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“Chris is one of the best professors I've ever had”
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Reviews (124)
Christopher is amazing. I've never had a teacher that cares so much about their subject and students. SUPER energetic. Hes not bad to look at either. ;)
He is only 24, and that immaturity often comes out in his lectures. Overall, EASY; take home tests, no homework, and non mandatory lectures. He's the prof you want if you have an 18 credit class load with more difficult classes that abosrb your study time. His spunkiness is a plus and does make the lectures entertaining.
Easy class. You just have to print out the power points, skim through the required reading, and you have all the materials you need to take the exams at home. He also drops your lowest exam score, which means I didn't have to take the final! I would definitely have him as my professor again.
Great teacher, fun and easy class. Tests were a little tricky but I got A's on all of them. Would definitely take another class with him again.
Breezy class, and we only had to be there half the time. He gave us so many days off for studying and doing our exams that we weren't actually in class very much. To top it all off, Christopher is such a cutie! So enthusiastic and adorable.
Amazing! He was the most interesting teacher I have had, EVER! If you are looking for excitement, an easy A, and eye candy this is the teacher for you! LOVE HIM.
Amazing! If you don't come to class then you probably won't do well.. No homework, only exams.
Great teacher who keeps the class interesting. He is easy to understand and is always willing to help. There was no homework, just three take home test and a paper. If you do well enough you don't have to take the final because he drops your lowest test grade. He also gives you class days off to work on the test and paper. TAKE THIS CLASS!
Chris is an awesome teacher. He is 24, very enthusiastic, & I've never see him act "immature" like another article said. This is my 2nd term with him. For 201 all the tests were take home & he dropped the lowest score. For 202 all the tests are online with unlimited time. He offers extra credit & all the tests are open book&open note TAKE HIS CLA
He actually gets the content to stick in my mind
Best prof at chemeketa comm college, is allways avalible to answer questions and help in any way possible to see that you suceed in his class as well as your others
He is and amazing professor full of energy... sometimes a little too much. He has a true passion for what he does which makes the class enjoyable. All tests are online and open book/open notes. He can give a great lecture while interacting students. He is overall an amaizng professor and gorgeous too!
this teacher is a diamond in the rough. THE BEST! The only teacher I have ever had that cares more about you learning the material than himself! For people who say he is hard he isn't, it's the material that's hard. His energy, knowledge, and enthusiasm keeps the lectures interesting. He WANTS you to get an A! Chemeketa is very fortunate!
MOST AMAZING TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD!!! I would recommend this teacher for every psychology class! Wish he was teaching more, so I could take only his classes! By far the best teacher I have ever had! Clear, concise, no bull, get down to business and learn alot!!! Never a waste of time in his class, and the info was obtainable!
SUPER AWESOME. He is here to teach because that's what he loves to do. I say take as many classes with him as possible.
Best class I've ever taken. It's fast paced, and not for someone who wants an easy A, however, he's entirely entertaining and a really great teacher. Keep in mind the schedule is really structured: (Mon=journal, wed=journal, fri=quiz)
Excellent Instructor. Definately recomend taking classes from him. Made the topic fun.
I really liked this professor. He is excited about the material and knows the material well. The tests are hard, but very reflective of the reading and lecture. Take his class because you will learn a ton!
Amazing class and Chris is a wonderful teacher. I was very scared at first. He is very structured but it was a good thing. It is not an easy A but not a hard A either. Just do the work. He hands it all to you. You won't be surprised on an exam. I am for sure taking him for 202. Im not an A student
Amazing class and Chris is a wonderful teacher. I was very scared at first. He is very structured but it was a good thing. It is not an easy A but not a hard A either. Just do the work. He hands it all to you. You won't be surprised on an exam. I am for sure taking him for 202. Im not an A student but I got an A
This guy is one of the BEST teachers I have ever had! He is crystal clear and is so energetic! I have never seen a teacher move around the room so much but in a good way! He is soo funny so watch out when it comes time for penius envy haha! He rocked my shorts off he was soo good colleges need more profesors like him. If you can take him JUST DO IT
He looks like he should be sitting in the class hah. Young guy, energetic, smart, and the homework isn't too bad. You'll have too earn your grade, but he's definatly one of the better teachers here (pretty funny too).
