Darrell Richards - California State University, Northridge

Professor: Darrell Richards

Department: TBD

College: California State University, Northridge

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY369
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Extremely confusing course work and badly explained. Professor is extremely rude when answering questions and unapproachable, he's mean !! The course work though interesting work it's made extremely boring. Unorganized course work and unnecessary reading that's difficult to comprehend. MY ADVICE CHOOSE ANOTHER COURSE !!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY369
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy A. This was taken online and he made it easy to understand. I truly learned from this class. He gives you the option to read his transcripts or watch videos. He has weekly quizzes and 3 exams. If you pay attention to what you're reading you will pass the class with an A. Would definitely take again.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY369
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Be prepared to read A LOT. His videos are very helpful.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY369
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

11 module quizzes, 3 Exams and 2 assignments due throughout the semester. Easy class to pass, just do the work like any other online course. Pretty straight forward, no need for the text. All the lecture notes are posted in pdf form which is easily accessible and helpful for the quizzes/ exams. Exams consist of almostttt everything from the notes.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH352
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Some good jokes, still there are lots of issues. He moves fast through his Powerpoints and doesn't post them online, so if you miss a slide, tough luck. Need book. Also, he asks for a deep essay about your entire childhood. Still, he does have decades worth of experience as a professor and has even been noted by the LA times for his time in UCLA.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH369
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Grades on a curve. Instructions are semi-clear, difficult to understand. The tests don't coincide with the notes too well or maybe just worded differently. Lecture is heavy. Its a hit or miss.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY369
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

There were quizzes on each chapter and 3 non-cumulative exams. No final. Dr. Richards did well in explaining the material in his lectures. The class was easy, it is just the online lectures that were long. If you pay attention to the lectures, you will do well on the quizzes and exams. It is not necessary to read the book.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY352
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr Richards is a very capable professor and he knows his stuff. Dont think that this is going to be an easy elective that you will just skate through (you wont). Work hard, attend his lectures (hes sarcastic but not mean), do your best and study hard for the cumulative final. IMO the final was the hardest because the info was vast but I passed.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY352
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is the second time I take a class him and he's not the best but not the worst. I received an A- for both classes without buying the book. Just focus on and study the PowerPoints and you'll pass. Motivation class consisted of 2 40 question non cumulative exams and a 80 question cumulative final and 10 page essay that was not so hard.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC352
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are SOOO HEAVY! The class is kind of boring because he has really heavy slides and he can most of the time skip them fast so you better take pictures or use a laptop to type on, not notebook by hand. Since this class was once a week and two and a half hours class, it makes it really tough because he gives a whole chapter in one class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY369
• 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:

I had him for his online class and it was super easy and actually pretty informative. Professor Richards is very knowledgeable and really tries to help his students. All his assignments were pretty straightforward with all the answers from his notes. You don't even need the book just look over his slides for the weekly quizzes. DEFINITELY TAKE HIM!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY369
• 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:

The whole class is graded on a curve. If you get a B but the whole class does worse, you get an A. Every point counts, so do your best. You don't need the textbook - I just read the transcripts of his lectures that he provides and his powerpoints and got A's on everything. Some questions are a bit tricky, but they're all in the lecture notes.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH369
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Just start off strong you need every point possible. I started off with an A in the class and then because of the curve got a. B+. His quizzes first come off hard, but they really aren't. His exams were easy. Read his notes and watch his videos! Everything from exams and quizzes are on there.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY369
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

quizzes for each chapter, 10 questions. 3 exams, 30 questions. 2-3 papers which were not difficult and he is a quick grader. You know where you're at in the class. The class was not my favorite but he made it manageable.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY365
• 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:

just will make you fail

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY369
• 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:

Class requires a lot of work, but it's not difficult. You have weekly quizzes (10 Q's each). All of his notes are posted and each PowerPoint contains videos. Couldn't stand watching the videos, so I printed the notes & just went through them carefully before each exam. 3 tests (none are cumulative), quizzes, & 2 short papers. Overall, good class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY369
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The tests are all lecture based. Literally show up, take notes and you will be just fine. He curves each test, and then he curves the entire grade.... which is hilarious. Not going to lie, the material is hella boring but his commentary is enjoyable. He doesnt post notes and doesnt use canvas.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY150
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Let me just put it this way, if you miss one day youll fail the test unless you find a friend with the notes because he doesnt post them online. When you do take the test, he is a super tough grader and will mark you down for stupid little things. He grades on a curve, but its basically like you have to compete for good grades in this class. Pass.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He always tried to make lectures enjoyable even though they were long. Just make sure to study your notes and use your book! His tests aren't super hard but if you studied well, you will pass! He is truly an amazing professor who is super passionate about what he teaches & as a psych major he truly inspired me to continue in my field!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH369
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Fairly easy class. Weekly quizzes, 2 midterms, 1 cumulative final, and 2 easy papers. Questions are from his online lecture, take good notes and you will be fine. The wording on his exams can be awkwardly phrased, so read everything carefully. The class can be overwhelming at first, but after a week you will get the hang of it!