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Mr. Raye is awesome, he truly cares about his students and is straight forward about everything. His tests are not hard but not easy either, you do have to study in order to pass. His lectures are interetsing and he keeps you entertained! I would recommend him to anyone GREAT TEACHER
His teaching methods were so helpful and easy to understand. Notes were a great help for the class and life outside of class. I totally recommend him :).
Cool guy. Knows his stuff and can teach it well. I never reall y wanted to take this class but it was alright in the end. I got a B+ with an average amount of effort. Study before tests and go to class. 10 easy HWs, 3 tests, and one small project.
He is fresh and interesting. All in all he was a really great teacher. I got a B+ b/c you really have to study (read) before tests. This was a fun but interesting class. Take him!
Extremely good teacher,and very cute!
Dr. Raye, is a very good professor and makes class interesting. I will be taking him for developmental psychology also. And as for "hotness," he's gorgeous. =]
Loved this class! Getting good grades on each test was simple. Look over notes, use the book if needed, and you'll do fine. He knows what he's talking about, and also knows how to teach it. Can't say the same for most at SFC. Enjoyed coming to class everyday. He's also very understanding. Great teacher!
I LOVED THIS CLASS! Dr Raye makes you really want to understand the material because he really cares whether or not you get it. he's passionate about the subject and teaches fairly. Study time is a must, but you only have a HW assignments maybe once a week. Be in class because all the test questions are from the notes. plus he's cutie so why not?
Mr. Raye is very nice and helpful. He gives good lectures with examples so it makes psychology easier to understand. Not only does he make the materials fun and funny,but he's easy on the eye's too! What a little cutie!
Dr.Raye is very charismatic, entusastic, and helpful. He creates a safe place in his class room where u r able to ask ne question without judgement. He gives boring powerpoint lectures, but he teaches what u need to know to pass the class. He's pretty cute too :)
Prof Raye is a great teacher and he is very easy to talk to. If you don't do well you are not going to class. Attendance isn't mandatory, but you will lose points if you miss an in class assignment. He outlines the exams well and the final isn't cumulative which is nice. I would definitely recommend him if you need PSY 2012!
Best professor at sfc hands down. cool, fun guy, rele young so he can relate to everyone. has a rele good sense of humor and is extremely smart. his class is more of a lecture class but he makes the lectures fun with the way he teaches. definitly take this guy u wont regret it.
Dr. Raye is a great teacher that knows how to teach and makes it fun to learn. This class is not hard but requires taking notes, doing all homework (for easy points) and studying key concepts prior to any exam. I highly recommend this teacher to anyone interested in psychology.
Best teacher ever ! You learn a lot in his class and he is very helpful, he is always available to talk to also. He makes the class interesting and fun, assignments are interesting and easy, and as long as you study for the exams you will have no problems. I recommend everybody to take Dr. Raye !
I LOVED THIS CLASS! Prof. Raye is the BEST teacher at Santa Fe. EVER. He is so extremely helpful and makes class very interesting and fun. He is young so he can relate to the class very easily. I would recommend this teacher to EVERYONE. Take Mr. Raye!!!! :)
I took him for Psychology and he is so nice and willing to help. He tests are straight from the powerpoints he goes over in class. He gives a lot of extra credit. You do a lot of group work. He plays a lot of videos that are very interesting and tie into the material to make it more engaging. He is a great teacher!
Dr. Raye is such a great teacher! His tests are straight from the material if you study, and he gives a good amount of extra credit! Attendance isn't mandatory, but it's worth going to class because everything he talks about is so interesting! He's also really cute :) Definitely take his class!
I took him Summer B and at first he was really controlling and demanding. As the semester went on he started giving us power points and opening hw up early. I think he is a great teacher and always has a fun group project or video to show us on the days topic discussed. Highly recommend him!Never boring and very fun!Has his own method of teaching!
Dr. Raye has got to be one of the best professors at SFC. He is very thorough when explaining the material. All questions on the test come straight from lecture and notes, so if you go to class you'll be fine. HW is straight forward as well. He's very generous with extra credit too!! Awesome teacher! I'm taking him again for DEP2004 this semester.
amazing get him for gen and development psychology
THE BEST PROFESSOR I'VE EVER HAD. Cannot express that enough. Don't give it a second thought and take his class!
I can't believe this guy got rated "hot." His class is an easy A but mandatory attendance sucks and there's a lot of homework... I got an A without opening the book.
he is a good prof and person if you take this class be ready to do homework every week a study guide for every test and a small presentation that's 1-2 minutes long.
Great teacher! Very straight forward! Just take notes & study before tests! The final is on only the last 3 chapters, not cumulative! Take him!
i like him a lot. he uses the class as part of experiements to give examples of the topics. he is easy to get along with. if you have any questions he doesn't have a problem answering them. i will take a class with him again
the best and funniest teacher at the school he made class enjoyable and he really knows how to teach unlike the othrteachers
He is an awesome teacher!!! Raye is a cutie, and definitely makes you interested in the topics! Pay attention, study your notes and you will earn a good grade!