Chris is an AWESOME teacher! he is always in a great mood, he knows his stuff, and makes class really fun. Best teacher i've had at chemeketa so far. I definately recommend him for any class!! The tests are fair there isn't a lot of homework, but all the homework is online. Final is online open book open note.
THE BEST
Love him! My favorite class this term.
Young instructor that has way to much energy. He is very nice and likeable but just a bit out there. He has all the info on powerpoint and in lecture so it helps being in class. He also does tons of class activities because of this I got to know a few of my classmates and made friends. Easy A, Easy Class.
Incredible! Chris is young and high energy, but it is clear he genuinely LOVES what he does. It's actually fun to go to class because you learn a lot of cool things, interact with your classmates & Chris doesn't look down on you like most professors. I agree that he's got the nerdy-cute thing going on. Love his teaching style & him :)
Super cute teacher who is wonderful at his job. Really made the class enjoyable.
I have taken both 201 and 202 with Chris. Psychology is a very difficult field to study until you meet Chris. This guy is one of the most interactive teachers I have ever met. His classes fill instantly because he is that awesome. Sign up early and enjoy your "A"
Chris is awesome! He's a very upbeat, happy guy who loves what he teaches. He's extremely organized and makes it easy for everyone to succeed. There are lots of group discussions and activities which make class fun and engaging. He's fairly young and a cutie. Best teacher I've had at CCC. Take him for sure!
One of the best teachers ive had at chemeketa. extremely smart and knows his stuff. very peppy and energetic. Ive taken 2 classes with him and love him! Makes class fun and exciting.
Chris is def the person to take Psychology 201 and 202 with! he is awesome at what he does and makes class fun. there's never a boring moment. he's funny and extremely energetic! best teacher i've had at CCC
Chris is seriously the best teacher, he makes going to class awesome! He always cracks jokes (especially before tests), and knows how to keep things fun and interesting. You would be stupid to take this class from anyone else!!
It's always fun to learn from Chris because he's always so excited to teach what he knows! When I walked into his class, I couldn't help but smile because he was genuinely happy to be there. I don't want to say he's an easy teacher, but it would be pretty difficult to fail if you show up and at least skim the book.
He is such a great teacher! His class is very interactive, so you'll want to go. (you also get points for going). His tests are a little difficult, so I definitely recommend studying, but other than that the work load is pretty light. I wish I could take him again!
Awesome instructor! He is funny and lightens the mood with his positive attitude. Never saw him in a bad mood.
Christopher MacLean seems to be an overall inspiring and motivated individual. though he looks like a 15 year old kid he brings his enthusiasm to the classroom. I found that he provided more than a fair shot accepting some late work when he did not have to do so.
Chris is a good teahcer. Very willing to help if you need it. NOT an easy A, you have to study in order to pass!Test cover a lot of material and you CANT use any notes.Final is open notes and book though, so thats a plus! You really will learn!
Took the class online, very easy only four tests and mostly questions and answers out of the book. No writing assignments and no final. I enjoyed this class.
Prof. MacLean is very passionate about his profession and I loved going to class. He always was entertaining and actually made the topic interesting. I would recommend him to anyone. Very slow with emails, though. Tests were pretty hard, but if you go to class and study you should do fine.
He is a very good teacher. Very Interesting! I loved his class and would take a class from him again given the chance.
Chris is honestly the greatest instructor I have ever had. He is very passionate about teaching and is so enthusiastic! I really enjoyed coming to his classes and am going to miss him! His class was fun and fresh and I wish there were teachers out there like him.
He was an awesome instructor! Very organized and energetic. It was always obvious that he loved his job and wanted students to share his passion for Psychology. He made learning the material fun and gave great examples that were easy to relate to.
