4.5

Darin Baskin

Psychology - Houston Community College (all campuses)

4.5
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
79%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
4.5
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
4.5
Helpful
4.5
Clarity

79%

Would Retake

84

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

67

4

9

3

0

2

3

1

5

What Students Say

Dr Darin Baskin is full of himself

EDUC1300 - 2.0 rating

If you love doing tons of homework, this is your guy

EDUC1300 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

74%

Textbook Required

33%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 35 grades
Most common grades:
A (16)
A+ (6)
B (5)
Grade Distribution
A(22)B(5)C(2)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 37 reported grades
A: 16
A+: 6
B: 5
B+: 3
Common Tags
Participation matters (8)
GROUP PROJECTS (6)
Tough Grader (5)
Respected (4)
Get ready to read (4)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (4)
Gives good feedback (4)
Clear grading criteria (4)
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Reviews (84)
5.0
2.0
INTRO2PSYC
Nov 3, 2005

Excellent professor, loves for students to interact in class. Enjoys joking around with students but will take the time out to help students. U should register for his classes if you can. Also Easy on the eyes....

5.0
1.0
STUDYSKILLS
Nov 7, 2005

cool person (even though he called me a chicken) he will do anything he can to help u pass.. thanks mr. baskin....i do recomemend him

5.0
1.0
0339
Nov 7, 2005

He is really hard but sometimes he makes it easy for us to do the work. He is pretty cool teacher and he helps u in every condition.

5.0
1.0
0303
Grade: A
Nov 7, 2005

very helpful

5.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Nov 9, 2005

This has got to be the funniest professor that I have ever had. He loves teaching and for his students to learn. If given the option I would have him for all my classes. U should get the experience of his teaching if u can. Dresses nice also. Makes learing fun....!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
0339
Grade: Audit/No_Grade
Nov 8, 2005

luv this guy! Excellent teacher and communicates well with students. High Five for this teach! Recommend "HIGHLY" Outstanding educator!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
GUST0339
Nov 9, 2005

very nice and helpful. he is also funny and cute.

5.0
1.0
STUDYSKILLS
Dec 15, 2005

Mr. Baskin is an excellent teacher he makes the people to understand everything very clearly and is very well kept up. He has a very generous heart and always willing to help you in other areas if he can. He let me see that college is very important. Thanks,Angella Wills

5.0
2.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Nov 10, 2005

He's a great teacher and I reccommend to him any student and he's very funny.

5.0
1.0
0303
Dec 30, 2005

he is very funny, and very sexy. I LOVE YOU....

5.0
1.0
STUDYSKILLS
Apr 18, 2006

He was one of the best professors that I ever had. He was real helpful and goes out of his way for his students. U have to take him for a class to understand, Oh yeah and he's very funny. Check at the Northline campus. Ask around everyone feels the same way. :)

5.0
1.0
GUST0303
May 14, 2006

this guy is so cool, he makes it so easy to pass his class, also you will learn tons of stuff, if you fail his class you gots to be turru turru(retarded)

5.0
2.0
GUST
Aug 1, 2006

he's awesome

5.0
1.0
STATSPSYC
Nov 10, 2006

I really wasn't looking foward to taking this class but with his assistance and patience I was able to understand and really learn something. If given the chance you should register in one of his classes, because if I can I will. Excellent Professor.

5.0
2.0
GUST1307
Nov 14, 2006

makes the class awsome to attend

5.0
1.0
GUST1270
Aug 23, 2008

The best teacher you will ever have...SERIOUSLY!

5.0
1.0
GUST1270
Aug 25, 2008

easy going teacher. but be on time and prepare to participate. interesting discussions everyday. fun class.

5.0
2.0
GUST1270
May 18, 2009

great prof. get him on his good side and do your work. hes mostly 10 mins. late so you'll be able to attend class. but do whatever told and your good to go.

5.0
1.0
GUST1270
Aug 23, 2009

He is an awsome teacher, and i think i was the youngest hes had in his class,,, im 16 but was 15.

5.0
2.0
GUST1270
Oct 29, 2009

best Professor yet !!! Very easy to class as long as you do your work and come to class prepared. Will give you every opp. to pass his class! Is a FUN professor

5.0
3.0
GUST1270
May 14, 2010

Do your part.He is excelent proffessor.