He was an awesome teacher! Class easy, you just have to do the homework assignments, which are not difficult, and study for the exams. If you pay attention in class and take good notes then you should definitely get A. He also made class pretty fun.
very laid back,makes it interesting, can get away with moderate use of textbook. Dr Raye is clearly excited about his role as a psychologist,which is great;has open door policy for those requiring additional help. The class is not super easy but far from difficult. He's not demanding and he does expect for you to be responsible enough to keep up
Chris is a fantastic instructor. He is passionate about psychology and seems to enjoy teaching. His lectures were always very interesting and class went by quickly. If you know everything on the review sheet you will do well on the exams. He even offered extra credit at the end of the semester.Take him if you want to learn a lot.
very interesting, knowledgeable and helpful. highly recommend this course and teacher
I relly did not find this class intresting, but chris made it intresting! he is hot, helpful, and has a very lovely smile, makes me just wanna scream! great teacher, will help you out as long as he sees that you are trying:)
Cool teacher. real laid back. took his summer A course and passed with an "A". it was alot of HW but his tests are easy as long as you just read online notes. minimal book use i wouldn't bother getting it. i'd suggest taking this class during expedited semesters.
GREAT TEACHER!! Highly recommend!!! Gives out an online HW assignment every week... 4 exams, final isnt cumulative... EXAMS are super easy! He gives you a review and how many questions from each chapter... Just do the Review and you will get A's on the exam! Overall fun class if everyone is willing to discuss during lecture! TAKE THIS CLASS!!
Chris is very nice and willing to help. He tries to make class as interesting as possible even for those who find the subject boring. Definitely worth your time and money! :)
LOVE IT! He is super cute and super nice and he constantly smiles. The tests aren't that hard as long as you study the exam review he gives you. Other than that everything else is really easy and fun going.
He is an awesome teacher. He really tries to make all the material interesting and relatable so you can learn it. He is always smiling and in a good mood.. which definitely helps at 8am! He prepares you as much as possible.. gives you hints as to what is on the test and study guides. He also allows for extra credit :) TAKE THIS CLASS!!
Love Raye... I dont even like psychology but he made it fun enough to wanna learn .! To get an A you do have to earn it and study and do the homework..! Take HIM.!
Dr. Raye really knows what he's talking about. You do have to work to get an A, and he's kind of a tough grader. But overall its a great class and a great teacher
If you learn from power points and lectures this class is for you. i however cannot learn from some one lecturing. he is a tuff grader and if you have a question he laughs as if you should already know the answer. you have to attend every class because everyday missed is 5pts off your grade.
I love Professor Raye! He's the best teacher I've had at Santa Fe hands down. I took this class over summer so we were tested on 2 chapters a week. He tells you exactly what is going to be on the test so you don't have to study a bunch of extra stuff. He made everything as clear and simple as possible. Super nice and smart. Take him!
Dr. Raye is really helpful, you can tell he knows what he is talking about. He is really nice and always willing to help or talk when you need him. Really recommend him!
LOVE,LOVE,LOVE this class!!! very interesting content! Great professor very organized, tells you exactly whats on test and what is important to know out of the chapters. Well worth your time and money! =)
This class is really easy if you're going to read the text book or study the notes. You can get by if you dont read till the test comes, but i wouldnt suggest it. He's super organized, and the class in really interesting. Take this class if you're not a slacker, and it will be cake.
He gives online assignments every week.
Good professor, but he dosent teach that well. Tough grader but you need to go over the material yourself multiple times before you can actually get it. If you fail a test then your grade drops dramatically. His class was very boring, but he is nice.
Tough Grader!! I have to retake course because I was TWO points short from a passing grade!
I love psych, and it was once my strong point, but I definitely struggle with his classes. He is laid back and a great guy, but grades TOUGH. His tests are probably the hardest I've ever had. As a lecturer, he's wonderful, but the tests are killer.
Dr.Raye is an amazing professor.He gives out multiple chances for extra credit.He assigns an online assignment every week that is due on Sundays.He also let's us have an outline on what would be on the test.I recommend taking him.The tests can be hard sometimes because you would have to think critically.Attendance is a must.
This techer is AWESOME!!! His power points are straight out the book, so no need for the book. With the test it was more like "APPLYING" what you know instead of remembering what to know! He made it interesting
Not a tough grader. Test r multiple choice straight from powerpoints . No cumulative final. Took him for gen psych as well. Go to class for xc. Skipping class can really affect your grade. Got a B for skipping and not doing 3 of 8 hw. It is easy to get an A. Group presentation 20 min long Reallyeasy. Amazing prof. dont be lazy, do hw, go to class.
Dr. Raye is definitely one of my favorite teachers at SF. He makes his classes interesting by teaching off of a power point and is clear about what he is explaining. He gives one online assignment each week and you have the full week to complete them. It is an easy A and you will leave feeling accomplished with what you have learned.
This was an interesting class. Professor Raye really enjoys what he's teaching, and it shows during lectures. Class times often turned into group conversations, which was cool and helped to apply concepts to real life. Tests required moderate studying for me, but I got A's on all that we have had so far. Do the assignments, show up for class.
Dr. Raye is great! He is one of the best professors I've had. All you need to pass his class and tests is attend regularly and pay attention to notes. Awesome professor. He makes learning fun!.
Professor Raye is one of the best teachers I've had so far for Psychology! He connects concepts to every day situations and there are only 4 Exams and no quizzes! He makes learning the subject fun and interesting! He is awesome I highly recommend him! He also teaches Honors!!!
Dr. Raye really knows how to connect to his students. He is very friendly energetic, willing to help his students. Psychology with him was very fun and easy. Exams are multiple choice based off the powerpoints, the book was rarely ever used. Gives some extra credit as well. Overall, pretty easy class can't say anything bad about the dude.
Raye was very pleasant, helpful, and clear on what he wanted. Also cute. :p The work was straightfoward and consistent, and the tests were easy; based solely off the powerpoints he did in class. Overall an interesting, easy class.
