David Sattler - Western Washington University

Professor: David Sattler

Department: TBD

College: Western Washington University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY302
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Sattler is the best professor I have ever had, especially for a math oriented class. He actually cares about your personal success, gives career/resume help, and if you don't understand a concept, he uses multiple approaches to help until you get it. He continuously checks in with the class's comfort and understanding. REALLY prepares you for 303!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY302
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Made concepts easy to understand. The textbook homework questions are your friend - they are really good practice for the calculation portions on exams and statistics in general.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was really nervous to take his class as Im not the most comfortable with statistics but I had a great experience. He genuinely wants students to succeed. Hes one of the most clear professors Ive ever had. Hes also incredibly passionate about his work which is admirable. All around great professor and I would 100% take him again if I could.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY302
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Super accommodating and really wants all of his students to pass. He is helpful and very clear what will be on exams. Very helpful with papers. And extremely responsive to emails, he emailed me back usually within the hour. Overall great course and an even better prof.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I honestly dont know how this man has a bad review. He tells you EXACTLY what is on the exam and asks for class feedback constantly. I thought I would struggle in this class and Im pleasantly surprised. Hes super accommodating and really cares about his students. Put in the work and itll show in your grade.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY240
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The concepts are a little ambiguous and Sattler makes it sometimes clearer. 4 exams, plus he teaches you a method for highlighting and advises you study the highlights over and over; but the tests are written in a format that is more based on the lectures but with concepts 75% from the textbook. Take notes on most slides things for context to study

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY240
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You are graded solely on 4 multiple choice exams that he never uploads to Canvas. You can tell he really loves psychology, but his lectures almost put me to sleep multiple times. I'd suggest going to lectures, but exams are textbook-based. If you suck at multiple choice exams like me, absolutely avoid Sattler. This class messed up my quarter's GPA.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY240
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really great guy, very passionate about the information and willing to do whatever it takes to help his students succeed. A lot of reading makes studying a bit of a drag, but I enjoyed learning from him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY240
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor I've EVER had. He spends 3 entire lectures making you write in your textbook in a way that makes it impossible to sell back, he goes on of topic tangents VERY frequently, & his tests are cumulative. He does not post slides or give out study guides & your entire grade is based off of those 3 exams. Also assigned 2 chapters a week

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor I have ever had in the Psych department. I have had generally good experiences with professors over my five years here at Western as I am a student who works hard and cares about my education. Sattler is condescending in lectures and unhelpful in office hours. He also royally screwed up my final grade. Avoid, avoid, avoid.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY302
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I seriously hope he gets fired. I'm an A student and got a B-, doesn't give any grading rubrics or anything, he's extremely rude and condescending to other students. Worst at WWU. Oh and he always make a big deal about how much the class "disappoints" him when no one does well when half the class is failing grades (no joke) because he can't teach.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY240
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You have to go to class. There are test questions that have answers that are only presented in class and he does not post his power points nor allow you to take pictures. Take lots of notes in class and read the textbook a lot and you will pass. You have TO GO TO CLASS!!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY240
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Disappointing. Prof. repeatedly spoke of being contactable outside of class and then was very condescending over email. Doesn't answer questions directly and alludes to the text which is equally confusing. It's a must to be in class AND read the book! He also goes too quick during class and DOES NOT post slides.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY240
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't really care about disability resources much, not very likely to help make things work for you. Doesn't post slides or anything online, makes you rely on classmates instead of him. Wouldn't suggest taking a class with him if you have difficulty with attendance or testing accommodations.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY343
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sattler was a bit hard to get used to at first, but once you do, he is pretty great. He really cares about his students and their success both during and after college. My biggest complaint about the way he taught this class is the group project. The guidelines were not very clear and the timeline was pretty stressful. Great class overall!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY343
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Sattler doesn't post his slides online or make study guides. However, he explicitly goes through the readings, pointing out which parts are most important for the exams. This class is heavy on readings and the exams are largely focused on them. However, the questions are broad and he's a lenient grader. So if you put in the effort you'll do well.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY343
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

LOVED this class. Dr. Sattler is honestly one of the best professors I have ever taken. He does a lot of amazing research and genuinely wants to include students (he has even taken some to Thailand!!). However, this course involved a ton of reading, and the readings are essential to success for exams. Group project/large paper is big part of grade.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH343
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class was one of the hardest classes I have taken so far, however it was also the most rewarding. Sattler truly cares about his students and wants you to succeed. He is always available for help and answers questions thoroughly and promptly. Sattler teaches how to apply your college experience to real life/grad school and it is very helpful

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY240
• 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:

This is the easiest psych class i've taken at Western. Sattler goes over every chapter of the book before the test and tells you exactly what pages to focus on and what you can skip. Content is interesting and real-world applicable. Showing up to class isn't that necessary but there are 2 group projects that take about a day to do. Take this class!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY240
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Sattler is definitely your typical geeky professor type, well-meaning but definitely way more interested in his subject than his students. Your grade is mostly based of the four tests, which have content from the book and the lectures, so take good notes on both!