Kay Walsh - James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Professor: Kay Walsh

Department: Psychology

College: James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GPSYCH160
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Easily my favorite class of the semester and favorite professor i have ever had. Walsh is the sweetest, most caring woman and teaches her students so much they will remember for years to come. Can't say enough good things about her class environment and teaching style. I genuinely looked forward to class every single day. 100% take this class

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH160
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Walsh is such an incredibly caring lady. She focuses on her students not on some agenda for the class. Her goal is, what will students remember 10 years from now. This class is a stress free environment and I encourage all her incoming students to go have a convo with her and just get to know how amazing of a woman she is

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH160
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

THE NICEST PROF YOU WILL EVER HAVE. The "bad" reviews are from her!! She is the best psych 160 teacher and is sooo caring + sweet. She gives study hints for every test so follow the book and her slideshows & you'll get an A on all of them. Offers extra credit, wants to get to know you, is hilarious, and overall just amazing. Doesn't get any better!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC160
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really great class! She gives study hints from the book for each test but most of the test is from the slides she puts up online. She is so sweet and caring and a really great person to get close to! She writes reviews about herself so the bad ones you read are probably hers. Professor Walsh if you read this, Hi! I loved your class!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC160
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

awesome professor! very hands on and not lecture heavy. 4 exams 25 questions each, and she gives study hints for what to read in the textbook for the exams. makes class fun and interesting!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GPSYCH160
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Kay Walsh is an amazing professor. Her classes are capped around 30 students, upon her request, so she is able to give a more personable gen ed experience. This class is my favorite I've taken so far at JMU.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC160
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She writes bad reviews about herself so be wary. She is a sweet lady with unconventional teaching methods but she gets the job done. She makes learning fun and easy to understand with a plethora of analogies. She gives out study hints so you can avoid reading entire chapters. Super easy class if you just show up and follow along.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GPSYC160
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Walsh has an interesting lecture style. Different than most, but it ends up working. As she said at the beginning of class, if you don't like her style then you should drop the class. It isn't too hard, and she is a great person.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC160
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Walsh is a little hard to follow at times, I think because she has so many of the same class, but she makes lectures fun and interesting. She cares a lot and really likes discussions. It's a very enjoyable class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH160
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Take Walsh. She's super fun and really tries to make the class interesting. You should show up most of the time if you want to get an A. She gives study hints for tests so put in the work to fill those out and you'll be set.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH160
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I cannot say enough good things about Prof. Walsh! I have never met a more genuine, light hearted professor. I learned so many things from her class that I will still remember in 10 years. It was amazing to have a professor so like-minded (shoutout to you, Prof. Walsh) be prepared to laugh, debate, and (joyfully) cry your way through her class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PYSC160
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She's super nice and sometimes funny without really meaning to be. Definitely sit as close to her podium as possible because she will make an effort to get to know you. She's so sweet and her class isn't that hard as long as you pay attention in class and do the reading. She writes her own reviews on here so Prof Walsh, if you're reading this, hi!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class was by far my favorite this past semester. Dr. Walsh made her class fun and interesting. I was never bored and enjoyed the material we learned. The book is needed, but isn't overwhelming to read. I would 100% recommend this class!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC160
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

There are only 3 Hws, a group pres, and a 4 easy tests the whole semester (at least this one). You need the book, but you don't have to buy a clicker. Ms. Walsh is very relatable and while her class is really easy and has basic material, you can still learn a lot. 10/10 recommend. Super easy gen ed with an awesome prof!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH160
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Walsh is so sweet and truly cares about each of her students. She makes her lectures so fun and engaging, I actually looked forward to class every time. She gets the whole class engaged in her lectures and I feel like this is a class that required minimal work, yet I got the most out of this class. Best professor, hands down!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GPSYCH160
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Walsh is super kind and sweet. She is always available and can make adjustments if needed. A very fair teacher. She writes a lot of these reviews herself haha hi Walsh! If you do the assignments, which are not overwhelming, and follow the study hints you will do well!! I really recommend her to everyone!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC160
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you have the chance to take Professor Walsh do it, this was by far one of my favorite classes! There is 4 tests that are 25 multiple choice and she gives you the exact material to study. Her lectures are interesting and it is important to be there because attendance is a grade. 10/10 recommend, I always looked forward to this class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYC160
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Walsh is a great professor who truly cares for her students. She wants you to succeed and has very interesting lectures and encourages class participation and group work. I'd definitely recommend getting the textbook for this class. She teaches like no other professor... You are missing out if you do not take her. She makes the content so fun!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC160
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very sweet woman. Not much work to do. The power points are on canvas but you won't understand them if you don't come to class. Some questions on tests are from what she says in class. Tests are pretty easy just use her study hints and you'll do fine.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC160
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I needed this class as a prerequisite for my major and was thoroughly disappointed. Lectures relied heavily on cartoons, anecdotal pseudo-psychology, and our instructor's personal opinion. I learned absolutely nothing about developmental psychology. Got A's on every test without even studying and was super bored.