Dr. Raye is great. I have taken two psych classes with him and i love him. His classes are very easy, but he does take point off for absences. He is always willing to help you in anyway he can. He does give homework and a good amount of writing is involved. He is so cute, you wont mind a little extra writing :)
Dr. Raye is amazing, always provides power points for his lectures, and provides office hours for extra help for those who need it. Do the work and attend class and you will get the grade that you deserve.
The class requires a lot of studying and participation; however, Dr. Raye makes the class very informative and easy to follow. Dr. Raye uses PowerPoint's (every PowerPoint is on your student modules) and adds more notes to them each class. I was very sad the class ended because he is super hot. I will be taking his other classes ;)
Chris is an excellent professor and is terribly knowledgeable about his area of expertise. Not only did I enjoy his class tremendou8sly, but I garnered so much information, as well!
Dr. Raye was absolutely incredible!! He explains the material very clearly and his tests are super easy. I would recommend him 100 times out of 100. If you pay attention and do the very easy work, you will get an easy A.
Dr. Raye assigned one 30 minute assignment each week with a test the following monday. If you go to class and do the very easy homework, you should get at least a B+. Tests come directly from the power points and he uploads those online as well. If you go to class and even put in half an effort, you'll be fine.
He seems pretty cool but he blabbers way too much and repeats the same concept several different times, which gets confusing.
The subject mater was presented clearly and his grading was fair. He is pretty helpful if you have a problem and doesn't mind talking about things more in depth after class.
He's great. The material may seem a bit difficult but if you pay attention to his lectures and take good notes, you shouldn't have any trouble passing the class with at least a B.
Chris Raye was one of my favorite professors ever. He is very clear on directions and has simple assignments. Exams are easy if you study his lecture PowerPoints. Also, he is very knowledgeable and will do his best to make sure you understand the material. Overall, I would definitely recommend him. He's the best.
Doesn't give midterms or final only unit test. His study guides are super helpful. Has assignments due every week but they help your grade. He's an awesome professor and knows what he's talking about.
Prof. Raye is an awesome professor. His tests are not at all hard. He gives you a study guide & as long as you do it you'll do fine. Tests come straight from the powerpoints so make sure to take notes. There are 10 online assign that will help your grade--real easy. There is a 20min group presentation, but its not bad so don't freak out. Do the EC!
Let me start off by saying I would gladly take his class again! Definitely worth taking and always will state that if you need to discuss anything or have any questions you can call and check if he will be there or stop by his office. He doesn't give much homework as well. If you're looking for A Psychology Professor to take..I highly suggest him!
Awesome professor!! Definitely recommend. He expects your fair share of work by assigning weekly online assignments but as long as you actually do the study guide and STUDY it for the test you will be fine. If you don't go to class you won't do well. He takes attendance every day.
Chris is very understanding and an overall great guy. He is very clear on what he expects from his students and he makes learning fun. He's one of those teachers you never forget.
Professor Raye is the best professor I've had at Santa fe. I was nervous to take Psychology but he makes it fun and interesting! Plus he's a sight for sore eyes!
Dr. Raye is a super cool professor and helps you understand the material with printable notes and weekly assignments. His policies are pretty laid back and as long as you show up and put in the effort, it is an easy A.
Prof. Raye is awesome! His lectures are very entertaining and easy to digest. If you ever need help he's more than willing to answer any questions. I wasn't sure if I'd like Psych but I learned SO MUCH. He made it interesting. He's very organized and uses canvas effectively so you never wonder where you stand in the class. I HIGHLY recommend him!
He's enthusiastic for sure! He's an awesome teacher and he enjoys teaching, it shows in his attitude.
Prof. Chris was great. At times he may seem condescending, but his point is to get you to either be more clear on the material or for you to dig deeper into your response. He's a psychologist, so naturally he's going to dig into your responses. He's always willing to answer any question and he'll go over things multiple times if needed.
Dr. Raye is amazing! Very articulate & knowledgable. Class discussions are fun and interesting and he is extremely clear about what will and will not be on the exams. Go to class and be on time because he does toes take attendance. Assignments are due every Sunday night and the exams are an easy A if you just go over your class notes. Great class!
He was a really good teacher. The tests were really easy for me and there are many opportunities to earn points throughout the semester! Would recommend!
Chris Raye is an incredible professor. This was the first psych class I've ever taken & he really sparked an interest for me. He's super approachable, funny, smart, and understands how to adapt his lectures if you just aren't getting it. I HIGHLY recommend taking him. Go to class. You can read the notes online, but his explanations make it easier.
Dr. Raye is an awesome professor. He explain his classes with easy examples in the real life and show them with interesting videos. There are not final test, and he expect homework every week. He is very professional.'' A'' for you
He was a really good teacher. The tests were really easy for me and there are many opportunities to earn points throughout the semester and if you follow the study guide, the tests should be easy!
I'm a dual enrollment student at SFC. I took Professor Raye for Fall. He is a great teacher and very understanding. The door was always open if I had any issues. Easy to get a hold of and great with responses if I emailed him.
This was an easy class. I never purchased the textbook and did just fine without it. He posts all his lecture notes online and his study guides line up with them perfectly. He is a pretty easy grader as long as your assignments are thorough. His exams are straightforward as well. I would recommend this class. He knows what he is talking about.
As long as you go to class do the extra credit you will get an A. Awesome Professor, makes the class very interesting. He is always available to help. 4 test study and most of the assignments are online. I would recommend you take this class with this professor.
I trulyu enjoyed Dr. Raye's class environment and teaching style. There were many discussions in this class and he gave everyone a chance to participate. Homework is typically easy and fun but you will need to read the book along with studying his power point notes in order to fully grasp test material. He is very knowledgeable and personable.
