Philip Burge - Towson University

Professor: Philip Burge

Department: TBD

College: Towson University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC403
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is an awful teacher. Cancelled class so many times in the semester with short notice without approving it through the department. Assigns essays which are very subjective and unclear grading. Wouldn't recommend him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC201
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class was just him trying to prove to the students that he was a good parent. He is very arrogant and self consumed. He provided no help and did not even bother to learn our names. He also cancelled class way to many times, and we probably did not cover half of the material we were supposed to. If you want to learn, do not take him.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He cancled class too often and the material, half was intro-psyc and the other half was his life story. This teacher is concieted and self righteous, rarely alowing students to explain themselves when a question is asked, instead he opts to hear himself speak. Easy enough if you can memorize and regurgitate. Don't take if you actualy want to learn.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC202
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is ok. 4, 6 page essays. 4 exams. Exams are a bit tricky but not impossible if you study. He canceled class a total of 5 times. Nice guy. He is alright.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC403
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Professor Burge absolutely knows his stuff. He is passionate about child development and mentions his grandson and basketball team every class. Only take 1 exam and the final. 1 or 2 BB assignments and 3 observations of kids under 18. I would definitely take him again.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC404
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Burge is one of the nicest and most interesting teachers that I've had so far at Towson. He is extremely interesting and his class is a piece of cake. You do have to study for his tests and memorize quite a bit for the essays, but other than that it's worth taking his class. If I had the chance I would take another one of his classes!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC451
• 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:

TU is lucky to have him as a prof! One of the best teachers that I've ever had. Very entertaining and straight forward. Gives great examples about what he is lecturing on. Take good notes, review them before the exams- no text needed. Can't wait to take him again!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC451
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Such a good professor! His tests are straight from the notes and he pretty much tells you whats going to be on them. Makes class very interesting because he talks about his experiences as opposed to lecturing from notes. Highly recommend, and don't buy the book.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH451
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Really enjoyed this class. Do not buy text, all info provided in notes and exams are from his notes. He has very interesting examples from his experience. Pay ateention, study notes, you will do well. I looked forward to this class and am taking a class with him next semester because of this. Sometimes he comes off a little sharp but he is nice!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC451
• 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:

very nice guy. laid back and makes class interesting. he knows what hes talking about and very knowledgeable. doesnt require the use of a textbook. tests are straightforward. 3-5 page paper on a disability you take on for a day. would definately recommend to others

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC451
• 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:

very nice guy. laid back and makes class interesting. he knows what hes talking about and very knowledgeable. doesnt require the use of a textbook. tests are straightforward. 3-5 page paper on a disability you take on for a day. would definately recommend to others

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYC451
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING TEACHER. Knows his material. Very entertaining. Makes going to class fun. Would take him a million times more. No textbook and is very straight forward about the exams

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC451
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Burge was a good teacher and makes it clear what is going to be on each test. There are a few out of class assignments that take a lot of effort to complete. Make sure you work hard in this class because Professor Burge has very high standards.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great Class with lots of discussion. There is no textbook. Prof is funny and has tons of experience in the field. Would highly recommend this class. No exams but lots of papers to write.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pretty laid back class. No use of textbook and we pretty much ran through test material because we got off topic so much. Always got out 45 min. early, and always told us what would be on the test (mult. choice and lots of short answer/long answers). Also there are 2 observation papers that he grades harder than you would expect! Interesting guy.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC403
• 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:

Burge is the man! Loved taking this class with him. There is no assigned textbook for this class so all material is straight from lectures. Has a tendency to "wonder" at times during discussions but overall, very pleased. Two exams, two observation papers, one final project. His expectations can be somewhat vague but great guy overall! Take him!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Fun teacher. Lots of discussion. NO reading. Definitely knows the subject well as he has had a lot of jobs in the field.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYC403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Class was okay i guess. If you like a class with stated guidelines DO NOT TAKE. I was often unclear about what he expected from me on the work because he never stated what he wanted exactly, but if you do bad on the work he does let you do it over again. test are easy if you study. lots of stories about his son. he is over all a nice man.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC201
• 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: N/A

Comment:

He is extremely in to teaching and has a very good way of getting points across, however, you really need to study for his tests. Not necessarily the multiple choice, but the essays. He is very down to earth and funny but don't expect an A unless you put forth some effort. Get ready to hear funny stories, mostly about his son. Great guy!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Don't buy the book, he never uses it. If you like listening about his son, great because that's all you are going to do! It was an easy class but I didn't care for him because all he talks about is himself and not what's on the test. It's an easy class though.