Brian Bolter - University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR

Professor: Brian Bolter

Department: Psychology & Counseling

College: University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3306
• 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:

If you are taking his positive psychology class make sure you chart every workout you do with your partner, otherwise he doesn't care for any other proof you have and does not look at the pictures you take every week. Also, if you are a person that can't stand conceited people don't take his class he is very arrogant but, at least he cares.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

lectures are fun but you are warned. lectures are 25% of your grade and 75% of your grade is reading the book front to back by yourself. not a fun class and he is not helpful in his office hours. good luck if you take him :/

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1300
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was not sure about Dr. Bolter the first 2-3 weeks of class. He has very odd humor that took a while to get used to. His class is hard and you have to work for your grade but I have learned so much. The only thing i don't like is theres no homework so the only grades are tests so you need to do good on the tests to keep a good grade.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSHY103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

THE TEST ARE THE MAIN SOURCE OF YOUR GRADE. You will not pass if you do not show up or do not read your book. Bolter has a great sense of humor, and makes it his goal to not be boring. He is super caring and understanding, but not if you do not apply yourself. If you work hard you can get an A and this professor is worth taking.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The lectures were very interesting and entertaining. But the tests were 10/10 difficult. He expects his students to study 18 hours a week. The tests arent just memorizing, you have to really know the material. I had to drop the class to save my gpa. But I dont need it for my major.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY1300
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

there are only test grades. no homework. lectures. doesn't give notes or study guides.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1300
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely loved this class. He is such an awesome lecturer and keeps you engaged at all times. The only downside is that what he lectures on isn't what you read. BE READY TO READ!!!! I cannot stress this enough. This class was hard, but would recommend to anyone who is willing to put in the work.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You better be ready to work. He's a very funny professor and he makes class very enjoyable and you don't stay in there very long but you better be ready to study for his tests because they are super hard. Tests come straight from book. Make sure you do make progress on your workouts or he will doc you a letter grade because you didn't.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class was literally the best. Dr. Bolter is a character and he made the lectures hilarious. 100% would take him again. You have to read the book for the tests but it's not hard. Your grade isn't 100% based off of test scores. He bases it off workouts and if you were a slacker in the gym. LOVE HIM!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3306
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is incredibly difficult... IF you don't put in any effort! Go to class, read the book, and you will make an A. He wants you to succeed. I have to say that out of all the classes I've taken at UCA, I've learned and accomplished the most by taking him for Positive psychology. He's a hilarious and motivational professor to say the least.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bolter's class was one of the funnest classes I've taken. He is hilarious and his lectures are interesting. His tests are hard but he grades on a HUGE curve. His class is about motivation not memorizing passages from books. I've taken him for 2 classes, and if he taught more I would take him again

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY1300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a very good professor. His lectures are very funny. He does not like people slacking off. You gotta study if you want to past his test though!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1300
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr, Bolter was by far one of the best professors I have had thus far in my college career. He encourages you, and wants you to succeed. People will tell you that his class is hard, and it is. Its the hardest Gen Psych class by far, and the tests are hard. You will have to read every page of the book to do well. However, this class was all worth it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY1300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Bolter is the most amazing professor I ever had. You can get a lot of fun from his lectures. And his has lots of bonus points. Just read the textbook and take notes from his lectures. Go to the IS Take him!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY1300
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm so glad I took Bolter for general psychology. He can be hard in the sense that he makes you read, study, & work for your grade, but he gives you TONS of opportunities to bring your grade up & he's super helpful if you go to his office hours. His lectures are really inspiring & he's really funny. He makes you enjoy and look forward to class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1300
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is the best professor in UCA! I am taking his class right now. He has a unique way of sharing his knowledge. His class is usually fun because he comes up with new ideas everyday! He gives bonus points for each extra things we do in class. It helps a lot to have a good grade! I just love him!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1300
• 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:

Overall great professor. Helped me greatly whenever I went and talked to him. Would 10/10 reccomend!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY1300
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you read your book a couple times before the test you will do good. There are daily quizzes over the chapters that you are on and they are mainly vocab, making a quizlet for vocab helped me. The 10 questions at the end of each chapter are usually on the test so review those. Also he gives out a lot of extra points when you answer his questions

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I loved having Dr. Bolter! Hes so helpful when you go to his office hours. His lectures are super fun, & he doesnt keep you longer than he has to. YOU HAVE to put in the work. Take notes in lecture, read & take notes, & study the vocabulary/psychologists/methods. MAKE FLASHCARDS. Youll learn a lot in this class, & youll feel so great about it.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1300
• 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 professor. Class in my opinion was easy if you just spread out the reading material. Will get increasingly more easy, gives good exam score curves. Hilarious dude, best teacher I have had and probably will have.