Super easy course. Attend lectures and participate and you'll pass easily.

James has been a real help and very understanding. Very respectable professor, and overall a pretty great guy. Good taste in pasta.

Love having him, he makes the class fun! Would definitely recommend anyone who plans on taking this course to take it with him.

Best class and teacher ever. I would take this class every day for the rest of my life if I could. Take this class you will have no regrets in life.

Professor Castorina is very kind and helpful and truly wants to ensure that everyone in the class succeeds. He gives easy assignments that are not time consuming and even offers extra credit frequently. I highly recommend taking his class as you will never be bored or unamused. AL

Best lectures. Awsome advice in regards to college and career planning. Do not be a "Ghost" in the class. All speakers that where invited where very engaging and accessible to reach after,

Very engaging- do not be a "ghost" in the class. His speakers are very engaging and easy to reach after. Great way to plan out your collage career.

Professor is very easygoing, and ties in his lectures with his own real-life experiences. Not all the assignments are mandatory and test questions come straight from the lectures. -CC

Professor Castorina has by far been one of my favorite professors. On the first day of class, he pranked us by pretending to be a student (long story, but it was so funny). Anyways, from the first day, I knew he was going to be a great professor. He's very interactive with us and even brings in snacks. 11/10, take him if you can! -LC

he's the best professor ever. he's very easy, helpful, and full of joy & he gives us donuts :) PM

Great professor, he is helpful and understanding with students, plus he's really funny. HE BRINGS US FOOD! Opportunities for extra credit all the time, all together great class.

Was very nice, funny, and he easy to understand. Related lectures to his career which was very helpful. Gave extra credit a lot and played fun games also brings donuts for the class. Overall great teacher and would take again!

This Professor is very layed back with grading, testing, etc. He does not limit our voices, and overall the class is a great experience.

One of my favorite professors! I took Professor James' class for Psychology as a Profession & Practice. Attendance is not mandatory but it is definitely helpful as the lectures and guest speakers cover all of the exam material. You can tell he really cares about his students and is always willing to help us out and even brings in food for us. - N.O

James is one of the best profs that I've had. He makes the content easy to engage with and understand. There are no surprises on exams, you would have to try hard to get a bad grade. You leave with a better understanding of what you need in the psych world, along with great connections to other successful people in the field, along with James. EM

James Castorina is a very good professor. He also brings snacks to class sometimes. He always asks for feedback on what he can do to help us understand the subject matter better. I would highly recommend him for any class that he teaches as I took him for both psychology as a profession and practice and for psych of scientific thinking.

This professor was good and an easy class.

He was a good professor and overall an easy class. AS

James is super flexible, understanding, and engaging. An overall caring person and great professor.

Great professor and really nice. He doesn't give a lot of assignments but even when he does, they aren't time consuming. He brought us food and tries to make the class as fun as he can. -DJ

Professor Castorina is just an all around great guy. Very funny, laid back, and basically gives you every opportunity to do well in his class. -KM

If I could retake this class I 100% would! Not only is Professor Castorina hilarious, he is also cares about his students and wants the best for them. I will miss the snacks and the laughs shared throughout the semester. Truly one of the best teachers I have ever had. -K.S

Professor Castorina was an amazing professor. He does whatever he can to keep the students happy and engaged. I have recommended this course to all of my friends to take even if they are not psych majors. Wish I can take him for all of my classes!!

Castorina, it is a understanding professor, he shows he cares in the classroom about your learning. Also he make the classroom environment light and I think that helps us to learn a retain way better the material. If I have the opportunity I will take a class with him again. Z.O.S

Professor Castorina is a very warm welcome every day making each class easy, nonstressful, thought-provoking, and fun. He will slow down, stay after class, give you a second chance if he sees you struggling, and take your circumstances into consideration. Definitely, one of the best professors I have experienced while at Rowan. J.S.

James is an amazing professor. He is so engaged in his lectures and rarely gives homework. He also gives out snacks!! Definitely the best professor I have ever had.

he is amazing i definitely recommended. he brings us food every class:)

Taking his class was great. The lectures are fun while still being useful/important. There are a ton of extra credit opportunities, which are great if you need a boost in your grade. Plus he tends to bring in snacks which is definitely a bonus. -LN

Prof. James is really passionate about what he teaches. He explains everything so well, and he is relatable. Take this class if you want an easy A. S.O

So far Professor Castorina is one of the best professors I have. He makes sure you understand the material his teaching and prepares you for his test. I recommend 100% N.S

James was a great professor, has been very understanding with life outside of class which really helped me. He is clear on what you have to know for test and has very engaging lectures. He offers extra credit and assignments as well and is not all about test.

James is amazing. He is a great teacher. He brings us donuts almost every class and one time he even brought us pizza:))))) I would definitely recommend taking his class -M.L.

James is not only a well-versed professor with a medical background, he is also a very caring and patient person who sees and treats his students as he would his friends. Not once in the entirety of his class have I felt like I would fail. In our daily class he has provided constant support and entertainment, making learning fun and stress free. DD

James is one of the most approachable professors. If you have an issue bring it up and he will be more than accommodating. If you like getting snacks during class then you're in luck, because he'll usually bring donuts or pizza or something.

