Reviews of professor Melissa Birkett-Greene

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Melissa is a great, caring professor. She works closely with students so if you need help, she is there. Sometimes her homework assignments are not clearly worded but she is very receptive to suggestions so don't be afraid to speak up.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
The first day you have this professor, you will have a lot of reading because she puts everything you're going to need to know in the syllabus. Clear directions. Helpful projects. Replies to questions within two days. I actually felt like I learned in this class instead of just reciting what I could memorize from the text.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I love the structure of this course. No tests & you can take the quizzes as many times as you need. To move through modules, you need to get 9/10 on quizzes which ensure comprehension of dense material. Discussions are useful for applications, deadlines are forgiving, & large paper at the end. I didn't buy the textbook, powerpoints were sufficient!

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
She has multiple due dates within the same week, so you have to pay close attention - NO LATE WORK. Be ready to work - you have to earn your grade, but she's fair.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
10 quizzes that are unlimited attempt. 10 assignments that if you complete you will get a 100. Research proposal at the end of the year that she guides you through the entire semester that if you do good you will get a great grade.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Birkett is amazing! I cannot recommend her enough. She genuinely cares about her students and provides excellent feedback on assignments. She was prompt to responding to emails and always offered her assistance to students. She is one of the best professors I've had at UMGC.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
She teaches in a way that requires you to understand the material rather than just memorize unimportant info. Very clear grading criteria & expectations, assignments were due the same time on the same day every week, and for the final you could just compile your previous assignments to form a completed research proposal. Overall a great professor.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
This course is a requirement for all psychology majors. The class is built on crafting a long research paper. The activities along the way are helpful and if you keep up with them, writing a 10+ page paper isn't so bad. I appreciated her lenient deadlines, especially during these crazy times! Definitely recommend!