Steve Ilardi - University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Professor: Steve Ilardi

Department: Psychology

College: University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH320
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

While Ilardi is very well respected, and gives great lectures, his main assignment is a term paper for every class. These term papers attempt to have students dig deeper into their psyche which can be harmful to those who are struggling. In my experience, he is a smart man, but narcissistic. He wants to be viewed as the Psych God he is.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSCH120
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of only three professors I had at KU that truly felt cared, wanted to be there, and actually gave 100%. Engaging lectures, great jokes, accessible, and just overall fun to talk to even outside of class. I actually felt like a missed out the times I missed this class, which I tried my best to never do.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A well-respected teacher! If you pay attention to his lectures and take good notes, then you should pass his class. In this class, we did not use the book. The lectures are tangible to real life making the content easier to remember.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC350
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ilardi is one of the most charismatic professors i've ever had and is definitely the reason I became a psych major. He's hilarious and genuinely cares about all of his students, he wants everybody to pass and makes it easy if you put in the effort. Best professor i've ever had and wish he taught more classes.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC350
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best prof I've ever had, is always engaging and cares about how well you do. He is always wanting to see you outside of class and gives extra credit for coming to class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PERSONALITY120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

My best professor so far. He was very passionate about everything he talked about and made every lecture interesting. Just study for the tests and do the paper and you'll be fine.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY350
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By far my favorite professor I've had at KU. He makes lectures interesting and cares about his students. He makes sure he learns everyones name and he gave out a lot of extra credit.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC350
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Super amazing professor. Very caring and really wants his students to do well. Attendance is not necessary as he posts videos of his lectures online; however, he does give out random extra credit just for showing up. Definitely a class to study hard for by rewatching lecture videos.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC350
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Truly my favorite teacher I have ever had. He is incredibly engaging, intelligent, and up to date on the most recent findings in his field of psychology. Not to mention he is hilarious and keeps his lectures fresh and entertaining every day. Highly recommend!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC350
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher! Very engaging lectures, especially interesting because he uses patients he has met with as cool examples in class. He really cares about his students and makes an effort to meet each one

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC350
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher! Very engaging lectures, especially interesting because he uses patients he has met with as cool examples in class. He really cares about his students, favorite teacher so far

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PYSC350
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Theres TONS of extra credit! Talk in class extra credit point. The exams are NOT bard. Just study. He is the absolute best professor in the psyc dept. Hilarious. Talks to his students as if he was your bestie. He was the reason I switched my minor to psyc. Very interesting and exciting class!! He also did a TedX talk. Hes legit famous.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly one of the most inspiring and creative teachers I've ever had as a student. He cares exceptionally about the subject and truly wants to get to know and help each of his students.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC120
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ilardi has been my favorite professor thus far at KU. He is not only brilliant, but his lectures are engaging and he keeps it lively and interesting. Attendance is not required but all of the material covered in class are on the exam. I had no problem passing this class with flying colors because I actually liked learning from him. 11/10 GREAT

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSCH120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Love him to death.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His classes fill up so quickly because hes one of the best professors at KU. I learned so much in this class, and in 120. Great lectures, funny and never boring. Cares about students, and basically gives free counseling if you need it. Ilardi knows his stuff!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Clearly passionate about what he's teaching, and actually calls for student input throughout the course of the lecture. Yes, he might go off on tangents, but they almost always apply to the information in the lecture. Very approachable too.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYC350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's definitely passionate about his work and seems quite knowledgable. However, I don't get the professor worship this man receives. His lectures are EXTREMELY tangential. He humble-brags like no other. I'm not offended by profanity, but he uses it so often that it comes off as unprofessional. Be a skeptic. Don't fall for the showmanship.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite teachers at KU. Very engaging with the class even though it was bigger, and really funny. He actually cares about you grasping the concepts and leaving the class having learned something important.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ilardi is an amazing professor. He is extremely smart and I feel like he knows everything you ever need to know about psychology. He uses a lot of dad humor and he is always so excited to lecture. He made me change my minor to psychology! I am taking a class with him next semester and I can't wait. His classes fill up quick so snag him while u can!