I had Professor Castorina for Psychology of Scientific Thinking and he was great. All of his lectures were clear and I understood what we were learning. If you are having difficulty in his class do not be afraid to go to him and ask for help because he will always answer your questions without hesitation. GG

James Castorina is a great professor. He is definitely down to earth and hilarious. When given assignments he makes sure the class has a great understanding so things can be easier for us. And He tried very head to remember his students names one by one. My current grade in his class is a B+ and I am current I will pass with an A or B. MP

Professor James was actually really cool. He would bring in food for us almost every class. Definitely take this course!!!

Enjoyed this class, lectures were easy and fun to follow. Understanding and helpful if the student is having an issue. Assignments were easy to get a good grade if you actively paid attention to lectures and were a part of the class activities. Jules Magliozzo

Professor Castorina always makes class an interesting and fun environment to learn in! I would definitely recommend taking his class if you are a psych major!

Professor Castorina is an amazing professor. He clearly enjoys teaching and is extremely knowledgeable on his lectures. He strives to get to know each student and actually shows that he cares about us. He tries to make this class as easy as possible and wants us to actually understand the course. He gives many extra credit opportunities. Take him!

He is an amazing professor who makes class fun and easier to understand. Some assignments may be harder but it is an amazing and super informative class to take if you are interested in going into the psychology field!

Professor Castorina is a great educator and he really cares about his students. He doesn't want to fail anyone to fail and wants his students to succeed. If you pay attention in class the test would be easy. Would take another class with him. -RG

James Castorina is a fantastic professor, 10/10 would take again. KC

He is one of the teachers with whom I would like to have more classes. He gives the essentials of the class and he provides different examples, which make the material easy to understand and learn.

One of the most chill, understanding, and caring professors I have ever had. I would take him if he taught any other class. He will especially do his best to help you if you want to go into Clinical/Counseling Psych. He only wants his students to succeed and will do what he can to make sure it happens. SG

James has a very inviting and fun classroom environment! His class is super easy if you are there and present to every lesson. Participation is a must not only for the class but also for its fun and James makes every lesson enjoyable in one way or another. his presentations are easy to follow and gain information from too. -AC

The class is pretty straightforward. As long as you pay attention to the slides during lectures you shouldn't have a problem maintaining a good grade.

Great and easy class. Great professor, the coursework was very easy, and the classes are fun.

Great and easy class. Great professor, the coursework was very easy, and the classes are fun. - MG

Professor Castorina is a great teacher. His class is easy if you pay attention.

He is a fair professor, and he brings food

You will most definitely do well if you attend his classes and pay attention. He makes you aware of upcoming assignments and briefly explains them. He makes learning fun and enjoyable. He is very caring and wants to see his students succeed. I recommend taking this professor 10/10! ALM

Professor James was one of the best professors I have had at Rowan yet. You can tell he truly does care about his students and puts his students above the coursework, which in my opinion is a characteristic of a great professor. James never made any student feel like they couldn't speak their mind on anything in this class. He really was the best!

He is a great guy overall, this spills into his teaching life! He cares about his students and makes every day in the classroom really engaging. If you need extra help with anything he is there to help. He gives a lot of opportunities to get extra credit throughout the course. Great teacher overall

Overall he is a great teacher. He cares about his students and takes his time while teaching them. The class is fun and you learn a lot. Just make sure to take notes because you will see them aging. Over all a great teacher and would take this class aging if I could. HC 3/8/23

Prof. Castorina's class is one that I enjoy attending very much. His class is very interesting with the content and his way of teaching us. His great sense of humor that keeps us awake even early in the morning. He actually cares about teaching the information to us instead of just reading off the screen. I would recommend his class to anyone. -MM

He is a very great professor and he makes it fun to go to his class because when learning knew material he relates it to our daily lives so that we can get a better understanding as well. He is very understanding and is always there to help!

Professor Castorina, is a very good professor because he is always willing to help students no matter what! He relates the topics that we are learning to real life situations and it helps so much when being in his class because some of the content can be confusing. He makes the class enjoyable for his students and knows how to make us laugh! -LG

Hola Castorina! I really enjoyed this class and honestly, I am going to be sad when this class ends. I really appreciated him going over the coursework before the midterm. I get a lot of testing anxiety so that really helped me feel confident. His lectures are also very engaging. Best thing to do is listen and ask questions! - SZ

So far this is class is so fun. James is a great teacher and does a great job to getting us involved with the lectures :)

James knows busy work is not the move and does not contribute to your education. He is funny. I took psych of scientific thinking and the way the class was taught was actually interesting. If you don't study you will do bad on the exams but there's not too much you need to study for to get and A

Overall, he was a great professor. The class was usually chill. Just go in, pay attention to the lectures, do what one needs to do, and then one is done. If one likes to eat in class, he usually brings in food to eat and enjoy if one wants to. What is expected of the students is clear and straightforward. Little assignments. Fun class overall. - MA

James has to be one of the best, if not the best professors, I've had since beginning at Rowan! He is funny and makes coming to class enjoyable. The midterm was in person but he did go over a midterm study guide in class. He offers many options to succeed in the class. I would totally recommend taking him if not anyone else! - JS

James is overall a 10/10 professor. He helps you in any way you can and is super super convenient. He gives extra credit and actually doesnt let you fail, and hes hilarious. What can be better than that?

