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Really cool guy.
good teacher, doesn't put up with crap
This class is a lot of fun. Very interesting. Can basically talk about whatever you want in this class. Always there to help.
say essense too much..in lecture...drive me crazy ...but overall he's good
chill teacher..fun class.. take him!
Sandoval is great. He helped out a lot and he let us out early all the time. Take him, and make sure to do well on the Essay worth 50 points- it lifts your grade up a ton.
Very interesting teacher, lots of knowledge. Cares for his students,and compromises whenever he feels is fair for the students. Welcome students' sharing their experiences. Basically easy class.
Natural Born Teacher. Knows how to relate to students and how to relate material to them. Many chances to lift grade if needed. Lots of extra credit. Reads the pace of class very well and slows down so everyone can learn. Very fun class as well, he is awesome! Id take this class again just for fun
fun teacher. easy going. NOT too difficult and later on in the course a lot of teachers like to pile it on but he actually helped out by starting to supply study guides. ALSO theres required reading but i was able to pass with a B by just reading the summary at the end of the chapters.
funny,breaks it down,opportunities to do extra credit,suit up show up and you will learn about life
Sandoval is an excellent teacher. He lectures well covering the important topics for the tests. I tell people to take his classes if they are considering Psychology, I have taken two of them. He is easy to listen to and has fun classes. He doesn't offer much extra credit but if you read the chapters and take good notes you can get a good grade.
Very cool teacher. This class was not too hard. Just do what he says and show up. He is very nice.
an easy "A". VERY ENTERTAING
Mr. Sandavol is a very cool guy. He explained things well, but I had a hard time with his tests! He brought my 4.0 GPA down to a cumulative 3.5.....
Sandoval is a fun teacher. You'll be laughing throughout the whole lecture. He tries to relate psychology to you, making it easier to learn. Just show up to class and you'll be okay.
LOVED THE TEACHER, LOVED THE CLASS, HE'S FUNNY AND I ACTUALLY LEARNED IN A CLASS AT CYPRESS COLLEGE....FULLERTON IS WAAAAY BETTER THOUGH!!!
He is an effective instructor! Lots of reading and note taking. If you take his evening class, he is pretty flexible and lets us out pretty early as long as the lecture is complete. Funny guy, keeps interest in the topic.
Mr. Sandoval is an awesome teacher. He's way laid back but still pushes the students enough that you don't just slack off.
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He is gorgeous! I loved taking his class. Very nice eye candy!
totallt hot.....good teacher too. funny guy. cool class
really cool guy. makes lecture really interesting. i learned a lot from his class. i highly recommend him. one of the best professors i have ever had.
Excellent teacher. Always there to listen. I would definetly reccomend him. Class is pretty easy. Very caring individual. He is a wonderful asset to Cyprees College. -966
this teacher makes it easy on u. to get a good grade, just take good notes and try to write down one of his example, because those examples tend to come out on tests similarly. his lectures are funny, he cusses here n there which makes you laugh. cool class for sure.
This guy is a great teacher. Funny too. I recommend him.
Very nice teacher. Helps out as much as possible. Helps you get the maximum amount of pts allowed. Funny. Hot. I'm even taking him again next semester. I definitely recommend him!!!
Easy A class as long as you do the study guide provided for each test. Not a lot of points in the class so keep up on the reading for the quiz he gives about every two weeks. 1st quiz is on the syllabus and there were not a lot of notes.
Psychology is always the fun class to be in, and Mr. Sandoval makes it even funner. It's not just the textbook, but the movies that he shows us that thought us a lot about psych. He loves to tell jokes, and sometimes get a little dirty with them. His teaching is easy; as long as you read the textbook and listen to the lecture, you should be fine
Great teacher! He doesn't force his views or opinions on you he just says things to start conversations in the classroom; which is awesome. The textbook is a must. Read the chapters and you'll do fine in the class.
i have an a and let me tell you why. his lectures are clear to the point, even tho the students have stupid discussions. i read the chapter before coming into class so i know wut he talks about. reading also helps u prepare for the 4 pop quizzes. he gives study guides to help prepare u for the tests. so just read and show up and you'll do fine
just look at the ratings!!!! they say it all
He is a great teacher, very experienced in the in the psychology field. Very funny and has great examples for each topic. TAKE HIM!!!!
SANDOVAL IS SO FUNNY! i took psych before this sem. and failed, but now im getting a B, and the class is extremely enjoyable, and like everyone says he gives great examples! take him!
This was a great teacher; he's funny and knows a lot about the subject. He cusses once in a while and makes psych relate to you. The class is pretty easy. There are 4 pop quizzes (although he usually hints to when they will be) so keep up on the reading, besides that there's not really any homework. There are 4 tests and a 4 page research paper.
Sadoval is awesome! Just finished the semester with him and theres nothin to complain about. A lot of the stuff he talks about WILL be on test. Other stuff is easy to find in the book. Make sure to use the review sheet he gives you.
pretty chill class, hes a funny teacher too. cusses here and there so he makes it a fun environment. important to do the study guides, because most of the time the test material is on there. he makes everything really clear and understandable too. his class is really likeable.
Took developmental psychology with Sandoval. Great guy, extremely easy to talk to, workload is not much, overall really great professor. You'll get an A and then want to take him out for a beer.
I agree with the "beer" idea. Sandoval is a laid back teacher, not to difficult. You'll want to show up to class because he makes it fun. Four test with study guides and pop quizzes (hints to when you will have them). Basically you can't go wrong with him. He deserves more than one chile!
Great Teacher. Direct and fun to listen to. Very easy to approach and is very thoughtful of his students. Classes are an easy A if you take the notes and listen during lecture (wont be hard to listen because he makes it fun). Makes lectures relateable with real life examples and straight forward when grading exams and papers.
