Laurie Rudman - Rutgers - State University of New Jersey

Professor: Laurie Rudman
Department: Psychology
College: Rutgers - State University of New Jersey
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH422
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
There were mandatory lecture videos. You have to watch them to do well on the weekly 2-3pg papers. We met once a week to discuss the lecture and assignments. There is also a 6-10pg essay due at the end of the semester. Cons are that she tends to talk over her students and reads off the powerpoint slides. But overall easy A for a 400 class!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH421
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I took Advanced Topics in Social Psych with Professor Rudman this semester and she was awesome! She truly cares about her students and was so easy going yet super smart. Grades are based on 8 short papers (2-3) pages and one final paper which is 4-8 pages- she grades very fairly too. I would definitely recommend for a 400 level psych class.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH422
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Rudman is extremely nice. I took her class during COVID so it was all online, making the lectures mandatory. 2-3 page paper weekly. I got 10/10 on all of them. The only negative thing I'll say is that she specializes in gender studies yet she can not seem to get her students pronouns right. Big red flag
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH422
  • 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:
(Social Psych of Gender) For every 2-3 pg paper due, there're group discussions and paper presentations. Topics are fun and mostly opinion-based. No exams. Lenient on absences, as long as you email her. 6-10 page book report at the end of semester was a breeze. Using 3 pages from a book preview online, I wrote a solid 6-page book report. Easy A
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH421
  • 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 loved this class, and I love Dr. Rudman. She's so sweet and has so much knowledge and experience in her field. I would take it again if I could. If you don't like to write, don't take the class, but I wouldn't say that the assignments were particularly difficult. If anything, they're super interesting and thought provoking. I would recommend her.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH421
  • 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. Rudman is an awesome professor. Very interesting and engaging. Lot's to read, lecture heavy, and attendance is recommended. You'll be turning in 2-3 page papers weekly, with a ten page paper due at the end of semester. She's very sweet, easy going and wants you to learn. I would take her again any day!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: PSYC362
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I LOVE Dr. Rudman. She is an amazing professor who really cares about her students and the field. She is very high regarded and has published famous research in social psych. I love her personal stories she shares during class. The class is based on only 2 exams which kind of sucks but the material is easy. Would definitely take her again :)
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH421
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Rudman's class overall was not bad at all but she does not provide enough information in regards to what she is expecting, particularly for the final paper. If you make sure to ask exactly what it is she is looking for then you can do well.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: 321
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Rudman really seemed to really push her political agenda on us, and that was the only problem I had with her. Otherwise, her class was easy and her lectures were interesting. All you have to do is go to class and read the textbook, like most classes. If you put in an effort, there's no reason that you shouldn't get an A.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH421
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took her 400 level social psych course... When I say it was my easiest psych class ever, I am not joking. 9 small (2 pg papers) and one 6-10 pg glorified book report. You only need to go on days the papers are due, you need to participate on those days. Dont buy the book, you dont need it. Put in minimal effort and you will get an A. I got a 100!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH321
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Rudman is great. The material is quite interesting, and though it often focuses on gender studies (her research area) you will learn plenty about all aspects of social interaction. Exams are fair, just prep yourself with the study guide and you shouldn't have an issue. No reason that you can't do well in her class!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH361
  • 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:
She made class very fun & laid back. Attendance not mandatory, but there are fill in the blank slides.Exams were somewhat easy because she uses an online program,but its time limited and will throw u to the next ques. &no going back.Study guides somewhat helpful,but u really need to study everything. no extra credit &no cruving. overall good class
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: GENDERPSY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
400-level course. "writing intensive" as in you have to write a 2-3 page paper every week on such interesting stuff. SO SO SO SO SO SO SOOOOO glad this was my upper level psych course. she's an amazing, interesting, entertaining person too!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: SOCPSYC
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Rudman is great. She is clear and tells you exaclty what you need to know on the exams. Study from her study guide, pay attention in class, and you should get an A. Shes down to earth and a great class overall.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: SOCIAPSYC
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
NOT as easy as it seems. i went to every lecture and studied sometimes up to a week before the exam, went to all her exam reviews and then ended up 2 points away from an A. when I asked her to consider my attendance to lecture as well as her exam reviews in order to give me an A, she told me to seek psycholgical counseling and help.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH321
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I thought this class was going to be an easy A but I was wrong. I studied the day before each exam and ended up with a B. Exams can be tricky and you think you did a lot better than you did. Read her packets carefully and follow the study guide and you should get at least a B. Overall, an okay class but take it with someone else if you can.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: PYSCH321
  • 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:
Best class I've taken at RU. This is the only class that I went to all semester because it isn't a complete waste. Prof knows her stuff and she makes it really interesting. I got an A and didn't study at all until maybe two days before exams.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: SOCPSY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I don't understand the negative comments. Her class was one of the best I've had at RU. She gives you print outs of the lecture notes and exam reviews. All you have to do is show up to class and fill in the blanks. Perhaps if people stopped treating the class as a social outing and just listened to the lecture they would do well. Great Professor
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: PSYCH321
  • 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:
Wow. okay so her syllabus says "dont embarass yourself by asking me for extra credit" first of all what is so wrong in trying to better in school? NOTHING. 2nd, her exams are horrible and confusing as well was vague. answers to many questions can be debated. you HAVE to come to class to fill in blanks, in short - DONT TAKE HER CLASS.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: SOCIA321
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
look like fall 07 doesnt like rudman. I'm going to agree with my fellow classmates and concur that you should avoid at all cost its 1hr and 20 of ramble. Werid professor odder proctors. Material is interesting because its life people. But take it with another professor please. Ratemyprofessor never lies maybe she was good once-not anymore clearly!!
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