Elizabeth Spievak - Bridgewater State University

Professor: Elizabeth Spievak

Department: TBD

College: Bridgewater State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The class is solely graded on watching video lectures, homework ACCURACY (not just completing it), & exams. She does not use Blackboard, so you only learn your up to date grade when the exams are returned. I left every class more confused about the material than I did before I got there. Would recommend taking PSYC 201 with literally anyone else

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC399H01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is disrespectful and rude. She talks down to the people she is supposed to help. She basically told me I didnt belong in my major. This course is designed for her to be helpful and instead Ive left class feeling discouraged. I wish I believed the horror stories about her and just stayed away.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PY100
• Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

she is very educated (she will tell you 794 times) she will basically belittle you if you struggle in classes. I witnessed her/she told us of how she basically treated people who didn't understand stuff. Also, told one class she would be there for the people she advises (when it came to e-mails) and told another class she just deletes them.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC360
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took personality with Dr. Spievak my junior year of college, and let me tell you, I have never been so determined to pass a class. Something about her makes you want to strive for greatness, and afterwards she recruited me to join her lab group. If you put in the work, Dr. Spievsk will do anything to help you succeed. Very invested. Brilliant.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She allows you to use notes on the tests but her questions on the tests are so out of the blue. She has you read and write down questions regarding the text before almost every class and if you're thorough, it could take around two hours. Her lectures are not posted online and they mostly consist of confusing charts or pointless stock photos. WORST

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC337
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Spievak is super knowledgeable and Cognitive Psych is SO interesting. This class is definitely not for you if you dont enjoy reading articles, writing essays, or taking lecture notes without a PowerPoint. I personally did really well and liked her a lot as a person. Would take a class with her again!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC337
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The way she structures her class is meaningful and makes sense with the subject. You are expected to take the time to read all the materials she provides and take notes on everything. For psych majors this class is important! She is kind and funny and participating in class is easy to do and can be fun. She expects you to do the work .

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY369
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I've ever had! She's definitely not easy, but you'll learn a lot if you do the work.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC337
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Spievak is a nice person, but as a professor I would never take a class with her again. Cognitive psych was a nightmare. She assigns long, dry readings for EVERY single class, and you may/may not have a quiz on every single reading or class period. No powerpoints, just speaks what you need to know. Very hard grader, never satisfied.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PY320
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very professional and focused on her work. Keeps students best interests at heart and pushes them beyond their comfort zone in order to better then.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH320
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Spievak is an outstanding instructor. She is an expert in her field. As long as you put in the work and dedication, she will ensure that you do great. She genuinely cares and your work in her class can without a doubt take you far beyond the class itself. She prepares you for grad school. Do not take, if you aren't willing to work for it!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH337
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I will NEVER take her EVER AGAIN. you guys say no text book is a plus, but with cognitive psychology you NEEEED a textbook and also the fact that she doesn't do actual power points with notes she expects u to read a bunch of articles. but heaven help you if you miss one day of reading. i will say she tries to make it fun as possible.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC337
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The reviews about this professor below regarding what type of course work is expected during this class are accurate. However, if you want to work with somebody that wishes to challenge you into becoming a better student I suggest this professor. She's tough, but she cares and if you put in the necessary effort and work hard you will see that.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY337
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Grades with check, check plus, etc. like you're in kindergarten. Very tough at grading. Too many readings. The tests/quizzes are timed and you are expected to write 5 full essays during the midterm/final. Talks too quickly. Attendance is mandatory. Quizzes at beginning and end of class. Horrible. Don't know how I passed.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC337002
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is all over the place. Quizzes time you meet. She expects that you can write a PERFECT essay in 12 minutes (these are her quizzes). Tons of reading to do along with "participation" essays at the end of the class, which is timed & graded as well as the quizzes. She is extremely picky when she grades. You'll get a B- if you lucky.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC150
• Grade Received: P
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She definitely has a way of making a room silent when she walks in. She keeps order in the class and demands respect to visitors. I enjoyed this class. Not much to it; just show up and listen. Mainly others doing presentations. She wont let you show up, sign in and leave. Very observant. I recommend this class if you are serious about Psyc.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH360
• 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:

I am an older student who takes her classes seriously and this was the worst class I have ever taken. Do not take unless last resort! Very hard and confusing! Barely keeping afloat!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYC399H01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She has the ability to walk into a room and bring silence. She terrifies me, but at the same time, I think she's awesome. I have no doubt she could be mean to some students, but that's because she has really high standards and expects you to work very hard to live up to them. Underneath her exterior, she actually does care about students a lot.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Well, I came into this class with a high expectation of this professor, since friends of mine really enjoyed her class. I found her extraordinarily difficult. She has you write numerous papers that have questions that are very difficult. She expects Masters level work out of a Undergraduate class. Don't take her unless you have lots of time!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Such a great topic with an obnoxious, arrogant and hateful lady. Come and see the way she often embarrass people in the class. She is too uptight, and the course materials has nothing to do with the course itself. Looks like what she googled off the web. I regret taking this class!