Professor: Richard Halgin
Department: Psychology
College: University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: PSYCH380
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Halgin is a really great guy. His lectures are stories of his experiences in the abnormal psych field. You have to really take notes in lectures because the exam questions are specific. He keeps the class interesting and is super hilarious. Great class for anyone even non-psych majors. This class is worth waking up early to go to!
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: PSYCH380
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Didnt really live up to the hype. The class started out strong but by the end of the semester it felt likened was droning on for a lot of the class. Spends 20-30 mins of each class playing movies that are usually pretty boring. Not sure if it was worth waking up early for it.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: ABPSYCH380
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Richard is a great lecturer and the material is very interesting. However, test questions are very specific and it is very hard to get an A on the exams.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: 380H
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Debatably one of the best professors I have ever had, and by far my favorite course I've taken at UMass. His lecture styles are more like TED Talks than lectures, and they're really enjoyable to sit through. His exams are "attendance rewards", so you absolutely have to go to class but if you do then they are a breeze. A must take class at UMass
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: PSYCH380
- Grade Received: A-
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I highly recc. for both psych and nonpsych majors. Uses his real previous patients as the core of each class, no slides. 3 exams, 6 hw assignments, no final. I'm not a morning person whatsoever but I wake up excited to go to class (its only offered at 8am). Halgin is by far the most inspiring and best professor I've had at umass. A must take!!
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: PSYCH380
- 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:
He is by far the best professor at Umass. His lectures are so interesting and emotional evoking. No lecture slides. He talks about his own experiences and clients all class. I looked forward to going to class everyday. Exams were very fair and pretty easy if you go to class. Grading is 3 exams (no final) and 6 online quizzes. Highly recommend.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: PSYCH380
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I took Abnormal psych with Halgin, and it was definitely my favorite class to date. He only lectures in the early morning, but his lectures made me actually want to go that early. He is so passionate about the subjects and teaches through a series of case studies, which was amazing. This class is also so eye-opening, definitely take it with him!!
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: PSYCH380
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
If youre trying to fill credits, no matter the major, take abnormal psych with Prof. Halgin. He is truly the best professor at UMass, and his lectures are so good. Its 8am, but I never found myself falling asleep or bored.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: PSCHY380
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Just as everyone below me has written. Prof. Halgin's Abnormal Psych. Course was phenomenal! He only teaches it in the Fall so wait to take it with only him! He uses real life experiences from his former clients to structure every class lecture (no slides u won't need them). As an 8:30am class I woke up excited to got every class. Highly Recommend!
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: PSYCH380
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Amazing. One of the best professors I have ever had. Lectures are incredible, and as long as you go you will do well on the exams. Take Abnormal with him at all costs!!
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: PSYCH380
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Never taken a class like this before but I'm so happy I did. No powerpoints, just Halgin standing and talking about real life people with real life disorders. 100% engaging. The use of real life examples of his clients helps the information stick. A MUST for anyone wanting to work in Clinical Psych field. Also so interesting for non-Psych majors.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: PSY380
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Halgin is easily one of the best professors I've ever had. His lectures are very engaging and makes it easy to get up early to go to class. As long as you go to lecture and do the homework assignments online, you'll get a good grade on the exams.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: PSYCH380
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I took Abnormal Psychology with Professor Halgin two semesters ago and still miss having class with him. I wish he was a professor for more psych classes because the amount I learned reflects how well he taught the material in a fun and interesting way, and made me want to go to class on a regular basis.
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: PSYCH380
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Amazing. Never before have I been EXCITED to go to an 8:30am class. Professor Halgin is an incredible lecturer who captivates the entire auditorium. I cry in this class a lot because of the poignant examples. There's simple online textbook homework and 3 exams. So long as you come to lecture and do the reading, the exams are a piece of cake.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: PSYCH380
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Prof Halgin's class has made me remember why I love learning. He has an incredible teaching style as each class is a look into the experiences of one of his own former patients and their struggles with whatever disorder we are learning that day. I have never learned so much and would attend his lectures simply for enjoyment!
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: PSYCH380
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
If you are taking Abnormal, definitely take it with Halgin! His lectures are amazing and based on clients he has had as a psychologist, and as long as you go to class you will do well on the exams.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: PSYCH380
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Hands down the best professor I have had in college. Makes the content you are learning about relatable to real-life situations as his lectures are essentially stories about his experience in the field of clinical psychology. This class inspired me to declare a psych major and I would recommend it to anyone, can't go wrong choosing this class.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: PSCHY380
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Loved this class. Best class at umass so glad I took it. My mom had Halgin and even remembered how great he was and suggested I take this class. Very knowledgable and passionate about psychology. Lots of extra credit
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: PSYCH380
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you have the chance to take this class, take it with Halgin. His class is so well structured and well taught. Exams are based off the readings but mostly off lecture. You get a term list to study and exams are pretty straight forward. He really cares about his students and is a genuinely nice guy. Best class I have ever taken at Umass
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: PSYCH380
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
When I went to my adviser saying that I wanted to take abnormal with a different professor last spring, she suggested I wait and take it in the fall with Professor Halgin. This was great advice because he is by far the best professor I have had. He is an engaging lecturer and the material and videos are very interesting
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