Great class, great teacher! Had plenty of time to do homework, which was all online. Homework helped a lot with tests, and tests were ALL multiple choice and given plenty of time to do them. Gives extra credit after every exam, and extra credit if you never miss a day. Optional final. Easy A for me as long as you just do your work!
Christopher MacLean...what a treat. Super smart, energetic, interactive and patient. Very easy to understand. Tons of activities/demos/discussion. Very active class which is how I learn. If you work hard he will work very, very hard for you. Tough material but he is there to help 24/7. He actually wants you to do well! I recommend to anyone.
Easily my favorite teacher! Very energetic and makes two hours fly by quickly. Class was fun and engaging.
Very enthusiastic and helpful professor
Best instructor ever.
I used to have him as an instructor before in PSY201. He seems like a very decent person with lots of energy and vey creative. Looking forward to having him again.
I took both 201 and 202 with MacLean, I would take any class with him when available. He is fun to watch and keeps you interested with fun stories and quirky movements. Do the work, which there's not a lot of, and study for the tests and you should be able to get an A Lazy people were the only ones that didn't
Solid real college class. Challenging, moderate amount of work, engaging, interesting!
best psych teacher at Chemek, grades everything super fast, has funny stories, and really prepares you for tests
Totally doesn't feel like high school and no way an easy A. Will help you so much though! Can really tell wants you to do well.
He makes class interesting and explains most things rather well, but he does test hard. You have to be willing to put in the time and do all the readings.
Good teacher. Study and you should do well.
Chris is one of the best professors I've ever had. He's casual, funny, supportive, and inventive. He makes class (and lectures) fun and captivating. He really knows his stuff. There's a lot of reading (textbook) but it's interesting stuff so it flies by. This is the perfect class for aspiring teachers and counselors. This guy is great!!
Chris is a cool guy. Very hipster. Can be a bit scatter-brained but is overall well-meaning.
Chris is awesome! He cares about your education! You will work for your A, but learn so much! 9 chapters are divided into 3 tests. Final is optional and can only improve your grade. Online homework is not difficult and can be done at your leisure but does have a due date. He has 2 very easy discussion posts. He gives extra credit opportunities.
Great professor! He is very helpful and always wants to help. The tests are tough, and there is a lot of reading involved. However, his lectures are great! His energy and fun classes actually make we excited to go to class in the morning. I would definitely take a class with him again!
He is an amazing teacher who really knows his stuff! He is clear and no surprises. There are clear expectations and the class is fun and engaging. I would most definitely take again, in fact next term I will be. Excellent teacher.
I am the type of person who enjoys my teachers. Christopher as one of my first college courses and he really helped me. I have disabilities & he worked with me and accommodated me. He really loves his job and wants you to do well. He gave extra credit and helped us all and gave real world examples that really helped you remember the content.
He is a super awesome instructor! He is happy to help each student and he gives generous points. Reading the whole book can be challenging but at the end of the term, you will feel it was worth it! He also emails back very quickly and gives extra points. He is really enthusiastic and casual and always happy! What a great instructor!
At first his work load may seem overwhelming, but he makes class fun, grades easy, and the course load get's easier throughout the term. The exams are long but fairly easy. Trick for the reading: take notes on key terms (bolded with definition in margins) and chapter summaries if you don't have time to read the whole thing, saves a ton of time!
Great teacher, very nice and interesting. But tests are a bit hard and lengthy. A LOT of reading weekly at home. I Attended class and did all the work and received a 'B'. Great teacher if you don't need an 'A' for nursing students.
Christopher is a very good professor! He is very energetic and makes every class interesting. Reading is definitely important and if you do it it's not hard to get an A. I took 201 with him as well and received an A. He gives a lot of opportunities for extra credit which is awesome! He also usually has 3 tests and an optional final as well.
Christopher MacLean is a wonderful teacher. I would advise every student to take a least one of his classes. He is extremely informative and inspirational. He has a great sense of humor and fair play, along with great energy and attention. You owe it to yourself to take his class!!
