John Cuda - Point Park University, Pittsburgh, PA

Professor: John Cuda

Department: Social Science

College: Point Park University, Pittsburgh, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SOC111
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He really does mean well, but everything he says will conflict with the text. He'll lecture on and on about "Stoned Ape Theory" and Ancient Aliens, so if you're into that stuff, go for it. He gets really mad when people don't participate in class, yet he let us skip 25% of the lectures before he would mark your grade down. 3 exams and a paper.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC150
• 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:

Cuda was literally the best professor I could have hoped for in my intro to psych class. His outlook on things were super interesting. Def not a "traditional" guy, but keep an open mind and you'll love this class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: SOC202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Cuda means well, he is smart and has a unique point of view but his teaching skills aren't fabulous. The best way to describe his lecturing and assignments is UNORGANIZED. Oh, and watch out if you have a conflicting opinion to his and are brave enough to voice it, he'll tear you apart in front of the class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOCI2330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I had Professor Cuda in 2004 during my studies at Robert Morris University at the downtown campus. The course was "Marriage and the Family." Cuda was a very engaging professor, but rarely used the textbook.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: INTROTOSOC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Cuda just seems to wing it the entire time. It would have been cool to have had some direction. The class was pretty easy and we barely used the text book so don't buy it. I don't really feel that I got much from the class. Most of it was common sense and common theories on who/what/why certain things came to be in society.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A good teacher, with great ideas -- he really opens your mind up to different aspects of society. That class is interesting, but he grades tough. As long as you pay attention & study from your notes, you'll be golden. I thoroughly enjoyed his class!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Interesting man, interesting class. Definitely puts his own perspective on things. He is a strict grader, but there are many opportunities for extra credit. Basically, you will pass if you are able to blame everything that happens to a person on society.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Has a very intriguing perspective on most of the topics that are discussed in class; really opens up your mind to new, expressive ideas. Scattered notes; listen to the important things in order to stay on topic. Very attractive (:

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SOC150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class is based solely on the opinion of the professor and plan on failing if you disagree. If a person has an opposing opinion he makes an example of you for the class. Prof. Cuda makes light of the religion of his students,and he tells them why their religion is wrong. This class was terrible! He has issues.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The best class I have ever taken! I learned so much from a man who knows what he is talking about. He is also a very kind person, very helpful and understanding. Great to share drug stories with, we talked forever about Peruvian torch like it was perfectly natural to talk about!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is the one of the best teachers at Point Park! If you're not ready to let go of preconceived notions, then he is not for you. I look forward to his class everyweek.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SOC150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took Cuda's class for sociology, and believe me when I tell you it was not an enjoyable experience. The man is a complete nutjob, and if you're religious, be prepared to be insulted. He has a few interesting points, but his level of thinking is extremely narrow minded. He is obsessed with Fraud. His essay comments do not match the grade.Brutal!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You can really tell he knows and enjoys what he is talking about. His notes he writes on the board sometimes get confusing but if you read with the classes it sometimes makes more sense. He really makes you think about issues. He is a good teacher. If you have a chance you should take his class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

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Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

very liberal and believes the government is out to control everyone. Still interesting class & not too hard.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting teacher. His notes are confusing at times but the discussions are very interesting and force you to think outside the box. His tests are fairly easy but he grades the essay questions pretty tough. I would recommend him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SOC150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Homework is extremely easy. Approachable and easy to talk to. Open minded with his lectures and where they lead. Laid back hippie type.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYC150
• 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:

Super interesting teacher. Always pulls together ideas by the end of class. Thinks outside the box. If you like questioning mainstream ideas, take this class!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SOC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Have fun

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He looks like an elf. He is about the intellectual equivalent of elmer fudd, and has all of the endearing qualities of an electronic talking dictionary set on shuffle...Avoid at all costs!