Geri Willen - Towson University, Towson, MD

Professor: Geri Willen

Department: Psychology

College: Towson University, Towson, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Knows what she's talking about, skip class and you're definitely not going to pass, attendance is part of your grade, some extra credit on tests, no hw, 4 tests that's it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Wasn't a bad prof. Exams are not very clear (seems like theres more than 1 correct answer for the mcqs). However, she retires this semester so wont be holding any more classes.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This professor is clear with her lectures and answers questions that are given. However, there aren't really any extra credit opportunities or any other grades outside of test grades. You either do well on the exams or you don't pass.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This is the worst professor I has last semester. Psychology 101 is generally an easy class. This class consisted of the professor rambling and you never knew what would be on the test. The class consisted of notes of what she was saying for an hour because all the info usually showed up in some form. I studied so hard an only got a B. DONT TAKE HER

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She did go over the criteria, but whenever she was asked a question she would just be like "hold on I'll answer that in a second when I go over the next topic" yeah ok. She really didn't know what she was doing, does not know how to teach and doesn't really help you. The tests were all straight from the textbook. Final is not cummalitive

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

She knows what she is talking about, she knows the content of the course. She is very fast when she talks. She likes to trick you on her tests, they are only 50 points each. You need to go to class to pass the course and expect when you do go class to take a ton of notes. She is easily distracted and not really that helpful. Try not to take her!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Loved this class! She explains things very well and gives great real life examples! I only looked at the book to see extra vocab that she didn't go over. There are 3 multiple choice tests that are 50 questions and are not that hard if you study!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

In all honesty, I believe her lectures to be pointless. If it weren't for the fact that she takes attendance, I wouldn't bother to show up at all. She has flat-out admitted that she doesn't have her teaching degree, and the material she "covers" in class is almost never on the exam. If you don't read the textbook, YOU WILL NOT PASS THIS CLASS.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Yeah her lectures were all spoke as most are but they were interesting and they kept me intrigued. She is a little all over but she gets her point across. Her tests are 50 questions and they're rather easy if you ask me. There are only 4 and the final isn't cumulative so that's a plus. Overall, I enjoyed it to the extent Not to give her w bad grade

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

An amazing Psychology professor and explains everything wonderfully! Gives clear examples and offers any explanations if needed. She takes from the textbook so reading is mandatory. Just continue reading and pay attention in lectures and you will do fine. Tests are not cumulative

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This professor was terrible to say the least. Four tests make up your entire grade, no classwork or homework. When she lectures, you have no idea what you have learned because she is so scatter brained. She admitted that she has never been educated in the educational field and it is apparent. The test material is not covered during the lecture.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

You have to come to class. Takes attendance as soon as class starts. There is only 4 tests and that's all she grades. Does give extra credit for completing research pools. Lectures are pointless and you have to read the chapters to pass the class. Sometimes she's nice, not always. If I had to take this class again I would take it with someone else

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took Psych in High School & if I did not take then I probably wouldn't be doing so well in the class now. There is no homework, only tests. Her tests are worded differently than her lectures so it makes the tests a little bit difficult. She only lecture and puts an outline of notes on the board. You really have to study to pass. Shes nice though!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She does not give you any feedback. No homework, all grades are tests. Does not write much, tries to talk it all out. Does not help her students or let them know what they are doing wrong. Try not to get her

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I would not take her class. She is not nice. She makes the class a lot more complicated than it needs to be and gives a lot of unnecessary info. Your grade is based just off exams. You need to read the book to do well on the exam.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. She is by far the worst professor I have ever had. She does not know how to educate students whatsoever. Her lectures are extremely disorganized and of absolute no help. I have friends that took the same course and they said it was not hard and they had good teachers. Professor Willen should be your absolute LAST resort.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Do not take this class. She takes attendance every class. She is not particularly personable, and has made the class feel uncomfortable from time to time. The tests are made from the book, so you don't need to go to class...but attendance is mandatory. This should not be your first choice, only a last resort.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Her lectures were from the book but she would also add more info to them.Her tests were somewhat from the textbook and from her lectures. If you read the book and go to class and takes notes you should be fine! I loved this class because she made it interesting!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101016
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She is beyond disorganized. The only reason I did well was because I taught myself the information. Her class notes are chaotic and useless to study from. She is funny and I like her but as a professor, she is pretty bad. She has never been trained to be a professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The worst professor I have ever had. She tells us information that is wrong. She has never taken a teaching class and it really shows. You will need to teach yourself everything that is on the tests. Gives four tests with 50 multiple choice questions. Not very considerate to her students. Talks like she is better than us. DON'T TAKE HER CLASS.