Mr. Sandaval is the best. He makes lessons easy to understand. There is never a dull moment in class. PLUS hes hot.
has a potty mouth, sometimes inappropriate. Lectures don't match tests, tests straight from the book
Mr. Sandoval made me enjoy coming to class and he is very easy to understand. Test's can be a little confusing so you have to read the text. Even if psych isn't your favorite subject he will make it fun!
i recommend this class! he is very funny and not boring at all!
by far THE BEST teacher at cypress. relatively easy if you pay attention and do some reading. he makes class interesting and understandable...uses real-life examples. class is rarely ever boring and what helps, too, is that hes gorgeous! (not so much at first, but he grows on you)
Yea, notes don't help much. You're WAY better off using the book. Not a hard class though. I'd say attendance isn't mandatory but I think he grades on it so I just went. He's a pretty cool teacher, entertaining at least. Psychology is pretty lame to me anyways but this class wasn't too bad, I've had WAY worse.
Took Human Sexuality (also teaching with Mrs. Johnson) and loved the class! There was no other class I looked foward to other than this one. The book is a must, but if you listen to everything and can take it like a sponge, its also quite easy.
he is really easy and clear with his notes, the tests are straight fwd, attendance is kind of imp but you really wanna go to class to listin his interesting lecture, i recomend him for all of u cypress ppl!!!!
Very easy summer class.Great and funny teacher. 4 test, 4 pop quiz and 1 reseach paper. I highly recommend him. Not a class to stress about that's for sure.
Psychology is my major andI fell I didn't learn much from him. If you want a easy way to pass class I reccomend him but if it's a subject you really want to learn about don;t take him. I would reccomend Professor Susan over him!
I've also taken Human Sex and Intro to Psych with him. Very good teacher. The class lectures are very enjoyable and you will always find yourself wanting to come to class. He relates the lectures to the students and makes it interesting. Comedic and Fun. Tests are EASY. Gives study guides. You will need the book a little if u want an A.
i took the human sexuality class with prof johnson and prof sandovol and the two of them are hilarious! they make you really comfortable with all of the topics and the tests are easy. its pretty much common sense. there are a few guest speakers and alot of videos but the videos are fun! take the class for an easy A!
he is a great teacher and keeps it real with his students
Really awsome teacher! Very smart, funny, and open-minded! I'd recommend him as a teacher to anyone..not super easy. Just study for the test, not that hard.
He's a pretty decent teacher. Isn't very organized and it usually takes him a long time to grade your assignments, so you don't really know where you stand. Class is pretty easy, but the tests are definitely challenging if you don't study. I'd take him again.
human sexuality was such an interesting class . i had sandavol and susan for my professors. it's pretty easy . and he cracks jokes. it's a great class and if u dont study you can get a C if you study only the study guide they hand out u can get a B or A if your lucky and if you study text and come to class and study the study guide u'll get an A :)
Mr. Sandoval is an amazing teacher. He really listens to you and he answers your questions. The class was a lot of fun and I want to take another class that he teaches.
I hated this class as it was typical of the jokes that go with attending jr. college (mindset). I was really disappointed because this guy seems like he'd be really nice.
I learned a lot from Mr. Sandoval. Very nice and funny too. You won't find a teacher like him too often. He likes to joke around and make his students feel comfortable. PSY 139 isn't too easy and you have to read straight from the book but everyone can pass. the learning experience is invaluable! GREAT PROFESSOR TRUST ME
I recommend taking sandoval for any of your classes. I took this class online so attendance was mandatory in order to get a decent grade. He gives 1 paper assignment, 4 exams, 5 quizzes which are all online. This class is a difficult class in general but I could not have asked for a better teacher!!
If anybody needs an online class for developmental psych, Mr. sandoval is the guy to take. I took 2 of his classes online and I passed. He is such a down to earth individual who knows what he is talking about. 5 quizzes, 4 exams, 1 paper is what he gave, which are due all online. Everybody should take him!!
PSY 139 was a great online class with Mr. Sandoval. There's a lot of reading, but the quizzes and exams are straight-forward. One developmental process paper due toward the end of the semester. He's very helpful!
good teacher. funny and entertaining. learned a lot. gives study guide, find most answers in lecture but look up the rest in the book. most test answers come from the study guide. also on the test there are lecture and movie questions so pay attention
awesome teacher, had him for summer school online. Class consisted of message board discussions and answering questions from movies you watch. He is very helpful and responds to emails quickly. Made the class very fun.
i took human sexuality last semester and it was a very helpful, easy, and fun class i was never bored or anything, the professors make jokes and you learn a lot, highly recommended, plus this class is transferable
omfg, hes sucha a dope professor, never seen a teacher talked about ****s before. i dont think he was fun jss cause i was in human sex, but hes a really chill laid back guy.
he pretty cool... i think he likes cheese
Mr. Sandoval is a great teacher! He explains lectures so easy and keeps you interested in the topic. Highly Recommend!
This guy is awesome. I feel bad that he is paired up with MsJohnson. She is an old "B" trying to be hip and he is someone who makes you feel comfortable and lets you open up. He is encouraging & I really recommend him. Human Sexuality is and easy A!
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!! Best teacher I've ever had. Super funny, laid back, easy learning atmosphere. Great teaching method, and he is just a fabulous guy. Very inspiring and wonderful personality. Students walk out of class smiling!!
He is one of the greatest professors that I have encountered. Super funny and has lots of knowledge. CARES FOR HIS STUDENTS AND GIVES YOU ALOT OF RESPECT. HELPS YOU OUT ALOT. I HAD A GREAT TIME IN HIS CLASS.
Sandoval is an amazing teacher!! His test are book and note based so you have to read but he is really funny and knows how to keep the class interesting.
Took 2 online classes with Prof. Sandoval. Very intersting material. Very straight forward, if you do good on tests you get a good grade. Tests are taken straight from the book. 1 3 page paper midway through. Weekly HW is discussion boards and watching a short video clip and answer a question. Easy course if you put in the time, recommend him
I love love love this class! The lectures are very interesting and the class is so easy. There is no homework, only 1 research paper [which is really easy], and about 4 or 5 tests. There are 5 quizzes that are easy too. I'm definetly going to take him for other psych. classes. You'll be lucky to get into one of his classes. Lets us out early too.