Professor Raye was honestly great. He gave our class study guides for each test and as long as you did those you aced the tests. There was no final exam. You get one weekly homework assignment due every Sunday night, none of which were difficult. Attendance is graded, but we got two freebies. He really loves what he teaches, I highly reccomend.
Good classroom environment, and class discussion. There are 4 exams, 2 article review essay, and one huge group project (essay, power points, and survey). Provide key concept to study for exam and notes. I advise you to buy the book!!** Give extra credit. Above all, I learned a lot from his class, and he always had time to help me!
Everything we did in class was also available online. All of his lectures were interesting and clear. We were given study guides before the test which are very helpful for me, I did every study guide and did well on every test. Even though I took his class in the morning it never felt like a chore. I would DEFINITELY take a class from him again.
He's a great teacher.
Dr. Raye was so helpful! I'm really happy to have had him as a professor. You have to REALLY study for these tests. But if you put in the hours you'll get the A!
Professor Raye is a great teacher with a consistent and effective study plan. I found his class very interesting. He grades fairly and has a lot of fun examples during his lectures. He has some assignments in canvas but they're cake. Make a good grade on his exams and you will pass his class no problem.
professor raye is darling, very kind and easy going. he made the subjects relatable. i loved this class.
Professor Raye is the best professor I have ever had. He is a very chill professor. His one "negative" rule is he doesnt accept late work, but there arent many assignments in general and you should do your work on time anyways. Very cool guy, and does a great job teaching lectures. TAKE HIM!
Great professor who cares about his students. Take this class!
Awesome professor. Lecture heavy but explains concepts in great detail which is super helpful.
Such a great professor. His class is easy to pass with an A if you just show up and listen to the lectures. Attendance isn't mandatory but a lot of the information he discusses ends up on the exams. Definitely plan on taking more psychology classes he teaches just because of how good of a professor he is and the teaching style he uses.
Prof. Raye is really passionate about psychology. You can tell by how excited he gets when he lectures. Hardly any homework. 4 exams that you MUST study for. Exam Key given to you to study. Coming to class isn't manadatory but you should b/c you will be missing out on important information and won't pass his class. Plus he's nice to look at!! :)
Dr. Raye is an awesome teacher! His lectures are super fun and you can tell he loves psychology. You won't really need the book but make sure you pay attention in class. Would definelty take again. He's also really good looking!
Professor Raye was the best professor I've ever had here at Santa Fe. He's clear, he wants his students to succeed. He loves what he does, and it's obvious because he is always smiling and excited. He makes learning fun. Take this class and show up, you will not regret it.
Dr. Raye is a great professor! His class is lecture-heavy, and most of the material is covered via powerpoints that he uploads to canvas. He is very thorough when he explains material, but I suggest reading the chapter in the textbook if you want an A in his class (something I should have done).
Dr. Raye was a great instructor. His class consists of 4 tests, no final. There will be a few online homework assignments but they are reasonable and not difficult. His lectures are great, he has a good sense of humor. The thing I liked the most about him was that he was extremely organized and provided a key concept sheet for every test.
Professor Raye is an amazing professor and very passionate. He cares about his students and is willing to work with them. He wants to make sure you understand the material so do not be afraid to ask questions.
Professor Raye is such a wonderful professor! Don't think twice about taking him!! the class consists of power points which he goes over and are also available through canvas. Overall as long as you go to class listen and complete the study guide given to you before the tests you will do great. Just a few in class/ online assignments very simple!
Although he didn't require attendance, I always felt it necessary because he would give out random assignments for regular and extra credit (which you usually couldn't make up). There were also regular and extra credit assignments online. Always a good way to bump your grade up a few points.
Professor Raye is great!! Show up to class, take notes from his powerpoints, do the exam reviews and you'll pass for sure. No final. He is very nice and easy to talk to and is willing to help outside the classroom.
Great professor. Very clear on what he wants you to do and how to do it. No Final and all the tests are easy to study before because he gives you a study guide for them. Really nice guy who is passionate about psychology and teaching it.
My favorite teacher! He's funny, charismatic, and really cares about his students. He is very clear on grading and what he expects from you. Great lectures (he will hint at future exam questions). He makes you really understand the material. I cannot stress this enough, take his class, you won't regret it! 10/10 would take his class again.
Dr. Raye is a great professor. He cares about students. His class isn't very hard, and he's pretty lenient. He is very good at making it obvious what will be on the test during lecture, and his reviews show you exactly what will be on the test, you just have to study the material. His homework is generally easy and enjoyable. Easy going class.
He's great. 10/10 recomend
Teaches really well! Uses powerpoints for lectures.
Dr. Raye's PSY2012 (General Psychology) class was a great experience. I learned a lot. He clearly explained to us what we needed to know. For the hybrid class, we had a brief assignment to submit each week. Overall, I would highly recommend Dr. Raye if you're looking for a great psychology professor.
Professor Raye genuinely cares about the subject and makes all the concepts very simple to understand
One of the best teachers I have ever had. Consider yourself lucky if you have him as a teacher.
Absolutely amazing professor and I highly recommend taking his class. The exams will be pretty easy if you study. He makes class very enjoyable and is probably one of the best teachers I have ever had. He also gives easy assignments that usually take 30 minutes of your time at most. When he lectures he uses a lot of real life examples which helps
Professor Raye is a great teacher in class. His lectures are interesting and complete. I wish there were more assignments similar to the homework in order to boost our grades so our grade isn't only reflective of our test scores.
Absolutely amazing professor and I highly recommend taking his class. The exams will be pretty easy if you study. He makes class very enjoyable. He also gives easy assignments that usually take 30 minutes of your time at most. When he lectures he uses a lot of real life examples which helps.
