Karen O'Leary - Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Professor: Karen O'Leary

Department: Audiology

College: Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SLP3000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mrs. O'Leary is a thorough teacher. Her exams are difficult but she is willing to negotiate points back if needed. Taking notes is a must in her class. She is very nice, so if you have a question, ask.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SLPINTR
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Knows alot....Very moody

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SLP5300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

At first, this class was frustrating because people would always say "If you are passionate about SLP then you should be in the A-B range." Well now that I've taken this class, I know it's 100% true! If you put forth the effort, then you should get a good grade. Her tests are tricky, but suck it up and study. You should be fine.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SLP002
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Awesome person. Hardest class I've had, but I learned the most.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SLP5300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Read the text and studying notes for test-take good notes. I did great in this class and I didn't put that much time in, it was fine. The tests are challenging but not to the point that you can't get a great grade if you just study. Other people did seem to struggle on her tests, not sure why since it all came from the lecture and book.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Intro to Speech Pathology is a hard class. The best advice I can give is to go to tutoring. She has a teaching assistant that is very helpful. Also, talk to Mrs Oleary, dont wait to the last test or the last class to seek help.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SLP5300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I also agree with everybody else. Her tests are hard you study you take notes and when its time for the test, its like you never even studied. Introduction is suppose to be interesting not lose interest!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SLP5300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not a good teacher quizzes are hard. I agree with everyone else you study take notes and her test are difficult. I feel like I am in another class. I've had other professors who were very good and would like to see you do well and learn. She needs to stick with being a clinician.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SPL5300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

OMG! This teacher is super hard and boring! However, She is a very nice person. Her tests are horrible! Multiple choice, fill in the blank and essay questions, but she doesn't tell you what to study for. She gives a lot of information, but how I said she doesnt tell you what is going to be on the test, thats what makes it hard. Good Luck taking her

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SLP5300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ms. O'Leary is a good teacher. She is very helpful if you go to her with any concerns that you may be having. She gives extra credit quizzes to help boost your grade, so that helps. her tests are weird though. I study, read all the notes, and go to all of the study sessions and still on test day I am like what the heck!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Mrs. O'Leary's tests are very hard even if you take notes and study. Lectures are very boring.

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Mrs. O'Leary's tests are very hard even if you take notes and study. Lectures are very boring.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SLP6460
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mrs. O'Leary is a great teacher. Her lectures are concise and to the point. If you truly aspire to be an SLP and put effort into the class, not only will you do well, but you'll actually learn. She is willing to help with anything you ask. Also, remember to participate in her class!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SLP6460
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the worst teacher's I've had. She isn't very helpful and definitely has her "favorite" students. Stay ahead of the readings and take good notes, since most of her questions come from her lecture notes.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SLP6460
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is not a good teacher.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: SLP5300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I believe she encourages the students that she feels will succeed in this profession, she does not tolerate any disrespect and gladly gives help when asked. Also very fair in regards to extra credit. If you attend classes and take good notes, there is no reason to do poorly in this class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: INTROTOSLP
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mrs. O'Leary is a wonderful teacher and supervisor. She is willing to help you with anything and always makes time for you. She challenges you to be the best speech-language therapist you can be! You would be lucky to have her. Anyone who thinks otherwise is clearly not serious about this subject and does not like to be challenged.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SLP6460
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice woman...doesn't teach all that well though. But since you have to take it, stay ahead of the readings and take good notes, since she springs in-class assignments on you allll the time.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: INTROTOSLP
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is definitely not the best teacher and actually advised me to take the wrong classes. Very unclear.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: INTROSLP6460
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Agree with what former classmates are posting. O'Leary makes me leary. But since shes the only one who teaches it, suck it up and seek other resources to understand materials presented if difficulties arise. Shes not very resourceful and should have probably stayed in therapy or a research setting.