Krista A Phillips - York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Professor: Krista A Phillips

Department: Psychology

College: York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is a very tough marker. Be warned.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2030
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This was by far the worst class I have ever had. Lecture heavy and most of the time she just goes on and on and on about things that aren't really related to lecture? Be prepared to memorize the textbook its just as horrible as the class itself. The tests are horrible so better study. Honestly, if you can get another prof go for it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3420
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Now my second time taking her course - took Personality with her a few years back. She goes far beyond textbook material in her lectures. You need both to do well, as she pulls the standard 75% book, 25% lecture MC allotment on her tests. MCQs can be a little confusing. Very understanding during strike.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2130
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

terrible. lectures consist of her wandering off into personal conversations that don't relate to course material whatsoever. i memorized the textbook and finished with a 69.5 which she kept as a C+. Most ridiculous and wordy multiple choice questions will result in you failing the test despite knowing all the theories. Do not take with Krista

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I loved class with Krista. She is very knowledgeable and experienced in her field and it is clear in the many examples she gives to help us understand the content better. She makes you want to just listen to her in lecture but you have to focus and take good notes!!! She does give a lot of "all of the above" answers on tests so it can get tricky.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CPSY505
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very knowledgeable and easy to listen to. Reading the textbook is a must for exams.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY2130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Krista Phillips has got to be the worst prof i've ever met. She doesn't care about her students, her lectures are not clear and her multi choice questions were not straight forward. My advice is, RUN and don'T take personality psychology with her.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PERSONALITY2130
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Most incredible, engaging prof I've ever had. She keeps class interesting by telling funny personal stories that relate to the material. MC is easy if you know how to take good notes from the textbook/lecture. She truly cares about her students and will go out of her way to get to know you if you reach office hrs. Taking evolutionary just for her!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2130
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is definitely a challenging course. Her lectures are very vague and differ entirely from the text, so you need to show up to do well. The tests are very difficult - based mostly on the text - and the questions try to trick you with many similar options. She's a sweet person, but I recommend taking the course with a different professor.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2130
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Attendance isn't mandatory but her lectures are phenomenal with real examples of clinical cases in psychotherapy. Very interactive.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3010
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's fun and laid back- but her grading is pretty tough for someone who doesn't set clear expectations. She's also impossible to reach unless you phone her.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PERSONALITY2130
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Shes an amazing prof but with her the skip a class, you wont pass thing is true. Her lectures are amazing, but the most random things that she says in the lecture (that a lot of the time isnt in the book) that you may not think of as important would end up on the exams. other than that I thought the course was pretty easy

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2030
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Philips is a pretty great prof. She is a very engaging lecturer, so it's easy to pay attention. As with any course, if you get involved with the class, you will be just fine. Very fair prof, but the material is somewhat dry.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3420
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This course is pretty easy if you're a bio major and the lectures are entertaining :)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Her test are challenging and you must know the textbook inside out to get a good mark, and as well attend her lectures because exam questions also come from them as well. She makes you work for your mark, no easy marks.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3010
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Solid choice for Intermediate Research Methods. Dr. Phillips provides clear instructions for the main assignment for the course, and is very helpful in office hours. Be sure to pick a reasonable project for your assignment; something you could base your thesis on realistically. If you are a Glendon student, this is a much better choice!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing lectures! Just read the textbook and take good notes in class and you'll do good.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very intelligent professor yet has extremely harsh MC tests. Questions are sometimes incredibly tricky, focusing on the most minute details of her lectures and textbook. Her questions tend to use very roundabout, confusing language as well. Walked into this course thinking it would be a birdie, ended up being one of my hardest courses.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PERSO2130
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The test is not difficult however there are a lot of choose a and b or only a or all which is confusing as you don't know which answer professor considers as the most right one, lots of tricky questions, the textbook is very clear an easy to read, it's very interesting, but it doesn't help on exam, sorry. The teacher is smart but tests are bad.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very hard marker. Doesn't really clarify what is required for assignments, so you have to hope that what you submit is what she wants. Can also be kind of rude. Just take this class with another prof.