I loved this teacher by far in my top three, if you have a chance to take his class do it you will not regret it the class consists of participation response papers two tests PowerPoint presentation and paper that goes along with the PowerPoint no final. I received an F in a test and I received a 85% B as my final grade. Best class I have ever had
He is the best professor I've ever taken. He is super funny and helpful and his class was a blast. I would take it again in a heartbeat.
He's a great teacher. Good guy! I took both his psy 201 and 202 class. You have to put the work in, but his classes are not that hard if you do. They were both fun classes! I would recommend him
Wonderful instructor with great energy and spirit. His class was my favorite part of the day. Exams were tough, but as long as you do all the reading and pay attention during lecture you'll do great. He made lectures fun and non judgmental. He really cares about students, and is a fair grader. Also gives a ton of extra credit opportunity. Take him!
Best teacher at Chemeketa! He is funny, knowledgeable, entertaining, and an overall good person. TAKE HIS CLASS!!
His class was so much fun, I always looked forward to it! He has jokes, and those Vibram FiveFingers shoes he wears to class are awesome lol
Chris is seriously the best. His lectures are fun and fascinating. His tests are pretty tough and the textbook is dense, be prepared to read... a lot. Chris is not an easy A professor, but if you love psyc, want to learn and be tested at a collegiate level, he's your guy. He loves teaching and it shows!
He knew a lot about what he was teaching. He had reading quizzes over the chapters we read. 3 tests over the term, he told jokes before each test to make us feel less scared. It wasn't an easy class, had to study a lot.
Christopher is an amazing professor, you can tell he really has a love for Psychology. He has 3 big homework assignments, 7 questions, 1 page for each question and a test to correspond those homework assignments. You usually have 2-3 weeks to complete these. I would highly recommend him if you want to learn Psych he makes it fun and interesting.
His lecture's are absolutely amazing and he is a very kind and understanding professor. He is very passionate about what he does and makes the class very enjoyable. Loves to do small group discussions. Absolutely one of the best professors I have ever had
Chris is an amazing professor. You can tell he is passionate about what he does. He lectures and class discussions were always amazing. Really wants you to participate in class. Lots of reading and three 80 question tests throughout the term. With optional final. Funny and caring guy. Would definitely take again.
Christopher is such a funny teacher! He is always making us laugh every class no joke. He really does a great job of teaching and you can tell he really enjoys it and his students. He is very energetic and positive every class which is great because it makes his class more fun and exciting and not boring.
Christopher cares so deeply about his students and will do whatever is within his means to ensure success. The ONLY bad things about his class are the pop quizzes- not difficult, just surprising when you skip class and miss one. Participation is easy, but matters! He tells fun stories. You'll love him, too.
Participation oriented, and help always offered.
Chris is a fine professor, his class is composed of 3 exams, 3 pop quizzes and 3 big homework assignments. The HW assignments can be a pain if you have other things going on, so plan ahead. Most challenging psychology class I've taken.
classes were very fun ! He is a caring teacher . -I recommend taking psychology with Mr. MacLean.
Christopher was a great professor and cared about his students success in the class. The only thing I would say held me back from an A was that we could not use notes on the exams and so you had to know your topics very well. What helps with this is doing your homework. Overall this was a fun class.
While Christopher is an incredibly caring and entertaining prof who builds activities into his lectures, the level of homework, test prep, and reading required for this class are twice what they were the first time I took a class with him. The tole the workload has taken on my health and social life is not worth his amazing teaching skills.
My man Christopher MaClean should be described as nothing less than a legend. I learned more in this class than any other and it was super interesting. He lectures a lot but gives breaks and keeps you excited and interested in the material. Homework makes you think but prepares you very well for the tests. So much so that I never studied for one
Chris is an incredible instructor. We're given a break every session and there are extra credit opportunities. It's overall an interesting and fun class. Homework is summarizing the chapters so make sure to work on it little by little everyday. I didn't have to study much before tests to feel confident since the homework is so thorough.
he was a great teacher, very smart and polite
It was like being taught by a grown up kid. I loved him. Always positive. Very excited for every class. Very interested in our success. The homework is longer than it is difficult. If you work on it periodically instead of at the last second like I did, its not so bad.
