Jim Morley - Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ

Professor: Jim Morley

Department: Psychology

College: Ramapo College of New Jersey, Mahwah, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ABNML314
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I genuinely love Morley so much, I've taken him for abnormal and psych of yoga, and he's such a great guy. He's definitely disorganized, however but I feel he's extremely understanding and not a harsh grader. He really wants to see that you're trying, as long as you do that, I think you're set. Love him to death.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you like structure, do not take this guy. He was super disorganized and made up assignments and requirements along the way. Never gave back grades on time (you'd have to email him 5 times for it) but gave no helpful feedback when he did. Leaves you stressed out at the end of the semester, since he leaves all the work for then. Just no

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've taken him for History of Social Thought and Abnormal Psychology. You can have a cheat sheet for his tests, usually 2 straight to the point, short essays and multiple choice. Typically 1 paper that's reasonable. He makes the class very interesting and engaged. He wants the best for his students. Definitely one of the best professors I've had.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SOSC235
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Horrible experience. Condescending and opinionated, only he's not open to hearing other opinions. I have an accommodation for a mental health reason and he tried to prevent me from using it (come on, you're a psychologist!). Tests are open note papers, very hard but he gives you the essay questions ahead of time so make good notes! Tough grader.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ABNML314
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you're taking him for abnormal psychology, recognize that all of his exams are taken straight VERBATIM from the online practice quizzes from textbook. It took our class forever to realize, but it is (he's sneaky lol). He's a great lecturer, its never dull sitting in his class. Make sure to participate so he knows who you are and it'll help you.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC319
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I LOVED taking this class. You give weekly presentations just on your field work experience for the week. A mid term and a final. Weekly journals about what you did at your field work. Once we finished all the readings, all we did was watch movies for the rest of the semester. Gives you off every Friday if we all show up on Tuesday. GREAT man

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC31406
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is very unorganized; he does not follow the syllabus, so he makes up due dates and requirements as he goes along, but then forgets what he said. He also takes forever to grade and give back assignments. Only a midterm and final, and he lets you use a cheat sheet. Easy A if you study the terms from the book. Probably would not take him again.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYCHOFYOGA
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

fantastic professor

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC10108
• 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:

MUST TAKE! I took his class for Intro to Psych as a bio major and then changed it to psychology because of him! He is a FANTASTIC professor! He explains all the material extremely well and is very captivating. He allows cheat sheets for every test and is kind of a push over IN A GOOD WAY! Not to mention he is hot for his age

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH001
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

annoying

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Morley is so far my favorite professor at Ramapo College. He will give you a good grade if you show INTEREST in the material and pay attention in class. Most of the information on tests come from the text, but it helps to be involved in class discussion. I highly recommend taking his class!

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Super nice guy and very understanding. I took as a requirement and he really does help the students in need. His grading is rather reasonable.2 exams one group presentation, and one final assignment. 3 unexcused absents. Does not like cell phone use in class. Great at responding to emails. Also he interrupts but did not mind at all super helpful

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I found this professor very arrogant and unwilling to hear other opinions. He interrupted students presentations regularly which was very disrespectful and created confusion. On the positive side the class info was interesting and exams were easy.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SOSC235
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tough grader.. he's comments are insulting at times (especially about religion).

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY314
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I thought he was an excellent PROFESSOR. He was very clear during lectures & very fair when grading tests. However, as a PERSON, I did not like him. Very opinionated, arrogant, always has to be right, & will fight with you. Not a fan.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I've ever had. If you want to be a psychologist, take him. He has unique views on psychology& is very interesting. If ur openminded going into his class, you'll love it. Definitely read the book to pass the exams.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

have him 4 abnorm psyc wanted 2 like him & the class itself, very disapointed hard grader doesnt give clear instruction on wat he wants 4 assinments doesnt care & doesnt help understand y u get the grade he gives u difficult to understand, boring, rude and full of himself dont take him 4 anythin wen u ask how u can improve he tells u idk study more

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYC220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Psych of Yoga is the worst. Class is boring, unless you're into yoga practice and the psychology of it. Professor is hard to tolerate. He's a hard grader, and doesn't ever tell you what he wants from you in your papers. He's comes off rude. I wouldn't recommend him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ADULTPSYC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Horrible professor. I minored in gerontology and had some wonderful very intelligent professors. Unfortunately, this man has no interest in the elderly and is not very educated in the field of aging.His lectures are boring and not worthwhile. He gives a midterm after not having taught anything all semester.Does not give clear guidelines for papers.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He's a really nice guy and very smart. But he isn't helpful when you are upset/confused by a grade he has given you. Not very helpful and never gives criticism (constructive or otherwise) for open-ended answers. Class is interesting though and he gives off a philosophical tangents which is refreshing.