Michael Crow - Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX

Professor: Michael Crow

Department: Psychology

College: Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH3341
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a pretty easygoing guy. His syllabus is very straightforward and lays out the whole semester pretty much. 50 MC questions fo the exams and 100 for the final. Just read the book and look over his whole powerpoint because he doesn't go over it all in class. Don't forget to do the online quizzes, you can google most of it.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3341
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I think Prof Crow is the sweetest man, his lectures seem so easy and at times a little boring but the exams are very tough! Multiple choice but tricky ones! I heard from another student that the exams come straight from exam bank but I struggled! No papers, just few online quizzes and the exams! I got a C!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3341
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Crow is a really sweet old man who does his best to make the classes interesting. However, his lectures are pretty boring since only reads off the power points. If you want to do well you need to read the whole book, since the majority of his test questions are about situations that happen in the chapters. Go to office hours!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOCIALPSYCH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His tests really don't have anything to do with his class; however, his class is really enjoyable and interesting. He is one of the sweetest men that I have ever met and he really is willing to help you do well if you are willing to do the work.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3341
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Crow is a sweet old man who wants his students to do well. His tests are a little tough but definitely manageable if you read the textbook. His tests are 50 MC questions and I never received lower than a 92 on a test. He is very nice and makes his lectures entertaining. I would recommend him to anyone. You can miss up to 4 classes.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3341
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The tests were too hard for what was taught and what was in the book. I read every chapter over and over again and could still not manage any grade higher than a B in the class. Too hard for the subject material, and his teaching strategy can be confusing and sometimes seems pointless since most of the test is on the book.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3341
• 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:

Very interesting class, but exams are very hard. Professor is nice and helpful, go to office hours!!! I wish I had done this earlier. You need to read textbook, and know every definition if you want to get a decent grade.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PYC3365
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed him for Social Psych, but found it so hard to pay attention in his Org. Psych class. Tests are hard, you have to read the entire chapters and really understand how things work. The questions are tricky too. Otherwise he is a really nice guy and helpful.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3341
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Some people say he is boring. I personally disagree, but I think you have to really enjoy the subject to do well in his class. If you pay attention and do the reading, you will do fine in the class without a lot of studying.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3341
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

LOVE LOVE LOVE Dr. Crow. The class is hard and I figured out a good study system too late in the semester to make a good grade. Go to class. Study. Such a nice guy.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2314
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

I loved this class! I thought Crow was interesting and fun to listen to. He walks around a lot and is animated. His lectures are pretty much the textbook, but attendance is mandatory and it does help. Tests aren't bad at all, read the chapters and you'll get an A. Material is interesting too, I definitely recommend this class!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a sweet guy but not a very good teacher. His lectures are informative but he is boring to listen to. Tests are hard and he expects you to know everything in the book. I won't be taking an more of his classes.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Crow is a really great person but his tests are horrible. He is enthusiastic about what he teachers but he says the same thing over and over but then it won't be on the exam. Instead, the small print, nitpicky things in the book are on the exam. I worked my tail off and still couldn't get an A. Not that great.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The exams are no breeze but if you read the book and at least pay attention to what he says in class then you'll do fine. He loves for students to stop by and he loves answering questions. Is very knowledgable and clear about what he teaches.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Read the textbook. Everything he teaches is from the book. I bet you if you read the chapters at least twice, you'll get As on the tests. His powerpoints are confusing cause he has certain slides that don't need to be there or multiples of the same thing. Very passionate about what he does. Attendance is mandatory.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had trouble scoring well on tests. Half the people I know who've taken him (who are all good students) have done well and half have done rather poorly - I gather it depends on your learning/studying style (I'm rather disorganized). Found that taking detailed notes, audio notes, and reviewing the reading has helped, along with online quizzes.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2315
• 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:

Crow is SUCH a nice guy. Took him last semester, and although I was one of 80 kids, he still waves/smiles/says hi outside of class. I made a point to take him again next semester! His tests are totally book-based; as long as you do the reading and memorise key terms, you're set. Also, he has birdlike tendencies. Fun to watch.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2319
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's very enjoyable to be around. He gives you many chances to make a good grade, and help your grade if it's not what it could be. The online quizzes are what helped me stay afloat. The chapters take forever to read. But very interesting material that can pop up on the tests. Make sure you read the book and study for the tests.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2319
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is nice and easy going professor. His tests are fair and the classes are interesting

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PYSCSOCI
• 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:

He is great... take his class!! Easy if you keep with the ready and review for class. He loves his students and will help you to get a good grade. Easy extra credit too! enjoyed coming each day!