James Gray - American University

Professor: James Gray

Department: Psychology

College: American University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gray really had an amazing class- his lectures were extremely interesting and informative. He covers fascinating material and presents it well. Definitely sit near the front of the class, as he speaks quietly. Tests are not too difficult if you study and are confident with the material, which isn't too difficult to do. Highly recommended!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Best professor ever.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Gray is awesome! Extremely knowledge and knows how to relate the material to the real-world. Material is interesting. 4 papers, 4 exams, and tons of extra credit. Definitely recommend taking this class - very enjoyable for PSYC and non-PSYC majors (like me).

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

amazing class! amazing teacher! After taking this class I am 100 % sure I want to major in psychology! and Dr. Gray is extremely intelligent, helpful, interesting, and actually funny! my favorite class I have ever taken! if you go to class, take notes, and study the study guides he gives you, you will be fine! easy grader on papers and extra credit

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY001
• 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:

Dr. Gray knew his stuff very well! He made class interesting and his powerpoints were a bit scattered, so it's important to take really good notes! He has study guides during each test which were very useful, and he gets to the point which is awesome! he is very nice and offers a lot of extra credit,, the only weakness is that he speaks quietly

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY335
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Speaks really quietly, so sit near the front if you can. Class is almost completely lecture-based; he works off transparencies. Tests are harder than they seem, but he gives out a ton of extra credit opportunities- if you get them all you'll probably move up half a letter grade. Really nice and very smart, too!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC214
• 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:

Abnormal Psychology: he's a great professor! He speaks very quietly so you'll have to sit in the front. He knows what he's talking about and he truly cares about his students. Wonderful teacher!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gray talks really quietly, he's a nice guy but it's impossible to hear what he says. He grades papers really easily, but the tests are graded by a TA and things that are right are often marked wrong. The content is really interesting, but it is vital that you attend class, he also gives a lot of extra credit opportunities.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC215
• 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:

Great Professor! Very knowledgeable in abnormal psychology and is very willing to answer questions (and if he doesn't know them he will research them for you!). Its an easy A if you go to the class and take notes. If you pay attention you don't need the book even. The only drawback to him is that he whispers. Sit front and center if you can.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The worst professor ever! He speaks so quietly it is impossible to hear him even though you sit in the front and his notes are crucial for exams.He writes out his main pointers but his writing is really messy too. For his exams his T.A.grades them and many times I found that my grades did not justify my efforts.There is no rubric for grading exams

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC215
• 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:

Professor Gray is a wonderful professor. He is clearly knowledgeable about his field and he makes an effort to relate topics to popular culture. Although he is difficult to get a hold of through email, Professor Gray is always willing to meet with his students. Class attendance is not mandatory but 90% of the exams come from lecture. Read the book!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYC215
• 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:

his tests aren't hard just tedious coz he wants a lot of detail. he's quite clear though, open to questions and you can easily understand and pick up things easily. lots of extra credit opportunities so take advantage. really soft voice so sit up front.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He grades by a point system. So, there are four tests and four papers. In order to get an A- you need a 940 out of 1,000 ... but a B+ is an 890. Unfortunately, if you were to lose 10 points on everything he will ever grade you on, you'll end up with a B+ even when your grades converted on a normal number score match up to an A- or an A.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gray is great! He is very nice and extremely knowledgeable about the field of psychology. If you go to class, take notes, study the study guides and take advantage of all the extra credit he gives, you should do very well.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I really liked Professor Gray. He is very knowledgeable about his field and he can relate well with students. There are 4 tests and 4 papers. The tests are really easy if you review the study guides and he grades the papers very easily. Plus he gives plenty of extra credit options. I'm looking forward to taking more classes with him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

his tests are hard, but you get the hang of them. Lots of chances for extra credit. The material is really interesting.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ABNOR215G
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's such a nice guy and he knows a lot about what he's teaching. I definitely want to try to take one of his classes again.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

hes a great guy, if psych is your major it is a DONT MISS class, hes been teaching so long but he really tries to bring up new stuff and keep things current, he doesnt take attendance but you do need to go, tests are mostly from lecture

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ABNOR200
• 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:

I really liked Gray. The material is interesting and he tells you what is going to be on the exams.. 4 tests, 4 papers but plenty of extra credit oppourtunities. He doesn't take attendance.

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

quiet but good! knows his stuff for the most part. interesting, funny, makes class easy and fun