Kathy Demitrakis - Central New Mexico Community College, Albuquerque, NM

Professor: Kathy Demitrakis

Department: Psychology

College: Central New Mexico Community College, Albuquerque, NM

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY2271
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is really wonderful and I enjoyed the topics I learned about in class. The only thing is that she often goes on political rants in class but she tries to keep them related to the topic or section, and she does her best to not offend anyone with these talks. Still she is a great professor and I will be taking her again next semester.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Luckily when I took this class I had already taken an Intro to Psych class and new most of the info. There are 4 exams and a final exam with 100 questions. Not to mention almost all the hw is quizzes. If you dont know a lot about Psych then you might have a hard time. She also doesnt take any late work. A very nice lady though.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY1105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very disorganized. Instead of the learning modules containing the lectures and slideshows for that week, you would have to search in additional materials tab. There was no list of assignments due. No set day for assignments being due. Very inconvenient when taking multiple classes. It seems like the teacher is new at structuring an online class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY2240
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. D taught by displaying an outline and explaining the points. Her class was only graded by tests and up to four extra credit points. Reading was important to do well on the tests. Sometimes she was finicky and emotional when talking about certain issues. Overall, she was kind, interesting and knowledgeable.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY1105
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lots of reading. All homework and tests are multiple choice. As long as you read the book, and take the assessments you'll be fine. Was excited to take this class but it is very boring and monotonous. Kathy is polite over email, don't know why everyone says she comes across as rude. Sends out reminders for all work. Gives 2 attempts.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY105
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

i took this class because i thought it would be an easy a since it is an introductorly level class but it ended up being a lot of work you have to listen to the online lectures and read ALOT nothing is on quizlet either, like other professors

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY2240
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I LOVE Dr. Demitraikis. I had her last semester for social psych and again this semester for brain & behavior. Super knowledgeable, very fun, and a complete sweetheart. She is easily one of my favorite professors. Do the summary essays well, they will help you so much on exams. Turn them in ON TIME and receive a grade point of extra credit.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY1105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't be intimidated by her course description that is typed mostly in CAPS and with the word 'REMEMBER' used in almost every sentence. Her course is not intimidating at all and she gives you reminders for everything along the way. She is very organized, answers your questions promptly and I loved listening to her lectures as she is quite funny.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY1105
• 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:

I took the online class and if you do online you have to be ready to put in the work from home! She stayed in contact with the class, was clear on dates and deadlines, was clear on what she expected from the class. The lectures helped but all the answers aren't there you have to read your book. Good class no surprises.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY2260
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. D is a great instructor

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY1105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I always felt respected and safe to get clarification. She offers audio lectures in her online course ALWAYS take advantage of this tool. They were extremely helpful on tests/quizzes. My only criticism was having questions that were based off tiny figure descriptions, specific to only that figure and not necessarily the brunt of text under it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY1105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's pretty clear about expectations. Two attempts per quiz makes taking the quizzes really simple. Make sure you have a printer to print quizzes, she will even recommend it. She's a solid teacher. I enjoyed the class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY1105
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. D knows her stuff and offers her help to anyone that asks. It may not be what you were looking for but help none the less. I probably will not take another class with her due to personal preference. It's a matter of studying the material and a bit of strategic planning. *You have to pass the final with a certain grade to pass.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY1105
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was rather difficult because you had to read a chapter and do an assignment each week. Dr. D was there to help you if needed it. You must have the book or you won't pass. There are audio lectures that you are recommended to listen to because they can help you understand the material better.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 1105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Dr. D's Intro to Psych class online and it was an easy class to take. She allows you to retake quizzes which allow you to get maximum points. Her exams come from both the text and her lectures. I found her lectures more helpful than the text in explaining concepts. The majority of the final questions were from past exams.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult teacher to work with - was rude and rather standoffish. Online lectures were terrible and she was a bit disorganized with the class in general. Take this course with someone else.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took psych 1105 online with Katherine this summer and as long as you listen to her lectures and do the learning and reading goals for each chapter and study them you will defiantly pass. She emails back super fast and always willing to help. This class does require you to work so be ready.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 2244
• 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:

poor teacher. poor lecture. avoid avoid avoid. suggest her to your enemies.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOCALPSYCH
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, she is one of the best professors I've ever had. She gives you study guides, practice tests,and need to knows. She also covers material well in the lectures. If you know your vocab and study what she tells you there's no reason not to pass. I had her for brain and behavior, stats, ans social psych. Dr. D is a great professor :)

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Stay away if possible. If you are taking this class to learn and pass, you have a better chance in a 400 level class.