Susan Rakowitz - Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT

Professor: Susan Rakowitz

Department: Psychology

College: Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Rakowitz is an extremely difficult professor. Her lectures only give a small introduction to the material in each chapter. Course grade depends on a few multiple choice tests which are insanely difficult even if you do all the course reading. Took her once and won't take her again.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor I have ever had, ended up changing my major because of her. Is the most condescending person you will ever meet especially when you ask for help on the subject matter.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PY0101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is extremely challenging and is never pleased. She is unhelpful in office hours, and her test and quizzes are near impossible. In class, she is very difficult to follow and understand. And don't even bother asking questions because she makes you feel stupid. DO NOT take this class!!!!!!!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PS101
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very hard psych teacher especially for psych 101. The class averages for our class were Fs and Ds. She refused to change her teaching methods and doesn't give a lot of resources to help a student. She does curve generously to make up for the bad averages. Thankfully, I was able to get a B- in that class but it was the hardest B- I ever worked for.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I have never rated a professor before, but I felt the need to warn you. Very knowledgeable about the subject and she teaches the material well, but her tests are way to hard for an intro class. You wont recognize the material on them. Last test my class got an average of 55. Very condescending as well. Do not take.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PY101
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Difficult for entry level course

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PY101
• 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:

Is unhelpful, gives unclear assignments, and gets annoyed when you ask questions. I switched majors because of her class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PY101
• 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:

Worst teacher at Fairfield. Hates her job and hates her students. Is very condescending and makes you feel stupid.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PY101
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I wasn't a fan of Rakowitz. I found her unwilling to help me, although I studied a lot and often came to office hours. I found it very hard to do well in her class, because her lecture style was too fast and hard to understand. I am a psychology major but I got a D in the class, as did many of my other classmates. Avoid if you can.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PY101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr Rakowitz is a great professor. Very helpful, quick responses to emails and wants her students to succeed. People, realize that this is college and you have to do your part to earn a good grade. Generous curve, should've gotten a low B but came out with an A. Show up, Take good notes, read the chapters and you will be fine. Rakowitz is awesome

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GENPSY
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This was the most challenging course I've taken to date. She makes you do the work, her quizzes focus on 100-150+ pgs at a time for 20 questions. You have to take the course for Psych majors but would recommend taking a different prof if you have to take it. Nice person, but you wouldn't want her as your prof. of my class failed out"earned" C-D.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PY0101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting lectures and big on participation. She pushes you to such high standards that you learn so much in this class and it is an excellent starting course for Psych majors. The tests are difficult but there is a curve. She helps you figure out your questions rather than answering them right away, which helps you understand the material.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PY211
• 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:

Extremely difficult. No matter how hard you try, you will NEVER receive a good grade on your assignments. Very rude too when asking for help; almost likes to see you struggle.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Her course is really interesting and easy to sit through. Her tests and quizzes are very challenging but she is really not as bad as everyone says. Her humor makes up for it sometimes

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

She teaches a tough course, but she is hands-down the most helpful professor i had at Fairfield. she has high expectations. she challenges you. she's also hilarious.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PY209
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a goofy teacher. She assigns a lot of work, but will help you with editing if you set up appointments to go over the material. If you correct your papers based off the previous ones it will definitely improve your grade. She looks to make sure you are trying.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: RESEARCHMETHOD
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

For research methods she isn't bad at all. You're expected to do the work but she's willing to help and explain material outside of class. Class is amusing, you just need to be able to handle some sarcasm.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PY101
• 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:

I honestly hate the fact that I suffered and put so many hours into this class just to get a terrible grade. A semester of complete frustration and nothing in return.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PY101
• 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:

NEVER TAKE THIS WOMAN'S CLASS. please, for the sake of your freshman year avoid this woman at all costs. She is terrible even for Psychology majors, many psych majors have switched just because of this woman. She is sneaky with assignments and unclear on what you should do, and snickers when you miss them. I HATE THIS CLASS.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH216
• 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:

WORST CLASS I HAVE EVER TAKEN. i read her reviews and just assumed people were being harsh. they're not. she requires an unachievable amount of work. do not take this class!