5.0
1.0
G1270
Apr 26, 2010

HE IS THE BEST TEACHER FUNNY AND VERY FRIENDLY. BUT YOU STILL GOT TO DO YOUR WORK

5.0
3.0
GUST1270
Jun 26, 2010

Excellent teacher. Helpful. Explain things so that they are easily understood. Breaks things down. Would take him again any time.

1.0
5.0
GUST1270
Dec 13, 2010

GOD!he is very crazy though he talks in smooth way. He gives test but he did not tell us before. when final review, he did not review, he gave final test for another instructor.If you take his classes, you will be tired. I used to believe the rate on this website, so i took his class. However, this professor is very terrible.

5.0
1.0
GUST1270
Aug 2, 2010

Great professor. He is always helpful and willing to work with you.

5.0
1.0
GUST1270
Dec 15, 2010

GREAT TEACHER IS ANYONE SAYS HE OT THEY ARE LYING. HE WILL WORK WITH YOU BUT MAKE SURE YOU DO YOUR WORK ON BLACKBOARD, DO YOUR CAREER RESEARCH PAPER AN MAKE SURE YOU COMPLETE ALL THREE PARTS AN YOU WILL BE GOOD OH YEA AN TALK WHEN HE ASK QUESTIONS .....DO ALL THAT AN YOU WILL PASS HE'S LOVELY

5.0
3.0
GUST0342
Dec 26, 2010

He is a great professor.

5.0
1.0
GUST1270
Apr 28, 2011

great

4.0
2.0
GUST0342
Jan 5, 2011

I Like Dr. Baskin!! He is really nice and he teaches very well!! He is very understanding and will help you if you need help!!

5.0
1.0
GUST0342
Jun 18, 2011

I luv him, he is wonderful.

5.0
2.0
GUST0341
Aug 13, 2011

Grate and funny teacher. He helps any one in need of any thing. Outgoing and takes his time to teach any one. Very useful and you have to attend all of his classes, don't worry he is grate in teaching and make the lessons easy for every one. "DON"T GO TO SLEEP IN HIS CLASS!!!"

5.0
1.0
GUST1270
Oct 25, 2011

OMG this is actually the best teacher you can ever have...Mr Baskin is actually a gift for the student.the tests are very easy and they are all multiple choices. PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TAKING THIS PROFESSOR...

5.0
2.0
PSYC2301
Nov 2, 2011

Awesome professor! Really helpful, just follow his rules and you'll be fine.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1039
Nov 22, 2011

He's cray"zeee but cooL and very understandable

5.0
2.0
GUST1270
Dec 13, 2011

he's nice, funny and a goooood teacher

5.0
1.0
GUST1270
Dec 14, 2011

I recommend him to all New Students who needs Gust 1270. Buy the time you leave his class you will have so much determination and knowledge that will help you to suceed beyond any thing you would image. He prepare you for a different world. A world on how to suceed as a college student. He is the BEST, He is Awsom. And i Thank Him so much.

4.0
2.0
GUST1270
Mar 31, 2012

I'd recommend him to all students who want to take GUST 1270. There will be bunch of assignments though n he will make us write a notebook, but the assignment are easy n very useful for ur future! I took him in this first 8 weeks of spring '12. As long as you study the book and do all of his assignment correctly you will absolutely get an easy A

4.0
2.0
EDU1300
Sep 26, 2012

Well i have only met him once but he is cool an funny as hell!! Im looking forward to a great semester

5.0
1.0
EDUC1000
Mar 26, 2013

Amazing teacher. Treat hi with respect and he will do the same. All time favorite teacher.

5.0
1.0
EDUC1300
May 21, 2013

Love this teacher! He is very funny but also very strict when it comes to his rules but what teacher isn't ?? I took him only because i had to retake Learning Frameworks again (i failed the first time when I took Professor Adrian Brown) and it helped so much. I learned way more the second time around with Baskin. I def recommend this professor.

5.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY2301
Grade: A+
Aug 26, 2013

Fantastic Professor! I actually switched my major to psychology because of this Professor. He Made it so interesting and made me want to learn more about it. He definitely knows his stuff. He's brilliant in keeping his students interested. A great teacher makes a world of a difference for a student. If we only had more professors like him!

