David Schwartz - University of Southern California

Professor: David Schwartz

Department: TBD

College: University of Southern California

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC360
• 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:

Attendance is not mandatory and powerpoints are all posted on blackboard, however taking notes during his lectures is the difference between an A and a B, in my opinion. Grade breakdown: 2 exams, 1 final (you take 3 exams, lowest score dropped). These are the easiest tests I've taken in college. Easy A. No clue why people think he's intimidating!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC360
• 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:

Loving this class. Schwartz is a fountain of knowledge and gives interesting lectures, plus he's pretty funny. Grading is done 32% each on two midterms (you take three but drop one) and 36% of the final. Despite being a very intimidating guy, he's genuinely kind and encourages you to go to his office

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC437
• 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:

Fun and interesting class especially because he knows a lot about adolescent development. Highly recommend taking this class with Schwartz and going into his office hours.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC360
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Entire class was made up of two midterms (out of three-- one is dropped) and a final exam. The tests were fairly difficult especially if you didn't go to lectures. I highly recommend going to his office hours because it might help you later on. Even though he seems intimidating, he really wants to help you pass.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC360
• 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:

Class was interesting and pretty easy, but professor just doesn't seem very knowledgeable, his test questions are worded very poorly, and he is hard to talk to in office hours.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC360
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

By far one of my favorite professors that I have had at USC. Conveys material clearly and in an interesting manner. Your grade for the semester is based solely upon 3 midterms (he drops the lowest score) and the cumulative final exam. He's such a fascinating, outspoken guy, and I highly recommend taking his courses!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC360
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Schwartz is an amazing professor. He really cares for his students and is more than accessible outside of class. He is one of the greats in his field. Lectures are a must because you learn everything you need to know for his tests there but you'll want to go because he keeps his lectures interesting and incorporates current events. Easy A. Take it!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You have to take him at least once as a psych major. He's awesome.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC437
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are interesting and don't feel super long. He gives a lot of anecdotes to help students better understand the concepts. You can do really well in this class if you put in the effort. He is available during office hours and he truly wants you to come to him for clarification or help. He will sit down answer any questions you might have.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great class and a great professor. Material is interesting and engaging. Very knowledgable and cares deeply about teaching and his students. Though he can be a bit rough if you talk to him during office hours, he genuinely just wants to see that people are learning and having a good experience.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC437
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This was my favorite class so far! Schwartz makes the information easy and the lectures are enjoyable. He has a hilarious sense of humor and keeps the class interesting. He's also a relatively easy grader, but make sure to attend class and take notes because basically everything you need to know will be said in lecture. Definitely reccommend!

Rating # 12

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I did not enjoy this class at all. Grades tough on the final and the last paper. Makes you sign a 10 page syllabus ( found this funny)

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I'm conflicted. I loved his class. He's a great lecturer and quite a character. Textbook is not necessary. Going to class and taking notes, with access to slides on blackboard makes the course doable. However, for some reason I struggled on tests which were fairly tricky. Other than that, the class is interesting and he's very willing to help!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
• 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:

He's super smart! Honestly, he scared the crap out of me, but I loved his class. He's very abrupt and sometimes paused his lecture to ask someone something completely unrelated (ie what they were eating/wearing). Was nervous about having a 5 hour long class (all lecture to boot) but ended up looking forward to it. He made it interesting and funny.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC437
• 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:

This was the most interesting psych class I've taken at USC. As someone who finds it very easy to divide my attention during class, I paid attention to his lectures. Prof is funny, knowledgeable and very willing to help you. Tests were easy if you did readings and attended class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC360
• 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:

Awesome professor! Loved this class. Loved going to lecture, even though it was an evening class. He is intimidating to talk to (seems like a grumpy guy) but he genuine cares how you are doing and wants you to come to office hours or after class to clear up any questions.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC437
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Definitely an awkward/strange character. I don't think he's ever said a please or a thank you in his life. His poor TAs! Class isn't too bad though.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYC437
• 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:

Prof. Schwartz is an awesome professor. He explains the material very clearly. Tests and papers aren't hard either. He's really entertaining and likes when the class engages in discussion. Take him!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC360
• 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:

Best professor ever. Take his classes, you won't regret it. Hilarious, intelligent, and enthusiastic. What else could you possibly want from a professor? My only problem: He doesn't teach enough classes! Two Schwartz classes are not enough. He's the best.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The great thing about this class it that you can just go to lecture and know what will be on the test. No papers, just 3 midterms and a final. Dr. Schwartz is very knowledgeable and he explains concepts in a way that is easy to understand. You have to study in order to get an A of course, but the subject is really interesting.