3.2
Quality3.4
Difficulty59%
Would Retake181
Reviews59%
Would Retake
181
Reviews
Rating DistributionOfficial
5
54
4
34
3
35
2
21
1
37
What Students Say
“Cocky, rude, self-absorbed, just not worth your time”
PSY300 - 1.0 rating“More than 50 slides to study per exam”
PSYC312 - 1.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
71%
Textbook Required
56%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.45 avg changeRatings by Course
PYSCH346
5.0
(1)PSYC
5.0
(1)PSYCH356
4.9
(7)PSYCHPSYC
4.0
(1)PSYCH330
3.8
(11)Difficulty by Course
PYSCH330
5.0
356
4.7
PYSC330
4.5
PSYC310
4.0
PSYCHPSYC
4.0
Reviews (181)
i have so far enjoyed his class. He is very helpful when going to his office hours or asking questions during class. I would recommend taking his psych classes to anyone interested in psychology.
I'm not gonna lie..when I signed up for this class I didn't know who the teacher was and when I walked in on the first day and saw who he was I was terrified. I had had him as a sub before and thought he was a total ****! I stuck with the class anyway and am very glad I did! He's actually a really nice guy and teaches all the material very well!!
Booooring!!! My freinds said take this cuz they had a great teacher but this is lame!! Made sexuality just a drag!
This class was a lot of fun! I didn't know what teacher I was getting when I first signed up, but I'm glad I got him! It was his first time teaching human sexuality so he used the book a lot, but he did a good job teaching. He's a laid back guy and will make jokes with you, but does expect you to know the material for the test which are easy.
he is a great teacher and he teaches the subject throughly and explains everything in details overall a great experience
Great prof, summer course so lots of reading but no home work. Attendance only taken 1st few days to drop no sho's. 2 exams, 2 page paper on contraception, and a final. Does a great job of teaching a touchy subject without wierding you out! Lets you ask lots of questions which is a plus! I def would take him again.
Awesome teacher, teach well, professional, laid back. I don't think the book is necessary as long as you attend lectures. Easy A if you pay attention. He's very proper with his language since it is a sensitive subject. He doesn't judge anyone who has a comment or question. Overall, take him!
Professor Frazee was awesome!! I took him over the summer so the class was fast paced and compacted but he still made it very enjoyable. He doesnt really care too much for attendance, welcomes questions, and is a real stickler for texting in class. He's really laid back and will help you as much as he can. And he's FUNNY!! when possible Take him!!
He grades to high some people didn't understand him and exam where hella hard if I knew I didn't need this class I would'nt have took it
Hard class! Everyone in class struggled but Dr. Frazee made it clear that the class would be difficult & 25% of the class would drop which they did. The tests are tricky and very difficult. Read the book, study hard and you should be ok. GO TO CLASS! He actually does want his students to learn and pass but by doing the work and not "winging" it.
He is way too hard. Boring too. He makes his exams on rediculous side materials and things in the book he never went over. Exam answers are hard and lead you to believe in a wrong answer...way confusing. Don't take him
OMG I HATE HIM! HE IS SUPER HARD & HATES REPEATING HIMSELF. IF YOU TRY AND APPROACH HIM WITH QUESTIONS HE IS SUCH AN ASSHOLE ABOUT IT! HE WONT SHUT UP ABOUT HIS SON AND HAS A BAD ATTITUDE ALMOST EVERYDAY. IF YOU MUST TAKE THIS CLASS I STRONGLY SUGGEST ANOTHER TEACHER!!
He is an awful teacher. You never know what is going to be on the exam. I do not know why he hands out a syllabus if the things he says you have to study for a certain exam.....is never actually on it.Dont know why he gives out an email address bc if you email him asking to know what is ACTUALLY on the test he is all mean aboutit. take hannan!
Effective teacher on a complicated and hard subject matter, biology of the brain. Great speaker for lectures, keeps the material interesting and engages the class. Is very clear about expectations, expects you to attend lectures, and read the book to cover test material. Knows his subject very well and teaches to the class. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
At first you may hate him, but once you give it a few weeks you will learn that he is very smart and has an amazing teaching style. He is very opinionated and it shows! But, shouldn't teachers challege us? What's the point of college without challenging teachers and classes? If you want to actually learn something, take him!
Cool guy, terrible at making exams. Might as well study the book and skip lecture if you could. So glad he lets us drop one exam, if you ask him how to prepare for them he just says, "read the book and look at your notes." And then the tests are on the smallest facts from the book. Talks about his religion too much. I don't think he likes 300 much.
Great psychology professor. He is quite opinionated and its apparent but he challenges his students and you end up learning a lot in class. He expects you to study like a college student and if you like to wing it, don't take him. Only take him if you are ready for a challenge and want to learn the material. I would recommend him.