Mr.Sandoval is an awesome teacher! hes super funny and makes the class fun. there in NO homework exept ONE research paper. There are 5 quizzes which are real easy and 5 test, he gives you study guides so you have to read the book to pass but its really easy! you should definitely take him!!
His lectures are never boring and always entertaining. He cares about his students. If he sees you around campus he will sit and talk to you. His tests are always straight off the study guide he gives a couple days before each test.
I really enjoyed his class. Test are off the book and from his lectures so there is some reading to do and notes to take but he gives out study guides before each test, so do the study guides and you'll ace the test. Overall he was a great teacher and I learned a lot and he made it easy to learn and kept the subject interesting. YOU MUST TAKE HIM!
He is a very good teacher. I look forward to taking more of his classes again. His classes arent boring and hes very funny. I never used the textbook and got an A in the class. piece of cake and i learned alot
you've gotta read the book to do well, or else
Prof. Sandoval very easy. Talks alot and makes coming to class a pleasure. Doesn't give attendence points but does give random pop quizs. Tests are over the notes and the book, so you have to read the book. Easy paper and gives extra credit. I went from a D to a B with studying and my paper. Just follow the directions and you can do well.
Class was relatively easy as long as you pay attention in class and read the book, and every lecture was always fun and interesting. He gives all the terms you need to know on study guide. Don't miss class, and always be on time! He has a lot of good stories to share. :)
So every lecture begins on topic and then somehow it gravitates towards random people raising their hand in class to share some vaguely relevant story about their family or their lives. You hardly learn anything from the lectures alone. Most of the exams cover material from the book but I was able to get an A without ever purchasing it.
This was very easy. Drops lowest test score and there isn't a comprehensive final.
EASY A. 10 quizzes. a couple tests, short paper, discussion boards...and you're done. this guy makes everything really easy and almost fun.
Easy class, easy A! He's not hot but a cute professor! Take his class!
Mr. Sandoval is great teacher. Wish there were more teachers like him. Makes class fun and makes you want to learn. Quickest 5 weeks. 4 tests, 5 quizs, one paper and normally some extra credit. Just go to clas and pay attention and read over the book and you will do good. This is my second class with him and wish I could take more.
I took this class for summer, it was a challenge but I was able to pass with a B while working full time! I regret not taking this class online, the professor wonders off into too many stories and students in class think this is a one on one counseling session. I am amazed how much personal information students share with 50 strangers, and not just
I took this class for summer, it was a challenge but I was able to pass with a B while working full time! I regret not taking this class online, the professor wonders off into too many stories and students in class think this is a one on one counseling session. I am amazed how much personal information students share with 50 strangers..
Great Teacher! Attendance is MANDATORY be there ON TIME he locks the doors before class starts.He gave me a chance to pass the class :)Time flys by so fast this class is very INTERSTING
He reminds me of Jorge Lopez! Great Professor.Great sense of Humor super chill. Test and Quizes are fairly simple if you STUDY. Don't be late to class doors shut right on the clock. POP QUIZES come when you least expect it be PREPARED! HES AWESOME!!
I took his human sexuality class which he taught with susan johnson, she was alright .. but sandoval was awesome, he made it so you didnt feel like you were litening to a lecture but something you wanted to hear, DO THE STUDY GUIDES! and you pass no problem, dont be late or youll be locked out or yelled at by johnson so be on time.
EASY CLASS! It's interesting, fun, and he's pretty funny. He grades easy too. It was so easy, the class seemed like a waste of time, but the A was definitely worth it :) Take this class for a GE if you need it. No homework at all. And you learn things that can help your sex life ;)
I first took the human sexuality class, and I knew I will want to take another class with him. He is very passionate about his job. GREAT teacher and an amazing person. Do the readings and go to class and you will be good. But do not underestimate his tests not all questions are supper easy :)
Sandoval is a great teacher. I took him for developmental psychology (not the most invigorating subject) and he made it really interesting and the class discussions were useful. His tests are very fair, study the notes and read the book. If you have a question about something he's MORE than happy to help. I'd highly recommend.
The best teacher. I took him for Psy 101, Human Sexuality, and Developmental Psychology. Super nice and helpful. He makes class interesting and likes to use examples and anecdotes that relates to college students. His tests are easy if you read the book and attend class. Take him!
I took him for human sexuality with him and Johnson and it was probably the easiest class ever! As long as you do the study guides, you will pass the tests. There are 4 tests & final, and the lowest is score is dropped! There is no homework, only an essay where you talk about your "sexual experiences" and as long as you do it you get full credit.
The pop quizzes killed my wanting to get an A in the class. You must go to class everyday, if people are missing he will give a pop quiz. He is super sweet & i love his stories, incorporates his family.I had a crush on him because he is so charming.Definitely enjoyed his class minus the pop quizzes. The test are not too bad,study hard & take notes
I took Psy120 during summber. he is good! he gives study guide for each exam. exam will be EXACTLY based on that study guide! Study hard! you will get an A.
Wonderful and Fun Instructor, Cracks alot of jokes and keeps things very straightforward and to the point, Had him teamed with Johnson, and it was a Great class... EASY A! unless you're sexually retarded "which some in the class were" ha ha ha
THE GREATEST PSYCHOLOGY TEACHER YOU WILL EVER HAVE! He is super funny & helpful. Lectures are clear & understanding. He gives a study guide before all the tests. Make sure you do the study guide and read the chapters. If you take notes in class and read you will succeed! He also gives out pop quizzes but they are super easy! I highly recommend!!!
FUNNY!! i loved him! hes such a great teacher that makes the funniest face expressions! you deff need the book because he doesnt completely cover everything in class. also dont be late! he locks the doors at times. follow the study guide while reading the chapters and you will do fine :) i always want to take him for psychology!
Loved him! Even have a little crush on him.. Attendance is mandatory and you should probably study for the test. He gives pop quizes which are easy. He is seriously HALARIOUS! Loved this class. I took him for human sex also..easiest class of my life.
An outstanding professor. He makes classes interesting and is hilarious. You will learn and enjoy classes. Attendance is mandatory and reading the book is essential to good test scores. It's not difficult. Just learn something and you'll do fine. I will be taking him again for other courses. Nearly got an A, but laziness got me. Got an easy B.
