Karen Hartlep - California State University Bakersfield (CSUB)

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Karen Hartlep - California State University Bakersfield (CSUB)

Professor: Karen Hartlep

Department: Psychology

College: California State University Bakersfield (CSUB)

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: PSYC3250
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Out of 6 classes I took this semester this was the worst class transitioning to distant learning due to the pandemic. The professor is literally testing on concepts not included in the reading material and she is not lecturing only collecting work she had assigned at the beginning of the semester. I had an A before the closure, not sure now.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: PSYC3250
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You really need to show up and listen to her lecture to take good notes. She doesn't do PowerPoints and you have to invest a good amount of time studying to get pass the exams. I think I got an A- because she drops your lowest exam score and somehow I passed the final. Her "group" projects are graded really harshly and specifically.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PSYC4420
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor is extremely unclear when it comes to her exams. She claimes her tests are lecture based but they are not. Her exams are very wordy and unclear. Her lectures are very boring and outdated. I will never take a class with her again. I tried explaining an idea to her outside of what she explained, she shut me down without my explanation

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PSYCH420
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Currently taking a class with her and she is very difficult. Reading is mandatory. I have tried to study in many different ways but never really getting the grade I want. If possible, take another professor.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: PSY490
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible. She doesnt upload grades nor post any upcoming due dates online. Its all lecture and dont expect a PowerPoint, she graduated in like 1972 and is super old school. This is a flaw. You have to write down what she speaks

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: PSYCH3250
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She does require mandatory attendance, but you only have to do 3 essays the whole semester. Her tests are multiple choice, but she lets you pick more than one answer! She rates the answers on a likert scale on what you think is the most valid answer (4) and what you think is the least valid (0). You get points no matter what unless you chose '0'.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: PSYCH210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved taking this class! Not only was the class material interesting but she was too. The lectures went by fast and i suggest you take notes. I haven't opened one page of the book and I have an A. Group projects are easy and don't take much. Her grading system for tests is genius! I recommend her and this class to anyone and everyone:)

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: 210
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you are looking for someone who knows her stuff Professor Hartlep is the professor for you. Take good notes, spend quality time on the projects and you will do great. Loved her class, she really knows her stuff!!! ^..^

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: PSYCH310L
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Karen I would say is a below-average professor. Her lab class is boring, she she makes no effort at least that I can see to make it more fun, interesting, and engaging. Worst thing about her though is that she thinks she knows everything and it shows in the way she talks down to other students.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: PSYCH210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Must read the book! The way she grades the test is really helpful. Plus she'll eliminate the worst grade you get on the test. There are 3 papers and they're super easy. Her lectures are super boring but the class is not too hard.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: PSYC210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hartlep explains everything and puts it into "simple language" so everyone can understand. She gives a lot of examples and her exams are very easy. Will def recommend her!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: PSYC412
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Her lectures are extremely organized and prepared well. She will belittle you though if you don't agree with her and she seems to get frustrated if you ask her questions and don't seem to understand. YOU MUST READ THE BOOK. Best way to succeed in this class is to take detailed notes on lecture and compare them with the book. I recommend her.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: PSYCH301
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

EASY class, super boring, I have never NOT liked a professor.. so me not liking her says a lot. Shes way outdated. Midterms are easy

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PSYCH310
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Here's what it boils down to: If you can handle the way she talks, God bless you. Her tests are easy, projects are cake. She lets you bring your laptop to class, & thank God because her lectures are so damn boring and drawn out you'll need them. She's ALWAYS right, so don't challenge. And she is very unhelpful when it comes to a concern. Good Luck!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: PSYC310
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Her midterms are super easy, she lets you rank your answers so even if you didn't choose the correct answer you can still get some points. She let's you know what the short questions are going to be about, so you are more than prepared.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: PSYCH01
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I am shocked that this professor has positive ratings for the senior seminar. This class is RIDICULOUS. You are required to write four 10 page papers. If you write 9.5 pages, you've done "95% of the work" as she explained. Obviously its not about quality. She belittles people who disagree with her. Her "lectures" are made up on the spot.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: PSY490
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I found this class to be fun and informative. Dr. Hartlep was really helpful to those of us who asked for help. I'm sad I only had one class with her.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: PSYC310
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Didn't enjoy her class and her teaching style. Thought she was very rude and arrogant. She has an attitude when you ask questions in class and she answers them and makes you feel dumb. She acts as if she knows everything on the subject. Her assignments are somewhat easy but can also be a bit confusing. Tests are multiple choice. She asks questions from the books. She expects you to ready every page from cover to back of the book. I wouldn't recommend!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: PSYCH310
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very knowledgeable and clear but that's about it. Her test quest.s can be tricky. Told her she had a question on test that was from chapter we have not covered. She said too bad, don't want to change the grades for everybody.A bit weird as well. Take another prof. if you can. I got a B in the class but I worked hard for it.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: PSYCH210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

What an absolutely HORRIBLE professor! She is completely RUDE and is NOT understanding at all! 3 absences allowed and after that -1% of overall grade. Horrible, horrible! Covers approx 5 chapters overall and expects you to lear the other 7 on your own. Tests have a ranking system which is what will protect you from failing.. HORRIBLE PROFESSOR!

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