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Would recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/813369","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:45.614779+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODYzMTk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:813369","instructor_name":"Patricia Coffey","course_label":"PSYCH526","course_id":"PSYCH 526","course_uid":"course_f4bee73bb22fcf1ff1ba3468","review_date":"2023-05-08 22:38:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really knowledgeable in the field, clearly explains course concepts. Grading is mostly through three in-class exams, 3 take-home exams, and a final paper. Lecture attendance is mandatory, but the lectures are interesting. Great class and would most definitely recommend to others. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/813369","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:45.614779+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjM2MDU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:813369","instructor_name":"Patricia Coffey","course_label":"PSYCH526","course_id":"PSYCH 526","course_uid":"course_f4bee73bb22fcf1ff1ba3468","review_date":"2021-12-22 22:24:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is my favorite Psychology course I have taken at UW. Patti is very kind, knowledgeable, and funny. She presents material clearly and in a way that gets students ready for exams. Exams, papers, and assignments are all well-defined and doable given the instruction. I would easily take her again and I am glad that I was able to take her class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/813369","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:45.614779+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTU3ODM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:813369","instructor_name":"Patricia Coffey","course_label":"PSYCH526","course_id":"PSYCH 526","course_uid":"course_f4bee73bb22fcf1ff1ba3468","review_date":"2021-12-16 16:58:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Coffey is so knowledgable and clearly is well-respected in this field. The first section of the class is probs the most interesting and it sort of gets a bit more boring as the semester goes on. She assigns tons of readings but just read the books and then do the other readings as they're referenced in the take homes. Exams are easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/813369","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:45.614779+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjU4MjMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:813369","instructor_name":"Patricia Coffey","course_label":"PSYCH526","course_id":"PSYCH 526","course_uid":"course_f4bee73bb22fcf1ff1ba3468","review_date":"2021-04-29 16:50:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are really informative and interesting. weekly quizzes are super easy, and the same questions from these quizzes appear on the exams. There are 3 exams, you read 3 books, and write one paper. The process of the paper is broken down so its simple. Overall, great and interesting class, I had a good experience even though it was all online.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/813369","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:45.614779+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDE1Njkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:813369","instructor_name":"Patricia Coffey","course_label":"PSYCH526","course_id":"PSYCH 526","course_uid":"course_f4bee73bb22fcf1ff1ba3468","review_date":"2020-12-10 15:34:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"She tends to go over the time limit on lectures but its all very interesting and she is really enthusiastic about this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/813369","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:45.614779+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNDI3NzQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:813369","instructor_name":"Patricia Coffey","course_label":"PSYCH526","course_id":"PSYCH 526","course_uid":"course_f4bee73bb22fcf1ff1ba3468","review_date":"2020-06-11 17:04:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class was not quite as interesting as I had hoped, but Dr. Coffey is so passionate about the material and it shows. Lecture and discussion attendance are mandatory, but I largely feel that they were helpful and worth my time. Give assignments and paper drafts a real try, and don't wait to study for an exam until 2 days before.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/813369","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:45.614779+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODEyMjg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:813369","instructor_name":"Patricia Coffey","course_label":"PSYCH526","course_id":"PSYCH 526","course_uid":"course_f4bee73bb22fcf1ff1ba3468","review_date":"2019-05-08 18:02:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"I was really passionate about forensic psych before but Coffey really solidified that. She is knowledgeable about the topic and really goes out of her way to make students interested too. Lectures can sometimes get a bit dry, but overall they were really thought-provoking. She always answers questions and truly cares. Go to the prison simulation!