James is one of the nicest professors I've ever had at Rowan University. There is never a dull moment in any of his classes and he engages with the entire class. Also, he brings munchkins in every day which is a bonus. If you are looking for a laid-back professor who is great at what he does, I highly recommend you take a class with James! FG

James is definitely one of my favorite professors ive ever had. He is super super easy with your work and even quizzes. He will let you retake or take it late (you need to have an actual reason). He also always knows how to make the class fun and exciting! I love being in his class, I would definitely want to take him again 10/10! MC

I highly advise taking a course with Professor Castorina. He's fair, he ensures that you are well prepared for all assessments and offers a variety of extra credits. Every class he also brings snacks for his students, you can really tell that he cares about his students and is someone you would feel comfortable going to for any problems. - AJ

Professor Castorina is great professor! Actually teaches stuff that we will use in research and has great stories to tell from his own experiences. Gives us food every class and even makes tests fair. He really wants us to succeed and gives us a lot of opportunities to do well. Just attend class, participate, and expect to get an A.

Great professor who truly cares about their student's success. Is super responsive and engaging and probably the best professor I have had in my time here so far. If I get the chance in the future I will definitely take him again! TL

He's an awesome professor. He's always helping his students in every step and makes sure everyone is thoroughly prepared for what to expect. Also livens up the class with his humor and the stories he shares! AS

Such a big heart! Brings food to every class which is something I have never seen from any educator, let alone a college professor. My only critique would be that sometimes things can be a tad slow but I've also taken a writing intensive course on basically the same topic so that may be why. I would recommend him to pretty much anyone :) -AA

Professor Castorina is a great professor! His lectures are interactive and keep us students fully engaged. He is fun but gets things done. He cares about his students and gives them all of the tools for success. I would 100% take him again if I had the opportunity.

James is an awesome professor. He always puts a smile on everyones face and never fails to make lecture engaging and interesting. His class is very easy if you pay attention and he is always willing to provide extra credit and give you a hand when needed. Would 100% recommend taking James, he is great!! J.B

Professor Castorina is by far one of the best professors at Rowan University. He is lively and always makes class entertaining. He also is very accommodating to every students needs. Not a lot of professors go to the lengths he does to make sure students have the same opportunities. -JH

James was great! Easily the best Professor & my favorite that I have had at Rowan. He brings snacks and provides a casual environment. He also has a very laid-back and relaxed environment which can remove a lot of the stress that comes with college. He tends to make the class & lectures funny & enjoyable. An easy A if you just show up.

James is a really great professor. He gives plenty of examples to explain what we are learning, and he makes his lectures fun and interesting. You can tell that he really cares about his students, and he gives everyone an equal opportunity to do well. He also brings snacks to class :) I would definitely take James again if given the opportunity.

Great professor! He makes Lectures very comprehensible and is very engaging. He brings snacks to every lecture and i would take his class again! ov

Professor Castorina is a very surprising teacher, especially on the first day of class... In this class you take notes from his slides, study those and understand those topics for the midterm. He truly cares about the success of his students and gives so many opportunities to understand the course work . CL

All you have to do is attend class, pay attention, and take some notes and you will succeed in this class. I have really enjoyed the lectures even in an early class. He makes the lectures engaging with plenty of stories and examples so you can easily understand the material. I would take this professor again if possible! KP

Professor Castorina is a fantastic professor. In this class I felt that I learned a lot but also wasn't overwhelmed with an excessive amount of work. Professor Castorina is very understanding and an overall funny guy and keeps the class interesting. He also always brings us snacks.

Many chances for extra credit

brings munchkins to class!! is very understanding.

Just work hard and listen in lectures!

James cares about his students and will work with you if needed. His lectures are easy to pay attention to and he engages with his students often.

One of the best professors I've ever had at rowan!

Professor Castorina is a good dude with lots of experience in psych. He makes the class fun and his funny jokes combined with his knowledge of psych make any class good.

Come to class prepared, study, engage.

James is the best professor I have ever had, every week is planned out on Canvas, and the lectures are very clear to follow. He has a lot of experience in the field, and has awesome stories, about research, and counseling. He is also a Pokemon fan which I find really cool and awesome!

Good professor, makes jokes and entertains class while lecturing. Just come to class prepared to take notes, participate, you should be good. - af

James Castorina is one of my favorite professors of all time. He is super insightful, fun, and engaging! If you are looking for both a fun experience and an opportunity to learn important lessons, then do yourself a favor and take his class! James is an amazing person, and I cannot recommend him enough! -BZ

His classes are fun, interactive, and you actually learn a lot after each lecture. The assignments and tests are easy as long as you study and pay attention in class. He's very understanding and is fun to talk with. -AA

Professor Castorina makes jokes and entertains the class while lecturing. Take notes, come to class, he also has surprises every morning. -BR

Well for one he is an amazing teacher who managed to make you think even on the first day. Especially with all of his PowerPoints along with his jokes and relatable memes. He makes you actually question and think about all the random stuff you see in life not just online. He's also hilarious, kind and always engaging with us in class. AP

He is a very considerate professor, for the midterm he literally held a class and basically gave us the answers. Great professor, definitely would take his class again!

Professor Castorina is by far one the best professor I've ever had and have. He also doesn't want anyone to fail and wants all his students to succeed. If you pay attention in class the tests and assignments will be easy. Would take another class with him. A.O

James is such a great professor in so many ways. Not only does he keep you engaged for the whole lecture, but his teaching makes you think about everyday things in entirely different ways. I literally look at commercials and even cereal boxes so much differently than I did before taking this class! 100% recommend James as a professor. SJ

When I tell you he is probably one of the best professors you'll ever have. you can tell he really cares about his students as long as you do the work or let him know when you're struggling you will pass the class he's very accommodating and accessible after class. he is very understanding and truly just a great person. wish he taught another class

I took this class as an 8:00 am and he made it fun. His exams are funny.

