Oren A Amitay - Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Professor: Oren A Amitay

Department: Psychology

College: Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CPSY621
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Out of all my 4 years of undergrad, this has been the best class I've taken. Oren is the living definition of possessing the ability to critically think while being open-minded to new ideas. Going to his lectures are fun and engaging, you will do well just going to his lectures & tells you exactly what you need from the textbook. Take. This. Course

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CPSY325
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

(Hi Dr Amitay! I know you read these lol) excellent prof, great lecturer. He will give A LOT of guidance in lecture so you absolutely MUST go to class (which is tons of fun anyways!). Teaches a lot about how to be good psychologist/HCP. Would take more courses with this prof if I could. Easy to approach for help! Hope he releases his book soon c:

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CPSY621
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Amitay is top-notch. Time flies by in his classesthey are always so engaging, unique, and informative. He teaches to employ true critical thinking and integrates his clinical experiences with research and theory. Its obvious that he loves teaching and genuinely cares about his students, and that he is just a genuinely kind person overall.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY325
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have 2 words: Life changing... one of the best professors at Ryerson. He's so intelligent and caring, I wanted to take another course with him but unfortunately its on a Saturday. Also in case you're wondering, yes you have to put in a lot of effort, but you get so much out of his class... highly recommend

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CPSY335
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I learned more about being a GOOD therapist (and researcher) from Dr. Amitay than from any other prof or supervisor at 2 universities, 3 internships & placements, & my current clinical job. I'm now in a position to mentor others and I teach them what I learned in 325 & 335 from Dr. Amitay, who was very generous with his time and knowledge.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CPS621
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr Amitay is an amazing professor, he is inspirational and his lectures are super interesting. Whoever said he is narcissistic, clearly missed the class on narcissism and has no idea what it means :D. He really cares about students and wants everybody to succeed! I highly recommend his classes!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY335
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT take PSY335 with Owen Amitay if you're planning to go to grad school for clinical psychology. Amitay only talks about himself; even the exam questions are about him (e.g. "Am I the most practical person you'll ever meet?"). He doesn't teach anything valuable about clinical psych, which can hurt your score on the clinical portion of the GRE.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CPSY621
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amitay's a narcissist who plays favourites in class. It's easy to do well in the course by pretending that you're in awe of his abilities. He violates ethics by telling stories about patients. Easy grader if you play him right. Avoid him if you want to learn anything about research.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CPSY621
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Amitay was the best professor I have ever had. He can seem cocky, but hes honestly amazing!!! For PSY621 class average was 69 and 70 for both tests. But if you go to class and take notes, write down everything he says cause he gives all the answers and lotsss of hints. but also if you dont read and make textbook notes you wont get a good grade

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CPSY621
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Oren is definitely one the best professors I have had at Ryerson. His lectures are so engaging and it is clear that he really wants students to succeed. He gives lots of hints of questions that will be on the exams. Very fair marker. Highly suggest this prof for any course! Ill be taking another one with him in the future!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CPSY621
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Come to class, and you will most definitely pass! Even if you cannot do the readings, he specifically gives you an outline on what readings you should know, and even if you cannot do those, coming to class will save you! He thinks critically and it is obvious he is here to help us!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CPSY335
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed sitting in Oren's lectures. They were engaging and I felt like I was grasping what he was discussing. But if you are a student who enjoys clear rubrics of what to study for then steer clear of this professor. The tests were on things he had said in class with many being extremely specific. Would not take again, great guy but a bad profess

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CPSY335
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A wonderful professor! One of my favourites. I'd take classes with him any time.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CPSY621
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you are choosing a course and based on these ratings you want to get into this class. Don't. Lectures are mandatory, but tests were really hard. Some of the questions were on the midterm that we did not study. He gives a feeling that everything will be easy but no. Also he says about a statement that it will be on the exam, dont rely on that

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CPS621
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Enjoyable lectures and he shares his clinical experience which is interesting and helpful. However, this guy really thinks he is something special. He is so high on himself and his ego has gotten so huge that he can barely get himself into the tiny little lecture hall. Oren, you are not some sort of lecturing god. It's time to scale it back a notch

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CPS621
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

gpa booster!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CPSY335
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

come to class is my only advice. great prof!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CPSY621
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Amitay is the best prof I have ever hard in my 4 years at ryerson. He gives the most amazing lectures and is hilarious. 90% of his questions are from lecture. If you attend class this is an easy A. He straight up tells you what is gonna be on the exam and all his tests are multiple choice.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CPSY325
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'm in my fourth year. Oren Amitay is the best professor in Ryerson. I absolutely adore him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC621
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Oren gives great lectures which keeps you very invested. His exams and final assignments are SUPER easy. The class is pretty funny and informative. The only thing is that he is very full of himself and loves to hear the sound of his own voice. But hey, the guy knows what he's talking about so it's not a deal breaker.