Monica Reis-Bergan - James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Professor: Monica Reis-Bergan

Department: Psychology

College: James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC330
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's really funny and nice, but her lectures aren't very interesting and they're hard to apply exactly to the content. It's hard to extrapolate what to know from the content and chapters, so it feels like you have to learn the entire textbook. She's very approachable and the content is interesting, but it's difficult to know what to learn.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC330
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Monica is a great person, but she's not a great professor. Her lectures consist of a couple of slides that are very hard to follow and a bunch of stories that are hardly applicable to the material. She is funny, but her class is difficult simply because none of the test material comes from lecture. You have to read the entire textbook to do well.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

So Monica is a really great person, she's funny & nice, but not a great lecturer. If you think youll pass from just going to lectures and paying attention to them then youre outta luck. The tests dont have anything to do w lecture, so if you have issues learning straight from the book youre gonna struggle. Shes also vague with her expectations

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC308
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She was amazing.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC330
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was difficult. The material itself is really easy. It isn't complicated. However, Dr. Reis-Bergan makes tests way more elaborate and burdensome than necessary. She grades the exams pretty easily because the questions are so demanding. The lectures are entertaining and Dr. Reis-Bergan is helpful when you ask, but the class is hard.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC308
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you just sit down and read, this class is really easy. Everything is based on the textbook (she doesn't actually lecture), but she's there if you need her. She grades really easily, but the assignments/exams can take a while, especially the exams. She is a very nice woman, and I would recommend taking this class if you can!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC330
• 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:

I had Monica for an online maymester class and she is such a fair grader and cuts you slack. Assignements are not difficult but they are time consuming. Also, her tests are essay form and VERY challenging. Even for online class, make sure you read and understand all chapters. I learned my lesson by not reading all the material before exams

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Monica is such a great professor! I actually looked forwards to going to her class every week because you never knew what crazy thing she would talk about from her own personal experiences. I thought the tests were challenging, mainly the short answer portions, but she gave you as many points as she could.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She made the class very interesting and conducted activities to make the information stick in your brain. Must read the book and take notes during class to do well. Tests were multiple choice and short answer. Be ready to put in time and effort to get an A, but overall great professor.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC310
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The assignments are easy, the tests are like 20 essay questions each. Tough grader on the tests and honestly I should have gotten a 94-95 in the class, but she tends to grade fast so you might have to ask her what you got wrong, because she isn't clear. So I got a 93 which is an A -. It was not hard to keep up just read the book.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

When I took PSYC 330, it was a hybrid class. Monica is very nice, and when I asked for help she was willing to answer my questions. However, her tests are almost unnecessarily difficult and sometimes if she states a topic won't be on the exam, she'll put it on the exam regardless. She can also be vague with assignment guidelines.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYC330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was both online and once a week lecture. The book is long and boring and the exams are hard because you have no idea what to expect. We also had to write a long paper, but she is really helpful if you go to her. If you take the time to do the readings and work, you'll do well. Also, don't be scared to ask for help!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC330
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Monica's class was the first class I've ever had in college that tested a lot on stuff that wasn't really covered in class so I found it a bit difficult at first. She's incredibly helpful and understanding if you go to her office about any issues whatsoever and not bad when you get the hang of things. Still managed to pull an A by the end.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! So energetic and entertaining. There are so many opportunities to succeed (lots of extra credit). 6 tests including final, get to drop lowest test grade. Community service component, which was a great opportunity and lots of fun. I ended up with over 100 in the class, with a reasonable amount of effort. Highly recommend her!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Personality could be really dry but she is hysterical and really personable. You actually will want to go to class with her. the class is not easy. you will actually have to read the book and attend lectures to pass, but it is reasonable considering it's a 300 level class. i HIGHLY recommend

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC497
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took her for addictive behavior. I really liked the class and she makes it relatively easy for you. Most capstones have one big final paper but she breaks this one up into four papers due throughout the semester. One presentation at the end, various activities and the 4 papers. Always willing to help you so def worth taking as your capstone!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC330
• 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:

I love the teacher and the class wasn't terrible--my only issue was that it is a lot of work as other people say, especially compared to some other psychology classes. You have 3 tests, various "activities" worth 3 pts (which makes you want to come to class), a biography paper, and 20 community service hours..regardless, I recommend it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH308
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's funny in person but she came across quite rude in emails and told our class it counted as a socio-cultural course in psych and it didn't!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Funny with great stories!Requires a lot of work though, start on the community service and biography EARLY.Study notes hard, especially any lists, and when u think u know it all, study again because there was always something in the m.c. i'd never heard of. short answers are pretty fair though and from the notes.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love this teacher and this class, but it was a lot of work as others have mentioned. She's incredibly down to earth and tells great stories and uses great examples. Two big outside projects/papers but no final. Tests are somewhat difficult but fair, just memorize lists she gives you. I would recommend this class, but it's not extremely easy.