He is a very caring professor and tries hard to make sure all his students succeed. He has real world experience with the topics discussed, and it makes the class much more enjoyable. I would highly recommend taking a class with him. You will learn a lot, and have a good time doing it. EE.

I had him for an 8am and he made class fun that early in the morning. He has easy homework and it is only required that you do three assignments. There are also only 2 exams. The information is really useful if you do not know what you want to do in the psych field yet. GR

James shows up to class with Muchkins. He is very considerate and generally very helpful when it comes to psych. Great professor, other then being nice, his class is very simple and easy. Seriously one of the best professors I've had.

Professor Castorina is the best professor ive ever had at rowan. he is so caring and he always makes lectures fun even if its just him going over a powerpoint. he makes sure you fully understand the material and he also offers extra credit for you to boost your grade. - JB

He is a very great professor who also tells a lot of jokes. He makes class fun, and nothing is too tough. There are extra credit opportunities, and not too many assignments. Even though we have class early in the morning, he always comes in with lots of energy (and munchkins!).

James is a phenomenal professor! He's super chill and funny and is always willing to work with you on things. He's a super nice person and always offers extra credit. His work isn't hard at all. As long as you do it and follow the instructions, it's nearly impossible to fail his class and exams. -MV

James is an incredibly personable professor. He owns his own practice which is great to hear about real-life experience and class lectures. He brings in guest speakers almost weekly which is a great way to keep the class engaging. There are two exams that are both very easy. He offers multiple extra credits and the actual assignments are easy (MH)

I wish more professors were like this one. He makes the course interactive! This allows students like me to be invested and have a desire to continue to learn. There is a lot of insight this professor can provide... if you let him. Please continue my legacy of drawing troll faces on any paper he hands out... please and thank you! S.Z

(Essentials of Psychology) Professor Castorina is by far one of the best professors that I have had. He makes his lectures very inter-active for the students, and since he is a mental therapist, he has real life experiences in a lot of the topics that he teaches. The quizzes are online, and his exams are pretty straight forward. Absolute GOAT. SH.

Professor Castorina is insanely funny and brings a lot of energy to the class. He uses his personal experience to give real life examples of what he teaches which helps you connect real world situations to what we are learning. I would definitely recommend taking Professor Castorina's class if you get the chance.

Very Easy Class. I would definitely take him again. Includes the whole class in class discussions. The lectures aren't boring and repetitive.

Prof. Castorina is one of the best professors I have ever had. He keeps you intrigued with jokes and stories throughout the lecture. He gives out study guides with terms that you need to know on your test. Make sure that you really understand the terms because it tests is more examples instead of definitions. LC

Awesome professor. Made class fun, the least boring class you will probably get. Would highly recommend and would take another class. RF

Professor Castorina is a great professor to have especially for a morning class. He brings a ton of energy to his class and always makes class funny and more energetic than most other classes I have. He does a great job teaching psychology and his lectures and the way he describe things really make it easy to understand all of the topics.

Classes with James have been so worthwhile! He has an amazing way of breaking things down so that they are understandable, and always keeping it light and fun.

He's an understanding professor and understands that we are all college students and have other things to deal with. He's grading is good and he gives out study guides for the test and tries to make sure all his students succeed.

Professor Castorina does everything to help his students and gives plenty of hints and guidelines as to what will be on tests and quizzes. The exams are fair meaning you do need to study to pass, but everything comes from the material taught in class. Overall a good professor who makes an early morning class tolerable. //sb

He is super nice and energetic, bring the energy to class everyday. He teaches mainly with power-points but explains very well. And will even connect it to real life situation for us to understand. We don't get many assignments and if we do they are very easy. Would highly recommend taking this course. RV

Professor Castorina is a great professor to have and is a great spark of energy in the morning. He is very passionate about what he is teaching and gives his lectures with a lot of energy which makes the topics easier to learn. He offers a ton of feedback on any exam or assignment along with multiple extra credit opportunities. He's hype. - G.S.

Professor castorina is very funny psychologist, but can also be a person to take serious. He explain material very clearly, always open to question, and is very generous when giving extra when needed, and tries to make us feel involved of us leaving his class of something we learned. He teacher clear understanding of the lectures he provides.

His class is one of the easiest classes to take, he explains the course material very thoroughly in a way that helps people understand. He is one of the best professors I've ever had, he's genuinely a nice guy and actually cares about his students passing and wants them to succeed. I would definitely take him again for another class. - KK

Professor Castorina's lectures are easy to follow and he explains the material very well. Class is never boring and he wants his students to succeed. The assignments are easy and as long as you pay attention in class, the exams are very manageable. -JT

Prof. James is a very understanding and compassionate professor. He genuinely cares about his students and wants to help them achieve good grades. He also makes his lectures very entertaining and engaging. I Highly recommend him. -S.M

Professor Castorina is a chill/funny guy, his lectures are funny and laidback, the work and weekly quizzes are easy. The tests are fair. He's understanding and tries to make class as easy as possible. He brings munchkins in the morning. He is very passionate about his field and work. Overall would take a class again with him in the future. RB

Professor Castorina is really nice and funny. He is great at explaining concepts in a way that is easy to understand, he gives out clear instructions, and he is always willing to help. One warning would be that he does not allow students to turn in late work and it's unfortunate that he does not accept re-dos on assignments. 9/10 recommend :)

