Emily Kales is a Psychology professor at Northeastern University rated 2.7/5 by 26 students, with 3.3/5 difficulty and 100.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Emily Kales professor reviews and ratings: 2.7/5 from 26 student reviews at Northeastern (100.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
While not an especially engaging lecturer, she is a fine professor to have. Her experience in the field makes up for her lack of lecturing skills, and I learned a lot from this class. I do wish that there were more grades, especially since the paper isn't graded until just before the final, and the criteria for it should be more clear.PSYC2306 2018-05-08 12:17:49 +0000 UTC
Most awful class I have ever taken at Northeastern. Professor Kales knows her stuff, but she teaches the information in a boring way. There are hardly any extra credit opportunities and gives a ton of information to study for the midterm quiz and final, and only 5% will actually be on it. AVOID! Not worth it.PSYCH2306 2013-12-10 22:33:56 +0000 UTC
This woman is very smart and very direct. By far one of the most memorable classes. She is a hard grader- so know your material. And read. Always read the textbook. If you get on her good side and you read and approach her if needed- you will do great.PSYCEATINGDIS 2013-09-04 09:07:45 +0000 UTC
STAY AWAY!!! Kales is the most awful unorganized professor I've ever had. I have ZERO respect for her. The clinical case studies seminar has NOTHING to do with clinical case studies! She rambles on & has awful guest speakers come in. AVOID! AVOID! AVOID!PSYCHSEM 2012-02-16 10:40:41 +0000 UTC
Very conceited and loves to talk about herself and her studies. Very hard. Very tough essay grader. Makes the interesting subject boring. AVOID AVOID AVOID.FOODBEHV 2009-12-15 00:38:32 +0000 UTC
A great and interesting teacher, get on her good side- it helps alot. Few grades so you need to do well and a tough essay grader. A little frustrating at times, some bizarre antics, but worth taking.. an interesting lady.CINE391 2009-10-02 03:48:27 +0000 UTC
Professor Kales is judgmental. The class itself was boring and the material is not difficult, but she makes it difficult. She loves to psychoanalyze. Probably the worst class I have taken at Northeastern. Some people like her though. Just beware.ENG391 2008-12-26 10:30:34 +0000 UTC
One of the best teachers I've had at Northeastern.CIN391 2008-12-09 19:16:41 +0000 UTC
ED and film super easy, you just have to attend and pay attention. Tough on essays, and she's an excellent writer, so watch out (film). (Her behavior is bizarre/erratic at times - just be aware.) Extremely bright woman - I loved her! Challenge her views in class to spice it up tho or you'll be bored out of your mind. Other comments are spot-on.PSY1252 2008-08-03 19:03:02 +0000 UTC
Not an easy A, despite the fact that it's a 200 level class. Final is 50% of your grade.PSYU206 2007-05-01 11:32:29 +0000 UTC
Gender in Film course. She is knowledgeable about films, as evidenced by her own writings, but is just an average teacher. The class discussions can only be interesting if your classmates have anything interesting to bring up or talk about. Avoid her if you want to avoid constant gender-related topics. Not many grades, but pretty easy ones.CINU391 2007-04-05 10:12:03 +0000 UTC
Don't take this class. Some of the information youlearn is really interresting, but you only have three grades that make up your final grade. The midterm and final were very unclear and had questions about stuff she skimmed over in class. I was excited to take this class and it looked really interresting, but Kales sucks as a teacher.EATINGDISORDER 2006-05-02 13:33:19 +0000 UTC
A very strange woman... out there. Serious feminist, has very specific standards for essays. I guess she is good for gender issue classes, but outside of that, her general knowledge isn't too inspiring.GENDERINFILM 2005-04-23 13:40:37 +0000 UTC
I thought the class was somewhat interesting because I was interested in the topic, however some people find her class VERY boring. Unless you really want to learn about obesity and eating didorders I would avoid the class.EATINGBEHAVIOR 2005-04-04 14:32:32 +0000 UTC
the class was too long and really boring. shes unclear and if you try to ask her questions she doesnt really answer them. not very scientific.PSY206 2005-03-29 13:49:03 +0000 UTC
Emily Kales has an average rating of 2.7/5 from 26 student reviews. 100.0% of students said they would take them again.
Emily Kales's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.3/5 based on student reviews.
Emily Kales has taught PSYC2306, PSYC4650 at Northeastern.
Data updated July 2026.