Rebecca Malatesta - Oakland University

Professor: Rebecca Malatesta

Department: Psychology

College: Oakland University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved this professor! She offers tons of extra credit, tests are fairly easy if you study. I barley went to class(doesnt take attendance)and did good with learning the lecture slides. Theres also online homework sometimes but its really easy to do.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY1000
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Malatesta is one of the best if not the best professor I I have ever had here at OU. Tons of extra credit, exams are straight forward and she really cares. 100% would take again

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY1000
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Malatesta was so sweet and caring for my intro to psych class. she is always free to help students outside of class and really cares about her students.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY1000
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is the best professor I have ever had in my life. Shes so caring and really cares about her students. She offers a lot of extra credit but she makes you work for an A. Shes very understanding and really wants you to visit her office hours if you need help. Nothing negative to say about her.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PHY1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Rebecca was one of the most amazing profs I have ever had! She is easy to talk to, caring, and wants to see every one of her students pass. Her lectures were always helpful and her icliker quizzes. She had great PowerPoints and her funny personality and examples help to make class fun. DEFINITELY recommend her for physc!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY0
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher. There are very rare teachers that show they care about their students and their grades and she is one of them. She wants everyone to do good in her class. She gives a lot of extra credit and makes you feel very comfortable. I wish I could take her again.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY2250
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Malatesta knew she was teaching a hard course and came fully prepared to be constantly asked questions. She was a great professor and was very funny and knowledgeable about her subject. The book was recommended but not required. Her lectures were enough to help prepare you for the exams. I would not recommend skipping class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY1000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof Malatesta is a super nice lady who is funny and tries to keep the class fun for her students. Her lectures and powerpoints are not that helpful so I would definitely use the textbook but she gives a ton of extra credit and wants all of her students to do well. Super approachable and would definitely take again if I had the chance.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY250
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'm unsure where these negative feedback are coming from, Professor M was great when I had her for Research Design! She made herself very available via email and even text, and always approached questions with guidance in mind rather than ready to ridicule. Overall great!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY250
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was very difficult and her lectures did not help at all. Her powerpoint are a joke, in order to succeed you must read the textbook and take your own notes. Her extra credit is also a joke, she adds it to your exam, not your grade so it will not help your grade much at all! maybe 1% at most, don't let her fool you.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY225
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took psychology 1000 for general credit and was the most difficult course I have ever taken in my life. Her lectures are not clear and are very vague and her tests are extremely hard. The course material is not difficult but her teaching style makes it so. Be prepared to do reading for all of this class because her PowerPoints are not helpful.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY2500
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do not take her for research design. Does not respond to students in a timely matter. For example, students ask on the question & answer board when an assignment is due days before it is due and she will not respond until after it was already due. PowerPoints are literally a joke. Read and memorize the book. 2 papers graded very hard. Avoid.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY250
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do yourself a favor and avoid at all costs.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY250
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Incredibly disorganized and horrible at lecturing. The class itself is pretty easy, but I wouldn't recommend her to anyone! She does offer a fair amount of extra credit though.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY251
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was really nervous to take a stats class because math normally isn't my strong suit. But she was awesome. She treated every question like it was a great one to ask, and was always super helpful outside of class too. I ended up doing really well in the class and most of it was because of her. If you have to take a stats class take it with her.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY2500
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Malatesta is a great professor. This course had 2 exams, 1 cumulative final, and an Intro and Method paper. Rough drafts could be turned in for the papers, & returned with valuable feedback. A generous amount of extra credit given. Very approachable, clear, and willing to help. Prereading chapters, attending class, and asking questions is key.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY250
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

While attendance isn't mandatory, I would recommend missing very few classes. She often handed out extra credit in class and went over her powerpoints in depth during class. The exams were of average difficulty and very manageable if you go to class. She was very kind and approachable and always willing to help outside of class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY250
• 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:

She was one of my favorite professors. The class was kinda difficult, but if you talk to her then you should be able to do just fine. Attendance wasn't required, but I showed up everyday because her lectures are the only reason people passed. She was so nice and hilarious. You do group projects, but if you have a good group you'll be just fine.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY251
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Okay So i really liked her until I took my final. My experience was not normal so I want to be fair. she is a good teacher and fair for the most part. seems a little unorganized but thats ok.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY250
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had her for psy250 and she is really nice and offers extra credit, a lot of it but her tests were SO HARD! exam 1 is easy but exam 2 is VERY DIFFICULT and very applied, and final was cumulative. the subject it self was hard but her tests were very hard too!! also there is 2 group papers that are hard as well. I wouldn't take her again.