Professor Castorina is an amazing professor. He made me really enjoy taking Intro to Psych. He is always joking around and keeping you involved with the lectures to make sure you are understanding. The study guides he gives out are very helpful and he will also let you know things that WILL be on the test. Definitely recommend. TH

James Johnathan Castorina, there is so much to say about him. The other reviews speak for themselves. He is a very supportive and fun professor to have. He knows how to keep it engaging by telling stories from his experience. Make sure to ask about Pickle Boy! There are plenty of opportunities to succeed in this class. TAKE HIM!! -JS

I took this class because I needed help finding different fields of psychology and run downs of how much would I make in masters compared to PHD,etc. But the professor was very helpful with trying to help you find out what you wanna do in psychology. The classes were really fun going to he made them fun going too. o.c

Such a caring professor, he truly wants his students to succeed and has a very clear grading criteria. Super funny and has a lot of knowledge in this field. Definitely recommend taking him, I had him at 8am and he always made the class super interesting.

I highly recommend professor Castorina. He makes psychology understanding, clear, and fun to learn. His class is an easy A as long as you take notes for exams. I would take this class again. -SJ

As long as you come to class and pay attention this class is a lot of fun. Professor Castorina is very easy to pay attention to and makes sure you are engaged. He is also very flexible when it comes to if you miss class and will get you caught up. Great Prof!

Coming to class is all that you really need to do to succeed in this class, with little outside work to do. If you pay attention, study a little bit, and do the assignments on the day they are due you will be fine. Easy to communicate with and make sure you are not falling behind. Great Prof! -RP

Dr.Castorina is a great professor. He actively engages with the class because he wants you to understand the content, not just memorize it. There are a lot of chances to receive extra credit and the material in the class is also fascinating. I would like to take another class like this again.-ST

Professor Castorina is a cool dude. He doesn't give out much work which is much appreciated. He is good at explaining topics that he is covering and creates a nice atmosphere in the class room. He talks a lot but it's cool because he's mostly funny when he does. I recommend him as a professor as he is easy going and overall a jolly fellow. CL

Professor Castorina makes his lectures very fun and interesting. To be honest he assigns a few assignments but they don't take much time to complete. He has a story for everything which makes you look forward to his class. He is very caring and makes it easy to understand some of the different career options that we have. Definitely recommend! -LM

I really recommend Mr. Castorina to anyone who is looking to take his courses. He is completely fair and makes learning really easy and fun.

Professor Castorina is very approachable and he actively engages with the class. He shares his own experience because he has a background in working in the psychology field which makes the class more interesting. There are some assignments but it does not take that long and he gives good feedback and he has clear grading criteria.

For an 8am class, he definitely makes it worth going. He keeps us engaged and fun. He always asks if anyone has questions and gives very detailed lectures. If you attend class and take notes, you will do good! KD

Great professor, lectures are very insightful and helpful for students to learn about what professions there are for psychology majors. He brings in guest speakers and makes lectures fun and light. I'd recommend this class and professor for any student that's looking for more details on what career paths there are for psychology majors. YP

Professor Castorina is a great professor, especially for the essentials of psych. He has his own practice and helps bring what we're learning to life with his stories. He always gives opportunities to get extra credit and makes it very clear how you can succeed in his class. Overall good guy, funny, considerate, and he brings munchkins to class. NV

Great Professor, used class discussions to get you more involved in thinking about the lecture. Answers questions without judgement and always makes class fun. GP

knows what he's doing and talking about, engaging personality and common sense subject matter

Super funny and very understanding. No homework or textbook required. Has extra credit options, if you study from the study guide you're almost guaranteed a perfect score. Makes a 2 hour lecture very fun and interesting! - JG

This professor is very overqualified to be teaching some of the classes they are teaching. They are very knowledgeable and compassionate, he wants everyone to pass. Always looking for ways to improve his teaching ability, the classroom is usually never tense. He makes jokes at others' expense but if you keep your head down you will be alright -AS

James Castorina is an AMAZING professor to have! All of his lectures are very interesting and he makes class enjoyable! He is very knowledgeable about the subjects he teaches and is compassionate and caring towards all of his students. He makes you feel comfortable and welcomed in his classes. 10/10 professor all around! - OR

I enjoy this class very much, and you can tell that the professor is passionate about what he is teaching. He has loads of experience in the field and shares about it often. He is pretty opinionated on some subjects, but this wouldn't stop me from recommending the class to a peer. Also, he brings in munchkins every class which is fun. PC

Professor Castorina is a great professors He gives many opportunities for extra credit, and they're extremely simple. His lectures are entertaining and hold so much information. The midterm and assignments are straightforward, what he says is on the test is what's on the test. Great class and an awesome teacher! - AB

Professor Castorina is fun, engaging, laid-back and down to earth. His lectures are full of funny stories and interesting content that makes the double block period fly by. He stresses the importance of student success, insuring this by providing all of the adequate resources and materials, never surprising his students with unknown information.

