Donna Thompson - Niagara University, Niagara University, NY

Professor: Donna Thompson

Department: Psychology

College: Niagara University, Niagara University, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You get 4 tests thats all!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her classes are very boring and her exams contain a lot of material we never discussed in class. Wish I hadn't taken the class. She makes it impossible to get higher than 70's.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Thompson is very approachable and takes teaching very seriously. You can not get away with skipping class because a lot of what she covers in class is in her tests.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tests are hard. She is nice and caring if you respect her. You will never get out of class early. Sometimes stays late. Make sure you read and ask questions. She's not a bad professor, will just be one of your more difficult classes

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class involved a lot of text book reading and she covers a lot of material on her tests but she is very helpful and nice. I would deffinetly retake her class

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very very hard professor. Tough grader, expects high quality work. Participate in class and sit in the front row! Overall, she is very funny, nice, and helpful.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her tests are tough because they cover a lot of material, both from the textbook and from her lectures. But there's almost always a psych study you can do for extra credit, which is cool. Also, she's brilliant - I wouldn't want anyone else teaching me developmental psych.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She does not care about students. Her class is heavily based on boring readings. I did not want to show up to a single one her dry, boring classes but was forced to because of her strict attendance policies. So mean.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was told horrible things about Prof. Thompson, but come to find out she's not all that bad. Yes, you need to read the book and your notes to get a good grade on her lottery style tests (which I quite enjoy). Her lectures are long, but if you really listen, they are actually pretty interesting. There is a portfolio project & 4 tests.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY101HON
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I really liked her class and decided to minor in psychology because of her! She gives lottery-style tests which allow you to still get credit on multiple choice if you get the answer wrong the first time. Definitely would recommend this prof to anyone who's willing to put in a little effort!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I get it, the scratch-off test method is intimidating, but I ended up loving it. If you listen to her in class and write down, maybe not long, but detailed notes, you should be able to pull through. For me, I didn't use the book that much, but most people read it quite often, so I'd say, get it. Other than that, don't be afraid of her tests.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The tests really aren't bad if you took the time to go to class and study for them. She wants you to do well and will put study tips on blackboard. Along with giving you the opportunity to gain 15 extra credit points by posting on black board and participating in studies. Probably my favorite class I took at NU so far.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Eh, she's ok, but if you want more than a B, then this class better become your life because the tests are nearly impossible considering half of it is from thin air.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nice lady, but avoid at all costs. Lectures are very long and dry. The amount of reading she assigns is ridiculous for a 100 level class. Tests are extremely difficult...I have a 3.9 GPA through 3 years and struggled to get in the low 80's on her exams. Probably the worst experience I've had in a class at NU.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY201B
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is awful. Avoid her at all costs if possible. I'm an A student and received a C+ in this class after working my butt off. The tests are ridiculous, you could read the text book cover to cover 100 times and still barely pass a test. She rambles on about her kids more than she teaches. I will never take her again.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Her tests are impossible. She tests on about 200 pages of the textbook (6 chapters) and doesn't cover even a quarter of it in class. Half of what is on the test isn't from the lecture or the book. I'm a psychology major and thought she would be the best to take, but if I could do it again, I'd take Kochmanski for developmental.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Test material does not come from the lectures. Some of it does not even seem to come from the textbook. She also does not know what she is saying half the time and asks us because she gets confused. Very nice lady. Extremely tough tests. I am a straight A student and struggle to get an 85 on her tests. Do not take her if you would like an A.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Test material is ridiculous. She hands out a sheet of about 24 possible essay questions for the test, 3 of which will actually appear on the test and each question has about 8 components to it. The questions are ridiculously detailed and if you don't read the text 4 times, reread your notes 10 times and look up information online, you wont do well.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• 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:

This class if very difficult. You can read the textbook beginning to end 6 times and still only get a 70 on her tests. I do like the way she teaches because I learn the material but her tests are ridiculously difficult.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

She has hard classes, but if you pay attention you will find that she goes over a lot of stuff. She verbally says a lot of information, instead of putting it on her powerpoint, so you have to write down those extra notes. It's a challenging course, but she's willing to help you out with questions and anything else you need.