James Amirkhan - California State University Long Beach

Professor: James Amirkhan

Department: Psychology

College: California State University Long Beach

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY356
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Amirkhan is a great professor, except there were a lot of papers and three exams. You need to put the effort if you want to get an A.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY356
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Would recommend! He is an amazing professor who really cares about his students. Always cracks jokes to make lectures more fun! 2 midterms, 1 final (not too hard) No textbook required, exams are only based on lectures. 10 papers due at the end of the semester (1 1/2 pages each) but gives suggested 1 week deadlines as to not have them pile up.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY356
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Work load wasn't too bad. I had a busy schedule and he was nice enough to round up my 79% to a B. I learned a lot in this class and tests were manageable. Make sure you follow the directions carefully for the 9 papers you have to write. He randomly selects 2 to be graded and I did one wrong that really hurt my grade.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY356
• 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:

The best professor I have taken at CSULB. Lectures are engaging - you have to go in order to pass. Definitely would recommend.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY356
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the best classes I've taken. He doesn't post lectures on beach board so make sure you show up to class. There are 9 papers total but all about 1 page long and very easy. 2 midterms and a final exam, should study for them but overall pretty easy. He talks all throughout lecture but he makes it very fun.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY356
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is by far one of the best professors I have taken at CSULB. Go to class, take detailed notes, and there's really no reason why you shouldn't get an A. The papers are easy and the class TA's were always available to help on the papers as well. High recommend Prof. Amirkhan! Wish he taught more courses!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY356
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Amirkhan is brilliant. He's funny, and makes class super interesting. Makes the topic seem like a piece of cake because he explains everything so well. Definitely one of the best/better professors I've had at CSULB. 100% recommended. Attendance is crucial to understanding the course material. He makes class interesting so that's not difficult.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY356
• 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:

Great class! Learned a lot. Definitely attend every class as he takes handwritten notes.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY356
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is by far the best class and best professor I have ever taken and I have been in school off and on for over 15 years. TAKE HIS CLASSES. He is CSULB's greatest asset.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY356
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was really interesting and I loved it, Dr. A also is an amazing professor. The class has papers to write about but they're pretty easy one pagers turned in before exams. Definitely show up to class, all his lectures are handwritten. Also I suggest you go to office hours for the papers cause they can be tricky at first if you're lost.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY356
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Dr. Amirkhan in 2001. I am in higher education myself now and he to this day the best and most memorable college professor I have ever had at CSULB. I still have the notes from his class somewhere in my house. He was interesting and hilarious. Make sure you attend his class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY356
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is not a class you can ditch. All lecture-based. Grade is 3 exams and 2 essays, which made it challenging for many students to get an A. But Amirkhan really knows his stuff and is passionate about psychology. Worth taking!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY356
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

You don't need to read at all for this class. Everything he tests on can be found in his lecture. His paper instructions and tests are straightforward. That being said, you need to attend class to get an A. Lectures can be intriguing and entertaining. He writes notes along with students, but very minimally, so make sure you take your own. Easy A!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY356
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Please do yourself a favor and take his class! His lectures are funny and interesting. He uses the overhead & writes the notes along with you. Yes there are essays but they are easy because he gives detail guidelines of what to write. The exams were straight forward if you do a quick study of your notes & you should be solid! Amirkhan you rock!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY356
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Amirkhan makes the course material truly interesting and fun. The class itself however, is not a walk in the park. 9 essays are written, but only 2 are selected -- 1 before each exam. During exams, the professor and the TAs watch you like a hawk and the exams have a significant amount of weight. All in all the material is very eye opening.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY356
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really dont get what the hype is all about. His lectures, though interesting in content, seemed long and boring to me. If I had an hour left to live, id spend it in his class since it seemed like an eternity. It was also unfortunate that he chose not to use a textbook; I was in class everyday but felt that I wouldve done better had there been one

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY356
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I have had on this campus. He is funny and his lectures are interesting, keeping everyone awake. All his lectures are relevant, very straight forward. No textbook is required; students take notes as he is taking notes. There are 9 papers, 2 midterms, and 1 final. Amazing class. Take Amirkhan, YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY356
• 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:

Easily the most personable professor I've had on this campus. His story-telling inspires insight and interest, his content is relevant, non-jaded, and his humility warms the class up. Considering he specializes in personality and has a great one, I would say he is very qualified, credible, and consistent in his approach.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY356
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

There's no textbook; he lectures using an overhead projector so there isn't an overload of information to write down each class. All information from notes is what's on each midterm/final. There's 9 papers, 2 midterms, and the final. I'd suggest going to the lecture instead of copying notes from someone else, it's just easier. He's amazing, easy A.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY356
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I swear you won't require a textbook. His style of teaching is admirable. He is funny, and obviously knows his material. Makes concepts really easy to grasp. It's an easy A if you do your part and come to class!