4.3

Emmanuel Akillas

Psychology - Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

4.3
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
70%
Would Retake
130
Reviews
4.3
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
4.4
Helpful
4.2
Clarity

70%

Would Retake

130

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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4

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What Students Say

Akillas' general psych class was the gateway to my love for psychology

PSY360 - 5.0 rating

Manos is the best prof i have ever had

CLINICAL - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

29%

Textbook Required

70%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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95% confidence
Based on 20 grades
Most common grades:
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C (4)
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Grade Distribution
A(7)B(4)C(6)D(2)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 23 reported grades
A: 5
C: 4
B: 4
A-: 2
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (9)
LECTURE HEAVY (7)
Graded by few things (6)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (5)
Respected (5)
Amazing lectures (4)
Inspirational (3)
Test heavy (3)
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PSY212

5.0

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PSYOFPER

5.0

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GENPSY

5.0

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PSYCHINTR

5.0

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PSY

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PERSO200

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Reviews (130)
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PSY360
Feb 14, 2003

the best!!!!!!!

5.0
3.0
PSY212
Feb 26, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PSY202
Feb 27, 2003

Awesome professor! Fun to talk to and easy to learn.

5.0
1.0
PSY202
Mar 4, 2003

No Comments

1.0
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PER
Mar 20, 2003

No Comments

5.0
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PSY011
Apr 8, 2003

he is real cool. he always lets u out early and makes everything real easy to understand

5.0
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PSYOFPER
Apr 15, 2003

Hilarious professor. Fun guy is very good to have for class. His tests can be difficult, but the material is given to you. Even his accent is a plus (which adds to his humor).

4.0
2.0
PSY101
Apr 25, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PSY010
Apr 25, 2003

The Best and easies professor in KU!

5.0
2.0
PSY101
Apr 28, 2003

Dr.Akillas is awesome. he is never mean and is very funny. always tries to make class interactive. he actually inspired me to change my major!

5.0
3.0
PSY202
May 5, 2003

He is cool. He sounds a bit funny, but a good professor. If you want to miss a test hell you can as long as you show up for the make up. He don't care. I think he is cool.

5.0
3.0
PSY360
Jun 15, 2003

funny,friendly,helped with grad school and career choices

5.0
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PSY011
Aug 18, 2003

A great teacher. Explained everything clearly, and had lots of funny stories and jokes to keep class fun. Wait awhile before buying the textbook -- we never used it at all.

5.0
2.0
PSY011
Aug 28, 2003

Good teacher, a little tough to understand. Makes class fun. Grade is made up of three tests and a final. Tests are hard, final is easy. Don't buy the book, lets the class out early, always willing to help.

5.0
1.0
PSY011
Oct 29, 2003

Can we say AWESOME?! This guy goes WAY out of his way to do anything he can for his students. He's funny and understanding. Don't buy the book. He ALWAYS lets us out early. Definately highly recommended!!

5.0
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PSYCH
Oct 30, 2003

Great Teacher!...

5.0
3.0
GENPSY
Nov 6, 2003

Difficult Tests. Awesome professor. Interesting clss.

5.0
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PSYCHINTR
Nov 6, 2003

do not buy the book. total waste of money. very interesting lectures. very cool guy. the tests were suprisingly hard. i thought i got an a on both and i only got C's. many ops for extra credit.

5.0
1.0
PSY
Nov 8, 2003

he is a great prof. very helpful and he makes the class fun to go to.

3.0
4.0
PSY011202
Nov 13, 2003

Lectures tended to be boring, even though he is funny. MC tests in 011 were HARD. You will fight for a C. Psy/Personality was the EXACT SAME THING as intro, only w/essay tests! Don't take! :(

5.0
3.0
PSY360
Nov 14, 2003

I had him for personality and now clincial. He is a great guy, and makes class fun and interesting. Tells awesome stories. Always willing to help.

4.0
4.0
PYSCH11
Nov 16, 2003

His tests were hard.. he was a cool teacher... very helpful if you went to him.. buying the book would be a waste of money and time... dont do it

5.0
3.0
PSY11
Nov 25, 2003

The lectures are very interesting, he's cool. He helped when I talked to him. The tests are hard but you can do extra credit.

5.0
3.0
PSY202
Mar 31, 2004

I had psy11 with him and now personality. His tests are hard but lectures are very interesting and he's willing to help. You can email him and ask anything and he will reply.

5.0
2.0
PERSONALIT
Mar 31, 2004

absolutely loved him!!! As long as you read the articles and go over class notes you will do fine on the tests, they really arent that difficult, and he grades good too!!! Manos is just awesome!!

4.0
2.0
GENPSYCH
Grade: A-
Apr 5, 2004

Very flexible teacher. Easy course.

5.0
2.0
PSY011
Apr 12, 2004

Cool guy, had him for night class, and we always got out at least an hour early. Good teacher to.

5.0
2.0
GENPSYCH
Apr 12, 2004

Awesome class and prof Tells great stories The tests were not too hard if you take good notes Many extra credit options

4.0
2.0
PERSONALIT
Apr 14, 2004

Probably one of the most down to earth psych professors at Kutztown. There's something so intriguing about him. I love this man.

5.0
3.0
CLINICAL
Apr 23, 2004

He's awesome

5.0
3.0
PSY202360
Jun 1, 2004

He was the best professor I had at Kutztown... you work hard, but you learn so much from him. I would recommend him to anyone to have class with... A++++++++ Professor!

5.0
3.0
PS202
Oct 16, 2004

Great prof!

5.0
1.0
PSY360
Nov 10, 2004

This prof is excellent!!! my favorte prof ever!! I had him for a 3 hour lecture and I still loved the class. He makes it easy and fun. Also he doesnt require a textbook. TAKE HIM!!

5.0
2.0
CLINICAL
Nov 11, 2004

Manos is the best prof i have ever had. He not only is extremely intelligent/fair/fun but he actually helps/cares for his students.Manos you kick butt, i would take you for every class if you taught them.If you want to have a good experience at KU def take this prof:)

5.0
1.0
PERSONALITY
Nov 16, 2004

This guys the****. Great sense of humor and really knows what hes talking about. One of the best profs I've had at KU.

5.0
3.0
CLINICAL
Dec 15, 2004

Manos is the man, unlike certain other profs *cough*(newguy)*cough*. Take this prof he is intelligent funny and as long as you pay attention you will do good in the class. He is always willing to help students out and personally i feel is the best prof at KU:)

4.0
2.0
PSY011
Dec 21, 2004

Good Prof, a bit difficult because of his accent but other then that very good. He will repeat and write words you don't understand on the board. Never miss a class though.

5.0
2.0
CLINICAL
Jan 28, 2005

best prof ever!

4.0
2.0
PSY011
Feb 7, 2005

great teacher...very understanding...

5.0
1.0
PSY360
Mar 23, 2005

Great class to take, no textbook required, must go to class to get the material. Test are essay, then you also have to do a client folder and three video tapes as client and therapist which are not that bad. Very helpful professor willing to take time to help students understand material. He cares.

5.0
2.0
PSY010
Apr 8, 2005

Had him for night class. We were never there more than 2 hours, usually less. Very easy. Didn't need to open the book once. Tests are relativly easy.

5.0
2.0
CLINICAL
Apr 10, 2005

great prof. very down to earth, makes psych fun. Overall, a really awesome prof!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Apr 11, 2005

this professor is great, he actually talks about things that are intesting and make a student want to pay attention....If one takes good notes, and pays attention they will most likely get a good grade....

5.0
2.0
PSYCH
Apr 11, 2005

goood preofessor, keeps class interesting, and keeps ya thinking, one of best professors at KU

5.0
3.0
INTROPSYCH
Grade: C
Apr 19, 2005

Dr. Akillas enjoys teaching psychology and passes his enthusiasm to his students. I loved the class

5.0
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CLINICAL
Apr 19, 2005

there isn't enough room to say how great Dr. Akillas is..the short version-he makes class interesting-he has some of the best stories..he has a great personality, his style is unique...i wish i had him for all my classes! he is one person you'll never forget!!!! he sets the bar for his profession.