All there is to know about taking this professor is that he brings in munchkins every class. That should honestly be the selling point. But bonuses: Professor Castorina is engaging with his lectures, very laid back, and entertaining with his way of teaching. No textbook is needed and assignments can be easily done if you attend his lectures - AL

Castorina has been a good professor to me through the entire semester despite me not showing up to class sometimes. Very caring and helpful with anything you may or may not understand. -NP

Professor James brings munchkins to every class. His exams are straightforward what he tells you on the exams is exactly what's on it. His lectures are interesting and you can tell he's passionate about what he teaches. He is a very approachable, laid-back, funny professor. He explains all assignments thoroughly. JV

He brings in some type of snack every class, is really easy going, and is very helpful, even during exams. We only have 3 big grades throughout the entire semester

He brings snacks every class. He is calm, he makes sure everyone understands the topic that is being taught. He's funny and very blunt. His exams are NOT multiple choice but they are NOT hard at all as long as you study. what he teaches matches exactly what is on the tests. if the work is done you'll pass.- HV

Being present & participating in class is the best way to succeed! The material can be tedious but he is Rowan Alum/Therapist who wants to see all his students do well in class & in their careers. Very approachable & will give honest feedback, can depend on Prof. Castorina for trustworthy insight! 1000% recommend taking any class! RMS

Super chill, wants to help his student, a great teacher, 10/10 recommend.

Professor James is unlike many professors that you will meet in your typical college classes. Not only does Professor James want his students to succeed with our GPA, or in our career but also in the real world. He makes the class enjoyable, fun, and energetic,.

Professor James is unlike many professors that you will meet in your typical college classes. Not only does Professor James want his students to succeed with our GPA, or in our career but also in the real world. He makes the class enjoyable, fun, and energetic. -DM

Take a class with him if you can! He teaches through lectures that include videos, anecdotes, and material that holds the interest of his students. This class was something I honestly looked forward to, I never dread showing up. The mood is always light in this class and I would 100% take another class with this professor. -TF

Very easy class and he provides us with snacks. Gives little to no tests and the tests are easy as long as you study enough.

Very fun and interactive class, a lot of opportunities for extra credit.

Professor Castorina makes this class fun and engaging. While the material can be challenging, he provides plenty of opportunities for extra credit. Definitely recommend using unstuck study alongside the free course textbook to ace this course.

Great professor overall! Made learning enjoyable and makes sure every student understands the information being given to them.

Very Good professor that genuinely seems to care. Funny guy and loves to mess around with his class. Attendance isn't necessary but he stresses that you go if your struggling or your grade is low. He allows extra credit for his exams and the work load is relatively light.

Very great professor who cares about all.

Pretty chill professor, as long as you show up and do the work you will be fine.

The classes are lecture heavy but usually finish early. If you are extremely busy or something comes up you can email him about turning in an assignment late without penalty. There are multiple extra credit opportunities. He brings donuts. He also played a prank on the entire class day one.

I really didn't mind this class it was pretty easy and the assignments are self explanatory. If you have any questions about anything you can just ask him and he'll help out. Also loves that he goes over the study guide for the exams that helps out a lot!

James Castorina is a great professor! I had him for essentials of psych and he made the lectures fun and interesting! The work load isn't bad, and he makes his assignments straightforward and easy to follow to be able to get them done on time! Exams aren't bad either, as long as you pay attention and or study!

Great prof. Pay attention and you pass.

Very accommodating and understanding. Makes turn-in and exam dates very clear. No surprises. I would take his classes in the future

James Castorina is a good professor, he makes his lectures interesting and keeps students engaged. Exams are not bad as long as you go to class and be sure to study. I would definitely retake his class.

The professor was extremely nice and had a positive energy. He tried to make class exciting and often brought snacks to class. Exams were reasonable and as long as you study you should perform well.

Very personable and understanding. The lectures are straight forward and he provides a study guide for each exam, which helps a lot.

Made the class enjoyable and easy to understand.

Amazing professor! I am taking another one of his courses next semester, overall, he is a great professor. Easily accessible outside of class, enjoyable lectures, fun personality, and not a heavy work load.

Great professor! I had him for essentials of psych. Work load isn't bad, and he makes his assignments straightforward and easy to follow and exams aren't bad either, as long as you pay attention or study.

This professor is super laid back and very understanding, as long as you communicate with him. He is also a pretty easy grader. However, when it comes to his exams make sure you READ them fully. Other than that his course is pretty easy as long as you attend class and study. He also bring in munchkins sometimes!!

This professor is a very funny, chill teacher. I feel like I retain so much information from him and when it comes to exams I remember so much, even if I don't study. Make sure to communicate with him about your struggles and he will help you. He also brings in munchkins!

Great professor, he made the lectures interesting and keeps students engaged. Work and exams are not bad as long as you come to class and be sure to study. I would definitely take his class again.

I would say that the professor did a great time explaining the assignment on what must be done and gave clear and understandable feedback on each assignment.

Professor Castorina is an excellent professor for an introductory class into psychology. He is very passionate about the topic at hand, and is very understanding of students.

I took his class for essentials of psychology and was a fairly easy class If you keep up with the work. The exams were straight forward and grades fairly. Would definitely take his class again!

Funny, and it's easy to understand his lectures.

He is a great professor. he's funny. the material is a little annoying, but the professor is nice, he gets real-life things attendance is not mandatory, and we once had a speaker talk about his mental illness. The great class would 100000% take it again.

Professor Castorina is a very good professor. He makes sure you understand all the content and is willing to go over it until you get it. He always gives a study guide and goes over it the class before the exam. There are papers that you have to write but he breaks them into parts so its very managable. He's very outgoing and honest.

Great Teacher, he is an amazing teacher. he's funny and caring. He gets us, students. He gives extra credit, and attendance is not mandatory. He is probably one of the best professors I'll ever have. I would take this class over and over again.

Great teacher! Most of the classes will be lectures but they aren't too long, pretty informative, and funny. Provides good feedback on the assignments to help get a better grade. Provides extra credit opportunities for each exam and does a review the class before the exam.

