David Houston - University of Memphis

Professor: David Houston

Department: TBD

College: University of Memphis

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY3601
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Overall good instructor. Easygoing. Very punctual though so be in your seat by the time class starts or he will say something to you. A little behind because he doesn't use eCourseware, so good luck keeping up with your grades for the semester! There's only 4 grades though (3 exams and paper), so it should be fine. 8.5/10

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3520
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'm currently in his Legal/ Forensic Psychology class and I really enjoy it and him. I love lecture heavy classes, so this class is for me. The grade is 3 tests and a paper. He does give outlines for in class, BUT you HAVE to take notes during his lectures. It's also important for you to show up on time or he gets annoyed. Gives study guides. LOVE

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3601
• 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:

I have taken this teacher twice now. You will either LOVE his class or HATE it. To pass his class all you have to do is show up and take additional notes on the outlines he gives and I promise you will pass. Most of the class is him talking but he is funny and very smart. DO NOT DISRESPECT HIM. He is strict about getting to class on time.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3510
• 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:

Very good, very engaging professor who grades on few things but prepared the class well

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3510
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Provided outlines for lectures and exams, will go over exams before class. Must attend to pass. However, you arent getting moneys worth by taking him. He will cancel class often.. Can be rude to people showing up late, so be on time. He acts like he is never wrong on a subject. Overall, nice class and teacher. But isnt worth it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3601
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Houston is a brilliant man. He obviously knows what he's talking about and the way he presents the material makes the class interesting. There are 3 exams and a paper, all of which are fairly easy as long as you go to class because the outlines he gives are not very detailed. He also goes over the study guide the day before the exam.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3520
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is one of my favorite professors! He is easy and cares about your grade. I took legal/forensic psych and made an A! His notes are not that detailed, however attendance and taking notes help. There will be 3 exams and a paper due. Show up+ listen+ take notes A

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1030
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took him for intro to psyc on TR, and we almost never stayed the full class period. best pre-req professor and class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENC0025
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had a difficult time understanding his method of teaching, however I managed to make it through the course. I really appreciate that he makes himself available to assist you with assignments,

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1030
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Inspiring and fair. If you land in his class, you will not be sorry. Makes learning fun. I respect him a great deal.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3510
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Houston is a great teacher. He was my first psychology teacher in college and then I took him for forensics. He is smart, funny, wants you to learn, patient, fair, and a real asset to the university. I really enjoy the lectures. Real down to earth guy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYC1030
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I stopped going to the lecture about halfway into the semester because I realized it was pointless. EVERYTHING is in the book that he teaches. He let out early though so that was pretty nice and if you do go to the lecture it's pretty interesting. There's a lot of outside work that he rarely talks about. Too much to keep up with sometimes.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3520
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting class. There was no book and tests were based off his lectures. I liked that attendance was not mandatory however I would not recommend skipping many classes because the tests were solely based off the lectures. He does hand out study guides though! Easy A as long as you pay attention!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3510
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Houston was a cool enough teacher; but he taught more law than forensic psych. The first half of the semester was just an overview of how courts work rather than how psychology factors in. For many of us, that's disappointing as that is not what the course description promised. Don't take if you want to learn Forensic Psych

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3520
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing Teacher! I love lecture style classes, and if you do as well, you'll love this class. He makes them very interesting and I always expected to laugh in the class. His tests are easy if you come to class. Also, he seems to really love his job which is refreshing .

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3520
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His Legal & Forensic class was pretty easy. The class was an hour and 25 minutes, but he rarely ever went past 35 minutes. His outlines are exactly like the exams which there are three of (multiple choice, short answer, and essay questions). There was also a paper on a topic of your choice. I did the bare minimum and still did well on everything.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH1030
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He made the lecture interesting and we were let out of class early most of the time

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PYSC3520
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very easy class as long as you come to class,pay attention and take good notes. There isn't a book and he doesn't teach from notes but from an outline that you will have. His tests are multiple choice,short answer and an essay question. His study guide will tell you the essay questions and a few of the short answer.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3520
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

No textbooks or power points. I am usually an A/B student and currently struggling. Do not take him if you are a visual learner. short classes.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC3520
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

3 tests and a paper, but he was a very easy grader. Lectures have everything you need to know for the test, and remember to take good notes. Definitely an easy A.