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/813369","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:45.614779+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMzQwOTIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:813369","instructor_name":"Patricia Coffey","course_label":"PSYCH526","course_id":"PSYCH 526","course_uid":"course_f4bee73bb22fcf1ff1ba3468","review_date":"2019-02-06 20:51:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"I always got a C or below on the tests, however I ended the class with an A because I attended all lectures, discussion, and did the huge extra credit assignment (worth about 25 points I believe). You do have to write a literature review with 10 sources, which was difficult but doable. Sort of boring lectures but the info was thought provoking","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/813369","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:45.614779+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwOTcyMTMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:813369","instructor_name":"Patricia Coffey","course_label":"PSYCH526","course_id":"PSYCH 526","course_uid":"course_f4bee73bb22fcf1ff1ba3468","review_date":"2018-12-11 18:57:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class wasn't graded too harshly, the exams are straight forward and where you miss points you make them up in extra credit. Dr. Coffey is so knowledgable in the field and her insight to the course material from experience is so useful and interesting. Definitely wish I could go back and explore the criminal research field.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/813369","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:45.614779+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDk0ODI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:813369","instructor_name":"Patricia Coffey","course_label":"PSYCH526","course_id":"PSYCH 526","course_uid":"course_f4bee73bb22fcf1ff1ba3468","review_date":"2017-04-21 00:51:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is great at lecturing and very approachable!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/813369","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:45.614779+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1OTU3NjIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:813369","instructor_name":"Patricia Coffey","course_label":"PSYCH526","course_id":"PSYCH 526","course_uid":"course_f4bee73bb22fcf1ff1ba3468","review_date":"2016-01-18 15:22:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Patty is soooo passionate and knowledgable about criminal psychology.  3 tests: if you attend lecture and go over notes a few times, you will do great.  1 large research proposal paper due at the end of the term, but TAs offer a lot of help.  Definitely take this class.  2 assigned books, and a lot of assigned articles that you don't need to read.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/813369","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:45.614779+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODk2NTE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:813369","instructor_name":"Patricia Coffey","course_label":"PSYCH526","course_id":"PSYCH 526","course_uid":"course_f4bee73bb22fcf1ff1ba3468","review_date":"2016-01-07 14:35:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"TAKE THIS CLASS!!! Professor Coffey is an amazing lecturer and this class will completely change your viewpoint on major issues in our criminal justice system. She is amazing and confronts topics in an unbiased way. She really wants you to learn, not just memorize material.  Big research paper, take home tests, and in class tests.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/813369","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:45.614779+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MzAxMzQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:813369","instructor_name":"Patricia Coffey","course_label":"PSYCH526","course_id":"PSYCH 526","course_uid":"course_f4bee73bb22fcf1ff1ba3468","review_date":"2015-01-17 18:22:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took Criminal Psych. This class was a mix of really interesting and eye-opening as well as dull and technical. If you are fascinated by assessments, classifications, and criminal processes related to psychopathy and other  disorders, then you will love this class. But beware that there is a lot of technical content that is a little bit dry","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/813369","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:45.614779+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjIxMDMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:813369","instructor_name":"Patricia Coffey","course_label":"PSYCH526","course_id":"PSYCH 526","course_uid":"course_f4bee73bb22fcf1ff1ba3468","review_date":"2014-05-11 18:34:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very clear lecturer, helpful professor, and overall nice person. I'd recommend taking this class with her any day.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/813369","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:45.614779+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMTI2MTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:813369","instructor_name":"Patricia Coffey","course_label":"PSYCH526","course_id":"PSYCH 526","course_uid":"course_f4bee73bb22fcf1ff1ba3468","review_date":"2013-09-17 15:46:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"I absolutely loved Patti Coffey.  She is one of the most intelligent, down-to-earth, and overall approachable people I've ever met.  Her lectures were always clear and concise.  Since she has her own practice, meeting with her out of class was tricky but understandable.  I really hope I have the chance to have a course with her again.  Fantastic.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/813369","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzEwMTcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2509520","instructor_name":"Patti Coffey","course_label":"PSYCH526","course_id":"PSYCH 526","course_uid":"course_f4bee73bb22fcf1ff1ba3468","review_date":"2025-12-17 17:19:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best psych professor I've had. Very knowledgeable and dedicated to her field. Lectures are interesting and engaging. Huge opportunity for extra credit (25 pts!). This class fills up quickly and for good reason--it is a must-take class, especially if you're interested in criminal justice. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2509520","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjk2NDIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2509520","instructor_name":"Patti Coffey","course_label":"PSYCH526","course_id":"PSYCH 526","course_uid":"course_f4bee73bb22fcf1ff1ba3468","review_date":"2024-12-14 18:13:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best professors in psych department. One of my favorite courses in psych department (about criminal psych). Clear grading. Extra credits. Three easy non-cumulative exams (All multiple choice). Would definitely recommend it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2509520","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":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjU1MzA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2509520","instructor_name":"Patti Coffey","course_label":"PSYCH526","course_id":"PSYCH 526","course_uid":"course_f4bee73bb22fcf1ff1ba3468","review_date":"2024-12-12 19:52:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Coffey is one of the best Psychology teachers at UW-Madison. I had her for Psych 601: Issues with Prisoner Reentry and Psych 526: Criminal Minds. If you have a chance to take these classes, do it! The lectures are extremely interesting and the exams are fair if you study a bit and pay attention in lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2509520","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:30.426159+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDYwNDE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2509520","instructor_name":"Patti Coffey","course_label":"PSYCH526","course_id":"PSYCH 526","course_uid":"course_f4bee73bb22fcf1ff1ba3468","review_date":"2024-12-02 02:52:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"At the start, the workload can be daunting, but it's incredibly manageable and Patti is a great professor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2509520","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:30.426159+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDUzOTAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2509520","instructor_name":"Patti Coffey","course_label":"PSYCH526","course_id":"PSYCH 526","course_uid":"course_f4bee73bb22fcf1ff1ba3468","review_date":"2024-05-13 22:19:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Coffey is incredibly kind, pure, and generous. For a four-credit class, it's SO doable. The readings are supplemental (except two books) and enhance learning. There are 6 FAIR exams, everything is covered in lecture, and a short paper. HUGE extra credit opportunity. 10/10 recommend--I've never taken a psych class that was so rewarding.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2509520","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzExOTEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2509520","instructor_name":"Patti Coffey","course_label":"PSYCH526","course_id":"PSYCH 526","course_uid":"course_f4bee73bb22fcf1ff1ba3468","review_date":"2024-04-30 15:18:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved Prof. Coffey's lectures, the exams tested class material but we're not very difficult, and there is an (easy) extra credit assignment which is worth half of the points of an exam! \nI thought Prof. Coffey's outlook on the subject was incredible, and she covered some very difficult content in an empathetic and treatment focused way :)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2509520","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:30.426159+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MTU4MDQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2509520","instructor_name":"Patti Coffey","course_label":"PSYCH526","course_id":"PSYCH 526","course_uid":"course_f4bee73bb22fcf1ff1ba3468","review_date":"2024-04-11 19:51:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Coffey is the best!!! By far, one of my favorite professors at UW. She's super knowledgeable about criminal psych and is a great lecturer. Exams are fair and are based on lecture and discussion material. Very straightforward if you go to class and pay attention. Highly HIGHLY recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2509520","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:30.426159+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjIyMDky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2509520","instructor_name":"Patti Coffey","course_label":"PSYCH526","course_id":"PSYCH 526","course_uid":"course_f4bee73bb22fcf1ff1ba3468","review_date":"2021-12-21 19:33:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Coffey is an excellent professor, who draws on her decades of experience in the forensic psychology field to teach an outstanding, inspirational course on criminal psychology. Dr. Coffey not only teaches you about the topics required for the exam but she infuses them with her own stories and experiences. I'd highly recommend any of her courses.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2509520","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTYyNzc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2509520","instructor_name":"Patti Coffey","course_label":"PSYCH526","course_id":"PSYCH 526","course_uid":"course_f4bee73bb22fcf1ff1ba3468","review_date":"2020-12-21 05:11:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Coffey is really sweet and though her recorded lectures are long, it was interesting content. Get ready to have things due in waves - like a take home exam, a canvas exam, a quiz, and probably a paper due all in the same week. But her exams are fair and she is really accommodating and just watch the lectures and take good notes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2509520","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDA0NzEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2509520","instructor_name":"Patti Coffey","course_label":"PSYCH526","course_id":"PSYCH 526","course_uid":"course_f4bee73bb22fcf1ff1ba3468","review_date":"2019-11-13 08:23:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Material itself if interesting - prob one of my favorite classes at UW! Dr. Coffey is also a great professor! Readings are helpful to better understand the material. Attendance counts in discussions and lectures. Expect 3 multiple choice exams (no final), books to read, weekly readings and a big paper. If you keep up, you'll be fine!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2509520","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]