[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:40.671836+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzYzNTY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2442702","instructor_name":"Andrea Konz","course_label":"Psych601","course_id":"PSYCH 601","course_uid":"course_4659324d93459bdfdda706a3","review_date":"2025-03-12 20:12:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"If are not one of Konz favorites... this class will be significantly more difficult for you compared to her \"star\" students. Grading is very subjective with unclear/vague assignment guidelines. Attendance and participation are crucial for a decent grade. I do not recommend this class at all. There are better psych capstones to choose from. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2442702","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:40.671836+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MDQxNjM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2442702","instructor_name":"Andrea Konz","course_label":"Psych601","course_id":"PSYCH 601","course_uid":"course_4659324d93459bdfdda706a3","review_date":"2024-03-11 19:13:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Konz was a wonderful professor. Very strong \"no nonsense\" attitude but clearly cares deeply for her students. Assignments were two papers, two presentations (1 individual, 1 group), and participation. Probably wouldn't be a great class for someone who struggles with speaking in discussion, but she was accommodating to the best of her ability.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2442702","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:40.671836+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NTAxMjk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2442702","instructor_name":"Andrea Konz","course_label":"Psych601","course_id":"PSYCH 601","course_uid":"course_4659324d93459bdfdda706a3","review_date":"2023-12-04 03:21:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor was an I/O psychologist for years and created this course. If she doesn't like you, she will grade you horribly the entire year. Does not have a TA or anyone to check her grading and so she can get away with anything she wants. Extremely opinionated and will mark you wrong or out you in the class if she disagrees even if its your opinion.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2442702","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:40.671836+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjM2NDc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2442702","instructor_name":"Andrea Konz","course_label":"Psych601","course_id":"PSYCH 601","course_uid":"course_4659324d93459bdfdda706a3","review_date":"2022-12-24 01:53:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Konz is very passionate about the material she is teaching. She also has lots of expertise from her career in I/O. The course materials are learned through hands-on ways, such as group projects, article presentations, and literature reviews. There are interesting readings from the textbook and I/O papers. Not lecture-heavy and no exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2442702","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:40.671836+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjIwNzcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2442702","instructor_name":"Andrea Konz","course_label":"Psych601","course_id":"PSYCH 601","course_uid":"course_4659324d93459bdfdda706a3","review_date":"2022-12-22 02:32:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Konz inspires her students to take the material outside of the classroom. She provides timely and quality feedback. I highly recommend that students take her course. I/O topics can be applied in almost any industry for a student. There is quite a bit of work outside of the classroom, but the work is meaningful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2442702","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:40.671836+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NzQwNDg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2442702","instructor_name":"Andrea Konz","course_label":"Psych601","course_id":"PSYCH 601","course_uid":"course_4659324d93459bdfdda706a3","review_date":"2022-10-26 19:20:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Konz is very knowledgeable in the field of I/O Psychology, but you will be teaching yourself from the textbook and learning from each other. Lots of group projects and presentations plus a couple lit reviews. She also looks for specific things for you to mention when she grades. Overall, she's okay but not the best at teaching the material","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2442702","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:29.047434+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDA3MzEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2056964","instructor_name":"Anthony  Auger","course_label":"PSYCH601","course_id":"PSYCH 601","course_uid":"course_4659324d93459bdfdda706a3","review_date":"2020-03-31 17:30:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Auger has been my absolute favorite professor at UW! He is SO sweet and incredibly caring. If I could take all of my psych/genetics classes with him I would.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2056964","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:29.047434+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwOTg3MzIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2056964","instructor_name":"Anthony  Auger","course_label":"PSYCH601","course_id":"PSYCH 601","course_uid":"course_4659324d93459bdfdda706a3","review_date":"2018-12-12 13:45:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took the Epigenetics capstone with Auger. Discussion felt more like a comfortable conversation than a forced discussion. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about epigenetics. Guy is hilarious. Grades were based on two presentations of research, an exam (which was very clear), a final paper, and easy participation. Amazing class and prof","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2056964","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:32.530914+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMjcxNTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:361970","instructor_name":"Craig Berridge","course_label":"PSYCH601","course_id":"PSYCH 601","course_uid":"course_4659324d93459bdfdda706a3","review_date":"2019-10-08 21:37:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pace is really slow but materials are difficult. Very good professor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/361970","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:47:32.530914+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4ODczMjM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:361970","instructor_name":"Craig Berridge","course_label":"PSYCH601","course_id":"PSYCH 601","course_uid":"course_4659324d93459bdfdda706a3","review_date":"2017-11-10 20:13:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Berridge is very knowledgeable about the state of Neuropharmacology as it stands today, condenses it into informative lectures that focus on systems-level investigations of neurotransmitter systems and notable diagnoses. Exams are based on lecture/PPT material, which is very clear. Makes you engage with the lit and discuss it, good stuff.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/361970","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:07.995570+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTgzODc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2320354","instructor_name":"Emily Dix","course_label":"PSYCH601","course_id":"PSYCH 601","course_uid":"course_4659324d93459bdfdda706a3","review_date":"2020-12-23 07:30:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"The topic of my class was prejudice and prejudice reduction, which is what her research is focused on. She was fine overall, but wouldn't input grades or provide feedback midway through the semester. She was late to her own deadlines when she promised grades by. It felt hypocritical given her hard late policy. Wouldn't recommend for a 601 course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2320354","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:07.995570+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzOTQzMzU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2320354","instructor_name":"Emily Dix","course_label":"PSYCH601","course_id":"PSYCH 601","course_uid":"course_4659324d93459bdfdda706a3","review_date":"2020-12-03 22:30:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are kind of boring. She expects everyone to participate but wont cold call you. lots of reading for each class with discussion posts for each reading. Emily is very nice, helpful, and accessible outside of class. Assignments are clearly explained. No final, no midterm. 1 presentation, 1 large research paper as a final.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2320354","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:58.170819+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTk4MDQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593353","instructor_name":"Gregory Van Rybroek","course_label":"PSYCH601","course_id":"PSYCH 601","course_uid":"course_4659324d93459bdfdda706a3","review_date":"2020-05-04 19:05:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Capstone courses are supposed to be easy, but he's a tough grader. Only one 2.5 hour lecture a week, but attendance is mandatory. He's kind of hard to follow and he's very unorganized overall. Passionate and knows about the topic though. Found the class to be interesting, but he is a tough grader and only gives a couple of students A's.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593353","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:40.019924+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMDg0NjQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2911260","instructor_name":"Hilary Gerstein","course_label":"PSYCH601","course_id":"PSYCH 601","course_uid":"course_4659324d93459bdfdda706a3","review_date":"2025-04-29 15:41:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is very charismatic. Content can be tough but she seems like she genuinely wants you to succeed and listens to feedback if things are confusing. It's a seminar class so you have to prepare and participate but it's not too hard. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2911260","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.082053+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODEyMzMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2076006","instructor_name":"James Li","course_label":"PSYCH601","course_id":"PSYCH 601","course_uid":"course_4659324d93459bdfdda706a3","review_date":"2019-05-08 18:06:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Li was a great lecturer and really helped me get a better understanding of behavioral genetics. All homework facilitates a better understanding of the material. One group project for a "completed vs no completed" grade. 2 oral presentations are required at the end of the semester, so if you don't like public speaking, I'd avoid this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2076006","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:26.419337+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTYzNzQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1805841","instructor_name":"Lyn Abramson","course_label":"PSYCH601","course_id":"PSYCH 601","course_uid":"course_4659324d93459bdfdda706a3","review_date":"2020-04-30 04:28:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pre-quarantine I found the course to be incredibly boring and not engaging. After, Professor Abramson essentially disappeared and stopped sending course material. She runs the course over email which is also quite bizarre. No canvas site. She also doesnt hold herself to deadlines AT ALL. Take a different capstone, the easy A isnt worth it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1805841","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:26.419337+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODYyMzgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1805841","instructor_name":"Lyn Abramson","course_label":"PSYCH601","course_id":"PSYCH 601","course_uid":"course_4659324d93459bdfdda706a3","review_date":"2019-05-13 22:51:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"An absolutely lovely person and professor. TAKE HER MOOD DISORDER CAPSTONE. Very doable workload, and no exams/tests! Grade is based on a (very low-pressure) 20 minute group discussion lead, and 2 papers that are (can't believe I'm saying this) a joy to write because of how interesting/fun/choose-your-own-adventure they are.