Made class fun with little activities, only 3 papers. 2 are easy 5 pg article reviews that help prepare for the big Survey Project that you'll do in a group. He posts all his power points on canvas and tests are cake you you just study, the book is MANDATORY but a few questions on tests can only be found in the book. Overall great prof.
Good professor. There are group discussions/assignments for every class. They are generally pretty easy and only take a few minutes. He gives great feedback and you will be well prepared for exams from his lectures. The text is suggested but can pass the class without it.
Easy Class. The online assignment are a grade booster and youll find some topics interesting.
Amazing prof. easy if you show up. the exams are super easy if you study, he gives study guides that are literally the test! lectures are fun and interesting. super accessible out of class.
The most amazing professor I have ever had. Very engaging, inspiring, understanding, absolutely everything you would want In a professor. I wasnt able to buy a textbook, but if you take good notes and pay attention in class you should be good. Gives lots of extra credit opportunities, lots are in class. Assignments are easy and opinion based.
Chris was an excellent teacher. I've never had a professor more clear with their grading criteria and what is on the exams, because he gives out a study guide for the exam many weeks in advance. His papers are easy. He is super accessible through email and his office hours. He once answered my 11pm email within 2 minutes. It was awesome. 10/10
I took this class summer B and I am happy I did. I never used my textbook, I just printed the PowerPoints offline before class and took notes from his lectures. He makes his lectures fun and if you write down good notes then you should be good for his quizzes. We took 6, and he dropped the lowest grade. Its not an easy A, you actually have to work
Very good professor, helpful with any questions you may have. Have to study for quizzes using notes and a bit of textbook. Would really recommend.
Dr. Raye was a great teacher. He was caring and helpful and will answer any questions you ask. Many people would say that his tests were hard but he gives you a sheet with all of the key terms on it on canvas. Find those terms in your notes and you study them, you're almost guaranteed an A on the exam. Pay attention in class and it'll be a breeze.
I took general psychology with Professor Raye in half of a summer and even with a condensed schedule, I never felt pressured or overwhelmed. His lectures were very informational and he often incorporated class activities to help us better understand the material. His expectations were very clear and he's one of the nicest profs that I've had at SF!
One of my favorite teacher's by far. His class was very simple if you payed attention and did your work. He give's two extra credit absences and does not make us come to school the wednesday before thanksgiving at all. The weekly assignments are graded easily and as long as you go over the key terms before the test it is simple to get at least a B+
Dr. Raye has definitely became one of my favorite professors at SF. His lectures are clear, he uploads the notes to canvas, the test questions come straight off of his power point so as long as you review the study guide and can answer those questions you'll pass with flying colors. There's only four tests and no final. I highly recommend him!
Professor Raye is my favorite. He has notes on canvas and you go over them in class. He will give examples about the topic in class so if you don't pay attention you will not know anything about that topic.
Dr. Raye is literally the BEST professor I've had in my 3 years of college. Words don't do him justice! I am someone who struggles with hard classes. As long as you make flash cards of the notes and read them over, you'll pass, 100%. He makes the notes, lectures, exams, and activities so easy. Trust me on this, you will absolutely love him.
I enjoyed my time in Dr. Raye's social psychology class. He was funny, kind, and stimulating. His exams are easy if you take the time to read the textbook. Psychology isn't my favorite subject, but he made it interesting for the class.
He listens and engages the class. Really enjoyed having him as a professor. Attendance is graded, but if you show up it's an easy A.
Professor Raye was my first psych professor at Santa Fe and by far my favorite. His lectures were fun and interesting and his study guides and exams were very straightforward and the assignments were always interesting. Amazing professor.
VERY GOOD PERSONALITY; LECTURES STAY INTERESTING; CARES ABOUT STUDENTS; DEFINITELY RECOMMEND
Professor Raye is a great teacher. He loves what he teaches and loves to engage his students. His lectures are the powerpoints so I usually brought my computer and took notes on Microsoft Powerpoint during his class. I recommend taking him.
He is seriously one of the greatest people you will ever meet and talk to. He does not really care about attendance and it is not graded, but if you do skip, you miss a lot and you will fail. I did not pass the class because I did not study.. at all. USE HIS STUDY GUIDE AND NOTES, I just did not take the class serious. DO NOT BE ME. He is amazing!!
Dr. Raye's amazing. He really cares about his students and the material he's teaching. Don't skip class. Do the assignments, use the notes + study guides and pay attention and you'll be fine.
The class overall was very organized and not difficult at all. He knows what he is talking about and you can tell he enjoys what he does. Makes lectures fun to listen to and HW is not hard. Exams were not bad and there were a few papers but they were not too bad either. If you do the work and study for exams you should get an A.
I love Professor Raye. He is very engaging and fun in class, he shows you some very interesting videos and handouts, and he gives great examples to help you understand the material. Professor Raye also posts the notes along with key terms from the reviewed chapters for the upcoming test.
Professor Raye is one of the best professors I've had. His classes are super interesting and he explains everything clearly. I learned so much from his gen psych class I am actually taking him again next semester for a different class. He's a very caring and passionate person.
Dr. Raye is an amazing psychology professor and makes lectures really fun and interesting. As long as you take good notes, complete all the assignments, and use his key concepts sheets to study for tests, you are guaranteed a good grade
Professor Raye is an amazing professor! His lectures are interesting, he makes the class interesting, always gives examples when introducing new concepts. If you follow the key concept sheets and study your notes, there's no doubt this class wouldn't be an easy A for you. Don't skip class because the class discussions are useful! 10/10 recommend.
