Craig McCarthy - Ohio University, Athens, OH

Professor: Craig McCarthy

Department: Psychology

College: Ohio University, Athens, OH

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY2110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Craig is the best professor ever!! I was extremely nervous about this class and Craig made this class easy to understand. He cancels a couple Fridays and classes end early occasionally. His stories are amazing! Wish I could take a class with him again!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY1110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Everything is done in class, never used a book more than in his class but its only $30 and the class is based strictly off the book. Hes a very straight up guy, only grades are 4 exams

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY2110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Craig is amazing! He is by far my favorite professor I have had so far. I am not very good at math but he makes the class so interesting that I completely understand everything. He is very good at explaining the topics and is willing to help if you are confused. He makes you want to come to class, he is hilarious. I would love to have again!!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY2110
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I honestly wish he would teach more classes so I could take a class of his again. I hate math, but I make sure to never miss a class because he tells the funniest stories from his past classes. You don't need the book, but if you want to pass you need the homework packet (which Craig wrote btw) He is always in your kitchen, but he's great! 10/10

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY2110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Love Craig McCarthy!! My favorite professor I've had at OU. Very funny, and absolutely knows what he's talking about. He is very caring and will help you out if you need it. Very strict grading policies but it makes it so rewarding when you do well. Don't take this class unless it's with Craig.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY1110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

McCarthy has been pretty chill. You do an assignment per module (20 questions), turn it in and then you take a midterm and a final. The final isn't cumulative, and it's open book/notes. AKA print everything off and put it in a binder. Honestly, do the work, do the review questions, and you'll be fine.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY2110
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best stats prof you will ever come across.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY1110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

a great professor. i'm bad at math, but he made stats accessible, interesting and even enjoyable. he is very clear in his teaching and gives good examples. the exams are exactly like what we did in class, through the homework packet. like another review said, attendance is technically not mandatory, but try not to miss class b/c you will be lost!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY2110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors at OU. Gave great lectures, did a lot of great examples in class. 4 exams, 4 statistics projects. No extra credit or curving and an A was like a 93.5 so that was the only tough part of the class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY2110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good at repeating things to make sure everyone understands what is happening. You have to study for the tests or you will not pass. If you miss a class you better have someone who takes good notes because you will be completely lost otherwise.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY2110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was in my kitchen 24/7 but still a great professor and good guy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY1110
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'm horrible at math and didn't do stellar in the class, but I went to all his lectures and outside of class and I managed to pass. He's really funny and is the only math teacher I've ever had that actually tried to work with me. I would say attendance isn't necessary, but his class is so informative and entertaining I didn't miss a single one.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY2110
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you want someone to "get in your kitchen" this guy is your man. Go to class - its not mandatory, but it is if you wanna do well. Overall a really funny and caring prof. He puts the topics into simple terms that anyone can understand. Definitely the type of guy you'd wanna crack open a cold one with.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY2110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Took this as an online class. The class was beyond easy. Has step by step walk through a of problems and exams are open book, open note. I will say he does not understand the concept of an online class. Had us do group presentation and wanted us to meet up. Used expensive stats program with short free trial. Do not take this class online with him!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY2110
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Craig is an all around great professor. Attendance is only mandatory on certain days like exams and the days projects are due, but you don't want to skip for two reasons: 1) You'll get so far behind fast if you do, and 2) He's a hilarious and interesting lecturer. Talk to him about hockey and ask questions, you'll get on his good side fast.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY2110
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Craig is a really cool guy. For starters he has a doctorate and lets you call him "Craig". The class itself is kind of difficult but if you come to class itll help a great deal. He is head of the department so he knows his stuff. He tends to cancel fridays. Only have to buy a $30 book and its very useful, has all old tests inside to help prepare

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY1110
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very good instructor who posts videos for distance learners to help explain the material. Also provides printouts on what will be covered. There are homework assignments based. I had limited time to study and ended up with a B- in the class. Exams are proctored. Final and midterm only. No quizzes. Learned so much!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY1110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Craig was really funny and a good teacher, but the class itself was really difficult. There was little help outside the class so you have to go to class every single time. INSANELY difficult.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY121
• 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. McCarthy is the BEST professor at Ohio University. While his class is challenging, if you go to class HE makes class interesting and fun! His examples are relevant to what the students are involved with. Stats have always been hard for me, but Dr. McCarthy made me want to learn more about stats!! Best class I took at Ohio Univeristy!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY2110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. McCarthy is the best professor I've had at Ohio University. He is very willing to help and usually available. He cancels class a lot but it never affected my education. Prints out notes for you and they're very helpful. Definitely the best professor to take for statistics.