Mr. MacLean is an amazing instructor!! He gives lots of tests and pre tests, tons of homework, but in doing so it really helps you learn the material. Mr. MacLean has an awesome sense of humor making class fun and interesting. He makes himself available for help anytime and is eager to help you succeed! It was an honor taking his class
Awesome professor. Would take a class with him again. Flexible with students. Good with compromising.
He had great points and great lectures, but wanted us to work in large groups and speak in front of the class. These things make me very uncomfortable. He was nice and helped his students when they struggled.
Hands down one of the best profs I have ever had. He truly cares about your well being as a student and will make sure you know, there is a lot of reading involved but it helps prepare for the tests. There are also 3 big homeworks throughout the term which take some time but you get them so far in advance they are very doable, don't procrastinate!
Very funny and kind. Lectures are like 50% discussion. Three tests over the course of the term and an optional final. The tests are difficult so beware. The homework is usually 20 questions but each is about a half a page of writing and depend on the textbook for the answers. Gotta be in class for points-- both quizzes and participation.
This was a great intro to psych class! He clearly has a great understanding of psychology and uses it to inform his teaching style. He incorporates various styles of teaching that actually help you retain the information. Definitely recommend keeping up with the reading because you'll end up doing it anyway for the two short answer papers.
he is an excellent teacher, he gets back to you quickly. his lectures consist of half lecture and half breakout rooms. there is a lot of reading but overall he is a great teacher. i would definitely recommend taking his class.
he is an excellent teacher, he gets back to you quickly. his lectures consist of half lecture and half breakout rooms. there is a lot of reading but overall he is a great teacher. i would definitely recommend taking his class.i am taking another class next term by him .he is very hilarious as well
I've taken several classes led by Christopher, and you'd be doing yourself a disservice by not signing up for at least 1. He's genuinely passionate about the subject and cares so much about his students. He's very funny and treats everyone w/ unconditional positive regard (as recommended by the practice). Not enough good can be said about this one.
This was a really interesting class! Christopher's lectures are mandatory because there are breakout rooms you need to participate in and then write reflections on. There are 3 papers in total (20 question in each). You get the answers from the textbook. This class is set up to be clear and easy to get the work done! Easy A
This professor Is amazing, he is very kind, and caring, very helpful I was struggling with A term paper question and he totally helped out,he's very nice,his class Is an easy A
one of the best instructors ive ever had, if not THE best. would definitely recommend.
Mr. MacLean is amazing I've taken him for 3 courses PSY 101, 201 and am finishing 237. I sadly need to take other classes for my major but always joke and wish he thought them all. He makes class fun and cares deeply about his students. He is very flexible and knows that we all have lives outside of his class. I highly suggest you take his class!
Professor MacLean is caring towards his students. He is a fun professor to learn from in class and zoom. When you are done with his class you will understand the material if you do the homework. His quote that will always stick with me, "An hour a day will keep the bad grades away". (Professor MacLean in class quote)
Christopher has been one of my favorite professors I have ever had. You can really tell that he truly loves what he does and that he cares about each of his students. He is very easy to get ahold of and always willing to help. He uploads the zooms and gives in-depth feedback on every assignment. He really is the best!
THE best instructor at CCC. His zoom lectures are not re-used content he makes sure to record everything fresh weekly citing the time and day. The term papers are tedious but he allows a lots of time to complete them. 10/10 recommend
This professor records his lectures at the beginning of every week making even an online class personable. His lectures are fun, he speaks freely as if he was talking to you face to face, and always manages to make up a joke to throw in there. Lots of writing. Grades exceptionally quick and always gives great feedback!
Great lecturer. Funny, energetic & clearly passionate about the subjects presented. Homework was rather easy but did take a bit of time to complete each week. You'll want to chip away at the Term Papers assigned each week while you're listening to the lectures because if you do it all at once it would be a lot of work.
