Jeffrey Blum - Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA

Professor: Jeffrey Blum

Department: Psychology

College: Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH074
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Blum is an amazing teacher and he cares a lot for his students. Easy A class and you learn a lot. I wish I was able to take his class in person than online because of more interaction in class. The book is somewhat mandatory, its best having the book to find answers. You wont regret Professor Blum!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH74
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof Blum was the best! He lectures everyday in class. but if you follow you'll pass! He also gives study guides for the midterm and final. I didn't use my textbook at all throughout the whole semester just the notes that were given. Would most def. take his class again!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH001
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I am going to major in this and I'm sorry at first I hated it but as the class went on he made me want to for sure major in Psych. I loved how no matter what ask question after question you will always have an answer. I will for sure take this class again.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY13
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Although hes a good lecturer it still somewhat boring! Hes well liked by students. Expect his tests not to be in plain everyday English. Hes got a PhD. Tests arent tricky but in the proper college wnglish language! Bit hard to pass but got to do some work!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH074
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There is A LOT of slides. Probably not such a hassle to take notes if you have the book, but I didn't. If you don't take notes!! It's not difficult material, just a lot, and its all on the tests. There is a group project apart from a few individual assignments; he let's you pick the topic for all.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH013
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There is no homework assignments . There is only a midterm test , final test , presentation, and a final paper . He is very nice professor. But his test could be a bit challenging. Just read the book by chapter. Using the notes alone will not help you .

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are funny, he doesnt really give homework, just one paper at the end of the semester.. three quizzes and a final. Provides study sheets for quizzes but you have to read the chapters, some questions are directly from the book

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH001
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He made psych 1 easy to understand. Lectures are mostly PowerPoints but they are easy to understand. Great professor. There is a paper at the end but very simple and quizzes are not difficult as long as you study the lecture notes.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY13
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Your lecture notes are vital for a passing grade for each test. I didn't even read the book and still got B's on my tests. He offers extra credit and easy to understand lectures and assignments. When studying, try to remember some of the names he mentions. Chances are, 3 names will need to be identified.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH027
• 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. Blum is an AWESOME professor. The lectures he gives are very interesting and if it is something that you may not understand, he will explain. He smiles all the time. I believe he is also the head (or at least one) of the psychology department.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY13
• 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:

Great professor and really has a lot of care for his students. Lots of fun extra credit offered and he knows the subject of social psychology inside out. Highly recommend Prof. Blum. Beware in this specific class a portion of your grade is based on a group research project.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PYCH101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Extra credit available! I read 50% of the time and still managed to receive a B however I expect a C to be honest. Show up and do the work, you'll pass!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH74
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Blum is very thorough with his lectures so you have to take a ton of notes since it will all be on his midterm and final. He has a very mellow voice which makes a lot of students sleepy as well as makes it hard to focus on his long lectures. There's mandatory group work towards the end of the semester. Overall a very boring, lengthy class, beware.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY1
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You can pass this class, if you are native speaker, but this class hard to pass to international students. His three mid tests are extremely difficult. Also he usually speaks very high level of English. I don't want to recommend if you learnning English now.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH43
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took him for Psych 43 (Group Dynamics) and it was a really cool experience. There is no homework. All you have to do is show up (literally can't be absent more than 4 times) and share with the class your thoughts or experiences (depending on the topic). You receive no grade for this class; you receive CR/NCR instead.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY13
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gives good lectures. Lots of note taking. Most quizzes are from the notes so take good notes! Easy to listen to and is always caring. Has funny stories.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY43
• 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:

PROF BLUM IS A VERY NICE GUY. HIS LECTURES ARE SOMETIMES A LIL BORING BUT OVERALL AWESOME.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY13
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

There were two tests: the midterm and final, which are easy as long as you study since it's all been mentioned by him in his lectures (no surprises). You do have to do a group research presentation (15 mins) and a paper about that research (on your own, not with group). Just be aware that each assignment is worth a lot so make sure to not fail any.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY13
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

lot's of breakdown on individual chapters. will explain most questions, willing to see you after class, will work with student if they have problems. I enjoy his lectures because he better explains what we read in the book chapters. Offers extra credit to help grade point. Would take any other class he offers, if needed.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY003
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Blum is a class act in his profession. My learning experience with him has been nothing less than a Blessing and a priveledge