Just take this professor. He is awesome not only that,he is candy to the eyes. Also make sure to read the book.
Dude this professor is tricky. Study guides irrelevant to the exam, especially the final. Read the book twice because too much information for the first read. One more heads up, his exams has multiple correct answer, seriously. Overall he's an alright professor.
I hate to admit he is a hard teacher. his notes are not all relevant to his tests and he is very picky when you turn in assingments.. Other than that he is a cool teacher and very funny TO BAD HE IS NOT EASY AT ALL!!
Sandoval is incredible. I could tell by the first day of class when he had like 50 students petitioning haha. Do your reading and attend EVERY class even if your on your deathbed. Show him u want to get a good grade and you'll be granted. His methods are "adult supervision" stuff, so it's VERY interesting info to grasp onto. Have fun.
Sandoval's lectures are interesting and funny but they are completely independent on the test material (which is based soley off of the book). One could probably miss every class lecture but read the book and still recieve an A. Note-taking off his lecture is futile but they are still interesting with highlights of humor. Just buy the book & study.
He is very knowledgeable and will explain if there's something you don't understand. Just be sure to ask ;) He definitely is funny but serious about what he does. Great class and learned a lot.
Took two classes with this professor: he is amazing. Wise, articulate, has a passion for teaching, charming and knows how to teach the curriculum. He's not the easiest professor you will come across. You MUST read the book AND study. I love this man. Treats students like adults instead of children. Cares about your success, laidback, hilarious!
Fantastic teacher! Attend class, take notes, read & study and you will get the grade you deserve. Does not grade on a curve, is up front and very honest. No hidden agendas here, what you see is what you get. If I had time/$ to double major, his class would make me double in psyc for sure!
Awesome instructor,highly motivates his students incredible at lecturing he keeps it interesting and relate-able to life in general, easy on the eyes, pretty cool guy intelligent as well as street smart,pop quizzes are random so attendance is vital with the study guide you're bound to pass!!!AWESM took it in the SUMMER:-)
easy class, and on the eyes.
Not my favorite professor. His class was very difficult, and I had a hard time keeping track of when assignments and quizzes were due. The information was interesting and was organized nicely, but I kept feeling like the quizzes and assignments were sprung on me each week.
Mr. Sandoval was a great instructor. He was constantly keeping the class entertained. I learned a lot from his class. I would highly recommend him if you need any psychology classes.
He is very funny, always a blast in class. Makes things fun. Just dont be tardy!
Probably my FAVORITE teacher of all time in college. He made showing up to class fun and it felt like all lectures were conversations with stories and such. It was very entertaining and a great learning experience. Tests are a little tricky, but make sure to read/study and show up to class. I highly recommend taking him!
Super funny guy. always open to any questions you may have. He keeps class interesting. Study guides are given for each test. answers for study guides are mostly in the book. 4 exams and 5 pop quizzes. Just dont be late to his class! he locks the doors before starting class. And he has no problem dropping you if you miss too many classes
great professor, makes you look forward to going to this class. tests are not hard at all if you do the study guide and read the book. there are 4exams and 5 pop quizzes. he offers extra credit but make sure youre there everyday because the extra credit is random. and DONT be late!
Easy class...However, his grading is extremely slow and takes off points for little things at times. Also, does not answer discussion board questions that students have which I find totally unprofessional as an instructor. Possibly a lazy instructor!
My FAVORITE teacher hands down! He is so nice and makes class interesting. Very through, clear explanations. Its obvious he's very knowledgeable and loves his field. I could not think of a better psych teacher. His tests were easy, overall amazing teacher.
This class seems easy but is not when it comes to his tests. He makes you write a lot of useless notes that are not even related to his test and even worst he grades hard. He's funny and his stories are quite interesting but not a great teacher. I'd highly recommended to take another teacher
Great professor. If you do the study guide his tests are identical and easy. Attendance is mandatory, he has no problem dropping you if you miss more than 2 classes and he locks the doors right when class starts. He makes class interesting and he's really funny and always tells stories. Overall great professor.
Very good professor. Make sure you do everything on the study guide and review over class notes. Getting A's on the exams aren't that hard. I took the class in the summer and it was out of 300 points. 4 exams, 5 quizzes, and 1 essay. Exams are worth 50 points each, quizzes are 10 points, and essay is 50. There's also 10 point extra credit.
great professor. he knows how to teach his subject. The class is interesting and he knows how to help you out if you are struggling. I Loved his class.
Sandoval is super funny and laid back. His lectures really don't have anything to do with the test so just make sure you do the study guides. Attendance is super important to him. You can only miss 2 classes and you have to be on time - he locks the doors right at the start of class. Would definitely take another one of his classes.
Super funny and super nice. His lectures were decent but make sure you're reading your text book outside of class its an essential to get good grades on the quiz and the tests. He also gives study guides which will be a huge help so do them the day he posts them.
I wanted to take this in class, but it didn't work with my schedule. The class online however was very interesting and doable. Be sure to keep up with the discussion boards, and written assignments. The assignments are a routine thing. Be sure to read, and the study guides help a lot! As long as you dedicate time, you can get an A.
Professor Sandoval is a very funny teacher, his lectures are fun to attend. However the tests are difficult, you really do have to read the book in order to get a good grade. Attendance matters, since he passes around a sign in sheet. He also shows a movie during the semester and has 1 extra credit assignment at the end of the semester.
Loved the class! You have to read a lot but overall great class!
This guy is FUNNY! You will learn a lot though.
Do ALL the assigned readings. It will help with the pop quizzes and exam. The study guide he provides is helpful too. The only homework is to read and one research assignment. Its not hard, but I'd recommend deciding your topic early on. Try not to miss any class cause he'll lock the doors if you're late. Good luck! :)
Professor Sandoval is a true gem. Very knowledgeable in his field, and quite funny. Gives clear lectures, and good examples. If you put in the effort by doing the assign readings and study guides, the class is an easy A. I wish I would put the effort in. Also, be punctual! He doesn't like tardiness. Enjoy the ride. :)
If you want story time 2x a week, take this class. Personally feel he uses his teaching platform as a time to share his life stories and funny side-notes as opposed to really teaching. Doesn't give any feedback. Don't take his class if you're serious about psych. Lectures have little to nothing to do with whats on exams. Overall, unsatisfied.