Professor MacLean has to be one of my favorite teachers I have ever had at Chemeketa. He is so flexible and understands life can be crazy. He stayed on subject during lectures and was very interesting. He clearly loves what he does. His jokes at the beginning of each class always made my day better.
Christopher has been one of the most caring professors I've had. The work was pretty easy, but very time consuming. There was weekly reflection papers, 3 term papers, and a final. He loved to go in depth in his lectures about the material. If you put effort into your assignments you'll get a good grade. Would recommend taking his class!
Great teacher and easy class. I plan on taking another one of his classes soon. Definitely recommend! It's easy as long as you put in some type of effort. Mostly lecture in classes, outside class assignments are easy to complete, tests allow one piece of paper of notes.
He is such a good instructor! Amazing at teaching, if you turn in your H.W on time it will be an easy pass.
I loved the attitude that MacLean brought into his classroom. His words of encouragement pushed for success. His aura was beautiful, from the first moment I walked into his class I knew I had chosen the right professor to teach me PSY 201 :) I would definitely choose him as a professor again !
I love Professor Maclean as a professor! His class is structured clearly, and he tells you ahead of time what he expects of you each week which makes planning ahead easier. He's funny, fun, and genuinely cares about you learning. There's some reading but it's doable. You can tell he loves what he does. Would recommend!!!
MacLean is the kind of professor students remember for the rest of their lives. Overflowing with passion for/knowledge in his field, empathetic and deeply concerned with his student's success, and an exceptional lecturer; I think it is very likely MacLean is the best professor currently working at Chemeketa.
He is the type of professor you look forward to attending his class every week. He is a genuine guy whose first priority is creating a fun learning environment. He starts with a good dad joke at the beginning of every class which I found great. The advice I have is to focus on the reading. He has a saying "An hour a day keeps the bad grades away".
Professor MacLean is engaging and funny. His lectures are interactive, with a mix of direct instruction and group discussions. Prep with the textbook and tools like unstuck AI for best results.
This professor is really cool. he is so nice. Ask him anything at anytime, he'll he happy to help you. He make jokes in every class time and they were really funny. I like his class. I would highly recommend him. His teaching style is not boring at all and are very interesting.!:)
His lectures are amazing. Attendance isn't mandatory but everyday he has a simple activity and that's how you get graded for participation. He always has a joke for every class. He is very helpful and thoughtful of his students. Great professor!
He loves to teach and his lectures are fun and informative,
Easy class, you get notes for the tests, and as long as you write the vocab down, you'll be fine. Not one person in my class failed this course.
Tells dad jokes every class. Very kind and understanding. Attendance is mandatory for quizzes and participation grade. Lots of extra credit, 3 exams, and offers an additional exam if extra credit is needed. "An hour a day keeps the bad grades away" truly works for studying
Mr. MacLean is the IDEAL professor. He is funny, inspiring, engaging, but he takes his role as an educator seriously. His lectures are interesting and leave you thinking and wanting to learn more, the exams are also very easy if you remember to take notes and pay attention in his lectures! He is very helpful- don't be afraid to talk to him!
My favorite professor I've encountered. He's very understanding and the class is easy as long as you don't procrastinate and take notes. His lectures are very interactive, he won't force you but you do have to talk with classmates. He tries to do exercises in class to help you understand the stuff you're learning. He's super fun, caring, and punny.
He is very good at teaching and is engaging with class. Always prepared and on time, as well as has a great layout for homework assignments and readings.
Great professor! Always makes you feel at ease, and you can tell that he wants you to succeed. You will have to do your readings if you want to do well on the exams. Take good notes while you read, those will come in handy come exam time. You will be able to use a sheet of handwritten notes for your exams. He also provides extra credit assignments
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
82%
Textbook Required
60%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
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15872
5.0
(1)PSYCH201
5.0
(4)PSYPSYC
5.0
(1)PSY104
5.0
(3)PSY105
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
PSY201PSY202
3.3
PSY105
3.0
PSYCH218
3.0
PSY201
2.6
PSY218
2.5