Mike Halldorson - University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB

Professor: Mike Halldorson

Department: Psychology

College: University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY1001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Took him for intro, his lectures were fine but if you read the textbook you don't have to go to class since he's basically just repeating it. Found the test questions to be unnecessarily vaguely worded and sometimes complicated to understand. Basically be prepared to read the textbook front to back.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Im sure hes wonderful at teaching, but I find his teaching style off-putting. When people wouldnt immediately answer a question he would say something along the lines of cmon people, I expect you to jump out of your seat and say Prof. Halldorson I know the answer! He also refuses to use NEXUS for whatever reason which is really obnoxious.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Halldorson was an amazing professor. I was so nervous to take statistics and he made everything so clear, and his lectures explained everything you needed to know. He cares so much about his students & makes a point of making sure that everyone is doing the best that they can. I would take the course again and I'll definitely miss it!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3470
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

very easily accessible, nice person, fair grader, multiple choice parts of exams are hard otherwise they are very reasonable

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY1001
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Loved being in Dr. Halldorson's class. Very nice prof and always made room for jokes and stories. Would sometimes go off topic and some lectures were boring. Was willing to help and clarify questions that I had. Was very pleasant to talk to during office hours.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1000
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Great class. Awesome professor.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1000
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Excellent professor. Very quirky, but kind and knowledgeable. His Class is easy and he is one of the most respectable professors you will come across.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1000
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

LOVE Dr. Halldorson! Was so clear and concise and always so pleasant to be around. Was a complete pleasure to be in his class. His lectures were straight to the point but still had room for his really cute humour. Modules are a bummer, but they really make you understand the material. Overall a great prof who I hope to have again!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1000
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I don't know why he even has bad ratings. He's the most helpful prof, he always answered my emails within the same day and his tests were easy in my opinion as long as you go to class and READ YOUR MODULES. You can't get away with just focusing on in class notes. Overall great guy, would take again!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3470
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

As others have noted, the content of Dr. Halldorson's lectures vary and, although they are relevant to the course, don't necessarily cover the textbook. I missed a lot of class due to health circumstances and he was very compassionate, he also responds to every question and comment. He expects hard work, but nothing unreasonable.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

A very helpful professor. Teaching style was really great.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Overall good prof. Tends to emphasize/yell very random and unnecessary words. A very tiny man. Easy course though

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1000
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

hes really helpful and always there to help all the students

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

PHENOMENAL prof! Gives interesting, funny, relevant lectures and makes the info understandable with clear examples. Provides plenty of online quizzing and easy research credits to boost your grade. All tests/exams easy multiple choice. Really understands what he is teaching. I can't wait to take another class with him!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: INTROPSYCH1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Halldorson's lectures are always on point. Show up to class, take notes, read the textbook and pass. Tests are multiple choice! Study the main concepts and you will do fine.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2600
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very good Professor. Easy and fair tests as long as you take some time to review notes and study the textbook. Nice guy and made students feel comfortable asking questions. Really recommend him!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: FORENSICPSYCH
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Please note that this review doesn't reflect any bitterness I have towards my mark. Although I (painstakingly)received an A in his class, he is the worst prof I have come across. Be prepared to memorize every single page of every single chapter assigned for tests. He does not lecture any material, so you literally have to teach yourself. Avoid!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CJPSYC470
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This is by far the worst prof I have ever had at the U of W. He didn't teach at all (except for parts of chapter 1 and 2) and then spent the whole term doing 25 minute presentations (THIS WASN'T A SEMINAR) He is not helpful, his exams are meant to trick you and he does not teach. Why teach CJ if you don't know what you're doing? DISLIKE!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3470
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Probably the worst prof I have ever had. If you don't have to take this class, don't torture yourself. You read the book and thats the test. Hasn't given marks back for presentations done in February. Seriously so slack. Makes students do presentations all semester. I don't learn well from just reading a book, so i'm sure my mark will reflect that.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3470
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Worst professor from all my years of university. Did not teach past chapter 2. Teaches material already covered in the test. Doesn't reply back to emails. He is not the slightest bit helpful when it comes to exams. You basically have to teach yourself. This is the one class I was most excited about this semester and it was just terrible.