I was skeptical about trusting this site, but I enrolled in all my classes based on the reviews of previous students here. This particular prof is amazing, he lectures with enthusiasm, he is funny and relates the subject to our daily lives. He helps out a lot by giving study guides and extra credit. Very clear on what he expects from you.
This class is one of the funnest courses I have taken. The lectures are fun, the professor is hilarious, and the material is interesting. He'll tell you, you need the textbook but I didn't use it once. Take REALLY good notes andor get a study buddy, and you'll be set. Don't skip class because you'll get dropped after two absences.
Mr. Sandoval is fantastic. I would definitely take again. He truly wants you to succeed and makes sure that his lectures are specific enough to remember for the tests. He does give pop quizzes so make sure you GO TO CLASS. I refuse to comment on hotness. He is simply a great teacher.
Though he is a great lecturer, his tests & quizzes tend to be about the book & not his lectures. Make sure to do the study guides, they really help with the tests. There are five pop quizzes & one paper. It's very possible to get an A, just don't be lazy. Just bc he's chill & hilarious, it doesn't mean he's easy. Be on time he locks the door!!!!!
AWESOME
This was the only class I would look forward to going because I JUST LOVED his lectures.. He is the funniest teacher I have ever had and I enjoyed his class way TOO much.. I wish there were more professors like him but unfortunately there's not. I RECOMMEND SANDOVAL TO EVERYONE HES GREAT! Hilarious too!Lectures are never boring.
Im writing this to clarify that his notes are not useless. His notes are a supplement to the reading. You do need to do both dont be lazy. With that said dont let his coolness fool you. He will lock you out of class and is his exams are bit tough. He is a great prof I recommend him highly. book is a must!
If a good student he will know and cut you some slack. Participate, read, do study guides. Read before class. Upper level courses will not give powerpoint or notes, mainly have discussions. There are such things as stupid questions. Dont text, be late, do other class work, or fall asleep. Watched him make students regret being disrespectful. Funny
Looked forward to class bc his lectures were always hilarious but also helpful. Hardly read the book bc exams and quizzes were mainly based on the notes so make sure to pay attention to take notes.
his class is awesome! he's too funny & its one of the few classes i actually really enjoy. i recommend taking notes because he does have pop quizzes. the study guide is extremely helpful for the exams so make sure you know it. have all the Scrantons ready for every class. DONT be late cause he will lock you out, & try not to miss class. Good luck!
Taking his class online. Overall he seems to be more interested in quantity not quality - assignments have to be a certain page requirement not much emphasis on content. Would not suggest taking his online course. The way he writes announcements everything is highlighted/ bolded/ red font. Hard to pick out what is important. MEH
BOOK IS NECESSARY, TEST ARE HEAVY ON BOOK CONTENT, NOT JUST ON NOTES, SO READING IS A MUST. VERY CLEAR GRADING EITHER YOU PASS OR NOT. SUPER NICE AND BRILLIANT. DOES NOT APPRECIATE IF U TEXT, SLEEP IN CLASS OR ARE LATE. MANDATORY ATTENDANCE. FAST GRADER. 5 TESTS AND 1 ESSAY. FOLLOW HIS INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY AS HE SAYS. STAY ON TOP OF YOUR READING.
I actually had a bad experience with my last psych professor, so I was nervous to see how Mr. Sandoval would be.. luckily, he was the best teacher I could have asked for! He updates grades every week, comments on your work, answers questions, and is very fair. I would definitely recommend taking his class. He's very encouraging and a good guy.
I would not call him a "teacher" because he himself did not teach me a single thing. The class was based on you reading the textbook and taking quizzes. There were no lectures whatsoever. He could care less about quality on writing assignments, completely based on quantity. Also, only responded to 1 of my 5 emails, and some of those were important
He has a very relaxed style. I found him very interesting and hilarous at times. Tough on attendance and gives pop quizzes, but put a little effort in &its a breeze. I found myself really interested in what he had to say and he made the learning experience not feel like work but something I was truly passionate about. Awesome class,awesome teacher!
He is the best Psychology professor. I would never want to miss his class. His class, literally brightens your day. Definitely, would take him again.
I took this class online and it was an 8 weeks course. The course is very easy if you read the book! This course does require your participation (reading, discussions, papers). As long as you read every chapter and do the study guide that he posts up before the test you should be fine. Requires access code so buy the book beforehand!
If you take Sandoval he makes it clear not to be late to class, you think you can slip by but he knows and will point it out. He's a fair teacher on grading and hardly has any homework. Tests are easy if you study, he practically gives away the quizzes. All I need all a good teacher making psychology interesting to learn.
Professor is clear on what he expects for a passing grade in the class. His syllabus is clear on tests, deadlines, and paper. I do recommend getting a book because it is used for everything. He is strict on attendance and punctuality so be committed or you'll fail and get dropped. He is funny, entertaining, easy-going, but still a good lecturer.
Professor Sandoval is an amazing professor, you will never get bored when he's lecturing. He follows along with syllabus, never changes dates. He cares about his student, if you ever need to talk about anything he listens with open ears and gives great advice. 5 exams and 14 online tests super easy. You do use your book so make sure to buy it.
You must come to class on time! He locks the doors and will ask you to leave if you do come in late. Also, he says he will drop you if you miss more than two classes. Otherwise, he's a hilarious professor who loves psychology. We didn't go into great depth sometimes, so I would recommend reading the chapters on your own.
Awesome Professor! Make sure to arrive to class on time and purchase your textbook. He cares very much about his students and their success. He's very clear in his lectures and provides excellent study guides. Be sure to do the study guide and read your book and you will do well in the course.
