Norman Sigmond - Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA

Professor: Norman Sigmond

Department: Accounting

College: Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: SPT260
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Had to take him for a substitute finance course. Awesome guy. You really have to do deep into his lectures. Honestly, the course was more difficult than I expected it to be, but I just adjusted my study time according, and still came away with a very solid A. If you put in the work, you will do well. READ. THE. BOOK.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SPT260
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good guy, difficult class. I did horrendous on every test I think a c was the best I got. I went to every class, showed I cared, and made a personal attempt to talk to him in his office about tests and how I can do better. He passed me and I respect him for honoring students who put in the effort, but cannot seem to comprehend the course.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PRO120
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is very simple if you read the book, but going to class and listening to Dr. Sigmond will just confuse you and leave you with a notebook of useless notes. He is very traditional in the sense that he will yell at you for coming in three minutes late or getting up to throw away a tissue. He comes off very rude and is not easy to talk to.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SPT260
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher ever. You have to memorize everything both book and lecture notes. expect to wright 6 pages of notes each class. after the 2nd test all his tests are open ended and he doesn't believe in giving full credit for anything. only good thing about his class is that he gives extra credit but that's so you can pass with a c and be happy

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PRO100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor and really knows what he is talking about. He is more then willing to help anyone with anything. Not going to lie, his class isn't the easiest but if you go to class and take notes you will get an A in his class. Ive had him for 2 classes so far and he was great in both classes.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PRO120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A lot of people don't really like him that much, but he is not that bad. He is just an old school teacher. But all the notes he gives you is basically all just on the test. So just write down your notes in the book and you'll get an A

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PRO100W1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

he gives notes,which are spoken out loud and u must copy along as he speaks like a mad man,then when u go back to read doesn't seem to make much sense. regardless majority of it probably wont even be on the test, arrogant egotistical, comments on any minor movement in class a little discouraging. Talks to the class like were in 3rd grade.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SPT260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Awful professor and would not recommend anyone taking him. He expects so much and requires you to read the textbook just about every night if you want to do good on the exams. He acts like his class is the only class you have. You take a ton of notes and most of it is worthless for the exams because he wants you to read the textbook.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HPD000
• 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:

Know his stuff very well and makes it very clear about what he expects. Very helpful. Will curve test grades if it benefits most of the class. I'm taking him again for sure.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ACC121
• 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:

Has dry humor. Terrible teaching style. Would not recommend to anyone.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ACC321
• 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:

Knows accounting very well. Will help you if you don't understand something. Very approachable outside of class. I had him for summer 1 int acc1. Went thru the material real fast but what do you expect for a summer course. If you can't keep up take it in the fall or spring. I aced every test but I also spent 2 hours each day studying and like he says, " know the concepts." if you don't want to put in that amount of work, you shouldn't major in accounting because you'll never make it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ACCT401
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm run a business and I'm doing my taxes and I have to say, Professor Sigmond taught me A LOT about accounting. It took a while for me to figure out his teaching style, so I didn't do as well as I expected gradewise, but I really did learn managerial accounting. Two Thumbs UP!.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ACC322
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

good dude.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This man is terrible. He does not communicate the material AT ALL. He changes the date of the test and the materials on the test last minute. He is always late but preaches we should ALWAYS be on time. He is the worst motivator. He has to curve EVERY SINGLE test b/c he does a horrible job preparing students for it. He is so unorganized it is sick.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ADVACCT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

An A is possible!KNOW the HW probs. and Ch. questions/terms. He never responds to emails but he's helpful in class and is an Accounting genius. The course isnt easy, but that's why it's ADVANCED Accounting! If you pay attention and READ the book, you'll do fine. He's not as bad as people make him out to be. The whiners in class were worse than him!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ACC322
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you are accounting major, you already heard his class is extremely tough in various meaning. When you graduate and get accounting (or accounting related) job, you will know he is your accounting guru. I really thank to him a lot. Good luck.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ACT1212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

always late, doesnt reply to emails. When you ask questions he makes you feel stupid. Knows alot of information, and only likes the top 2-3 in every class. Very Rude and cocky, Do not take

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ACCTG321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hard Class. Teaches material well. Fall behind in time and then it is on you to learn. Breezes over homework. 50min for a test is rough but is a fair grader. He has curved every test by 10 pts given.You do need to keep up with the reading and studying and DO the Homework to reinforce it or you'll fall behind! Dry sense of humor but good teacher!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ACC322
• 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:

Is he arrogant? Yes. Is he kind of a jerk? Yes. Does he grade fair? Well...YES! If you can't keep up, you shouldn't be an accountant. What do you think being in the industry will be like? Grow up, if you can't pass Intermediate 2 you need to reconsider your major.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ACC322
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible Professor! Expects waay too much from his students. Don't bother taking notes becuase they wont help you when taking the exam. Exams all way too much material to cover in a 50 minute class. I'm pretty sure he couldn't even finish his own exam in 50 mins. POOR PROFESSOR!!!