Stephen B. Smith - Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI

Professor: Stephen B. Smith

Department: Psychology

College: Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY257
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

all I can say is dont take this class or any class he teaches

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY257
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took him for both Ab Psych and Intro to Human Services, he was lecture heavy but he made the lectures interesting using real life situations he deals with everyday. He cares about his students and participation is extra credit which can cover missing points on a test if you do bad on a couple.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HSW100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He's quite knowledgeable in the human services field, he's a good teacher!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY257
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

DON'T GET THE TEXTBOOK, you will barely use it, just study the notes or use google. Overall, he is a great professor and made lectures funny and interesting. Although, his quizzes are unfair. A lot of the questions had several different possible "right" answers, so it was like choosing which is best. The final exam was fair though.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY257
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Mr. Smith is hands down the best professor I've ever had. He is very funny (crude sense of humor, but his other job makes it necessary.) Every class you attend gets you extra credit. No papers had to be written. You get a full week to take your quiz, which is easy if you pay attention (plus, he allows notes!) You can tell he really loves his job!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HUM145
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

My class didn't receive a book, therefore we were a lecture based class. I often felt not much that was on the powerpoint was on the tests, my best score on a test was an 84, which is not my best. He is brutal when it comes to humor, and made me feel embarrassed more than once. Also, the info learned is very hard and seems too much for an intro

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. The class was enjoyable. Would definitely take him again if I needed another psych class. Pay attention and participate in class and you're good.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Steve's PSY100 class, the lectures were lengthy but he makes it interesting. He requires you to turn in a few reflection papers throughout the course but other than that there is no homework. Whats on the tests is what he lectures about so if you take notes and study you will pass. He's a very funny guy and I enjoyed this class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a very funny guy but he gets annoyed if you're tardy or don't participate. So you're not allowed to be shy.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HSW100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I just... I like Stephen as a person. I really do. But he expects his students to be more knowledgeable and understanding of the topic than what he actually teaches. He's brutal and unforgiving. Our first quiz no one got above a 60%. The notes don't matter, he doesnt teach you what's on the quizes . And this is an INTRO class! Avoid at all costs!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HSW200
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was really good, but don't expect him to sit there and lecture the whole time, he is gonna expect you to tag along and join in the group discussion. You get 4 unexcused absences before he starts taking points off. His quizzes are taken in the testing center and gives u a whole week to complete it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY257
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hilarious lectures. Quiz every week. Very helpful.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I have ever had! He has real life experience and knows what he's talking about. He's hilarious and his lectures are always super interesting. His quizzes are easy, just make sure you utilize the online help. Take notes.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

So funny that he actually keeps you interested and listening to his lectures. He makes it fun, but be prepared to fail the weekly quiz if you miss a class. Best teacher I've ever had.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY257
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Smith is a great instructor! I took him for Abnormal Psych (or Clinical Psych, as he believes it should be called), and he was wonderful. His hands on experience in the mental health field leads to many stories, as well as great explanations of disorders. I would take him again if I could!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH257
• 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:

He is fabulous! I would recommend him to anyone! He gives a quiz about every week, you're allowed to use a notecard on all of them. He keeps class interesting and entertaining. Wonderful teacher and person!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am SO FREAKING HAPPY I HAVE HIM!! He is SO AMAZING! Taking him again for Abnor. Psych! :) I am so excited! The way he teaches is brilliant! He will make difficult things easier and will tell funny (and they really are. He is really funny lol) stories to help you remember what you learn in class. TAKE HIM!!:D

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCHOLOGY101
• 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:

Professor Smith is the best professor I have had. He answer any and all questions you have about the material, gives out extra credit for every chapter, allows you to have a note card on quizzes, hes funny and really engages you into the lector rather then show a powerpoint.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 02
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Take this class with Smith if you actually want to learn something. The way he lectures is straight to the point, blunt and fast paced. Never am I confused by anything he says, and I rarely ever daydream in his class because the content is almost always interesting. Great teacher! TestsQuizzes are a little hard, but manageable.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ok Mr Smith definitely has the knowledge and good material for this course. But his attitude and personality will completely get in the way of your success. For example asking a simple question could get your feelings hurt if your not tough skinned. Also his exam and quizzes are excruciating. Some advice to succeeding is to know that material well.