Truly awful professor. Major used some very racist, homophobic, transphobic, and fatphobic language in her lectures. She was also extremely ableist towards students needing accommodations, not to mention rude and condescending in general. So glad she is retiring, don't ever take anything from her.

Grades were based on midterm and final only. Lectures weren't very helpful, so rely on the text readings. Exams are terrible; made you learn multiple topics and concepts, yet tested only on about six even after telling students to study everything.TA was just as bad. Posted the wrong grades twice, and didn't notify students until hours later.

i was baffled when this social psych professor used outdated language, would avoid her at all costs. also grade is just 2 tests with tonsssss of questions

Major was a really great lecturer and her class material was interesting. I do think her grading system is harsh and it’s a lot of work to keep up with the textbook. That being said if you study I didn’t find her tests to be extremely difficult and she made the final online so that it was accessible to everyone.

You’re graded on a 70 MC midterm and final. Your grade depends only on 2 things. She expects you to not only memorize 40-50 slides worth (per classy of lecture material but also 30-60 pages worth (per chapter). It was doable as long as you’re willing to sacrifice your mental health. This class gave me so much anxiety.

140 multiple choice questions determines your entire grade. No curves. You have to know tons of concepts and experiments for the exams which is extremely demanding so make sure you do not fall behind. Many people have complaints about her but to be fair, it's doable for those who are good at memorization but the rest will very likely struggle.

Major's teaching style is hard to follow & the content is outdated and borderline derogatory. She also belittles students and is quite condescending, Her tests were difficult if you didn't know the small details from the book or lecture but inquisitive was helpful, if you could pay for it. Overall this class was a horrible, disorganized mess.

Professor Major clearly knows what she is doing in this field. She has many of her own studies dating back up to 40 years in her lectures and they are all clearly things she is passionate about. My issue is that this class is so dated it hurts. She refused to accommodate the midterm online despite demand. I have never seen her wear a mask properly.

if there was less than awful, thats what id rate. with only 2 things (45% mid 55% final) making up your grade, youre really at a loss- especially with these exams expecting so much in so little time. she doesnt accommodate at all and is very condescending when students express their concerns. even covid anxiety, she said sit outside by the door

Professor Brenda Major.. Idk if its because shes retiring this quarter or something, but she is very in unaccommodating to her students. 1 midterm and 1 final and thats your overall grade. She seems very persistent to do in person and does not provide adequate help to those who are exposed to covid for her exams or in general. ://

She expects you to know so much material from the textbook even if she didnt cover it in class. Your grade is ONLY made up of two tests so if you mess up on one theres no saving ur grade. Also the TA is rude and not helpful. Dont take this class with Major if u can help it!

I never went to class and only read the book and her PPTs. I was annoyed because she made you pay for Inquizitive which is a quizzing site. The schedule of her quizzes is arbitrary and I ended up missing 2 of the 12. The grade is made up of 3 exams and the quizzes (25% each). She is not lenient (even tho COVID) and would not do anything to help.