Current instructor
Original student reviews · all captured dates
Jenny is the best professor I've had. I was in her class in a FIG first semester freshman year and then took this class second semester freshman year. She cares so much about her students and you can tell she wants to have good connections. Lectures were very interesting and exams very fair for the content. Would recommend to everyoneRate My Professors ↗
Professor Saffran is my all time favorite Professor I have ever had. You could tell that she was extremely passionate about the subject, which made students become more engaged. She was super accessible outside of the classroom by office hours and email. She clearly outlined what we were going to be assessed on, and her exams were extremely fair.Rate My Professors ↗
Dr. Saffran was one of the best professors I've had. Plenty of extra credit opportunities to boost your grade. Assignments were interesting and very doable. Exams were fair, and the professor held online review sessions/office hours before each one. Lectures were engaging, and the professor's passion was evident in each one.Rate My Professors ↗
Jenny is amazing! You can tell she loves what she does & truly cares about and respects her students. She keeps the lectures intriguing and lets you know what you do/don't need to know for exams. Also, she offers several extra credit opportunities which can bump your grade way up.Rate My Professors ↗
Jenny is an amazing professor. I am currently taking her class as my main class in my FIG (First-Year Integrated Group), Language and the Human Experience. While she only grades you on participation, two papers, and a creative project, it is still one of my easiest classes. She wants you to succeed. Jenny is very approachable and easy to talk to.Rate My Professors ↗
She's so sweet! Jenny was featured in the Netflix documentary Babies, and you can see why. She's super passionate about her subject, engaging, and knowledgeable. I loved her class!Rate My Professors ↗
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Covers biological and behavioral foundations of human development, emphasizing experiments and data-driven approaches across prenatal, cognitive, social, and atypical domains.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Jenny Saffran
Jenny Saffran taught three multiple-choice exams, a quiz, and an easy project, with assessments focusing on applying concepts rather than memorization. Students found the exams fair and noted she held review sessions before each one. The course offered several extra credit opportunities to boost grades, though lecture slides were not posted.
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Mentored Research and Seminar involves developing an understanding of primary research and participating in designing and conducting research to extend current understanding.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=13 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Individual study for students completing senior honors theses as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Individual study for students completing senior honors theses as arranged with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2022: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=2 letter grades).
No recorded grade history
Undergraduate thesis course involving research and completion of a senior honors project, recommended for students intending to pursue graduate work in psychology.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Undergraduate thesis course involving research, critical evaluation of psychological studies, and completion of a professional senior honors report.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Directed Study is an independent mentored study with a faculty member.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
historical GPA · grades
Fall 2022–Spring 2026Research course involving independent experimental, observational, or statistical investigation under staff supervision.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
No recorded grade history
Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | PSYCH 460 | Child Development |
| Spring 2027 | PSYCH 621 | Mentored Research and Seminar |
| Spring 2027 | PSYCH 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | PSYCH 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | PSYCH 691 | Undergraduate Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | PSYCH 692 | Undergraduate Thesis |
| Spring 2027 | PSYCH 699 | Directed Study |
| Spring 2027 | PSYCH 990 | Research |
| Fall 2026 | CS&D 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | PSYCH 621 | Mentored Research and Seminar |
| Fall 2026 | PSYCH 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | PSYCH 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | PSYCH 691 | Undergraduate Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | PSYCH 699 | Directed Study |
| Fall 2026 | PSYCH 711 | Current Topics in Psychology |
| Fall 2026 | PSYCH 990 | Research |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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