5.0
1.0
EDUC1300
Dec 3, 2013

Good professor! He is really funny, but is relevant to the information being focused on! My favorite professor by farrr!!

5.0
1.0
EDUC1300
Apr 7, 2014

This class subject is easy already but he makes it more interesting. Easy professor will work with you if you miss a test

4.0
1.0
EDUC1300
Grade: B
May 14, 2014

He's a great teacher all you have to do is read the book for each chapter he tells you and pay attention plus participate in class for a grade.

1.0
5.0
1300
Nov 19, 2014

After i sew the good reviews, I enrolled to his class. but i wish if i didn't because he is so lazy he did not explain a lot he keep repeating the same thing. He try to be funny by making a joke of the student. he also speak a lot on the classroom phone asking the stuff to give him something to eat. over all he thinks that he is the smarts one

5.0
1.0
EDUC1300
Grade: A
Feb 5, 2015

Dr. Baskin so far has been my favorite professor. Do not take this class if you are a slacker he will call you out. If you do your work then you will have a wonderful time in this class. There are a lot of group assignments so if you are not people person sucks for you .... you will not pass.

5.0
1.0
EDUC1300
Apr 15, 2015

Dr. Baskin is very nice and funny, he treats students with respect and forms good relationships with them. He sometimes even brought food for us! The classes were mostly lectures, and reading the book really wasn't necessary as he went over the chapters in class. You will write a big paper at the end, but he grades easy.

5.0
1.0
EDUC1300
May 17, 2015

I LOVE HIM! he's a no sugar coating, straight to the point teacher & YOU WILL LEARN. he brings class down to earth and makes you want to participate. his lectures are long but he's not dull or boring which is a plus. tests are not hard, but you must study. group work, 1 or 2 papers, and a couple of in room assignments. dope teacher, easy A.

5.0
1.0
EDUC1300
Jul 13, 2015

You have to find out for yourself!

5.0
3.0
EDUC1300
Grade: B+
Jul 19, 2015

DEF. take this professor , he keeps his lectures interesting and you learn a lot !! Must do your work , he does work with you if you're struggling ! Great advice for your future , and careers ! Def. take him , you will not regret it ! Gives take home test !

5.0
2.0
EDUC1300
Grade: B+
Dec 2, 2015

Dr. Baskin is a great teacher I recommend people to take him. Yes you need the book and you need to read it. It's required and essential for you to pass his class but it's worth it I swear. You'll learn some interesting things in his class. He explains everything to you in a away you'll understand . He expects you to be on time and respectful.

5.0
2.0
EDUC1300
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2015

If you need an EDUC professor, pick this one. Honestly, the class changed my life. Tests are EASY. They're the exact same questions from the online assignments, just do the online work and read and you'll pass. Chapters from the book are short, like no more than 10-15 pages per chapter. Easy A. Be on time, but if you're late 1 or 2 times he's ok.

4.0
4.0
EDUC1300
Grade: D
Dec 30, 2015

Mr. Baskin is a good teacher. Although, he is not that easy as is showed here.

5.0
1.0
EDUC1300
Grade: A
Jan 11, 2016

Dr. Baskin was a great instructor. He helped his students and made sure that you learned the material. Mr. Baskin gave his students great advice that would carry them through their educatonal experience at the college. I would recommend his class to anybody you will love him.

5.0
2.0
EDUC1300
Grade: A
Jan 17, 2016

Dr. Baskin is the best! It was a summer semester, so there was a lot of reading. And he does check your notes. He is great at teaching. the tests are only hard if you don't study at all. He does assign online tests from mypearsonlab, but they are easy and solely based on book chapters.

5.0
3.0
EDUC1300
Grade: A+
Jul 7, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Baskin is a great professor! Before taking this class I read the reviews and I saw all those "easy A" so I thought I wouldn't need to study much. WRONG. You have to study/memorize the online work to pass this class. Honestly. Plus, the Textbook is a must! He was so nice to sell one his old student's book for 40 bucks only. + He's very honest.

