Bryan Fantie - American University

Professor: Bryan Fantie

Department: TBD

College: American University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH318
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I have never in my life have a worst professor. Does not care about his students or their grades. Goes off on so many tangents that go past the point of the lecture. Very condescending to students. Released the syllabus after add drop was over- it was incredibly unspecific & did not follow it at all.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH597
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Goes off on too many tangents to be effective

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Extremely condescending to students, tests are impossible to study for because the questions are ridiculously specific, and the work load for an intro gen-ed psych class is crazy. The lectures he posts online barely have any content, it's just him rambling and storytelling. Worst professor ever. He should be ashamed of the way he teaches this class

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The Professor gave the syllabus during the midterm week. More students should be filing complaints about this Professor. It is a lot of work. Exam is VAGUE. Basically it is anything goes. Can't really study for it either. I tried really hard for this class and still didn't do well on the exam. Please listen to everyone comments! It is all TRUE.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Didn't post the syllabus until the week of the midterm, so we had no prior knowledge of anything about the course. Just a date for the midterm and the final. The midterm is 50+ multiple choice questions and the information is sporadic that they are extremely difficult. This professor has been rude and demeaning and has made me feel so worthless.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not worth your time, DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS. I got a C and C+ on the midterm and final, no way to study for them because the information is so random. Not a comfortable or motivating learning environment.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Bryan Fantie is the worst professor I have ever had. I took 115 online and regretted it. He doesn't keep grades up to date. The midterm and final were extremely difficult, and I failed both but somehow ended up with an A because he had to curve our final grades since everyone was failing. He is condescending and unwilling to help.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The fact that AU isnt big on psychology and the fact that hes rated number 5 as one of the most rated professor - with terrible reviews - goes to show how awful Fantie is. Dont take him. In fact he needs to be reported. It doesnt matter how smart you are, it is almost impossible to pass his class. Avoid him at all costs.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His obsession with validation and respect from his students makes you feel worthless. I spent hours upon hours doing assignments for his online course. I still managed to almost fail. My gpa went from a 3.7 to a 3.2. Stay clear of Fantie.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC115
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I would not encourage my worst enemy to take this class. When I tell you this professor should not be working I mean it. He is extremely demeaning and rude. He will talk to you like he is above you - and shows little to no respect for you. DONT TAKE HIM, this is one of the worst professors I've ever had throughout all of my academic years!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC318
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Fantie's class was awful. He prefers to spend class time telling irrelevant stories about his personal life than actually teaching. His correspondence with students is very condescending and his assignments make no practical sense and don't really contribute to learning the material. I would not take a class of his again if you paid me

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYC325
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I can't say that his teaching style and methodology is for everyone. He's tough. His subjects are difficult. His emails can seem condescending, and most assignments are non-negotiable. With all that said, I love Dr. Fantie's classes. With that said, he is my favorite professor. If you can work hard, take his classes. He can help you learn.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

bad lecturer, assigns way too much work for a 100 level class, and takes FOREVER to respond to emails, even time sensitive ones. and he can be really condescending. listen to the other reviews and don't take this class with him, find another professor

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

A very fascinating class for those interested in human nature. However, during his lectures, Fantie goes off on tangents within tangents. The amount of work he assigns is ridiculous. This is a 100 level class, and I was assigned at least 40 hours of work a week. I suggest you avoid this prof at all costs. There is a better psych class out there.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have never had such an awful experience with a professor. Extremely unreasonable amount of work expected for a 100 level online class. Don't take this course unless you're willing to spend more 4 or 5 hours a day doing unnecceary busy work and taking extremely difficult test that he doesn't give enough time to finish. Awful, awful, terrible

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Somehow got an A in the class.... However I spent nearly 7-9 hours a week only on homework assignments. I believe over a half of the students received a C or below on the class stats. If you take this class in an online format good luck. Exams are incredibly hard for a gen ed. Most condescending professor I've had at Au.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I was blinded by the convenience of taking an online class and sincerely regret doing do. Fantie assigns an absurd amount of work for a 100 level class and much of it does not contribute to learning actual concepts. He is extremely condescending and does not trust his students. Please seriously consider the other reviews and avoid this Prof.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Good professor, he's a tough grader but hard work pays off

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH115
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I am a senior studying a hard science. PSYCH 115/116 is the most work I have encountered out of ANY of my classes at AU. It was ridiculous. Under no circumstances should you take this class over the summer (even in online format). This class ruined my GPA (right before graduation). Note that he is the 5th most rated professor at AU on this site.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took the online course with him. Ridiculous amount of work for a 100 level psych class. There is reading, quizzes, and papers every week. Condescending at times when you ask for help. I would not recommend this class. Way too much work and not worth it. Worst online professor I've had.