3.0
2.0
PSYCHOFPERSON
Grade: Audit/No_Grade
Aug 24, 2005

No Comments

5.0
3.0
ANYTHINGPSYCH
Sep 2, 2005

one of the greatest psych profs at KU

1.0
5.0
GENERALPSYCH
Sep 10, 2005

No Comments

5.0
3.0
PSYCHOFPERSON
Oct 5, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
CLINICALPSYCH
Oct 26, 2005

If you are a psych major, then you know by now that half if not most of the psych profs suck. Dr Akillas is one of the best and i really enjoyed his class.

5.0
2.0
CLINICAL
Nov 9, 2005

So much fun! Gotta do the reading, but very interesting and helpful.

3.0
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GENERALPSYCH
Nov 14, 2005

Dont buy a book, all he does is lecture, he's a cool guy but hes kind of unclear but he tries to make sure everyone gets it. Tests are kind of hard but I have a B. I would def recommend him, no reading, homework only one the day of the test, very easy homework

4.0
3.0
PERSOFPSYC
Nov 14, 2005

No book, No reading, all lecture....its a lot of notes when it comes to the test, which are all essay, but i do really good on them. Tries to make sure that everyone understands the material. No homework until its time for the test. I wanna take another class with him!

4.0
4.0
GENPSYCH
Dec 12, 2005

Forgot to order book, class depended on notes. Talked fast, good luck keeping up! Tests were usually pretty difficult, but he's willing to help if you go to him and ask. Overall he's a really great guy, just study don't miss, and talk to him if you need! he'll be willing to help students out,...

5.0
2.0
CLINICAL
Dec 15, 2005

NO BOOK - JUST LECTURE AND NOTES. NEVER KEEPS YOU THE WHOLE TIME (AT LEAST IN NITE CLASS) THOUGHT THE TESTS WERE EASY AND HE IS A GREAT GUY!!

5.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Apr 24, 2006

Class is easy, no book.. just a lot of note taking, tests are right from notes, sort of difficult, but if you study you hsould have no problem

3.0
2.0
PSYCH
Jun 15, 2006

He is Too Easy!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH100
Aug 27, 2006

easy class but EXTREMELY UNPROFESSIONAL.....

5.0
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PSY010
Nov 6, 2006

MY FAVORITE TEACHER!!! Helpful, concerned, and just a cool guy!!! take him...

5.0
1.0
PSYSECT
Nov 9, 2006

Dr. AKillas is def the best professor at KU. He makes class so interesting and so easy. He would even take time out of his day to help me in other classes. He's great! Take him if you want an easy A...and you'll never want to fall asleep in class. He lets you out early every day. Not once did he ever keep us the whole time.

5.0
1.0
PSY011
Nov 24, 2006

Easiest psychology class ever...This guy is perfect for anyone dreading psych. NO BOOK required for this class which is a major plus. Tests are straight from your notes, which you get in lecture. He gives you plenty of time to write down what he's saying too. Amazing professor. They don't get much better!

5.0
1.0
PSY360
Nov 30, 2006

Awesome professor! No textbook required for the class. His lectures are so interesting and he's really funny. Also, he's the type of professor that you can just chill with after class. He's so laid back and his class is easy but extremely informative. I learned a lot. He's one of the best profs I've ever had and I recommend his classes to anyone.

4.0
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PSY202
Dec 12, 2006

No textbook for the class. But be prepared to take A LOT of notes. He never keeps you until the end of class. Tests are okay, just study your notes. Very interesting lessons. I'd take him again.

3.0
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PSY202
Mar 19, 2007

I had him for Psych of Personality and it was the most boring psych class i've ever taken. Maybe its just the material, but it was a very dry class and we moved very slow. He lectures and doesn't write anything on the board. Plus he is hard to understand because he has a thick accent. He's a nice guy but the class is very boring and dull !!

2.0
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LOTS010
Oct 16, 2007

he's a good professor, but he's repeitive, i had him for 4 different classes and didn't learn a single new thing per class. Sucky advisor though, he didn't help me at all and screwed me over credit wise.