Great personality, has a sense of humor, wonderful teacher. This class can be an easy A - there's only 1 paper due online each week and he even leaves feedback on what you write. There is a lot of info in class, but he gives you a key concept sheet before each exam that tells you exactly what topics to study so you are prepared and can do well.
If you can learn from a powerpoint only this is your class. He does not do any group work rarely and never made the class exciting. It was a lot of lecturing and gets boring, you start skipping a lot. He does not really care to go about you, but if you have questions he is there. He is a very nice man though.
Honestly Chris Raye has been one of my best professors at Santa Fe College. His class is interesting and eye-opening. Homework is assigned weekly. Overall a fun class and wish I could take it again
Professor Raye is awesome. He makes psychology interesting and his test are straight forward. He wants his students to succeed and he is always willing to answer any questions students have. He is very passionate about his job and thats why his lectures were so interesting.
Professor Raye was extremely great at teaching, his study guides for his exams are straight forward. Everything on them is on the exams. Make sure to study hard though, or you'll be sorry.
Dr. Raye is one of the best professor! I took him for PSY2012 and SOP2002. He is very helpful and smart. He really cares about his students success. Easily accessible outside of office hours. I did research with him, and he spent lots of time helping me outside of class. You have online assignments every week, but they are easy! 4 exams. Take him!!
Professor Raye is literally awesome! I hated psychology classes before and was ready to hate another one. Yet, Professor Raye turned my whole perspective around. His class is really easy and set up with a few homework assignments each week, ending with weekly quizzes. Everything is open-note and he provides the lecture slides for your notes.
He gives you all the information you need for the class and homework. He lets you use the power points for quizes but they are pretty straight forward. I really enjoyed this class. I would take any class he taught. The homework allows you to put your opinion or take on what is talked about. He gives great feedback and very responsive to questions.
Professor Raye is amazing! Always gives feedback on homework/tests. If you just do the work, you will pass. Some of the tests can be difficult but they are all open note!
His classes are amazing, I have to recognize it. His tests are the hardest things Ive ever done.
Attendance is optional but his lectures are great, if you show up and take notes you wont need the book. Also has all his slides on canvas so just print those out and use for notes. Great professor overall and when switched to online bc of COVID the quality didnt drop. Good looking too so take him!
Great teacher, and very charismatic. Wants you to do well. Saves questions for after or class or if he asks for them.
Professor Raye really made learning such a detailed and occasionally difficult subject fun and interesting. He was a great teacher and a really nice and kind person. Don't get me wrong, the material wasn't easy and took focus/dedication, but I still had a great time learning everything I did!!
He's incredibly organized and while there is a lot of information to cover, he manages to keep it interesting. Attendance isn't mandatory, but it's highly recommended so you get good notes. He gives examples for everything he teaches and it's incredibly helpful. The quizzes weigh a lot, so be sure to stay on top of your notes and READ THE BOOK!
He gives 6 quizzes and a few homework assignments (youll pass them all). The quizzes are all open note and 25 questions. As long as you take notes in class youll pass because he tells you all the answers while lecturing. He makes the lectures fun and stimulating.
If you need an easy A take this class. Show up to class and take notes and you will have an A in the grade book. Weekly HW and sometimes quizzes. He is a very good professor and if you need to take psychology, take professor Raye.
I took this class for an elective credit. I wasnt sure that this was the class for me until i walked into the classroom. Professor Raye was great and the class was very straightforward. Definitely would take again.
He's very good at explainging different terms
LOVE Professor Raye. Seriously such a good professor. You will have homework's weekly and quizzes every couple of weeks. Optional final exam. He is super accessible and understanding. I wish all professors were like him! Definitely the best professor at Santa Fe I am so glad I was able to take Psychology with him.
I would say hes super easy with his weekly assignments as to the quiz they are little difficult you can use your text book but there isnt enough time to finish the quiz. A lot of students are getting C & Ds on the quizzes I would say his homework assignments are a lot of work but super easy just doesnt give enough points for the amount of work
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Very easy class, even considering it was a taught in a 6 week semester. If you do all the homework (125pts) and score at least 44/50 on each of the six quizzes (can miss 3 questions) youll get an A. He gives great feedback and his lectures are very immersive. Would take him again if given the option.
Great professor. Cares about his students and his work. Very passionate about Psych. There was a homework assignment every week and a test every other week. No final, no mandatory class. Even though they weren't mandatory I still went to lectures because he is funny and the concepts were interesting. Would def recommend him.
Great teacher, just study and you'll do great.
This class is easy as long as you study! He provides notes and his lectures are detailed but straightforward. All of the work for the week is given on Monday and due on Sunday. The homework isnt hard but I didnt really like the test setup that much. 25 questions timed for 30 minutes and spaced out every 2-3 weeks. Make sure you study!!
10/10, I would take this professor again, great lectures and not too test heavy. I think we only had 6 the entire semester and the final is optional. Loved his class and I'm going to miss it.
Professor Raye is amazing! He provides well-written notes that are super useful and helpful - I didn't even touch the textbook. His lectures are engaging and he is really passionate about psychology. He is also very supportive of his students and genuinely cares about you. Take him if you can!
Chis Raye is an excellent professor who seems to really care about what he is teaching. To be successful in this class all you need to do is show up to class and take notes on the lecture. The PowerPoint's are available on Canvas, but not everything you need to know is on them so be sure to take some notes to fill in the cracks.
Dr. Raye is a phenomenal professor. I cannot recommend him enough! The class is fairly easy if you pay attention in lectures and take notes. His lectures are awesome and he is super nice. Take this professor!!!
