Scott Allen - University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB

Professor: Scott Allen

Department: Psychology

College: University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, AB

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY2030
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this class a few years ago and found it applicable to the family life that I was in at the time. Very interesting and clear concepts to grasp, especially if you are interested. The class was not difficult and lectures were easy to understand. I still stop by his office to talk about other academic stuff and he always gives direct input!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2030
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Allen is a nice person but he should not be a professor. Genuinely doesn't know what he's talking about and makes concepts that should be simple extremely difficult. He gets corrected by students at least 5 times a class. Just terrible. Avoid if you can.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2030
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Considering i am good at math and psych, I figured a psychology based stats class would rock my socks off. All he did was mumble, and use crazy methods to teach simple concepts. It was increasingly difficult to drag myself to class, and it was never clear to me what he wanted when tests came around. At least they are take home exams.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY2330
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easiest class I've ever taken. Spends several days going over simple concepts that can be learned in 5 minutes of study. Textbook for the entire lecture can be read in 3 hours and simply reading the textbook is enough to get an easy A+. Confuses himself on concepts and constantly repeats himself, and class is extremely boring.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY2330
• 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:

Scott really makes the topics interesting and I always looked forward to his classes. There are a lot of things said in lectures that are important in understanding the material in the book. He is hilarious, and for me he made the classes very enjoyable.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY2030
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Allen really knows his stuff! The problem is, that he speaks to, and lectures to you like you also do. I recommend getting a tutor for this class (helped me amazingly) as I learned absolutely nothing from his classes. This is one of those classes that everything will go right over your head. Great and friendly guy though!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2030
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you go to class and pay attention this is an easy course. Three take home tests which you're allowed to do basically anything to get the answers for besides copy someone else's work. Textbook is provided free online. Some lectures were a little bland but usually it was fairly interesting.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY2030
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Probably one of the best psych profs at the U of L. Though some lectures were boring, notes taken helped for the 3 take home exams. He is friendly, and replies to emails quick. However, I have taken a few stats courses, and his teaching of simple concepts are ridiculous. He made simple concepts complicated and confusing.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

So incredibly passionate about what he does, it's great!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY2030
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr Allen is awesome! I don't understand why everyone is hating. Yes, 2030 can be hard, but what do expect? Put in a little effort! If you attend class and take notes you will be fine. He wrote the textbooks for his classes and they are very helpful if you take the time to look at them. He is very knowledgeable and there to help when you need it!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2330
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Allen is just okay. There are two midterms and one final. All of the material comes straight from the textbook. Going to class is useless if you read the text. He doesnt explain concepts well and his textbook is poorly written. All that being said, if you are a good student, you will do well in his classs.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2330
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The class was okay, I think he could easily be a great professor if he just talked with a little more life in his voice and brought more energy to class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY2030
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Scott's an... interesting marker to say the least. He knows his material well, but is a dry lecturer and doesn't make an effort to engage students. He does offer bonus credits, so DO THEM. He's also very opinionated in regards to his marking style. 3 take home six question tests, given a week to do each. I'd take his classes again, but not this one

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC4325
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Second time taking a course with Professor Allen. A lot of reading required. Vokey and Allen did this course together. They both make you work for your grade. Attending class helped me better understand the readings and computer program (Rmarkdown). There was a title competition every week (night class) that was a fun touch. I did learn a lot.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY2330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Your whole mark are from tests.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY2330
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He does his best to make relatively dry material interesting in his lectures! His class isn't hard, if you just read and understand the textbook it's an easy A. You probably won't even have to attend class to do well if you read his textbook.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY2330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took this thinking it would be a somewhat easy science GLER, but ended up being my least favourite class. I stopped going because I couldn't understand what he was saying, which made me tune out. I stayed in the class, because the textbook is written by him (which has an annoying amount of grammatical errors). I would not recommend taking it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY2330
• 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 don't know why everyone is hating on Dr Allen, man he is brilliant! His exams are very fair and easy if you bother to actually read his textbook which he wrote himself and therefore you don't need anything else. I enjoy taking this class with Dr Allen He is truly amazing Altough I can't help but think that he looks like a penguin in his suits

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2330
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great class & great prof! Most of the material was easy enough to understand in class & if it wasn't, the textbook (written by him) clarified things. He made sure to give a heads up as to exam material/made the most of review classes. My only complaint is similar to other students: he does mumble. Other than that, I highly recommend his classes!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

boring lecturer and he mumbles so you cannot hear him speak