5.0
3.0
PSY202
Oct 24, 2007

He is the sweetest man on the planet!!! He would do anything to help you or answer any questions!! The only reason anyone would find his classes difficult is if they don't take good notes or that they don't ask questions. He doesn't use a book, so it is all lecture. It saves $$$. You will love him I do <3

5.0
1.0
PSY011
Dec 12, 2007

He's great! All he does is lecture, but it's all mostly interesting. His powerpoints are simple, you have to follow along and write down what he says, not just what's on the powerpoint. I had a big class so the tests were all multiple choice, and fairly easy. Overall, he's a great professor, and we always got out of class 20 minutes early!!! :)

5.0
2.0
GENPSY
Dec 13, 2007

Easy class if you go. No text book. Extra Credit involves taking pictures (how hard is that?).

4.0
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PSY100
Apr 13, 2008

Such a nice guy!!! Sometimes hard to understand him through his accent, but he's so sweet! Extra credit is taking pictures...very easy! And no text book! Who can argue with that??

5.0
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PSY011
Apr 14, 2008

outstanding!! WOW!! if theres any class that your gonna take at Ku, take this one. Manos is one of the MOST interesting and fun people i have ever met. He applies the concepts he lectures on in class and he is totally logical with his teaching methods. Manos, your my hero. Thanks you for a great semester and a lot of gained knowledge.

3.0
3.0
PSY202
May 5, 2008

Material was very brief. Felt like it was more about famous Psychologists than personality. Didn't really get the concept of the class. very nice guy, sometimes monotone.

1.0
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PERSO200
May 29, 2008

Not willing to help when needed

5.0
4.0
PSY360
Sep 17, 2008

He gives great advice for students interested in becoming therapists. He is fun and extremely knowledgeable.

5.0
3.0
PSY011
Oct 2, 2008

i like the idea of lecturing psychology then teaching through a textbook

5.0
2.0
PSY011
Oct 14, 2008

Manos is awesome! His class is great. This was by far my favorite class of the first semester. Some people say he is hard to understand but i had absolutely no trouble. His accent is part of what is so great about him. He says some pretty funny stuff and his accent is really cool. I definately recommend this class. If you review you will get an A

4.0
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PSY011
Oct 30, 2008

Awesome prof. He's funny and will explain things over again if needed. I really don't think he's hard to understand even though he has an accent. I personally like him more than some of the other psych profs I've had!

4.0
2.0
PSY011
Dec 17, 2008

loved this class! go to class, take good notes, study and you will do fine. great guy... his accent makes some words sound funny but isn't hard to understand at all. NO TEXTBOOK!

3.0
4.0
THEOR202
Jan 25, 2009

I had him for psych of personality, I didn't like him that much, he wasn't very clear, and I don't think his tests were good. He is helpful when it comes to getting a job in the field and knows a lot.

5.0
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PSY010
Apr 10, 2009

He's a really nice and funny guy! It was extremely hard for me to get a good grade on anything though. He is best only if you are a good note taker.

5.0
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PSY202
Apr 15, 2009

His classes are like pie with ice cream. What I mean is that THEY'RE ENJOYABLE! Just in case you're still processing and don't know what to do, let me help ---> take him!

3.0
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PSY202
Sep 3, 2009

This guy had good stories, but his tests were impossible. You need to take good notes..REALLY REALLY good notes. There was no book either to help you.

5.0
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PSY011
Nov 10, 2009

I had to retake psychology & I took Akillas the second time. He was amazing. I understood psychology so much better! He's funny, and he explains things really well. You have to go to class because there is no book, it's all notes. Tests are easy as long as you study! Take him! He's the best professor I've ever had.

5.0
3.0
PSY011
Apr 16, 2010

I didn't do so well in this class, but it was definetly my own fault. Attendance isn't mandatory but there is no book, so everything is based off of his lectures. He tells really funny stories and is a cool guy. Take him if you need a Psych course. Go to class and take notes. You'll do fine.

5.0
4.0
PSY011
May 4, 2010

His class is not easy, but you will learn a lot. The upside is there is no book, but that means attendance is mandatory. He answers any questions that are asked. His tests are based on diagnosing people since he is a psychologist. The only downside is if Psychology is not your forte, you must study for a good grade.