He is a great teacher. He is hilarious and has many experiences. His lecture is not hard, but you should read the textbook. Be aware of pop quiz!! Need to do Group discussion, presentation, and short writings during class, sometimes. I got an A and recommend his class!
By far my favorite professor in the entire campus. I loved him so much that I took both psychology and human sexuality with him! You have to read the book and I suggest you read all the chapters he assigns you cause after taking his classes, he puts things that are in the book and not the study guide to make sure you read.. so read!&he's hilarious!
He's a good guy. Funny and tries to make the class fun. The only downside with that is he tells stories upon stories. He tries to make the stories about the curriculum, but it seems to always stray away from it. He insists that you read because thats where you'll learn the actual terms.. So if you want an "A", READ THE BOOK.
He makes class interesting by telling stories to keep you engaged. He has real life experience and is more than willing to share it with everyone. You will definitely need to read the book. He is fair and the grade you earn is the grade you receive.
Professor Sandoval is the best professor I have taken. I took 3 of his courses throughout my career at Cypress and I loved each and every class! He makes class interesting and he will definitely make you laugh. He does not assign homework, so his classes are based on quizzes, exams, and a paper. I would totally recommend him!
Professor Sandoval is THE BEST professor Cypress College has. It may not seem like it at first, because this guy uses psychology in just about all he does but he is a gem! If you are a good student who puts in effort, Sandoval recognizes that and helps you in any way he can. He is supportive, caring, kind and fair.
I was looking forward to this class since it is part of my major, but I could've bought the book and just taught myself. The clips we had to write responses to were a joke and there seemed to be no effort put into teaching the chapters in depth. I realize some students like an easy A, but I like to know that my time is spent on an actual education.
If you can handle a fast pace class with assignments and discussion every Monday then this may be for you. So this happens to be my first online class and I was caught off guard of how fast pace and detailed everything needs to be when taking his classes. I definitely learned that if you aren't a fast learner, you will very much struggle.
i ended up dropping his class last semester, but the little time i was there, omg! amazing, inspirational and funny af. he explains well what he wants and he locks the doors on the dot, so if you are running late, give up because he won't let you in! unless he's running late, which is hardly!
Professor Sandoval is the BEST. I got so inspired taking his class. His lectures are very funny and inspiring , you wont want to miss class because you can only miss 2 days. You CANNOT BE LATE! The text is required, if you don't read you will not pass. Beware of Quizzes, Do the Study Guide and you will pass ��. NO excuses on LATE WORK
I was extremely surprised when the first exam wasn't on his story times since that's all he talks about. This class requires an expensive book and also requires that you teach yourself. Yes, Sandoval is funny and cool, but I do wish he would've talked more about what will be on the test instead of too many stories. The study guides aren't specific.
Professor Sandoval helped me actually like psychology! His lectures are funny and he makes class entertaining. You CANNOT be late to his class or else you'll be marked absent. Also have scantrons ready for pop quizzes and also you need to READ the textbook since most of the test questions are on there, study guide is also pretty straightforward.
He is really funny to teach, especially in a Sex Ed class. He teaches you from the book, so take good notes. You do have to read about 20-40 pages so don't even skip the reading at all. The test questions are reworded differently from the study guide so you must know what you are learning. Also, don't be late to this class!
This class isn't based off of quality, its about quantity. You will see what I mean. Also exams are easy, it's literally from the textbook. Lol u literally get graded about writing 5 sentences, like I see people who put long explanatory 5 sentences than people who write 5 sentences that look like one sentence, yet both get the same credit. easyclas
By far one of the BEST professors at Cypress College. He is TOUGH. I am not going to lie. He makes you work but it is all worth it at the end. Be aware of pop quizzes and make sure you are on time to class. READ. READ. READ. Sandoval is funny and makes the lectures fly with his stories. Also, he is approachable so don't be afraid to ask for help!
I got a Low B. I took his class online for the summer and it was tough. Had to read one to two chapters a day and the chapters consist of 30 pages or more. He provides a study guide not for all the tests tho. The tests are one hour for 50 questions which was not enough time for me. I wouldnt want to take an online class with him again.
Honestly, pretty decent prof. Talks about relevant matters in his class and tries to make lecture really interesting. Overall, really laid back prof and as long as you come to class and pay attention you'll do fine. I highly recommend reading the book because there's times where he doesn't go over things that are on the test and are from the book.
His lectures are pretty entertaning but his exams are 98% based on the book. Do the study guide using purely the book and you should be good. Only things I hated about his class was that he locks the door as soon as class starts and if you miss an exam you cant make it up no mater the cirumstance so if you miss a quiz or exam your grade will suffer
Be on time, he closes the door. Doesn't teach from the book, lectures about topics only he's passionate about, repeats same stories. Be ready to learn yourself. Don't recommend.
If youre not on time he will close the door and will not let you in even if you knock. His class is just lectures you take notes on but arent useful for the exams. READ THE BOOK. If you dont use the book you will NOT pass. The exams are based on the book. Watch out for the pop quizzes as well.
Super funny throughout his lectures. All of his tests are based on the book for the class.
He is horrid at putting grades in. It takes weeks for him to grade. He also doesnt put his assignments on canvas ahead of time so you never really know when theyre coming. Exams and quizzes are posted for 24 hours and are locked right after. If you are a busy person who isnt on canvas all the time, I wouldnt recommend this teacher at all.
George Lopez lookalike, makes class SO entertaining. His lectures are thorough but he does require you to read the textbook. 4 exams & 4 pop quizzes. 1 easily graded research paper. Online activities worth 50 points, and you have unlimited tries to get 100%. Extra credit offered. Locks the doors right when class starts so be on time. TAKE HIM!
BEST PROF EVER, George Lopez lookalike. His lectures had me laughing out loud. 4 exams & 4 quizzes. 1 easily graded research paper. Attendance required & you cannot be late or you wont be let in. He has accurate study guides & an extra credit assignment. Put in the effort and you will get an A. Take him you wont regret it!!
Truly one of the best! He's funny, and he truly cares about his students. The one thing that I always liked about him, was the joy that he got out of teaching. The look on his face while he watched his students having an active discussion with each other.