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1805841","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:39.210922+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTYxNTgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2679421","instructor_name":"Madeline Pflum","course_label":"PSYCH601","course_id":"PSYCH 601","course_uid":"course_4659324d93459bdfdda706a3","review_date":"2026-04-28 22:40:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took my capstone with Prof. Pflum and it was an excellent class. Only one exam and a few other assignments. It was a really interesting and engaging class and I am so glad I took it!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2679421","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:30.426159+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjIxNzYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2509520","instructor_name":"Patti Coffey","course_label":"PSYCH601","course_id":"PSYCH 601","course_uid":"course_4659324d93459bdfdda706a3","review_date":"2020-12-31 22:45:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took criminal minds with Patti which I found to be super fun and interesting, so I decided to sign up for her capstone course (Issues in Prisoner Reentry). However this class was horrible. There was no clear grading criteria for our project and gave out conflicting information. Even though I managed to get an A, I was lost all semester","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2509520","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:29.287321+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MjUyOTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:245587","instructor_name":"Rebecca Addington","course_label":"PSYCH601","course_id":"PSYCH 601","course_uid":"course_4659324d93459bdfdda706a3","review_date":"2024-04-24 17:42:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is an okay professor. She knows a lot about the psychology of human-animal interaction as she is a dog trainer outside of being a professor, but she isn't the most interesting lecturer and is slow to grade homework and projects despite assigning many assignments. The content is very interesting if you like animals, but can be obvious at times.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/245587","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:29.287321+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTU3OTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:245587","instructor_name":"Rebecca Addington","course_label":"PSYCH601","course_id":"PSYCH 601","course_uid":"course_4659324d93459bdfdda706a3","review_date":"2021-12-16 17:06:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Addington's class is a good choice if you're looking for a chill capstone. She brings in her dog a few times and cover some pretty interesting topics. Just small weekly assignments and one big paper due at the end. No exams, a bit of reading but they're usually pretty reasonable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/245587","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:29.287321+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0OTkwNDQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:245587","instructor_name":"Rebecca Addington","course_label":"PSYCH601","course_id":"PSYCH 601","course_uid":"course_4659324d93459bdfdda706a3","review_date":"2021-07-28 01:03:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"A truly amazing teacher! She is very caring about her students and is quite accomodating. The class is relatively easy, just a little extra bit of reading than usual, and projects and papers are straightforward. Lectures and content are fascinating and she keeps things interesting. The project was really fun to do! Highly recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/245587","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:08.863735+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxOTAwMzcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:319622","instructor_name":"Rhonda Reinholtz","course_label":"PSYCH601","course_id":"PSYCH 601","course_uid":"course_4659324d93459bdfdda706a3","review_date":"2019-05-17 14:49:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great prof, learned a lot, and the info was interesting and sometimes funny. If you put in a moderate amount of work, youll do good. Her tests are long and grueling but necessary for this sort of class. A lot of questions are based on what she lectures, so go to class and write down everything she says. Very psychodynamic heavy, which I didnt like","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/319622","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:08.863735+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNjExNTUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:319622","instructor_name":"Rhonda Reinholtz","course_label":"PSYCH601","course_id":"PSYCH 601","course_uid":"course_4659324d93459bdfdda706a3","review_date":"2019-04-17 13:17:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall, I have really enjoyed Clinical psychology. Lectures are engaging, and Rhonda has a really positive and encouraging demeanor. It is easy to comfortably participate, and most people end up with As or ABs. The only downside is that there is a short essay assignment due every class, but that does help keep you honest in keeping up with work.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/319622","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:08.863735+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjg5ODgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:319622","instructor_name":"Rhonda Reinholtz","course_label":"PSYCH601","course_id":"PSYCH 601","course_uid":"course_4659324d93459bdfdda706a3","review_date":"2019-01-22 07:01:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had high hopes for this class, but I cant say its what I expected. There were so many small writing assignments and a paper, all with extremely subjective and unclear grading criteria. Definitely need to attend lectures to do well on the tests, but also read the research articles for specific details. Interesting stories but weird class overall","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/319622","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]