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PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology at John Jay College

3 credits · Fall 2026

Introduction to Psychology (PSY 101) at John Jay College has 12 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 2 of 12 sections have an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Pamela Livecchi, Erika Arnone, Sabrina Jhanwar, Karla Batres, Christine Baerga, Vandana Chauhan, Carlos Davila Sanchez, Michaela D'Argenio, Mayowa Obasaju, and Lillian Phillips.

Of the 9 professors with a Chill Rank, Pamela Livecchi ranks chillest (Chill) and Mayowa Obasaju least chill (Fair).

Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.

About this course

This course is a survey of the scientific study of the mind and behavior. Topics to be covered include research methods and applications in Psychology's major areas of study: thought, memory, learning, personality, social processes, human development, psychological disorders, and the biological bases of behavior.

Best professors for PSY 101 at John Jay, Fall 2026

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PSY 101 sections, times and seats

Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:52 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?

12 of 12 sections · 2 open

Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means

01-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
New Bldg 1.93
Lillian PhillipsNo Rate My Professors rating found
In PersonClosed
02-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM
New Bldg 1.83
Sabrina JhanwarChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.7(37)Difficulty 2.1/5 · 88% would take again#3 chillest of 9 for this course
In PersonClosed
04-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
New Bldg 1.89
Erika ArnoneChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.9(61)Difficulty 1.9/5 · 94% would take again#2 chillest of 9 for this course
In PersonClosed
05-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM
New Bldg 1.66
Michaela D'ArgenioChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.2(10)Difficulty 1.5/5 · 45% would take again#8 chillest of 9 for this course
In PersonClosed
06-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Haaren 330
Christine BaergaChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 4.2(28)Difficulty 2.0/5 · 85% would take again#5 chillest of 9 for this course
In PersonClosed
08-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM
New Bldg L.63
Pamela LivecchiChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.8(71)Difficulty 1.8/5 · 98% would take again#1 chillest of 9 for this course
In PersonClosed
09-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Westport 117W
Karla BatresChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.8(16)Difficulty 2.1/5 · 94% would take again#4 chillest of 9 for this course
In PersonClosed
11-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 5:55 PM - 7:10 PM
New Bldg 1.89
Erika ArnoneChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 4.9(61)Difficulty 1.9/5 · 94% would take again#2 chillest of 9 for this course
In PersonClosed
12-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 5:55 PM - 7:10 PM
Haaren 210
Vandana ChauhanChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 3.9(17)Difficulty 1.8/5 · 73% would take again#6 chillest of 9 for this course
In PersonClosed
13-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 7:20 PM - 8:35 PM
Haaren 210
Vandana ChauhanChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 3.9(17)Difficulty 1.8/5 · 73% would take again#6 chillest of 9 for this course
In PersonClosed
99-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 7:20 PM - 8:35 PM
Online-Synchronous
Mayowa ObasajuChill Rank 3 of 5: Fair?★ 3.8(22)Difficulty 3.1/5 · 73% would take again#9 chillest of 9 for this course
Online SynchronousOpen
CN03-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 4:30 PM - 6:45 PM
Online-Synchronous
Carlos Davila SanchezChill Rank 2 of 5: Easylimited data?★ 4.0(8)Difficulty 2.1/5 · 100% would take again#7 chillest of 9 for this course
Online SynchronousOpen

Questions about PSY 101 at John Jay

Who teaches PSY 101 at John Jay in Fall 2026?
Pamela Livecchi, Erika Arnone, Sabrina Jhanwar, Karla Batres, Christine Baerga, Vandana Chauhan, Carlos Davila Sanchez, Michaela D'Argenio, Mayowa Obasaju, and Lillian Phillips are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is PSY 101 at John Jay hard?
It depends on the professor. Across the 9 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.0 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
What if a PSY 101 section is full?
Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.