Todd Leader - Saint Mary's University

Professor: Todd Leader

Department: TBD

College: Saint Mary's University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3351
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great prof, no powerpoints for notes, does his lectures just by talking. Very engaging, if you paid attention during lectures tests were not too hard.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3351
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tests are IMPOSSIBLE. They're super short and he is not very clear on what is going to be on them. Long answer questions are either full marks or no marks. His actual lectures are pretty nice, but no powerpoint, just him talking, tries to make it entertaining but makes it hard to take notes. Biggest issue is that he just doesn't answer emails.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3351
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The "lectures" are very informal and almost feel like a conversation with a friend. Todd is knowledgable and passionate and it shows. I feel like I learned a lot just from listening to his examples, didn't have to pour hours into work, and the tests aren't too bad either. I'm glad I took this class and would recommend it to any other psycs majors

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3351
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had to make an account just so that I could rate this prof. His lectures were engaging and interesting, with a lot of interactive discussions. as long as you attend the lectures and pay attention its easy to get an A in this class. Overall amazing class and amazing prof. Will be taking as many classes as possible with Todd in the future!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3441
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This community leadership course, is one of the best offered at SMU. Take it with Professor Leader, he is an amazing, caring, and inspirational professor. There are no lectures slides. This an applied course, and it helps the students to know about the strengths and weaknesses, that we are capable of leading in change in our community.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 4497COMMUNITY
• 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:

The course " community leadership" is different then any other course I have taken during all my academic years, this course is an applied course. Basically if you want to make a change in this world ? Dr. Leader will help you do it, and this class is basically you implementing this change. BEST COURSE EVER. You leave a different person. thank you

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3351
• 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:

Best prof ever, no way else to describe him, he inspires students to become better, listening to him makes everyone around him better people, I left his class inspired and seeing the world differently. He is caring, his lectures are so fun, and he teaches you things that are going to benefit you for the rest of your life. Simply the best.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC4497
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Such a great professor. He really cares about his students, his lectures are great and he explains the content very well with lots of real life examples. His classes were the ones that I didn't want to miss!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3351
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

One of the best profs I've ever had. Great elective to take, very easy to do well and interesting class. Todd is hilarious, and very knowledgable.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC4490
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easily one of the best professors at SMU hands down. Tests are based off of lecture discussions, so you have to go to class. But if you miss a day, he doesn't hesitate to meet with you in his free time to get you caught up. He's very passionate about what he teaches and it shows in his lectures. Definitely will be taking more of his courses!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 4497COMMUNITY
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing prof. I have loved all of his courses.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 4497COMMUNITY
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Todd is the first prof I've been moved to rate. His Community Psychology class is amazing. I left the course feeling as though my perspective of the world has shifted entirely. He is a brilliant lecturer; engaging, hilarious, straightforward, and conscientious. Go to class, know the concepts he emphasizes, the exams are very fair. Great prof!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC4490
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Going to class and participating in in discussions is a great way to understand the content in this course. In fact, this is better than reading the text. Plus he's an awesome prof and very understanding as long as you can back up your point.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC4490
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I don't usually rate profs, but I had to rate Todd. He's an amazing prof, marks fairly, and he makes the material easy to understand. It's a chat-style class, so it's important that you go to class, but he makes it fun! Take a course with him if you can!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3351
• 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:

I wasn't planning to take this course. But needing to fill my schedule I saw the reviews here and decided to take this course. It's one of the BEST courses I've taken. He teaches important things that will stay with you for life. He's more interested in the student applying what they learn than memorizing. He's the best!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PYCH3351
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best profs at SMU. What you learn is useful and the way it is taught is immersive.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3351
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Excellent - a useful class and he is an interesting professor to listen to.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3841
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING PROF. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS TAKE NOTES AND GET +A!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3351
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing prof 2.5 hr class I looked at the time 2X class and I type notes! 2 midterms worth 30 and 35%: 3 essay questions (informal 3 pghs) and 5-10 mc/tf that are very easy. got 96 on both. 3 experiment points and 5 for bonus assignment. textbook not really needed no ppt or notes TAKE GOOD NOTES never a boring moment in class. love todd!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3000
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Seriously the most amazing prof I have ever had. His lectures are incredible, he is so knowledgable and experienced in his field. I would recommend his classes 1000 times over. Only three tests, which are easy as long as you go to class and pay attention. I can't give him enough credit!!!