This prof was the best. Took him my first semester. Great lectures in class
I recommend this professor to anyone and everyone. He's AMAZING! 1 chapter to read/take notes on & 1 simple homework assignment per week. Watch his lecture videos (very short) and copy his provided notes down, they're VERY useful! Quizzes are a major part of your grade so study! 25 questions per quiz, 30 minutes to complete, open book/note.
If you stay ahead of the decent amount of work assigned every week, you are gonna do fine. Dr. Raye makes it clear what should be expected and how everything will be graded. Lectures and notes are clear and concise, and if you take notes on both, you'll ace the quizzes every week. Great teacher.
I loved his class and was actually sad it was over. His lectures are good, not tons of hw (very manageable), a quiz about every two weeks. No finals or midterms. Extra credit opportunity's available as well. Material was clear and quizzes were pretty easy. HW was interesting as well.
Professor Raye was great. I don't see how you could fail unless you really do not put in effort towards the quizzes. They are intense as they are timed, but it's open book so as long as you watch his lectures/take notes you will be fine!
Prof.Raye was amazing! I definitely did struggle in this class at first because of the quizzes, but he was happy to help me redeem myself and tell me exactly what I needed to know for future quizzes! His lectures were pretty easy to understand, and he is usually available to answer your questions after class.
Took 6-week online course. Class is only made up of homework and weekly chapter quizzes. Everything is open-book, but tests are timed very short. Late assignments are not allowed, but homework is easy, and if you pay attention to all readings, quizzes are fast. You honestly only have to dedicate 3 hours weekly to keep up (and that's a stretch).
Very clear communication, always quick to reply to questions / comments, provided excellent feedback on assignments, 11/10 favorite professor I've had through Santa Fe.
One of my favorite prof at SF! I was always looking forward to going to class. His lectures are fun and memorable. His tests are every 2 weeks and are open book so there's no reason not to pass. He always makes everyone laugh and engages with the students. Just make sure to take lots of notes and you will have lots of fun in his class!
Very fun and easy class, just make sure to show up (he sometimes gives extra credit for attendance. There is no final, and all quizzes are open note.
Great professor and all of the quizzes was open notes. Final was optional to replace a unit test, but was fairly easy. Listening to his lectures and reading the PowerPoints is beneficial. You may have to read the book for a couple of questions for the quiz, like a specific detail. Grades and provides feedback on assignments in a timely manner.
Professor Raye is super likable and an amazing teacher, I 100% recommend taking his class. All the quizzes are online and open notes and there is no final exam.
No more than two homework assignments per week, usually, there's only one. He opens them on Monday, and they're due Sunday. There are 7 quizzes, one is an optional final but only six of them count. He will not accept late work under any conditions, which is fair because he gives plenty of time. If you read the notes, you'll get an A.
I know he seems nice but if you actually need help, you will not get any
Prof. Raye is a caring professor who just wants participation with discussions and homework. The quizzes can be difficult if you do not thoroughly watch the lecture videos and take additional notes on his provided PowerPoints. Overall, if you do well on the quizzes you will do great.
I am currently taking this course as a psychology major, I am a freshman and have no experience with psychology before this class however everything is explained through his videos and provided notes. He grades very easy & fair. He always leaves feedback and even sends kind messages congratulating me when I do well on exams. Very smart and kind -kh
I am a freshman in college and psychology is my major but I never took it before this class, however, I never struggled. His videos are very informative and he even provides notes. The professor is very kind and smart, he always always leaves feedback on my assignments and even emails me to congratulate me when I do well on exams. -kh
If you pay attention to the lectures, the class will be a breeze. He is fun and interactive in class making it engaging and something to look forward to.
really good teacher. don't sit in unless you are taking the course. open notes quizzes. He is PowerPoint-reliant. defiantly take notes. feel free to ask questions. makes it fun with a joke and a quote to start. has multiple chances for extra credit. an optional final. show up to all classes cause there might be an easy extra credit.
Dr. Raye is the absolute best! He explains everything so well and truly wants you to succeed! I highly recommend him! Little + easy homework. Occasional quiz. No final. Weekly lectures + taking notes may take a while. Don't skip the lectures and take notes! He uploads everything the week of fyi. Required textbook but didn't use.
He is very organized. Everything that you need to succeed in his class is posted and available to you. I would take a class with him as a teacher again!
Great Prof!! no exams, just a quiz every two weeks but they are not easy!! prepare and review because they are 25 questions in 30 minutes. Textbook is not required but its very helpful and cheap on amazon. Lectures are engaging and explained topics well
Great guy, made the class interesting and easy.
Super easy and made sure he talked to you after every homework to tell you what you did good on!
Skipped 12 weeks of this class and still got a B that's all you really need to know. You could do the same and get an A if you don't skip homeworks.
Super funny and energetic guy. Gives lots of great feedback on assignments and always makes it clear what he expects from you as a student. The quizzes are super easy, everything is open-notes. He wants you to make connections and understand the topics and concepts rather than memorizing definitions. I enjoyed every single lecture.
Amazing professor! I took his course in a minimester, 25 question open notes quizzes in 30 minutes and 2-3 homework assignments per week. Optional final to replace a low quiz grade. Very thorough PowerPoint notes and lectures, and the material itself was easy to learn. Clear about what you need to know and provided feedback for every assignment.
Literally the best prof I have ever had. You can tell he actually cares about you as a person and your success. The class is really easy if you pay attention. It's also a very fun and engaging class. Quizzes and tests are easy, homework is minimal. Easy A class, but you also have the opportunity to learn some really interesting and useful stuff.