5.0
2.0
PSYC101
Nov 11, 2010

Wow! He has been the best thing that has happened to me at Kutztown University! Awesome opportunities with him as a professor. Always exited to go to his class. You must study for his test I got a 100 in general psych. Lots of notes, many funny interesting stories. His accent was never a problem for me. TAKE HIMM!!!! You will not regret it.

4.0
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PSY011
Dec 12, 2010

Nice guy. Accent isn't hard to understand at all. I'd bring a laptop to class to take notes, he talks extremely fast and it's hard to keep up when writing. The tests are questions asked as if you were diagnosing someone. Really easy if you study. He gives tons of examples in class.

4.0
4.0
PSY202
Apr 13, 2011

Great guy, loved listening to him lecture. However I took him for a three hour night class, where he didn't give us a book or powerpoint or any notes of any kind...we sat there and had to take notes on what he said for three hours. Can be very hard to keep up and I would end up writing what seemed like ten pages of notes every class. Take computer!

4.0
3.0
PSYC011
Apr 14, 2011

He is really funny. His accent makes me laugh. His tests are a little difficult but he gives you all the info you need. There is no textbook so it is all based on lecture notes. He talks fast but will repeat anything when asked. Easily one of my favorite classes

5.0
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PSY011
May 4, 2011

Awesome professor, great person, very helpful and understanding. The tests are difficult, so make sure you study your material thoroughly! There is no book for this class, all note taking. I enjoyed the class!

4.0
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PSY011
Nov 4, 2011

He was the BEST professor I had. Very humorous and always has good stories to tell and makes class interesting. The tests can be tricky but just understand what the notes are talking about. It's all based on lecture no text book needed. Answers any questions that you have about the notes even if its something just out of curiosity. HIGHLY RECOMEND!

4.0
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PSY011
Nov 6, 2011

He does not use the text book his tests are based off of the notes you take during his class. you must go to class and write down almost every word he says. His tests are difficult but if you take good notes you'll do fine. I got a B in his psych of personality and general psych. Overall he is an okay teacher

4.0
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PSY360
Dec 20, 2011

The best professor i have ever had. Kutztown is lukcy to have him. Has a great personality,cares about his students and is funny!just attend class and take notes you will do just fine.

4.0
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PSY202
Dec 21, 2011

Interesting class, but there is no textbook and its straight lecture. His test were tricky, I had him for a 3 hour class. We got done early every class,but dont miss any or you will be behind with alot of lecture notes!

5.0
2.0
PSY300
Feb 15, 2012

I had him for Clinical & General psych.. and made him my advisor. He's AMAZINGGG :))) Fave teacher. Such a sweetheart, and strives for all of his students to get A's! TAKE HIM!

5.0
3.0
PSY011
Apr 3, 2012

Great Prof. to take he has alot of knowledge and experience he shares. His stories are great, and relate to the topic. There is no textbook all classnotes. You need to go to class to get the notes, also attend the study sessions (he looks at who attends). If you need extra credit ask and explain why he will try to give you some. Overall GREAT PROF!

5.0
1.0
PSY011
Apr 12, 2012

This class was by far the easiest class I had last semester. He is charismatic, funny and recognizes when his students are interested and involved. He has great stories and as long as you go to his lectures every day you will get an A easily.

5.0
1.0
PSY360
Jun 23, 2012

An awesome teacher, very knowledgable and always willing to help whenever you need it. Don't need a book, his class is straight lecture and you always get out early. Essay tests, so take good notes! TAKE HIM

5.0
3.0
PSY202
Jan 28, 2014

For ANYONE who says that Dr. Akillas is not such a good teacher, that's a LIE! He doesn't teach with a textbook so that students would actually have to come to class and take notes. He's not easy but as long as you come to class and takes notes and study well, your sure to pass. Bottom line DONT be lazy!!!!!!!!!

4.0
1.0
CLINICAL
May 2, 2014

Such a caring professor, love his accent and he does his best to make sure his students are prepared for tests.