This Professor is really charismatic and kind. Not only does this provide an amazing learning experience weekly, but it highlights his passion for not only psychology but for his students and his want for them to achieve high standards. This is shown through his meticulous way of breaking things down and numerous chances to earn extra credit.

Very good professor and is very caring for his students. One of the best professors I've had and teaches things that I have actually used outside of the classroom setting which is usually rare. Is really nice and will make things simple while teaching so that you understand it better while also giving examples. 10/10

Mr. Castorina is one of the top 3 professors I have ever had; you are doing yourself a disservice by not taking a class of his. Clear grading criteria Genuinely interesting lectures Responsive to communication Personable Very understanding; flexible He Funny 4 Exams w/ study guides. 2 in person, 2 take home 8 chapter quizzes 2 Assignments-Papers

Professor Castorina is an amazing professor with a great personality whose lectures are very engaging and interesting. He is very knowledgable on psychology and explains all of the topics in a way that makes them easy to understand. The workload is fair and the assignments are a perfect balance of challenging and manageable.

Extremely flexible and understanding. A great overall guy who engages well with students and cares about what he does.

Professor Castorina uses PowerPoints in lectures and posts them on Canvas, but attending class is helpful for his detailed explanations. Quizzes are easy, and studying the exam guide ensures success on tests. I highly recommend him and would take his class again if I could.

Professor Castorina is one of the best professors I've had. He makes psychology easy to understand, even for those who aren't interested in the subject. He's fair with grading, offers extra credit, and provides clear, focused study guides for exams. He makes the class enjoyable with his engaging energy. I highly recommend him.

Professor Castorina is genuinely one of the best professors I've had. He loves to engage with his students and cares that you do well in his class. There are no surprises to his exams, he will inform you of everything that will be on them. He has a great personality, I definitely would take his class again.

Very good professor, I took him for essentials of psychology and I would take it again. He keeps his lectures interesting and fun, he is also flexible and understanding.

Professor Castorina is a great and easy going professor. He makes his lectures interesting and adds humor. He is very knowledgeable and experienced in psychology. He also brings in munchkins! His tests and quizzes are pretty easy as long as you go over the study guides. Overall would recommend!

Professor Castorina is very easy going, light hearted, and fun! His lectures were never too long or boring. Some classes he brought snacks to give us. Exams are easy, reading quizzes are easy, and the papers are easy. Overall a great professor.

Very kind and easy going professor, always has something funny to say. He always has personal examples for much of the content due to his experience with people outside of class. Study guides give really good idea of what you need to know for the exams.

As long as you pay attention it's an easy class. While attendance isn't mandatory, everything he goes over in class is directly what will be on the tests. He brought munchkins to class often and overall cares for the success of his students.

Great professor, easy paper tests if you pay attention. Attendance isn't mandatory but his lectures are fun and he is a really funny guys. Definitely would reccomend taking him as a professor.

Such a good professor, really cares about what he is teaching. Tests are easy if you go to class, even though attendance isn't mandatory. Really fun lectures and is very funny. Definitely would recommend taking this course with this professor.

Mr.C is a wonderful teacher he keep it real when it comes to teaching . If case comes and something happens outside of class , he is very understanding and flexible with you . Class is mainly quizzes and 2 big assignments with 3 exams ..always provide study guides . Definitely would recommend him and any of his classes.

Prof James is a very chill and very understanding professor. He laughs at his own jokes and brings Dunkin Donuts Munchkins to his classes. He has a lot of experience as a therapist and understands the teaching material from personal experience. The exams are easy if you read over your notes a few times and his late work policy is very reasonable.

My professor is one of the most approachable and engaging professors I've had. His relaxed teaching style makes complex topics easy to understand. He creates a welcoming classroom atmosphere where everyone feels encouraged to participate and share their thoughts.

Professor Castorina's class is one of my favorite classes on campus so far! He makes the class very fun and engaging, and his exams are not hard as long as you study and go to class.

A very fair and funny guy. His lectures are laid back, but not off topic. He makes a lot of jokes, and tries his best to relate the material to real life. He clearly cares about engaging his students, frequently reminds you of due dates, and wants to see students succeed. He is very fair about late assignments, and if you go to class you'll do fine

As I'm taking psychology classes for my minor, Professor Castorina really has made want to pursue the field of psychology way further! He is able to take concepts of psych, fundamentally break them down, and make the topics intriguing. This class is a tad bit more reading heavy, but nonetheless does Professor Castorina make it less stressful!

Professor Castorina is someone I highly recommend taking for any class he's teaching, the man could probably make statistics entertaining. He is laid back, flexible, respectful, funny, and extremely good at what he does. He is extremely fair on assignments and exams. His approach to teaching makes the heavy material digestible and engaging. 10/10!!

James is a great teacher I've had him for multiple classes at Rowan. He teaches psych of personality a little different than his other classes and a textbook is required which he ususally doesn't do. Either way its still a good class and he teaches it very well and is also very passionate about this class

Professor James, is one of my favorite professors, he's entertaining and makes class fun. He does want his students to participate but that isn't much of a problem. He's very educated on the class and has multiple stories to go along with what is being talked about in class. I would choose him as a professor again.

Mr. Castorina is a laid-back, nice guy who understands what it's like to be a student. There's no required textbook, which was a huge relief since it saved me money! His lecture PowerPoints are available on Canvas, but attending class is definitely helpful for the exams. He gives plenty of examples that make the material easier to understand.

