Tony Ahrens - American University, Washington, DC

Professor: Tony Ahrens

Department: Psychology

College: American University, Washington, DC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC105
• 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 LOVE Prof Ahrens. Best professor I've ever had. So passionate about psychology and has really interesting lectures. Tests are completely fair--if you study, you'll get a good grade. If you don't study, you won't. Take a class with Dr. Ahrens.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really enjoyed his class, the lectures could be boring but they are super important for the test. Even though it's a large lecture, he still tries to make it somewhat interactive. He's very passionate about psychology and his class influenced me to finally declare myself as a psych major. I was personally able to get by without doing the readings.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly such a great professor. His lectures are super clear and there are only 4 noncumulative tests and 2 really short and easy papers. As long as you keep up with the readings (which aren't that bad) and go to the lectures fairly regularly you can easily do well.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC105
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors. His lectures are captivating and he is always willing to help outside of class. His tests are tricky but as long as you go to class and take good notes, you'll be fine. TA's are passionate and super helpful too

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH105
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There is a lot of reading for this course and it's pretty much required that you be a good note-taker. There are also required readings that he will post online that will also be tested over so don't skip over those. The tests reflect mainly on your readings, but in class he summarizes them and goes over things in lectures that will be on tests.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC105
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are awesome but often times he gets sidetracked when answering questions. He explains things pretty clearly but sometimes it's hard to tell what's important. If you want help, you'll have better luck with his TAs (understandable considering this was a 150-person lecture). Pretty easy grader.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PYSCH105
• 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:

One of my favorite professors. Had a class of 150 and was brilliant at keeping it interesting in a lecture setting. Great for office hours, too, if you venture to ask.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ahrens is super enthusiastic about his subject. His lectures can be pretty boring, but he's the nicest guy and he's really understanding and helpful if you go to his office hours. Great GenEd Professor, I thoroughly suggest his class!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC205
• 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 my favorite! Loved the clas, but it's a lecture class so you can't expect it to be the most thrilling hour of your life. The man is the nerdiest, kindest psych professor I've met. Go to his office hours and he'll explain everything you didn't understand and cares about you as a student. Always asks me how I'm doing and is super encouraging

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH105
• 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 took IB Psychology in high school and this was nothing like it. Tests were based on lectures and textbooks. It was a lecture class and attendance wasn't mandatory, but I would suggest going to class. There are 3 tests plus a "final" (non-cumulative). There are 2 extra credit papers offered. You need to work hard for an A though.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH105
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Great professor. His tests (including the final) aren't cumulative and as long as you go to class and do most of the reading, you should get an A. He's really good at explaining concepts and always welcomes questions. Also make sure you go to the TA review sessions, they're super helpful.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Ahrens is a very kind, sweet, and nerdy man. The material is interesting and easy, but he is a very boring lecturer which at times makes it hard and boring. There are 4 non-cumulative multiple choice/short answer exams. His TAs are very helpful, but he does most of the grading. Attendance is optional. Go to TA review sessions and you'll do fine.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very nice and helpful! Knows what he's talking about. Since his class is lecture base it does get boring at times but he does try to make it somewhat bearable! Do the readings and take notes during the lectures and you'll be able to pass!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I think hes a great teacher. He talks very fast so using a laptop is recommended. Even if you do bad on the first test study really hard for the next and hes usually a grade booster at the end of the semester. With extra credit opportunities if you do it and show effort in it you can usually get a higher grade than you deserve from tests.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC105
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Ahrens is so nice and passionate, but I was often bored during class. The class is pretty easy if you pay attention and do the readings so it's good if you need to get your gen ed out of the way. Although I thought the material was easy, tests are sometimes tricky. Easy to get a B though..

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Ahrens is a nice guy with good intentions....but he's terribly boring. He explains things over and over again and his lectures could be condensed into 5 minute discussions. This class is really boring and I can't even count the number of times I skipped, and when I did go....I fell asleep nearly every single time. But the class is VERY easy.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC105
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Great Professor! His teaching is straight forward and he gives great examples! Come to class, pay attention, and read the textbook and the reading and you'll be fine! He's very helpful and has convenient office hours. He is great with helping prepare for tests and posts the previous years exam and provide review sessions. You'll learn a lot!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY105
• 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: N/A

Comment:

HE IS THE MAN!!!....great teacher makes class interesting and hes kinda funny....big cardinals fan and always talking about them, definitely take him

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Ahrens is a funny and sweet professor. He's really excited by psychology but I can imagine I would have liked his course more had it not been a lecture class. It was too hard for him to go in detail about the material. He tried his best to help everyone out but there were too many kids - he is still great though!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC205
• 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 smart and knows his stuff! He's a hard grader for papers, but the tests are very fair and he never springs topics on you that weren't covered in detail either in lectures or in the book. His lectures are very structured and he emphasizes all of the things you need to know. He's always willing to talk to you during office hours. Great guy!