Nancy Snyder is a Psychology professor at Northeastern University rated 3.75/5 by 189 students, with 3.07/5 difficulty and 42.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Nancy Snyder professor reviews and ratings: 3.75/5 from 189 student reviews at Northeastern (42.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
I loved abnormal psych with Dr Snyder! The flipped classroom structure allowed for alot of group discussions. However, there were times when the discussion could have been more structured for this format to work, rather than just generally leaving it open to student questions and going over specific one on one questions.PSYC3406 2021-04-29 22:34:42 +0000 UTC
I do not recommend taking Intro with her. Lectures are boring, she's disorganized, tells random stories that don't help reinforce the material, and is generally rude. Study the outlines before the exams and you're all set.PSYCH1101 2020-12-12 02:16:53 +0000 UTC
Dr. Snyder is awesome. She really tries to make her lectures interesting (even the dry topics) and uses her experiences to help give examples of topics. Your grade is basically 4 exams, a paper, and group project. The exams are not hard if you go to her lectures and use the outline to study. Take a class with her!PSY1101 2018-12-10 10:40:42 +0000 UTC
I loved this Professor. Her teaching is very lecture-based, but she uses a lot of side stories to help you understand the material. I was rarely bored in her class and found that she was very helpful and supportive when you ask for help. There are very few assignments in the class, so make sure you study hard and do your best on the projects!PSYC1101 2017-12-20 17:12:01 +0000 UTC
Worst professor ever. Rude and boring. Will never take a class with her again, had her as an advisor but ended up switching programs so I wouldn't have to work with her.PSY101 2016-11-28 16:14:42 +0000 UTC
Nancy is the worst professor I have ever had! Her classes are dreadful & boring. she is extremely disrespectful towards students, & rude when you ask her questions. She is very demeaning and not friendly! Her lectures are all over the place and not clear at all. Her quizzes are tricky, and difficult, plus includes a lot of memorization.ABNM3406 2016-10-06 20:08:32 +0000 UTC
Her class is sometimes confusing but if you go to office hours she'll make you understand. Quizzes aren't difficult if you study from your notes and textbook. My notes were really bad so I used only the textbook to study and for me that was enough.1101 2015-10-26 20:00:47 +0000 UTC
Her lecture are unorganized and all over the place. She does not know how to teach or explain any topic.ABNORMALPSYC 2015-04-09 17:39:32 +0000 UTC
Very easy! Gives printed outlines, just fill in as she lectures (so don't miss class). Outlines are easy to follow and informative. I didn't buy or use a textbook once. Exams are easy multiple choice taken right from the outlines.PSYCH101 2012-02-21 15:26:20 +0000 UTC
She spoke fast and went through her slides too quickly. She said a lot of personal stories, supposedly to help understand concepts but it's debatable if they were actually helpful. Of course though this is my biased opinion. I was miserable but at least it helped me decide to change my major lol.PSYCH3406 2011-09-09 01:45:52 +0000 UTC
Nancy is by far the worst professor I have had at NU. She does not care about her students what so ever, she is rude and she lives in the past. She expected a class of 25 people to go to the psych office to fight over 5 copies of an article she refused to put online. And then yelled in my face when I emailed her that I couldn't get them. She sucks.PSY330 2010-04-29 12:23:40 +0000 UTC
Snyder is one of my favorite professors. Her classes are big, so if you want extra help you have to seek her out after class. But chances are, you won't need the extra help. Snyder makes her lectures clear and very interesting. You'll never be bored in her class and you'll learn so much! I definitely recommend her!PYSC3406 2010-03-24 18:16:41 +0000 UTC
I loved this class. It was so easy if you went to class. Everything on the exam is from class and the minimal reading. If you have common sense and an understanding of the disorders, you will do great. She loves the class and it really shows through. A great class!PSYCH406 2009-04-08 13:01:40 +0000 UTC
You need to go to class to do well on tests. There are only 4 tests in the semester, each worth 25% of your grade. They are all multiple choice. If you're not such a great multiple choice test-taker, do not take this class. You also need to go to class to do well. She does not take attendance which is nice, but you pretty much need to go.PSYCHABN 2009-04-03 01:14:00 +0000 UTC
I had her for Foundations of Psychology and I thought she was awesome. She is very clear and makes sure you understand the material. Good discussion in class - PARTICIPATE! Go to the discussion sessions - it's where you take your quizes and they really helpPSYU101 2009-04-01 14:30:22 +0000 UTC
Nancy Snyder has an average rating of 3.75/5 from 189 student reviews. 42.0% of students said they would take them again.
Nancy Snyder's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.07/5 based on student reviews.
Nancy Snyder has taught PSYC3406, PSYC4666, PSYC1101 at Northeastern.
Data updated July 2026.