James Jackson - Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Professor: James Jackson

Department: TBD

College: Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY379
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were watching videos that are difficult to follow, the rest of the learning is done on your own. Assigns a lot of papers early on which are difficult to do because you have to learn about the concepts on your own first. Tests aren't too bad online, but if in-person they'd be impossible. Not good at all with communication outside of class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY379
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Has a great personality, very knowledgeable, and a man of his word. However, hes not a good professor for you if you would like to be able to communicate back and forth. He doesnt grade anything in a timely manner. Dont think about emailing him, itll be a waste of time. Ask another professor for help cause thats what hell tell you anyway. ���

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY010
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class, while a little difficult, was one of the classes that I enjoyed most because of Professor James Jackson. He is very helpful and is always there to lend an ear. He was also my advisor and he always made a point to make sure I had everything I needed and I was on the right track.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The best psychology teacher I have had at KU. I wish I could have him for every psy class. Hes smart, funny, and gives you everything you need to know to pass. His classes are never boring and as long as you pay attention and take notes you should do just fine. He almost always gives poems for extra credit.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY011
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best Psychology Professor at Kutztown University. He has interactive lectures and tries to keep the class entertaining while teaching. Hes funny and will always come to class with energy. Gives little homework but you need to pay attention for when you take the tests. All around great professor and typically provides an extra credit opportunity.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY379
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Jackson is an overall good person. But as a professor he gives you no time to breathe. I have had 2 classes with him. I get the most stressed from his classes. All the work from his classes literally activate my chronic migraines. In class he is fun and easy to talk to. But now with COVID-19 I just feel like I have endless piles of work to do.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY010
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Jackson is a very personable guy. His lectures are engaging and interesting but his tests are very difficult. However, you have other points like attendance, labs and extra credit to boost your grade.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY011
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His tests are based solely off the book, but you're allowed to use any resources you'd like on them. His way or no way, which can be good, but is not lenient for attendance. Tells you that you will most likely finish with a C which proves him to not be very good at teaching the subject.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY011
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Jackson was a pretty typical professor, nothing outstanding. His tests are all online and only take information from the textbook so you must read it and take handwritten notes to pass those, meaning his lectures are pretty much useless but mandatory. He does offer 45 points of extra credit which is amazing if you are not the best test taker

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY011GENPSY
• 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:

Such a great professor. Definitely take him,his tests are challenging but they are online and as long as you read the textbook you will pass. Makes his class fun and engaging, not a boring lecture.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY379
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Jackson is very helpful , he wants all his students to succeed. He is one of this professors that goes above and beyond for his students. He is always extending assignments to help students out which I believe is very helpful. He understands that outside of the classroom we do have our individual lives. Ask questions if need be he will help

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY010
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lecture heavy, but he always had something interesting to say or an interesting story to tell. Was not very lenient with attendance. Clickers used every class. Tests are fine if you read the text and they are open book and open note. Syllabus was not followed/ not accurate.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY270
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Jackson is a professor who wants his students to succeed. He goes above and beyond to offer help and to be sure that students have access to extra help. He is always fair and more than willing to compromise or accommodate the needs of his students while still pushing them to get the best of the experience and promoting individual thought.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY270
• 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:

Very professional, makes you work for your grade. Tests are based on the book, not lectures, so must buy the book. All tests are online with lockdown browser and webcam monitoring including final. Wants you to learn the skill of speaking like a professional researcher. The lecture never matches up with what is in the syllabus. 8am class as well.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY011
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Jackson is really awesome. He's funny and kept the class engaged. Kinda hard to take notes, but if you read the textbook you'll be fine. Need a clicker for attendance. A lot of the time he ends class early.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY011
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Class was extremely difficult and there were not many grades.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY011GENPSY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Test are open notes (need to be hand written) and have a lot of random facts from the book. Lots of videos in this class so he doesn't lecture much but when he does they are enjoyable. Attendance is taken with the iClicker but he will work with you at his office if your isn't working. Gives opportunity for extra credit (almost worth a whole exam)

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY011
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Jackson was absolutely wonderful! Even though I had him for an online class he was still able to help me through answering all my emails. I took other Psych classes before but he is the first one that I enjoyed doing the work and he is one that cares about all his students if you do the work!! I highly suggest taking him!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY011GENPSY
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I did not learn one thing in this class. The tests are not based on lectures, and his clicker system for attendance was awful. It didn't work half the time. DO NOT take him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY011
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you have to take an intro to psych class this is the professor to take. I have zero interest in psychology and managed to get an A easily. The tests are online and lectures aren't bad (he usually shows a movie or something). He offers tons of extra credit and takes attendance using an iclicker. He claims you need the textbook but I didnt use it.