Denise Jackson is a Psychology professor at Northeastern University rated 3.1/5 by 29 students, with 3.1/5 difficulty and 100.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Denise Jackson professor reviews and ratings: 3.1/5 from 29 student reviews at Northeastern (100.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
The only Great professor in PCBIOLBASIS 2025-09-03 22:14:19 +0000 UTC
Hands down top 3 BNS and psych professor I have had in my lengthy 5.5 years at northeastern. The way she taught psychopharmacology made so much sense and actually changed my aspiring career choice. She is extremely concept driven,so no regurgitation and cramming of terms the day before. All classes are discussion encouraged. Laughs and learningPSYC4510 2017-11-08 00:49:43 +0000 UTC
It was a pleasure taking Professor Jackson's class. Ignore all those bad ratings! She is absolutely amazing.PSYC1250 2016-12-07 23:01:53 +0000 UTC
Classes aren't mandatory and she posts the slides on blackboard. A lot of extra points and easy extra credit opportunities. We didn't have homework so our grade was based off how well we did on the tests and extra credit. Just go over the slides for the tests and you'll be fine.PSY1250 2016-11-17 12:30:47 +0000 UTC
nice and helpful , not as bad as what others are claiming her to bePSYCH1250 2014-02-25 15:55:52 +0000 UTC
Literally worst professor there is. Don't take her whatever you do. Request Leslie Ricci if she is offering the class, discuss this with the chair of BNS. She changed the syllabus halfway through, and rarely uses the expensive text book. For real, wait for a good teacher for any class Jackson is teaching.PSYCHOPHARMACOL 2013-03-25 00:18:09 +0000 UTC
clinical neuroscience. horrific experience. she is hysterical to watch until you realize that your grade will be based on the incoherent mumbling that comes from her mouth (which is always hidden behind her hand). T/F ques are the hardest. I only did as well as I did because during the final people were telling answers across the room. AVOID HER!!!PSY1 2011-09-12 16:46:13 +0000 UTC
NOT RECOMMENDED! she sits in front of the class and randomly cites information from the book, and new information, which will put you to sleep (since she is silent for minutes). She writes on the board every once in a while, and even then it is not organized. Her exams are wayyy too specific, so you're going to have to study every sentence of text.PSYPHAR 2010-11-28 23:08:40 +0000 UTC
Psychopharmacology. Its a difficult class but it is not hard if you attend class and read the chapters and follow along. She has a ton of experience and knowledge of the subjects discussed. Answers al questions. Tells you what to study and what you should know for exams and for future classes regarding material. I thought it was a great class.PSYCH351 2009-06-16 10:43:44 +0000 UTC
The material wasn't too hard but her lectures were all over the place. No PowerPoint slides, she spoke from a podium and would only write on the board sometimes. Textbook pretty much useless for test prep-go to class, listen and take notes. Unorganized but funny, she was late to class a bunch of times, sometimes everyone just left.PSY202 2006-11-07 09:31:10 +0000 UTC
have to attend EVERY lecture because she gives so much extra material aside from the book chapters. Likes to tell us the "truth" alot about how things work which means very convaluted explanations that confuse everyone. But I guess if this is the major you chose then you should be used to hard work by now...Extremmmmly hard true/false Qs on tests.PSYCHOPHARM 2006-04-28 01:14:53 +0000 UTC
probably the worst class i've ever taken. i got like a C or B- at best, and that's only because we had one take home test while she was on jury duty. she makes her tests way too specific, like narrowed down to 1 sentence in 2 chapters. just ridiculous. i would not take this class if i were youPSYU202 2005-12-19 00:54:04 +0000 UTC
She's a great teacher. Ignore the bad comments unless you don't want to work in the class. And if you don't want to work in a class that combines psychology, anatomy, and biology, then you just shouldn't take those classes.BIOBSAMPPHRM 2005-09-15 21:57:20 +0000 UTC
Definitely knows what she's talking and offers a wealth of info that goes much deeper than the textbook (some might find this confusing or annoying)but very interesting if you enjoy the topic.PSYCH202 2004-12-15 19:43:03 +0000 UTC
Had her for Psych of Mental Illness.....AVOID AT ALL COSTSPSY1300 2004-12-13 15:02:38 +0000 UTC
Denise Jackson has an average rating of 3.1/5 from 29 student reviews. 100.0% of students said they would take them again.
Denise Jackson's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.1/5 based on student reviews.
Denise Jackson has taught PSYC1250, PSYC4656 at Northeastern.
Data updated July 2026.