Jan Griffin - University of South Carolina Upstate

Professor: Jan Griffin

Department: TBD

College: University of South Carolina Upstate

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC307
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the most caring professors you will come across. She gives the BEST lectures and PowerPoints to go along. COVID-19 stopped in person classes but it still felt like I got the chance to meet Professor Griffin due to her being so caring and communicative with my class. Just read and really understand the book and the slides and youll do fine!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH307
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is the best professor I have ever had . Although she is all over the place with instructions if you ask her personally she will clear it up . She cares about her students and wants you to pass and will do everything to help. I 110% recommended her

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class is super easy. Just show up, read your notes/ textbook, and study. She gives out study questions that are on the exam. Easy GPA booster!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Griffin is by far the best professor I've had yet. She's a great teacher, she gives lots of extra credit opportunities, and her grade is very exam based. As long as you show up, listen, and do what little work she asks you to do... passing with at least a B is not difficult.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Uses sample questions on ALL of her test, study those & DO NOT BUY THE BOOK. She just wants to see effort and improvement, do all extra credit, go to class & she will GIVE YOU AN A. Made a 33 on a test and still passed with an A but you have to do the extra credit and go to class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC307
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Griffin is one of the best professors I've ever encountered! I wish I could take all my classes with her! She is above and beyond fair with lots of opportunities for extra credit. She wants you to learn the material and goes out of her way to make it fun. She is also available outside of class to help. Show up, do the work, you should get an A.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC307
• 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 absolutely love Dr. G! She goes above and beyond to help her students and you can tell she loves what she does. I took her for a summer course so I didn't have as much work as a typical semester may be but she is still absolutely amazing.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC399
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I worked with Dr. Griffin to do an independent study & I absolutely LOVE her!! She's always there to help, whenever she is needed & she is super thorough when you don't understand something! I haven't had her in an actual class setting, but from what I have heard from other students, she's super easy! I recommend her as a prof to anybody!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very simple for a psych 101 class so if you just need the credit, I definitely recommend her. She really wants everyone to pass so there are extra credit opportunities, and if you forget, she's very lenient on due dates and lenient on grading in general. Very sweet + funny!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• 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:

Take for an easy A- as long as you put in minimal effort you'll do good. She gives a ton of extra credit and jeopardy review games for tests. She's also very understanding. It would take more effort to fail the class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY308
• 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:

LOVE her! Took social psych and she made it so interesting by her stories. It's pretty easy, just show up for class so you can get the info. Will take her again!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class is easy if you study the study guide and the jeopardy questions that she gives you. She makes it easy to learn and impossible to fail with all of the extra credit that she offers.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher ever! Gives a lot of extra credit. You do have to study though but if you make even minimum effort you'll do great!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher. Really wants you to get an A. Gives a lot of extra credit. Need to read to pass the tests with a good grade. Also lets you take the tests on day's other than test day if you feel you're not ready to take it then.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYCU307
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Dr. G during the summer and her class was pretty easy. Since the summer courses are short we only had one paper and like three group projects. Make sure you do the work and show up to class. She is a very sweet lady and cares about her students. I enjoyed her class. She's the BEST!

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

She is one of the best teachers at USC Upstate! You will love her and her class!! I would take any class from her!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She really cares about your GPA. Knows that you probably dont care about the class and just have to take it, so she basically gives you the answers. Go to every study session bc she gives you the test and you can copy it down and memorize the answers. Dont get the books you wont need em. Incredibly caring and cool. Love her. Would take her again.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Griffin is an amazing professor! She is very helpful and understanding when it comes to you. She gives you many opportunities to do extra credit on the test and in the class. As long as you attempt the extra credit she will give you at least half of the points. I recommend for everyone to take Dr. Griffin.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very lovely teacher to have! I noticed she's very helpful and understanding when it comes to making up examspapers. I would only recommend buying the study guide, seeing as I never once used the actual book this semester(I passed with OVER a 100). Perhaps not the best for a Psychology Major(such as myself) due to the class being too easy.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC10109
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is wonderful. I loved having her and would take another psych class just so I could have her again as a prof.