Frank Grasso - Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY

Professor: Frank Grasso

Department: Psychology

College: Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3670
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great guy but he can be a bit all over the place. You don't have to come to class since he doesn't do attendance but it is a bit helpful if you actually go. He gives a lot of work, although it is done in groups (which I hated). You HAVE TO read the textbook. Tests are all short answer and fill in the blank w/o word bank. Hard but do-able.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3670
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Okay "The Bad": Seemingly unorganized Busy Boring lectures Doesn't answer emails The Good: GREAT personality Easy-going Informative No strict attendance Lenient grading king of partial credit Easy A at the very least B Group assignments' fun & fair Exams don't break you I did HORRIBLE on the exams and got a B+ Highly recommend taking his class

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH4400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't return hw on time, not very clear. Was not a pleasant experience. Not very accessible outside of class either.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY3400
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a very, very nice perspn, so I don't want to sound malicious. However, he always seems to have too much on his plate so he is too busy to talk during office hours sometimes and he doesn't explain the material well. People say he is good, but take someone else if possible. There are better options and I would not recommend or take again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH3670
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Least helpful professor I have ever had his lectures are completely useless you might as well stay home and read the book everything in the book is "fair game" and he fully expects you to read the entire book from front to back with vety little reinforcement from lecture. Exams have essay questions, correct the sentence fills ins.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH3670
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Currently taking Grasso for Comparative psych. I study and work hard as a student and i find this class very confusing. He's unclear about pretty much everything and assigns way to much work. I would say he is very nice and he is passionate about his work but i would NOT recommend. Attendance doesn't count as well

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3400
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Learn from text. Lectures behind, "theory4dummies" no formula breakdown, doesn't cover Qs for weekly HW. Complete all hw Qs to get correct answer back 2 study. HW graded though by TA. Tests much easier, but NOT enough time! Definition Qs straight from hw, Prof grades easy DONOT leave Qs blankget partial credit. Final from tests wxtra credit.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Learn from text. Lectures behind, "theory4dummies" no formula breakdown, doesn't even cover Qs for weekly HW. Complete all hw Qs to get correct answer back 2 study. HW graded though by TA. Tests much easier, but NOT enough time! Definition Qs straight from hw, Prof grades easy DONOT leave Qs blankget partial credit. Final from tests wxtra credit.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3670
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was hell for me the workload alone was a full time job. He has two test midterm & final, about 4 or 5 papers (last paper is 8-12 pg) and two presentations. You may feel stressed but if you talk to him he gives good feedback to help you get through the class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 3400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

ALL stat classes have weekly homework! His only 1 point each, graded tough, seems stressful. HOWEVER, worth little, tests graded EXTREMELY leniently by "king of partial credit". Learn on hw, excel on tests, get A. Gave extra credit on final. MUST read & learn from book, lectures fall behind, no board problem solving. Nice and helpful professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3670
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Super nice, bubbly and helpful, but be warned: HE ASSIGNS WAY TOO MUCH WORK! If you're taking a full-time sch. it will be difficult to keep up and may affect your overall GPA. I had to drop as I had 4 other classes and needed to maintain my GPA.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3670
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Grasso is so compassionate, intelligent, and thorough. I have never felt that a professor wanted to help more than him. At the same time, he makes you work for your grade and be proud of it. He always has time for your questions. It is seriously a gift that I was able to take his class. Please take him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY3672
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Grasso is the best professor I have ever had. He made a topic I thought I would have no interest in into the class I looked forward to all week! Take him if you can but be warned, it is not an easy class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3670
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took Comp Psych with Grasso. He is so amazing!!! One of the best profs I have ever had. Such a sweet personality. Hardly uses the book, but definitely tests you on it. Not easy, but everyone loves him so much it makes you want to do well in the course. The secret is his charm and his extensive knowledge and warm character. TAKE HIM!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY3400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very nice guy! He is crystal clear about everything. He tries to make the material as easy as he can for his students. Reviews previous lectures every class. Recommend him!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Grasso brings clarity to what should be a hard subject. His insistence of reviews of the previous lecture which easily takes up the first 45 minutes of the class is actually extraordinarily helpful, so much so that the readings from the text aren't completely necessary. Do the labs on time and review them before the test and you should be fine.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH60
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy, always has a smile on his face and will honestly help you. But rushes through material like the world is going to end. Waste time on specific parts while completely overlooking other things. Has long papers, 8-12 pages. Sometimes more. Lots of assignments and presentations that build up to final paper. I dropped course before first test.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH40
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very Nice. Too nice at times. Has an ability to teach in elementary school. Repeats stuff all over again and skips important material too quick to understand from lecture. Keep your textbook with you at all times.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH40
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had Grasso for Stats a few years ago. It was hard -- I have never worked that hard for a B. But he was helpful, friendly, always willing to talk -- even in the hallway if I saw him. Now in my job I am way ahead of the curve because I STILL KNOW THIS STUFF! Take Grasso if you really want to learn. He is hard, but very fair.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY40
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class requires a lot of work but he is extremely helpful and explains the material really well.