Professor Raye is so awesome. Succeeding in his class is 100% up to you. If you show up to class, pay attention, and complete homework assignments you will do well on quizzes. I am super grateful I took his class and would do it again in a heartbeat. He cares about your academic success and just as a person!
I highly recommend him! His lectures are thorough and he answers any questions. There were some pretty easy homework assignments, a quiz every other week, and EC towards the end of the course. He cares for his students and is very personable. Also, the final is optional (You can replace your lowest quiz score if your final quiz grade is higher).
M. Raye is an amazing teacher. His classes were very engaging, always answered my questions as he generally cares. The book he recommends is not mandatory. Attendance is important because quizzes are based on info acquired in class. There is an online open book quiz every two weeks (very doable, just study). Final exam is voluntary. Recommended!
Dr. Raye was a really caring professor. He always graded things really quickly and clearly had a passion for psychology.
This was the second class I've taken from Professor Raye and I have enjoyed both. I feel as long as you read and do your best to understand the material, he grades very fairly. I found the class to be easy overall.
This class was definitely little effort, though very educational. He is very nice and you can see his passion for this subject. If you attend class as attendance is a grade and put in time throughout the week to complete little assignments, you will have a very easy time. He gives great feedback and is very easy to talk to.
If you read the weekly assigned chapters then you will be fine for the semester. It's critical that you make time for the weekly readings especially if you are taking other classes that are time-consuming with other readings. Professor Raye is a quick grader, and responds on time! I would take another one of his classes
Dr. Raye is truly one my favorite professors at SF. He cares about your success, what he teaches, and his class is structured very well. There is a lot of reading, but it is all interesting and accessible through the FREE textbook online. There is a final project, but he prepares you well and is helpful along the way. Would recommend!
Professor Raye creates an engaging class experience. With no mandatory textbook and easy quizzes, succeeding is all about staying engaged. unstuckstudy was a game-changer for exam prep alongside the class materials.
One of the best professors I've had, highly recommend taking his class.
Professor Raye is one of the best teachers I've ever had. I would recommend his class, its not overly heavy in work, the lessons are engaging, and he is a caring teacher. He has helped me with my own personal goals when I have asked about them. I couldn't be happier to be one of his students! If you're seeing this Professor, thank you!
The professor is nice! Usually 2 assignments (every week) and a quiz (every other week). Overall, doesn't grade harshly and lectures are very helpful. Would take a class with this professor again.
He was great. Very funny and sweet. Very notes heavy so be ready to write notes, but all quizzes are open notes and textbook. I never purchased the textbook and I never needed it. He gave 2 freebee's for missing class, but then the rest of attendance was for a grade.
Professor Raye was awesome! His lecture videos were easy to understand. But, there is a lot of homework. Every week you have at least one discussion post and one short essay due. Sometimes there will also be a 20 question quiz. I get that we had to have more since it's an online course, but it was really inconvenient as a busy person like me.
Prof Raye was a decent professor for the most part. He explained things well and the homework was ok, my issue with the class was the complete lack of empathy/understanding from a literal psychology professor. If you had any issues with the tests or assignments he would just say to take better notes. He wont try & help you succeed in the class.
He's great! If I didn't understand a topic, he wouldn't make me feel dumb! Please take him!! He's amazing!
Great Professor! His class is engaging and he had great lectures. The workload was very manageable with 2 assignments a week, an open note timed quiz every other week, and a optional final. Definitely attend every class and take good notes since his class is lecture heavy and a lot of what he says will be on the quiz.
He's a great professor. Don't be ashamed to ask him questions. He's willing to help you.
definitely take his class, he is very nice and the assignments are fun. The class is very interesting and he isn't too much of a tough grader.
Professor Raye is awesome! It is a very easy and straightforward class. I enjoyed the homework because the topics and questions he chose were interesting. There are no tests, and he gives amazing feedback from assignments. I HIGHLY recommend this professor!
Great professor! The class is very manageable and straightforward. If you have any questions or concerns he is more than willing to help. I didn't purchase a textbook and never needed it. Take good notes because tests are open-note and open book. Gives 2 freebies for attendance. I would definitely take him again!
Professor Raye is a really nice guy and is ready to address personal concerns. His class consists of 2 lectures each week, normally followed by a quiz and open response assignment based on what we learned through the week. He does make you participate in RUE though, so be ready for outside of class time spent on projects.
Professor Raye is a great teacher. He gives lectures every week, and you shouldn't be afraid to ask questions. The quizzes are open-note. I highly recommend taking his class.
This professor was by far the best professor I have had at Santa Fe. He genuinely cares about his students and reaches out to make sure everything is okay. You can tell he loves his job which makes class much more enjoyable. He gives really easy extra credit at the end of the semester. A good few quizzes but if you pay attention it will be fine!
Literally the ideal professor out there. His lectures are very interesting, PowerPoints uploaded to canvas for easy note taking, online quizzes open-notes, cares about his students success, does a lot of group work and really gets you comfortable with your class mates, LOTS of participation. Best class I have ever taken and will for sure recommend
don't have any form of emergencies or extenuating crisis during this class which prevent you from being able to complete the work. throughout the semester I've had several work and health emergencies (personal and familial) and yet I was repeatedly denied a chance to turn in the overdue work. would not recommend this prof to anyone.
Amazing professor! I highly recommend taking his class. You are guaranteed to pass as long as you do every homework assignment.
Great professor. Gives clear, funny lectures on the topic. There is usually a quiz every two weeks and one homework assignment due every Sunday. If you need to take a psychology class and have other hard classes, this is a manageable class you can add to your schedule.
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