Frazee is awesome. I took both stats with him and human sexuality and it is evident through his teaching how much he cares about his students. hes really funny and is always encouraging students to come in and see him in his office hours. hes incredibly helpful and really is a great teacher. being in his class was fun and interesting. take him!!!!!
One of the most interesting and fun classes I've ever taken. His tests are very straight forward, just read the designated chapters and you'll be fine. A word to the wise, his personality is (how do I say this) a little intense; he may seem combative, but he's actually really nice. EXCUSE MY GRAMMAR.
Rating from a former student who is about to graduate from Sac State. This professor ROCKS! He is by far what any of you who plan to transfer to a university need as he prepares you for higher education. Advice, get over you and learn from this fine example of what education is all about! He knows his stuff, and after you take him , so will you! >3
Took him for 330 after taking him for Psyc300. One of my favorite teachers, i mean Professor/Dr. Extremely intelligent and passionate about psychology. Seems somewhat intimidating at first but is actually very approachable. People who complain obviously just want an easy grade rather than learn the subject.
If you actually want to learn something take his class, if you just want someone to give you a good grade go to DeVry since it won't mean anything anyways.
He's really an intelligent and personable Instructor. I have only been in this class for 2 weeks but it's so drastically better from STATs 300 with Nelsenador, that I'm hopeful I will pass and learn something too. He relates to students well, since he struggled with STAT's and had a professor that explained it until he got it.
Frazee is intense but also has a great sense of humor. He is passionate about teaching useful subject matter and in this class I learned more than in any other class in ARC/CRC, maybe even combined! He knows his stuff reg: bio psyc. Amazing class and amazing teacher. He expects you to pay attention and show respect for him and the subject.
pretty cool
Awesome teacher. Not too hard, but pushes you to work in order to pass. Helpful and makes lecture interesting. definitely recommend for any and all psych classes to be with him. if you work hard you will get an A
awsome prof very helpful . clear and organized
This class isn't too bad. I thought it would be harder but the exams aren't too bad if you study and pay attention to the lecture. He gives allot of examples to help students understand it well. This isn't a class for slackers though I had to study allot since im not really good with math
Professor Frazee is a really good instructor. He approaches lectures in a straightforward way and expects his students to be adults. He made the subject very manageable and was pretty lenient on hw and in class assignments. Don't be intimidated on the 1st day, just stick with it and do the class assignments. Also, go to his office hours!
The way he teach is very hard and he was very serious and i suggest another professor he was rude to a lot of students and exams were very hard and tricky.
If you are ever going to take a class at CRC you need to take Bio Psych with Frazee. Lectures open your mind to new ideas and completely altered my career goals. Labs with sheep brains are very hands on and interesting. Frazee is extremely knowledgable on the topic and his sense of humor and use of sarcasm keeps you on the edge of your seat.
This professor didn't make sense. His lectures were understandably, but his test weren't. He is a nice professor however, his teaching methods are very poor. This class was the most stressful and i was taking chem and math. I read the book, but it was no help on the test. I will recommend a different professor, unless you like to be stress.
Professor Frazee is a great teacher. He explains topics very thoroughly and tells you his expectations clearly. It is possible to earn an A in his class. However, you must READ THE BOOK before class, otherwise you will fail miserably. If you want to learn Psychology, he is your professor, if you want to just skim through a class do not take him.
Worst prof. i don't recommend him, this was the most stressful class i have ever taken in my life. I would never take this prof. again ever. Don't take him for 300.
great professor, was difficult in his psych 300 course maybe because the class was at 7:30am. taking his human sexuality class right now. very interesting and enjoyable.
He's a cool dude. Awesome beard. He really knows his stuff took him for 3 classes in the same semester and i really learned alot.
Nice Teacher but goes through powerpoints swiftly and no study guides or anything. Reading the book is a must, I would recommend taking Edman for Psych 300
The class itself is not difficult mathematically but understanding the meaning behind it is. He doesn't try to understand your questions and gives an demeaning attitude when asked questions (from personal experience and observations). I recommend reading the book but knowing the equations is enough to get by. Interesting class but a bad professor.
Prof Frazee was an excellent professor. He made the material clear and always made sure we were able to ask questions. Class was mandatory and most of the test material was discussed in lecture.
Frazee is an amazing professor. He really knows what he's talking about, and his lectures are so clear, studying is rereading your notes. Tests are easy, yet can be anything within the chapters, not always what you would expect.Lab activities really easy if you show up.Learned so much that I can apply to real life although I'm not majoring in psyc.
Class is always interesting, but hardly related to exams. Nice guy, but lazy. Exams are totally textbook based. