APSY 2242 Interpersonal Relations

Provides an opportunity to learn a developmental and systems perspective on the nature of family and interpersonal relations. Examines both the nature of interpersonal relations and some of the conditions in contemporary life that are shaping the quality of these relationships. Gives particular emphasis to understanding the self, family life, emotions, and conflicts in field research. Views the concept of interpersonal relations from historical, multicultural, gender, and developmental perspectives.

Course evaluations

Response-weighted averages from Boston College’s official course evaluations (Avalanche/Blue).

Course rating
4.43 / 5 · Very Good
413 responses
Instructor rating
4.61 / 5 · Excellent
413 responses
Terms evaluated
12
Most recent: Spring 2026

Scales: overall ratings run from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent); agreement questions from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree); weekly effort from 1 (up to 1 hour) to 5 (10 or more hours).

Evaluations by term and instructor
TermInstructorCourse overallInstructor overallWell organizedClear learning objectivesIntellectually challengingHelpful assignmentsApplicable beyond courseAttendance necessaryWeekly effortResponses
Spring 2026Gracie Trotman4.44.64.64.54.14.44.84.41–3 hrs/week26 of 32
Spring 2026Oh Myo Kim4.64.84.84.84.84.64.84.81–3 hrs/week25 of 30
Fall 2025Oh Myo Kim4.24.34.44.44.24.54.84.74–6 hrs/week23 of 30
Spring 2025Michael Harris4.34.74.64.64.04.34.74.31–3 hrs/week32 of 37
Spring 2025Tracy Clemente3.73.74.04.24.14.34.54.41–3 hrs/week27 of 32
Fall 2024Paul Poteat4.64.84.94.94.34.74.84.71–3 hrs/week27 of 35
Spring 2024Oh Myo Kim4.44.64.74.54.44.64.84.71–3 hrs/week32 of 35
Spring 2024Paul Poteat4.74.94.94.94.34.64.84.31–3 hrs/week27 of 34
Fall 2023Oh Myo Kim—————————28 of 34
Summer 2023Helen Hailes—————————6 of 10
Spring 2023Oh Myo Kim4.64.64.84.84.64.54.84.8—29 of 35
Spring 2023Paul Poteat4.64.74.84.84.14.54.84.41–3 hrs/week28 of 36
Fall 2022Oh Myo Kim4.54.74.84.74.54.44.84.71–3 hrs/week29 of 35
Summer 2022Helen Hailes4.55.05.05.04.55.05.0—4–6 hrs/week2 of 8
Spring 2022Oh Myo Kim4.54.84.94.84.54.54.54.51–3 hrs/week20 of 36
Fall 2021Oh Myo Kim4.44.64.84.84.44.54.84.71–3 hrs/week28 of 36
Fall 2021Paul Poteat4.95.04.84.94.24.64.94.61–3 hrs/week24 of 30

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-10-09. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Gracie Trotman
    Spring 2026 · Official rating 4.58/5
  • Helen Hailes
    Summer 2023, Summer 2022 · Official rating 4.62/5
  • Madelyn G Harris
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
  • Michael Harris
    Spring 2025 · Official rating 4.66/5
  • Oh Myo Kim
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.62/5
  • Paul Poteat
    Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.83/5
  • Tracy Clemente
    Spring 2025 · Official rating 3.67/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Spring 2027 · Instructor not listed · Campion Hall 200 MW 09:00AM-10:15AM · Offered
  • Section 02
    Spring 2027 · Madelyn G Harris · Carney Hall 305 MW 01:30PM-02:45PM · Offered
  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Madelyn G Harris · Hayden Hall Room 214 TuTh 09:00AM-10:15AM · Offered