2.0
PSY1012
Grade: A+
Apr 25, 2018
Would take again

Two weeks to respond to emails! Very unprofessional. They provide the text that you need to read for quizzes and tests within my courses, but the study guides, quizzes, tests, and assignments must have been designed for the in class lecture. Most of the material needed was not in the provided texts. I had to do a lot of google searches.

Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
PSY1101
May 3, 2018
Would take again

Great class highly recommend taking Prof Olsen class. She has passion and desire to see her students succeed. Do the work , show up in class and participate in discussion.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
DEP2004
Grade: A
Jul 25, 2018
Would take again

prof Olson is awesome. class is challenging but she makes sure you have everything you'll need to succeed. join her psychology club or honor society! lots of opportunities to learn psyc and get to know others. I've taken her for 2 classes and loved both.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
PSY1012
Aug 22, 2018
Would take again

Love, love, love professor olsen! took her online. she gives good feedback and really cares about your success. she gave me a chance to turn in late work after I got behind due to life issues. the text book is free (e-book given to students in my courses). ask for help and she'll give it to you. she really seems to care about students.

5.0
3.0
PSY1012
Grade: B
Feb 11, 2019
Would take again

This is one of the best teachers I have ever had. Her lectures are amazing and she really tries to engage everyone! If given the opportunity to take her for another class I definitely will!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSY1012
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 1, 2019
Would take again

I loved professor Olsen so much, shes really funny and sometimes all we do in her classes is just talk about random stuff theres one big paper, but the midterm and final is just online and super easy also the textbook is free and available in the course shes been one of my favorite professors ever so highly recommend

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
2.0
PSY1012
Grade: A
Sep 7, 2019
Would take again

Took General Psych with Ms. Olsen in the spring & she truly was great. Class lectures were always interesting, she offers extra credit opportunities, all quizzes & exams are online, textbook is free, & 1 major paper is due at the end of the semester, but as long as you put in effort & reach all of the requirements, she is very lenient with grading

Hilarious
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
PSY1012
Grade: A
Sep 30, 2019
Would take again

Professor Olsen was amazing and I really enjoyed her class. She was always willing to help and her lectures were kept entertaining and interactive. The class had a lot of memorization, but I didn't find it difficult as her lectures were very good.

Respected
Lecture heavy
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY1012
Grade: A
Nov 26, 2019
Would take again

She provides the textbook for you ! its all online she makes class so much more enjoyable I would honestly take her class again, You take 3 test throughout the semester (not hard just study and pay attention) and 1 big essay at the end of the semester but she tells you about it at the beginning of the semester, also a quiz each week easy as well

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Grade: A
Mar 29, 2020
Would take again

Professor Olsen was an amazing professor!! Despite everything going on in the world, she has made it so much easier for all of us to adjust to this online format. 3 tests, and a quiz every week and thats it. Final essay but she dropped it so that we weren't all stressed over it with everything going on. I plan on taking her again this summer!

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSYCH1012
Grade: A+
Jun 5, 2020
Would take again

Love her! She made class so much fun by opening lectures up to class discussion and asking our opinion on topics. The textbook is online and free, which is awesome! There are quizzes due every week and 3 tests all together. No midterm or final! It is overwhelmingly clear that she truly cares about us. I promise you won't regret taking Prof. Olsen

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Oct 22, 2020
Would take again

Professor Olsen is amazing! She genuinely cares about her students and wants them to succeed in her course and in their future endeavors. I took her course through Zoom and she made the topics seem so simple. She makes sure that every student has all the resources they need. The textbook is a a free e-book embedded in the course! Would take again!

Participation matters
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
DEP2004
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2020
Would take again

Amazing Professor, definitely made the SPC Live Online more bearable. Gradebook is clear: Chapter quiz every other week (Book is mandatory - I used the eBook), 1 presentation with an abstract. Midterm and Final. Extra credit available if need be. Overall easy A, just read the chapters and get good grades on the quizzes. Tell her Yovani Sent Ya.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Grade: A
May 4, 2021
Would take again

Professor Olsen is the most caring instructor I've had thus far at SPC. She makes lectures interesting. (Honors class) The coursework was easy, a few easy quizzes and a test each module, along with a writing assignment which was thought-provoking, nothing to stress about. Class discussion in lieu of final. She accommodated late work when needed.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYCH1012
Grade: A+
Nov 5, 2021
Would take again