5.0
3.0
EDU1300
Jul 9, 2016
Would take again

If you are new to college,ensure you take this tutor. I misjudged him at first, but in his class, you will learn to get rid of pre-judging(reading and living). He integrates all students in class and is easily understood. Overall, although he talks a big game, but he is commendable. I repeat Take This Class !!! Thank me later.

5.0
2.0
EDUC1300
Grade: A
Jul 14, 2016
Would take again

Best professor ever ! Just respect him and he will respect you. Always engages with everybody and tries to help whenever possible. He is basically a professor that can be your best friend. If you work for it, you'll get an A, simple as that. 10/10 would take him again.

5.0
2.0
EDU1300
Grade: A
Aug 15, 2016
Would take again

PROFESSOR BASKING IS GREAT VERY INSPIRATIONAL

Respected
Inspirational
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
4.0
EDUC1300
Grade: B
Jan 20, 2017
Would take again

He is really funny professor and you are going to learn about life a lot in his class. While you need to read all chapters to get successful on test. Tests are not easy if you don't read the book. Not easy A at all. Take him if you are not lazy. You will read a lot. + There is one research paper and one presentation on the end of the semester.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
3.0
EDUC1300
Grade: A
Feb 3, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Baskin is great at what he does. You have to interact and you will be working in small groups. He makes the material easier to understand and fun to learn. GREAT INSTRUCTOR...

Participation matters
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
2.0
2.0
EDUC1300
Apr 1, 2017
Would take again

Baskin is stuck on himself. He is an OK professor but its always about him. He is loud and can be obnoxious at times. The class is an easy A if you study and turn in the online labs. I think there are better profs you could take.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
3.0
EDU1300
Grade: C
May 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr Baskin gives interesting lectures. Attendance is mandatory, you have to do a lot of assignments online and a research paper at the end. Does not like slackers.

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
EDU1300
Grade: A
May 11, 2017
Would take again

He is a great teacher he lovs what he does and you can tell.

Respected
Inspirational
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
4.0
EDU1300
Grade: A+
May 14, 2017
Would take again

This is one of the best professor at HCC . their is no one like him I will advice you to take him . he his so good at what he does and well knowledgeable . I wont beg you to take him I will say take him. thanks from Joseph Olufarati

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
1.0
4.0
EDUC1300
Grade: A
May 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This was a TERRIBLE online class. I ended up with an A only because Professor Baskin forgot to input the last few grades. Mindtap is A BEAST. The homework was the most boring thing I EVER did. He graded harshly on the only written assignment and project there was.

Tough Grader
4.0
2.0
EDUC1300
Grade: A
May 21, 2017
Would take again

Dr Baskin is funny. 1 presentation with group about a chapter in the textbook, 1 research 4 full pages of your career ( he is a tough grader on papers), make sure read book to pass the test ( very critical thinking), poster is just an option but have very big extra credits. Taking his class at noon sometimes has food for free. Lecture is just relax

2.0
2.0
EDUC1300
Grade: B
Jul 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr Darin Baskin is full of himself. He never stays on topic and always leaves the room during lecture times to go and talk to other people. I took him for a summer hybrid class and did ABSOLUTELY no online work, and learned NOTHING. If you have to take him a suggest taking him during a 16 week class.

Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
3.0
EDU1300
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This class was supposed to be an introduction to college. HOWEVER, my actual credit courses like English, Psych, etc are easier than this class. This professor grades things SLOWLY! He does not respond to emails AT ALL. The workload is ridiculous. About 6 assignments due every week, and some don't even count at all!

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
EDUC1300
Grade: C
Dec 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

If you love doing tons of homework, this is your guy. Tough grader, tons of homework weekly since the first week. Won't respond to emails. Promises a lot and doesn't deliver. He will tell you that there are "Extra Credit Assignments" but won't acknowledge your "Extra Credit" after doing it. Would not recommend at all, save your time.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
1.0
EDUC1300
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

I had him for an online class. Everything is laid out and simple. He responds to emails generally within 6-12 hours or sooner. I completed everything weeks ahead of time. Assignments that aren't for a grade are CLEARLY marked, just don't do them. Homework is easy, just common sense questions mostly . You rarely need the book. Easy A.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Would take again
2.0
3.0
EDU1300
Grade: A
May 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I felt he was a little sarcastic in responding to questions you ask and was not very clear with all instructions. did not offer much help when sought for help.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
2.0
EDU1300
May 10, 2018
Would take again