James is really funny and down to Earth. He makes learning a lot of fun and time flies by in class. Everything is super easy and all exams are open notes. I would highly recommend him and this class (psych of personality)!

Professor Castorina was a really awesome professor, I'm taking his class on the psychology of personality. His homework and readings are necessary and take some time every week. His exams were for the most part, we didn't really have any papers. Personality is a subject-heavy course, but he makes it interesting and engaging. Would take again!

James Castorina was an amazing professor. He is so funny and laid back, he understands that students have a lot going. As long as you go to class and take notes, as well as complete the assignments on time, you will do fine. I would take this class again and recommend anybody considering taking Personality of Psychology.

great professor! very engaging and i always feel confident that i learned something. even though this course does require a textbook, it's useful and not a waste of your money. exams are average difficulty as long as you attend class and pay attention. castorina is so great i regretted taking another class that he taught with a different professor.

Professor Castorina is honestly a great guy and knows how to joke around with the class. Very easy going and understanding.

Professor Castorina is obviously dedicated to the line of work he is in, which translates into how he teaches his courses. Very funny and interesting lectures. He also will bring in munchkins if he is running late! Only downside was the mcgraw-hill online work and pretty difficult/time consuming exams.

Very good professor. He is understanding in every form. If you have an issue he is extremely open and honest about his answers.

Professor Castorina is a great professor, who really helps all of us students thrive! Not only is he funny and engaging during his lectures, but he relates the material to real life situations and asks us questions to make sure we are understanding. The coursework itself is light, and the assignments we have are meaningful to the course.

James is a great professor. I would take his classes every semester if I could. Very clear about expectations, answers questions, and humorous. Tests are long but if you attend lectures/do homework you'll do fine.

Great professor 2 or 3 assignments due each week but there really easy if you read or skim the textbook. He explains all the slides easy. Tests are okay if you take notes and pay attention and he doesn't take himself easy and is very understanding. Overall great professor and k would take him again.

He talks the entire class, everything you need is on the slides, brings munchkins

Professor Castorina is really nice, funny, and you can tell he is really enthusiastic about what he was teaching. We had to use McGraw Hill, which I didn't love, but it was Professor Castorina's first time teaching this class. His tests do take awhile and they are a little hard, but he's open to hearing feedback about the tests to make them easier

Professor Castorina has been one of my best professors at Rowan! You can tell he truly cares about his student's well-being because he practically hands you the answers to all the material during class time. He also provides multiple opportunities to get extra credit on tests, which the majority of people catch on to by the second exam.

Professor Castorina is a great professor, he is very engaging in his lectures and makes sure to keep the energy in the class that makes you want to pay attention and engage in class, he is also very understanding and caring, i was having a hard time mentally and was missing quite a few assignments and he was very understanding and helped me out.

Professor James is one of the most understanding and cooperative teachers I've taken at Rowan. I took his Psychology of Personality class and really enjoyed it. He is willing to work with you to make things fair and wants to see you succeed. The lectures are engaging and the topics are interesting I would definitely take this Professor again!!

this is my second time taking Mr. Castorina's class and while the first class was very smooth and easy for psych of personality it got a bit harder. Be prepared to spend at least doing two hours of homework on McGraw Hill every week which is worth a decent chunk of your grade, but as long as you do the work you will be okay.

Professor Castorina is one of the most honest and funny professors I've ever had. The class is easy as far as participation goes because he uses tons of examples that are easier for the students to connect to and lectures aren't super difficult to understand, but you may need to study a little harder for exams because he WILL pick at your brain!!!

This is my second time taking Professor Castorina, and I am so happy I have decided to take him again. He is extremely understanding, he responds to emails and messages very quickly, his classes are lecture heavy but they are always interactive and fun! I would definitely take Professor Castorina again in another course.

Fun professor to have, very reasonable and understanding. Can help you with more then just educational purposes.

Professor Castorina is amazing! I had him for psych of personality and it was very lecture-heavy, but he kept it interesting. He provides a lot of examples during lectures that really helped me to understand the material. Definitely recommend!

Professor Castorina is a very good professor, for our class attendance is not mandatory and if you choose not to come you have an alternate assignment to make up and everything is very clear and easy to understand. When I do show up to class, he is hilarious!

Professor Castorina is a good professor. This class is heavy in the readings on McGraw Hill. There are 3-4 assignments which take about an hour to complete each week and all the exams are online. He goes over the topics with presentations before the weeks assignments. He is also funny and makes the class enjoyable and engaging.

Professor Castorina is an instructor who really cares about his students. Although there is a decent amount of homework on the online textbook, and the tests are a bit challenging, he teaches the material in a very engaging way during his lectures. I would definitely recommend taking any of his courses if you get the chance.

Professor Castorina makes this course interactive while sticking to a traditional lecture style. He makes his slides available and uses McGraw Hill which is the majority of our HW. He provides study guides for exams which is helpful! Asks for feedback and good professor who tries to relate to students. Also fair grader - if you try, will do good.

Professor Castorina is a hilarious guy and a pretty good professor. He makes the information easily understandable! I am able to confidently complete assignments and exams without glancing much at my notes because of how memorable his lectures are. He provides great examples and applications that help you remember the material! Take his class NOW!

Really solid professor. Clearly knows what he's talking about, and isn't shy about sharing that he has plenty of field experience. Very funny and laid back, and the coursework itself is not too difficult and easy to follow. He would also often bring in munchkins. Super cool guy and I'd be happy to take him again.