He's really funny and laid back, although one thing is that since he also teaches a sex class he occasionally uses examples of that kind of stuff to explain psychology
I took Professor Sandoval for both PSY 101 and 120, and he's absolutely hilarious when he teaches. The exams will be based off of both the lectures and textbook, so make sure you read the chapters! Also, you can't miss more than two classes because you'll be dropped. You also can't be late or he'll lock the door and you won't be let in. at all.
By far funniest professor I will ever have. Goes off topic at times, but the class doesn't mind because it's so entertaining. There's no homework so I struggled because your grade was strictly based off of tests/quizzes. He does offer extra credit and is very nice and caring when you talk to him. For this class you must buy mind tap for the book/EC
This professor does not respond to emails in a timely manner. It takes him too long to grade assignments. On a due date for a big assignment several students were unable to submit due to canvas shutting down. He uses mindtap, not user friendly. I don't know how he is in his in person lecture classes, but his online section isn't that great.
He's charismatic but thats it. His lectures consist of stories, his tests are so hard you can memorize the whole book and you'll get a B at best. TONS of pop quizzes. He makes sure his tests are hard so classes have a C average. He looks for any excuse to drop people. You're also allowed to miss only 2 classes, no late people are allowed in.
This is a very lazy professor that is also bad at teaching. At best, he shows up and recites the textbook. At worst, he's late to his own class, unprepared. He doesn't seem to understand the material any better than I do. Despite this, he's not an easy grader. One of the worst profs I've taken from Cypress tbh.
I loved attending Professor Sandoval's lectures because he had interesting stories to tell and lectures were never boring. No homework, but make sure you keep up with textbook readings in order to study for his exams since he does not provide study guides.
I really enjoy his class. I was very upset that school got shut down and moved to online. He lectures are great. I like how he talks about all of his experiences and places he has worked at. Gives out study guides and if you don't do it , you will not pass the test. He does close the door on time and do get locked out. He is a great Professor
Fairly decent professor. His PSY120 online class is very easy. Discussion boards weekly, homework assignments weekly (1 page typed), 1 research paper (5 pages typed), 10 MindTap activities, 4 quizzes, 3 exams, and a final. Just put in the work and you'll get an A.
Professor Sandoval transitioned well into online due to quarantine, so I gotta give him props for that. His lectures prior to that weren't that interesting TBH, I didn't learn much. That being said, he is a friendly and approachable person, and he's hella funny in lectures. Tests are mediocre in difficulty, but he does offer study guides.
Professor Sandoval is a great lecturer and he knows his stuff. His class is not easy but it's fair. He's very clear on the grading criteria and he's very clear on deadlines. He has a great sense of humor and I learned a lot in his class. I did have to put in work though to get an A. You do have to read and take notes and make sure to study.
I had really enjoyed his online class. its pretty straight forward and i love that he provides study guides for exams. weekly discussions, quizzes and essay's which is expected. i had taken a previous class before which is why i took him for this class. he is a good professor and i would take future online classes with him again.
He never responded to any of my emails during the summer session. You have to pay for a Cengage subscription for 10 multiple choice questions a week (that you don't have to study for). Waste of $$. The exams questions are detailed and directly out of the text, so you have to read it, 60 minutes for 50 questions, not enough time to look them all up.
Seems like he goes out of his way to make class difficult. His "lectures" are just him telling stories so you will have to read the book to pass his exams. Absolutely no teaching happened in this class, even his ppt was made from Cengage. Didn't tell us that a Canvas A is not an A in his class. He goes by points so a 94% is the min for an A. BEWARE
SAVE YOURSELF !!!!! Professor Sandoval is unprofessional and RUDE. He can be nice in class and funny. I still never learned anything . I took him online and in class please save yourself . His whole class is about mind tap activitys that DONT help you. If you want to take a good class DONT take this one . He never answers emails.
Professor Sandoval is unorganized he often comes into class late and wont let you in if your a minute late. He is awful at posting the assignments. He makes no sense and you teach yourself .
Hes has no clue what the subject is about. He talks about himself and is awful on zoom. I regret taking this class and honestly I want to drop it . Ive considered putting a dent in my record because hes just that bad. Please just save yourself the money and time.
First time having online class. He didnt judge on how you answered questions and discussions. He wants you to be honest and express yourself.
He was very clear on what was needed and expected for his class. We used Cengage. He does not accept ANY late work so make sure you prioritize your time. This was my first online class and it was easy. I enjoyed his class and he is very nice.
Solid teacher, and pretty easy class. Tests aren't bad and the quizzes aren't either. Do the discussions and make sure they are however many sentences long he wants them and you'll get 5/5 on all of them. Same with essay, do it 5 pages and you'll get 50/50. Only hard part is hard is the tests/quizzes but if you study you'll be fine.
No zoom meetings, no lectures. You will need to purchase the course book through cengage. Assignments consist of 1-page papers, discussions, quizzes, tests and exams, and 1 research paper! Make sure your discussion answers are 5-7 sentences. He will also give you study guides for exams.
He doesnt respond to emails. And his syllabus is very clear cut and straightforward. I liked this class because it was online, I dont think I would take it in person. Be ready to be explicit about your thoughts on sexuality, def not for the shy. Buy the cengage online and work on the discussion, questions and assignments. Easy A if you keep up.
Idk if online just isn't his thing, but I kind of feel duped by this class. I felt like it would be totally fun, but prof just wasn't it. He forced us to buy cengage for point he could've provided us in other ways, he never responds to emails, and he can be a bit condescending. Online, he is fine at best. I would try his in person class if I could.
The writing assignments/discussions are very low stakes since he doesn't really grade based on quality but simply on completion. Do the minimum requirements and you get 5/5. Nothing is proctored so quizzes and exams are a breeze. Easy A, definitely recommend.
Highly recommend this professor. Papers once a week but its very personal topics so you become highly interested in it. He grades pretty fast, good communication. I would be interested in taking more of his classes.
