Steve Ball - Texas A&M University at Commerce

Professor: Steve Ball

Department: TBD

College: Texas A&M University at Commerce

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY507
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Psychopharmacology is a tough subject, so I have struggled with the material all semester. Dr. Ball knows the ins and outs of each subject he teaches - that's how he rolls. He really is a super sweet, compassionate man who loves psychology , cares about students,enjoys teaching. Genius-level smart... his everyday vocabulary is immense! He is a gem!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY403
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Prof. Very friendly, personable, helpful and funny. Eccentric.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY403
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Prof. Very friendly, personable, helpful and funny.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY403
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

While he may seem very entertaining, he's not a professor I would take again (especially for such an important class). He's lectures lead off into useless conversations, don't rely on the Power Points, and don't expect to gain much. His test are ridiculously hard but he does curve.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. B is really cool and funny. He is so out there with his intelligence that I was unable to really gain anything useful from his class. Stats is hard enough without being mentally drain with his confusion. He really should not be teaching this course. The power points are worthless. It was dreadful everyday, would have done better on my own.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Ball is amazing, take his class, you will be glad you did. He wants you to succeed. I have never had a professor who really cared and his compassion is truly a gift. He is uber smart & knows his stuff. Stats w/a lab is a LOT of work, it is a requirement & if you attend class, lab, and test reviews etc you will get through.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY615
• 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:

Quite disorganized, but his insight is typically worth the initial confusion. Cares about his students, and will help you as much as his hectic schedule allows.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ohmygosh. His class was really hard to sit through....at first. His wit and enthusiasm will grow on you quickly. It is true that not all of his stories pertain to the course, but he will provide necessary information if you listen. He gives ample extra credit to make up for difficult exams. Take him, you won't regret it in the end!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SPED346
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I learned nothing from this class. Dr. Ball took over a month to grade our first paper, then told us to forget about the other assigned papers. His exams (online) were difficult because of his completely ridiculous and confusing use of the english language (grammar, spelling, etc.) However, he allows plenty of extra credit.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY615
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Best prof in the dept. Yes he's a little like a mad professor but Hes the most helpful and knowledeable teacher I've had yet. He is in the profession because he actually cares

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SPED346
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very hard

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SPED346
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very strong on his words....

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: SPED346
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very strong on his words....

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: SPED346
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not like this teacher

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY317
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Hard to follow along in class, books were hard to read, as they were not textbooks but he is very helpful and it is a very interesting class, I enjoyed it, and he grades in a way that is very rewarding for the student.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH101
• 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:

If you pay attention to his seemingly off topic tracks, it acctually helps you learn what he is talking about. You just have to pay attention. And it helps to acctually have an interest in Psychology.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY341
• 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: N/A

Comment:

when he did teach it was great but the majority of time spent in his class was listen to him ramble on about some red-belly'd fish... useless because his tests were not over that red-belly'd fish :[ his information is not clear. he is very nice but does not stay on track, therefore his tests are hard.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH402
• 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:

I really enjoyed his class. I've known Dr. Ball for eight years, he is the most kewlest teacher EVER! Everyday is something different. I would recommend him to everyone!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY317
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I enjoyed Dr. Ball's class. However, if you don't read, you won't know what he's talking about. The only problem I had with him is that he is so intelligent, it is hard for him to come down to the undergraduate level. He is a huge source of information.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY450
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As with all classes you have to work at it-- but Dr. Ball is very helpful and nice and does not want any of his students to fail but expects YOU to want to do the work and the effort it takes.