5.0
2.0
PSY011
Grade: A
Oct 16, 2014

Dr. Akillas is an amazing prof! I took his general psych class and absolutely loved it. NO BOOK!!! All material is based on lecture notes. Lectures are fun and he tells great stories. He is very clear when speaking and I would recommend taking his class.

5.0
3.0
GENPSYCH
Nov 7, 2014

Amazing proffessor. Makes psychology interesting and fun. Tests are a bit tough but he's a great guy with an awesome accent. Assignments give you extra credit and are easy and tests are based on notes. Great advisor. TAKE HIM.

5.0
2.0
PSY202
Nov 11, 2014

Dr. Akillas is awesome. His style is a straightforward lecture - if he says it, you write it. Bring your laptop to class or quickly jot down the notes then rewrite them, otherwise you won't get all of the material. Gives mandatory bonus assignments but they help boost your average. I would definitely take him again.

4.0
2.0
PERSONALITY
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2014

Akillas is such a genuinely nice guy! I took a 3 hour night class with him expecting it to drag, but with him it didn't! He has a way of teaching that makes everything even more interesting an enjoyable. I actually looked forward to his class. I strongly recommend taking him.

5.0
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011
Jan 20, 2015

I took introduction to Psychology to fulfil a gen ed requirement. I never thought i could actually be excited to go to a class until Dr. Akillas. He is a wonderful teacher, his lectures are interesting also, which is hard to come by. I received a B+ in this class , if you go to class pay attention and take notes you will do very well! TAKE HIM!

5.0
1.0
PSY360
Grade: A+
Oct 13, 2015

Dr. Akillas is the greatest professor that I have ever had. I am a senior and have just had my first class with him, after being in the psych program for almost four years. He is extremely caring about students. I sat down with him on multiple occasions just to talk about my life and goals. Also, he does not use a book, just his knowledge and exp.

3.0
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PSY010
Grade: C
Dec 16, 2015

Dr. Akillas is a great professor. Here is there to help students, and offers weekly study sessions. however, his tests are very challenging and I know few people who got higher than a C. He will give extra credit, but it will only help you 2% points, tops . Great guy, but very hard for a basic gen ed. No book, tests are purely lecture.

3.0
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PSY202
Grade: C
Dec 17, 2015

Hard to understand his accent at first. Great lectures but very long and you will take a lot of notes. Tests are difficult and he knows which one everyone will do poorly on, or well on. Doesn't explain things well during office hours. No textbook, no powerpoint.

3.0
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PSY011
Apr 19, 2016

He is a below adequate professor who makes it extremely tough for student to do well. I missed one class all semester and my grade on the test suffered big time. He goes so fast during lectures and talks and talks and talks. Would not take unless you have too.

3.0
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PSY011
Grade: Not sure yet
May 3, 2016

Okay professor at best; attended a lot of the classes, had a tutor and still struggled with the class.

4.0
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PSY202
Grade: B
Oct 9, 2016
Would take again

For his 3 hour night class, BRING YOUR LAPTOP TO TAKE NOTES. He doesn't talk fast and will happily repeat things if you missed them. He is entirely lecture based. No ppt or book. His home assignments aren't difficult. Tests aren't too bad but you do need to know the material at least at a basic level to do well. He's also pretty funny!

Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
PSY360
Grade: A
Nov 2, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Akillas' general psych class was the gateway to my love for psychology. I enjoyed his class so much that I scheduled two more classes with him as the professor, as well as requesting him as my adviser. He is so helpful and motivated to help his students. I can confidently say that he impacted my knowledge of psychology more than anyone else!

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
PSY011
Grade: C-
Nov 9, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Very nice professor and knows psychology very well. I did not do well in the class and personally I couldn't wait for it to be over. However, he was willing to help me with whatever I needed to pass. I wouldn't take him again but I am also not a psych person at all.

Respected
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
PSY011
Apr 5, 2017
Would take again

I liked him! There's no textbook, just his notes. He puts the powerpoints on d2l but not the notes, so go to class!! It's relatively easy as long as you go and study. He's pretty funny too!

Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
PSY011
Grade: B
Jun 11, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Akillas has a chill class with lots of info, definitely recommend

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PSY011
Grade: A-
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

GIVES LOTS OF EXTRA CREDIT! TONS OF NOTES THOUGH, DON'T SKIP CLASS. ABSOLUTELY WOULD TAKE HIM AGAIN, I ENJOYED HIS CLASS, BUT EXAMS WERE TOUGH!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
Tests are tough
5.0
3.0
PSY011
Grade: A
Mar 22, 2018
Would take again

Akillas is an AMAZING professor! If you get the chance to take him, do it. He has a lot of experience being a psychologist and has a story to tell about every topic, making it so interesting and easy to learn. As long as you go to class, you'll pass. Lectures are very informative. Dr. Akillas reminded me of why I chose Psych as my major. Love him.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
PSY011
Grade: B
May 1, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Akillas is a cool person and cares a lot. His lectures are interesting if you like psychology. He always ended class early. There are 4 exams, the final is cumulative. The exams are tough if you don't study the notes. He assigns home assignment that are really easy and are due before each exam. They help the grade a lot.

Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
PSY010
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2018
Would take again

I took professor akillas for gen psych and he is all about his lectures. Often lets you out early, but take notes and study them hard. He makes his lectures interesting. Make sure you put in study time and you will be fine. Interesting guy, but nice and I enjoyed his class. I would recommend taking him.

Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PSY011
Dec 3, 2018
Would take again

I absolutely loved him! His lectures were very interesting and I love the stories that he told. The assignments were really easy as well, in fact I thought they were fun assignments and I looked forward to doing them!

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
2.0
4.0
PS202
Grade: C+
Dec 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

A great person, funny and has a lot of experience. NOT a great teacher. This class was probably one of the hardest classes I've ever taken. To make it easier to understand, the second exam EVERYONE failed. I ended with an 80 and emailed him because he put me in with a 78 and he said he "wouldn't change it". I don't suggest taking unless needed.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
3.0
4.0
PSY010
Grade: C
Jan 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The class is centered around his lectures. He was a very interesting speaker and made class interesting but his lectures had little to do with the actual tests which made it feel like going to class was worthless. The tests determined your grade probably 80% but did not do an accurate job of determining what you learned in class.

Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
5.0
PSY011
Grade: A+
Mar 29, 2019
Would take again

General Psychology was a very tough class. There are four exams, the final is cumulative. Many extra credit opportunities with the home assignments. Take notes on everything he says, NOT the slides and review your notes every night. The lectures are very interesting but exams are VERY hard if you don't study.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PSY011
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 24, 2019
Wouldn't take again

You cannot understand him, he is too difficult.

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
PSY011
Apr 24, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He can be very difficult to understand at time - also if you miss anything he says during the lecture it can screw you over big time. It's almost impossible to find out what's exactly on the tests and each one has a different format for whatever reason. If I could've chosen another prof I would have.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
PSY360
Grade: B
May 10, 2019
Would take again

Professor Akillas was amazing! He always had funny real experiences to share! Just do your work and go to class!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
PS202
Grade: D+
Nov 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dont get me wrong hes a great speaker. He keeps you listening, but its just too much information to memorize. this class is truly memorization. The tests are difficult, and so are the homeworks. The homeworks will help you with the test though. But they take time and thought. I personally dont like hes teaching method. Lots of notes no book.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
PSY360
Dec 9, 2019
Would take again

This class is definitely a challenge but it is not impossible. The exams are the biggest adjustment, 25 question multiple choice exams (making each question worth 4 points). I took this as a night class but he never makes you stay the whole time. He also has you do video assignments with mock counseling sessions, easy points as long as you try.

Respected
Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSY011
Dec 11, 2019
Would take again

Amazing professor! No textbook is needed, gives lectures every class and is sometimes hard to understand but is willing to answer any of your questions. Only 4 homework assignments and tests the whole semester which aren't too difficult if you study. Overall would definitely take him again.

5.0
4.0
PS202
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

Professor Akillas is by far the most genuine and down to earth teacher I have came across all my years of school. You do need to pay attention in his lectures, and make sure you really read and understand his notes. The tests are strictly based on his notes that he posts on D2L and also things he says in his lecture. He's so understanding and sweet

Test heavy
Amazing lectures
Caring
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