Todd Gaffaney - Cerritos College, Norwalk, CA

Professor: Todd Gaffaney

Department: Psychology

College: Cerritos College, Norwalk, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY251
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Gaffaney is just a great psych professor. He shares a lot of real life experiences and provides great details on the subjects matters. My interest in psychology have changed because of him. ALERT: NO POWERPOINT IS PROVIDED. So if ure not a reader, better be one. hey nothing would come easy, right? u just have to keep those brain cells active.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY251
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Entire class is lecture. From the lecture you get notes & he passes out a study guide before each exam. Extra credit available. doesn't have canvas, or a class assignment schedule. entire class is just him talking & asking us to chime in sometimes. Easy going & if you read before class you will be more than prepared. tests are easy if you study.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY150
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Make sure you keep the syllabus and course outlines for the essay tests. His lectures are verbal, and activities mostly consist of roleplaying in certain situations. Reading the textbook is recommended, but not required. There are many chances to get extra credit, but you're limited to a maximum of 10 points. Not really visual, has no Canvas acct.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

All the notes you take come from him just verbally talking. He doesn't put slides up on the board for you to write down. He talks and from what he says, you're suppose to take notes. He isn't mean and he isn't a horrible professor but he isn't a traditional professor either.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY150
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lecture heavy. He tells you what he wants before a test and gives a study guide. It's best to give a definition and examples when possible to show you understand the material. Answers questions to the best of his abilities

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY150
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Funny. I enjoy going to his class because not only do I learn the material for the test but I am able to relate and apply it to my life. That's the best type of learning. He loves to hear what you have to say. His tests are passable if you go to class, take good notes, and participate.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY271
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Take clear notes and ask questions, if you do this you will get an Easy A.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHYS150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He seems like such a nice guy. But he stares a lot and also, he doesn't do traditional PowerPoint notes that most professors do, his notes are verbal. So it's kind of hard to take good notes in his class. But he isn't a mean man, just not the best instructor.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I would not recomend him. If you are a visual learner this is not the professor for you. He does not use powerpoint. He gives you an outline on the board and he just talks and talks and talks. You dont get homework. Youre grade relies on your test scores. You get only 3 or 4 extra credit opporuniites. Class is boring. Not stimulating at all.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY271
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

For the most part, Professor Gaffaney is passionate about teaching. It is up to you to listen and take really neat notes on the outline he gives you. He covers everything you need to know for the exam and is always willing to clarify. He is very positive, funny, and always enjoys a class that participates. Read the textbook too for an guaranteed A

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Gaffney lectures are fast. He speaks quickly. Record him or abbreviate as you take notes. READ THE CHAPTERS. Study, study study. He gives good examples and he's funny!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY271
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is fire

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH241
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor, 1st EXAM is difficult. HE is nice and sweet but he ONLY LECTURES, get ready to write fast or bring laptop. You MUST READ to pass and study notes. But he does give study guides and extra credit. Very good professor ! I would take him again. Always read ahead !!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY251
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor, really nice and open to answer your questions the ONLY problem is that he only lectures. If you are a visual learning like me, I would recommend you not take his class. He does not use power points. he talks really fast so you take notes by hand or laptop. But he does give study guides, exams difficult must read and study

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY150
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing Professor! Changed my life and my perspective on many things. His class is straight forward, 4 exams your final grade. Taken all the classes he teaches at Cerritos. Highly recommend if you are a psychology major

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY271
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic professor and class. Lectures were very interesting and he did great explaining information. Essay tests consisted more of long-ish answers for various questions than actual essay format. If you have a good memory, your studying should not take long and you should pass pretty easily. Take really good notes, you'll need them.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC271
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His tests are all essay form and require blue books. Everything you need to know for the tests are in his lectures but it's a struggle to write everything down as he talks. I would recommend taking your laptop and typing instead of writing it. You definitely need hours of studying to pass. He himself is a nice man who likes to make jokes.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY271
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Love Dr. Gaffaney he is a great professor I highly recomment taking him for Abnormal Psychology Yes you will work for that grade but you can do it read the book just read it and take great notes

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC251
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gaffaney is the best psychology professor ever. He is very clear on the lectures and he is willing to help out his students. The exams are essay format, which is very easy to do. Just study the material and you'll do great. Don't be afraid to ask for any help, he will help you out.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY271
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors so far. Made me love Psychology even more! I took him for Abnormal psych and looked forward to class every time. He had AMAAAAZING lectures and always had great stories to tell from when he used to practice. Tests are essay format so you have to study hard to pass. Write everything he says, and you will do just fine :)