Maria Clapham - Drake University, Des Moines, IA

Professor: Maria Clapham

Department: Psychology

College: Drake University, Des Moines, IA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY085
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She knows her stuff really well and seems to be really prepared as well. Tests seemed kind of unfair though, I couldn't find information for things that she was asking when I had the textbook, her powerpoints, and my notes in front of me. Again though, she really knows the information. If I could go back I would take this from her in person.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY133
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

super smart this one

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She was my advisor many years ago, as I progress through graduate and doctoral classes I realize how fortunate I was to have her as an advisor. Dr. Clapham is a wonderful professor, and a great mentor. I just wished she offered more IO Psych options. I've had nearly a decade of education and she is still one of my most influential. Take her

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You have two options for this class: 1) Go to class and go over the notes, without bothering to buy the book. 2) Sleep and never go to class, but read the book and do the study material. You'll be in the same shape. Tests are OK, all multiple choice. Extra credit offered for participating in experiments.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Straight-forward stuff. The info covered isn't very interesting in my opinion. Go to class or go over text...comes out to be about the same. Tests are multiple choice but still tough...make sure you've gotten class notes or have read the book.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY001
• 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:

she has great knowledge of the subject, and is very willing to help you. however the test are pretty tough, but they are multiple choice, the lab is really easy too, it's kind of a toigh A, but not too tough to get a B

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class consists of four tests and the average score was about 75% (C) for our class. Extra Credit is offered. The class is all lecture with occasional videos. Attendance&participation are not graded but going to class is rarely a bad idea. Clapham is helpful when you talk to her. The lab (which is separate) is 1/4 of the course & is easy.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH105
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! She knows what she is talking about. Your grade is based on a few tests which are kind of difficult but if you review the study guide it isn't too bad.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She is very helpful. I took intro to psych with her and liked the lectures so much that I took organizational psych. They're hard classes but she really wants her students to do well. So if you have any problems, just go visit her office and talk with her about it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class isn't too bad. 4 exams---sort of difficult, but if you can acquire a test file you will breeze by it. Plus, she offers study guides. You really never have to go to lecture--I stopped going and my grade went up, but she is interesting if you feel the need to drop in. Very nice lady who cares about the students, or at least pretends to.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY182
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

helpful.... lenient

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PYSCH001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a great professor! She knows her subject matter inside and out, and doesn't waste a minute of your time in class. She's energetic, friendly, and helpful. One of the most efficient and well-rounded professors I've ever had!

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Her tests are pretty hard.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is impossible and rude to talk to after class. Her tests are hard because she can't teach well but I have to agree, she is quite a cutie.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY85
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Organizational psychology is a little boring, but she cracks a few jokes to keep you alive. You just have to keep up with notes and you'll be set for tests. Only 1 real paper, like 7 pages. So, I will tell everybody to take this class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She rocks! SO CUTE! Not hard at all. I only fell asleep because it is freaking psychology for god's sake! However, she was not interactive in any way, regardless of it being a bigger class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class was so easy, not only did i get an A, i got the Russian forign exchange kid next to me an A too...

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

hard- but if you go talk to her she is helpful. use the psy study guide. it helps.