His online class is structured very well. There are discussion posts and 1-page papers due every other week. He posts assignments at the start of every week and gives you until Sun to complete them. As long as you complete them and do min requirements you get 5/5. There's one 5-page research paper due but it's easy and I did it in one day. Easy A!
Pay attention and ask all the stupid questions you need if you are particular about getting an "A". What he says is not all true, if an assignment says one thing, he will say another. He graded me on margins, saying they were not 1" when they are automatic in my APA docs. He would say watch his videos, but he does not give extra credit. so ASK!
I don't know why people rated him low. I took the 8 week course only because Im pretty much free. I really enjoyed using Cengage, it gives you so much extra information, practice quizzes, videos. For the most part every assignment is easy he also provides class notes which is a plus. I reccomend taking his class and course in general!
Mr. Sandoval is a great professor. If you do all the assignments and follow all the rules you should get an A in the class. His exams and quizzes are based off of his lecture notes and cengage so if you go through all the assignments you should be prepared. I recommend him if you are a person that stays on top of your work.
Sandoval is a very chill and easygoing professor. Only 2 mindtap act and a discussion or writing assignment (easy) every week and either a quiz or exam which pertain to the textbook. He does not lecture, but his class is easy A if you do all the work. His 50 point research assignment was easy as well since he does grade based on completion.
Honestly he gives too much work, his discussion post have to be an essay long and you have to answer your classmates the same an essay, the only reason i failed the class was that I missed a test because I was sick in bed from the covid shot and he didn't care because doesn't take late work other than that I would have passed the class with an A.
Professor Sandoval is a good teacher!! you have to work hard, that's how it is in college! nothing is easy and teachers do their job. but you have to put in hard work and do the job. ik some of the assignments were heavy but I pass this class and I recommend him!! I'm taking him again for other classes too :) ..psss always read the syllabus !!!
Professor was very funny and interactive. Assignments were graded quickly and always given feedback. Great professor!
Easy A, follow the directions clearly !
Prof Sandoval is hands down the best instructor I have had in a while. Coming to school isn't fun but Prof Sandoval makes coming to school exciting!
Took the class online, and it was really straight forward. Plan to take him again for a different PSY class. As long as you participate, and study a fair amount, you will have no problem doing well.
Sandavol is such an amazing and fun professor, every class meeting we had people laughed. The assignments are easy, quizzes are easy, exams you need to study but easy! If you complain about his class go back to high school and maybe the teachers will let you slack off:) definitely recommend his human sexuality class in-person!!
There is a lot of writing for no reason. You have to write a full page paper every other week and one 5 page paper. I had to skip some assignments which is why I didn't get an A. Also I turned in an assignment like 5 minutes before the deadline and he marked it as late for no reason.
I took Sandoval for both Intro and Human Sexuality. Great professor, 1 page double spaced paper a week and *maybe* 2 discussion posts. Also, it was NOT a guaranteed paper each week. He has an ample amount of quizzes (which are like, 10 questions, be for reals) and specific dates for tests and the 5 page paper and final Easy class with a great prof!
Took human sexuality online and learned a lot. No late work, be sure to reply to posts and discussions. Tests are a big grade but if you take it online it should be a breeze.
Professor Sandoval is hilarious which makes the class engaging. He is a tough grader but he is very clear on what he wants done. Him being a tough grader made me a better student.
Very funny guy, he makes lecture entertaining. He is strict on grading, attendance, and assignment instructions(for good reasons). As long as you pay attention and are not lazy you will pass the class. Don't be late on due dates, or else he will take points off. Assignments are easy, typically one discussion or one-pager paper a week. Read the book
His work is easy, but when it comes to tests, beware of your grade. Not only that but there is a research paper as well. His lectures are funny, and he's a funny person overall. I like his class. It's very chill; there's nothing to worry about. I took his 9:00- 10:35 am class. Overall, I recommend him.
sandoval's online course is pretty straightfroward. you get weekly discussion boards and one page writing assignments. that counts as particpation and i think is easy to follow. the only thing is his exams. each worth a big chunk of your grade. but the exams ar multiple choice and timed so you can finish them pretty quickly.
Very caring and Carlos will set you up for success if you follow his instructions.
Interesting lectures and very fun. Just make sure you're not late otherwise you get locked out. Make sure to study the book. I would take this class again if I could
Really rude professor. Demands things out of students on his time
I took all 3 of his classes he's an amazing professor does care about attendance he will lock the door doesn't accept late work but his lectures are so intresting he uses alot of real world examples if you do things in the format he wants he doesn't really care about what you wrote easy A class
comes off harsh but so easy taken all 3 of the classes he teaches hes awsome
Well outline expectations, easy and clear online class!
Easy but frustrating *Never once got a response back from the professor, reached out every way I could. *Multiple incorrect answers on exams and HW, never responded or fixed. *Homework is uneducational, class was a throw-away course. *3+ weeks late on grading, many came in on last week of course, no feedback ever; could never get clarification.
Unfortunately the worst professor I have ever had. He never responds to emails no matter how many times you reach out, way too strict and nitpicks too many things on assignments. He will purposely drop an assignment on you late this happened to me today. Had to drop the course. Completely unfair!
Mr Sandoval is pretty chill. Read the announcements each week!! He's pretty straight forward and easy to pass with an A. Just turn in the work on time and read instructions carefully.
Too harsh for community college. Never replies to emails
Prof Sandoval's Psych 139 lacks engaging instruction. Course relies heavily on 4 tests and 4 quizzes with minimal connection to lecture content. Teaching style is mechanical and fails to inspire student engagement. Grading structure doesn't reflect student effort or understanding of complex concepts. Wish he'd meet his students desire to learn.
This was an online winter intersession class so the workload was heavier than a normal semester class. Professor Sandoval was very clear on what you were going to be asked on tests. The course was complied through tests, quizzes, written assignments, and discussion boards. The writing assignments and discussions were helpful to apply knowledge!
Not a bad professor, but I feel like he is unclear of what he wants on his assignments. Say that the minimum on one of his assignments is one page. If you turn in one full page, he will take off a point and say it is too short. If you want your students to write more simply put it in the instructions.
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