The best aspects of this course included the small class size that made for a comfortable learning environment; the instructor/TA team was very effective and they worked nicely alongside each other; the guest speakers provided invaluable information; and the enthusiasm with which the instructor lectured was greatly appreciated by the students. Some students felt the midterm, being the only exam in the semester, put an excessive amount of pressure on them. One suggestion included ordaining stricter consequences for students who do not show up to class or do not present. Another suggestion was for the instructor to provide clearer guidance for the final project. Prospective students should know that this class requires a lot of interaction with peers and it is also reading-intensive.

Many students enrol ed in this course real y liked the Skype interview aspect because they were able to ask guest speakers questions about their field of study. During the course, psychological assessment was the focus and many students found this both helpful and important. Also, the professor was very experienced and fol owed the course syl abus. The lack of communication between the professor and students caused a great amount of confusion and there was only one midterm required. It was suggested that class time be used more efficiently, that the professor be more organized and set clear guidelines, and that class start on time. Prospective students do not need any previous background but should be able to work in less than organized situations.

The best part of this course was that grades were posted on blackboard. The guest lecturers from many different fields were interesting, and the course instructor was knowledgeable and engaging. Some students were frustrated by the constantly changing syl abus. This course could be improved by providing students with examples of what is expected on assignments, as well as giving students more feedback on assignments. Prospective students should know the workload is very manageable.