Great Professor! Took him ONLINE... He does give assignments online, discussion with a group project. I passed with a B, as long as I turned in the work by due date, but if you email him he will let you submit it anyways.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
PSYC2301
Grade: A
Aug 7, 2018
Would take again

Just pay attention and do all assignments and you'll be good. LOTS OF READING but all worth it, (very interesting and clear material) clear grading, very clear on assignment instructions, friendly, and will answer any questions. would take any of his classes.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
1.0
EDUC1300
Grade: A+
Aug 15, 2019
Would take again

Easiest class you'll take.. A lot of work but nothing that is hard, if you make time for the class you will pass. Easy to reach by email, may take a while to respond but always gets back with you in time.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Group projects
5.0
1.0
PSYC2301
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Baskin's class was the best class that I had at San Jac. From day one the class was full of energy and fun. He is the type of professor that you want to attend his class. Every class we had good laughs. He is somewhat sarcastic but he does it to keep us entertained and engaged in class. I would definitely take him again. I had a lot of fun.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSYC2301
Grade: B
Nov 5, 2020
Would take again

Professor Baskin was the best professor I ever had the pleasure to meet in my fall semester. Hes understanding and can keep the entire class talking and laughing. He also gives clear instructions on work and you can see which assignments are graded or not.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
EDU1300
Grade: A+
Nov 11, 2020
Would take again

Profesor Baskin is amazing. Very easy A. Take notes and do the short assignments and that will literally be it. He responds to emails fast & truly cares about his students

4.0
2.0
EDUC1300
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2020
Would take again

Hey guys. No book is needed! Focus and read to stay on Task! assignments are NOT hard. MAKE FRIENDS. When a semester starts PLEASE do your work ahead of time! Other than all, professor is chill! I would rate the class a 8 out of 10.

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Group projects
5.0
1.0
EDU1300
Grade: A+
Apr 27, 2021
Would take again

Professor Baskin is a very chill professor. Just make sure to do his assignments and you will be good. His tests are extremely easy and his assignments are fun to do

Inspirational
Group projects
Caring
4.0
3.0
EDUC1300
Grade: A-
Jun 3, 2024
Would take again

Weekly works was not difficult. There will be 3 major assignments and 3 exams. Make sure you follow professor guidelines by the tea to get a good grade. All exams are open note no lock down browser, but it will be limiting time. Overall, it not a difficult class but you still need to put in work to get a good grade.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
EDUC1300
Grade: B
Aug 19, 2024
Would take again

Took this online and was an easy grade. Would recommend

5.0
2.0
1300
Grade: A-
May 2, 2025
Would take again

I took Dr.Baskin's Sociology 1301 class, and it was a really easy class. There were short quizzes every week and discussion posts with no crazy requirements. You can tell he really cares about his students by how accessible he makes his information for online students. I would definitely recommend any student to take him.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
SOCI1301
Grade: A
Oct 9, 2025
Would take again

His work is very organized and straight to the point , you are able to work ahead ! You do have short discussions post but nothing insane , his exams are open notes . You do have to put in some work when it comes to the writting part but I promise you it's nothing that a college student couldn't do . TAKE HIM HE IS AMAZING!!!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

74%

Textbook Required

33%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 35 grades
Most common grades:
A (16)
A+ (6)
B (5)
Grade Distribution
A(22)B(5)C(2)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 37 reported grades
A: 16
A+: 6
B: 5
B+: 3
Common Tags
Participation matters (8)
GROUP PROJECTS (6)
Tough Grader (5)
Respected (4)
Get ready to read (4)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (4)
Gives good feedback (4)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.62 avg change
Dec
Apr
Jun
Aug
May
Oct
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

INTRO2PSYC

5.0

(1)

STUDYSKILLS

5.0

(3)

0339

5.0

(2)

0303

5.0

(2)

PSYCHOLOGY

5.0

(2)
+17 more courses
Difficulty by Course

1300

3.5

PSYCH1039

3.0

EDU1300

2.5

PSYC2301

2.3

EDUC1300

2.1

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