Professor Olsen is such a wonderful Professor. She gets the class involved and has really enlightened me into the world of Phycology. She is thought provoking and absolutely care and is passionate in what she does. She will bend over backwards to help her students. I would absolutely take more classes from her! I can't say enough good about her!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
DEP2004
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2021
Would take again

Professor Olsen is a wonderful teacher and really cares for her students. As long as you do what is asked you will get an easy A. I took her live online and she was hilarious and her lectures were very interesting.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Grade: A+
Nov 15, 2022
Would take again

Great professor and easy class. Had weekly assignments on readings, tests, and discussion posts. Lots of grades and straight forward instructions.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
PSY1012
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2022
Would take again

She is one of the kindest and most caring professors I've ever had! She values everything said by others and loves to have the whole class involved in conversation. Her assignments and grading are pretty straight forward, which makes it easy to stay on schedule. She makes the lectures fun and enjoyable to go to. 10/10 recommend her class!

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY1012
Dec 7, 2022
Would take again

Very lenient and understanding with due dates

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
PSY1012
Grade: B
Mar 11, 2023
Would take again

Professor Olsen is a great professor. She really cares about her students and will take extra time to help you if you need extra help. Course is clearly laid out and the book is free!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY1012
Grade: A
Mar 24, 2023
Would take again

Good prof, If you do the 16 weeks course it is a module a week with a few quizzes and one writing assignment. No midterm an no final very easy class.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY1012
Grade: B+
Apr 17, 2023
Would take again

Interesting content and enjoyed the class. Very organized and lectures are good.

5.0
3.0
GENERALPSYCH
Grade: A
Sep 19, 2023
Would take again

Very caring professor who will work with you if you need help. I fell behind on assignments and she helped me get back on track.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
GENERALPSYCH
Grade: A+
Nov 22, 2023
Would take again

Genuinely one of the most caring teachers I've ever had. Such a sweet person, very understanding and has great lectures. Probably the best professor you can pick for psych, would have her for every class if I could. Highly recommend!! :)

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
DEP2004
Grade: B+
Dec 5, 2023
Would take again

She was genuinely my favorite professor this semester. She was very understanding when i came to turning in an assignments late because life had gotten busy. There were also a few assignment where we dissused it in class so we didnt have to do the assignment at home. (Which is why i put attendance as mandatory).

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PSY1012
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2024
Would take again

Super easy class, easy A. Prof. Olsen was so fantastic, especially through the hurricanes. Unproctored quizzes & exams. I loved taking her class! Very fun and interesting.

5.0
1.0
DEP2004
Grade: A+
Dec 3, 2024
Would take again

Best professor I've ever had, so motivated and ready to help. Empathized with students' needs and made sure everyone learned something. She's very popular for a reason! She makes the learning environment very friendly and comfortable. And open discussions were so informative.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
DEP2004
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

A very understanding professor and always made sure we learned well. There is one group project near the end of the term, she makes things clear and is not a strict grader. You can get by without a textbook thanks to her Chapter PowerPoints and can find a PDF version of the textbook on Reddit :)

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
PSY0102
Grade: A+
Mar 10, 2025
Would take again

She is very caring and understanding and loves to get to know her students

Group projects
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
PSY1012
Grade: A+
Apr 8, 2025
Would take again

Professor Olsen is amazing! Everything positive said about her is true. She cares about her students and chose to eliminate exams to benefit us. She is a great communicator and expresses herself beautifully. The content is easy to understand, and I would absolutely take her class again!

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
PSY0102
Grade: A-
May 6, 2025
Would take again

I took General Psych to get elective credits, but I'd take this class again just out of interest! Professor Olsen is very kind and forgiving about late work, though she does take a little while to grade written assignments. This class and ALL it's assignments are laid out very clear, easy A as long as you stay on top of your weekly work!

Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
3.0
GENERALPSYCH
Jul 2, 2025
Would take again

Took her classes during the duration of my time at St. Petersburg College. Wanted to say her classes are very interesting, engaging, and is all around a great professor. If someone is interested in getting into psychology, I would recommend taking her classes.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Respected
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