Julie Hernandez - Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL

Professor: Julie Hernandez

Department: Psychology

College: Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is one of the sweetest ladies I've ever met. She clearly cares about her students and tries to help in any way she can. She is just a very slow teacher. It took more days than it should have to go over one of her powerpoints so that got frustrating. She just really wants to make sure people understand what she's teaching. It can just feel long.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY170
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Her lectures go over a lot of the same material covered if you had any previous psych courses in high school. Will it does seem like review, her lectures are very thorough so tests are pretty much a breeze as long as you listen during class. She explains the material well and will clarify anything you ask. So if you do poorly, it's your own fault.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY275
• 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:

LOVED HER!!!!! Nothing bad to say, she worked with me through the roughest semester of my life and helped me make sure I didn't fail. Always open and available to her students, and she always greets you with a smile.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY275
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Her lectures are slow but all her powerpoints are online. I found the class to be easy and there are plenty of chances to get points. There are only 3 exams and that's counting the final and she gives a quiz for just about every chapter. There's a paper and group project which are easy points. If you're looking for an easier class this is it

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY170
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are very in-depth on few topics and somewhat boring, but worth sitting through. The only necessary studying is really on the focus topics. Lots of extra credit opportunities and very easy assignments. It's would be hard to fail. Kinda funny and very easy-going.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: STU100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is boring but very easy. She adds humor and stories to make class more interesting. Make sure to check out when the homework is due because she doesn't remind you in class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY170
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very easy class if you show up and pay attention. The material isn't hard. Only five homework assignments and she drops the lowest score of the five. She does do quizzes after each chapter but they're super easy. Very funny and would definitely recommend!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY170
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a great teacher, one of the best at RVC

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY170
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Julie Hernandez has a way of teaching psychology that is enough to make the entire class switch to a psychology major! Psychology comes alive during her lectures! Her use of a power point presentation during every lecture really aids understanding of the material. Do be sure to sit near the front though, since she is a little soft-spoken.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY170
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is very nice and kind and willing to explain anything that is not understood. Her lectures are long since she goes at a slow pace. She assigns focus topics which are optional but some of the topics will be on the quizzes and exams, so I would suggest doing them- it takes 10 minutes. The notes are on Eagle but test dates are told in class. (etc)

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY170
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's a good professor and really interesting. She takes her time with lectures, so it's a bit slow, but she's enjoyable and very nice. The tests, quizzes, and the whole class in general are really easy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY170
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Hernandez really knows what she's doing. She is really there for her students, if you struggle at all with terms she consistently states throughout the semester that she's available during office hours. She gives many, many chances for extra credit. And unlike some psych classes she gives you an idea of what exactly to study for quizzes.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY170
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I loved Prof. Hernandez! She gives you a timeline for everything, though it is a rough one. There were 3 days where she didn't come, but she gave a notice through EAGLE. There are only 2 papers, which were earlier in the semester and so easy to write. Don't make the mistake I did, show up and take notes, and you'll be sure to pass.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY170
• 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:

This course is lecture based although the lectures are interesting and make the material easy to understand. Her tests and quizzes are easy as long as you study your notes and read and take notes on the focus topics. Great professor! I would take her class again!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY170
• 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:

One of the easiest classes, as long as you have a basic knowledge of psychology or you listen to the lectures you'll hardly need the book (I didn't even but it but she does have one in the RVC library if you need it).

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY170
• 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:

Prof. Hernandez was awesome! This class you will need to pay attention to pass and what you put into it will make or break you. However, you can tell she is passionate about psychology! I can honestly say Prof. Hernandez has inspired me to become a Psychologist after taking this course.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY170
• 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:

FOCUS TOPICS! Yes you do these on your own, it's called college not high school. Julie is so funny & each lecture is entertaining. She really knows her stuff and really helps you learn the material. She has a great strategy for lectures. You really don't need the book if you just purchase the pearson online code. Get a used copy if you need one.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSH170
• 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:

Very good teacher. Clear and entertaining. Fun lectures. Lots of examples and good discussion. 10/10 would recommend.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY275
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

As long as you read and study, there is no way u wouldn't get an A! she posted her powerpoints and u don't have to take notes if you print out your powerpoints. Given extra credits.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 170
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Julie Hernandez talks very quiet so I would suggest sitting in front of class. Tests are very hard and does not explain what she is looking for in her papers. Lectures are interesting and she is funny. You should take this class if you can memorize tons of definitions easy.