Pat Occhiato - Pasadena City College

Professor: Pat Occhiato

Department: TBD

College: Pasadena City College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome man and Professor. Looked forward to going to class. Just study and read the book and follow the test guide as you will need to do a lot of reading on your own. I took this class during winter session so maybe thats why it felt like you had to step up your self teaching skills. I would take it again and look forward to taking another!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC23
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took him for Lifespan and Social Psych, honestly, he was probably one of my favorite professors here. The journals are easy, the papers are straightforward, and study guides are always provided for exams. Tbh, I'm still mad at myself to this day for not getting an A in both class lol. This man overall is a gem at PCC. I highly recommend Dr. O!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH001
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't really teach, the class is basically a philosophical discussion about life. It's an easy enough class, but you need to be prepared to read and study all by yourself. I passed with an A but spent a lot of time studying by myself and doing research on things I didn't understand. He's a good man and truly likes helping people and talking.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took him for fall semester. There were four exams, a research paper, oral presentation, and one essay. Don't be overwhelmed! His exams are easy as long as you read the book and he gives study guides as well. He's a very inspiring man and gives good feedbacks. Ask him questions after class, he's happy to help. TAKE HIM, YOU WON'T REGRET!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

my favorite! amazing! really makes you reflect on life. you'll learn things that go beyond the textbook. that's priceless. simple exams. never read the book except to look for the items provided on the study guide. do this and you'll pass. 1 research paper. you'll gain more than just a good grade so please take this class! You wont regret it!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH001
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

i gotta say, i transferred last year and i have yet to come across a professor that has impacted me as much as professor O. keep changing lives professor, we love you

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC21
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor O is so great! I've taken him twice because his lectures are so inspirational. He lectures about real life situations that are related to the book. His test are easy as long as you read the book. He gives out a study guide so you know what to study. Be ready to read because that's how you'll get an A

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH001
• 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:

Very chill professor and his lectures are great. The content in his exams are around 80% textbook and 20% lectures, so don't forget to read the textbook to ensure you don't miss anything.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSCH1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Best professor I've ever had and best class i've ever taken. I learned so many things that I still use in my life. Wish I could take this class again.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH24
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

It was a self learning class, must read the book to pass the exams. He didnt really lecture off a power point like most typical professors, however i find it more rewarding because it pushed me to self learn, he talks about life and psychological experiences/evaluation. Although he may not lecture on exam topics, i learned valuable a lot from him

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC23
• 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:

guys, please take his class! every class that i went to, i felt like i was going to a therapy sesh instead of class which was cool. he's really chill and tries to build rapport with the class. as long as you read the textbook, you'll be able to earn an A in his class

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYC23
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class is defiantly different, a good different. He seems like a very nice man, and understanding of his students. His class may come off a bit "preachy" and feel like a therapy sesh, but he does give out some great advice. Totally worth it to take this class with this professor. The reviews speak for themselves.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSCH1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof O by far is one of the best teacher. Hes truly passionate and caring. His lectures are amazing & relates to real life. You have to read the book though and study in order to pass the tests. He gives an exam study guide and usually designate a day before the exam as group study in class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PHYSC1
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'm a studio arts major and Professor O is such an amazing teacher I wish I was a psych major just to take more of his classes. He gives study guides for the exams. No open notes or open book but not a problem if you do the work. He also makes the day before the exam a study day which is not mandatory to show up but extremely helpful. The best!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC23
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I loved him so much I took him for two different classes and now looking for a third cause I miss him so much. He is an amazing man and very kind. He made me feel stronger and that I could conquer it all during very tough times. I love you Professor O!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC23
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really nice teacher. Make sure you read on the book as most of the exams are heavily based on the book, not the lectures. Definitely cares about his students.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH24
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I've ever had. Lectures are amazing. He teaches you life skills. This isn't boring regurgitation spoon feeding. The outlines before the exams are helpful but you still need to read the text thoroughly. Not a surprise; this is college, not kindergarden.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH24
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's quite an inspirational man. Although this is more of study-yourself kind of class, the textbook is an easy-read and the exams are straight forward. The environment itself is very chill and relaxing as he jokes often. I was able to get an A in this class while taking Ochem, Physio, and Micro so that should tell you the workload. Thank you prof!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC23
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

All I gotta say is that after one class meeting his ethics and career was proven with the way he treated a student who showed signs of mental illness. He was receptive to this student in every which way even though the student was being disruptive. That being said he proved that he knows what he's doing without saying a word to prove himself.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY23
• 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:

Im in his class for the first day. And I can already tell that he is a great human being. A stable student was cold and started crying and he walked up to her and put his coat over her so she would keep warm. Kind man. Honestly idk anything else about the class other then u need the textbook, need to read, and need to attend class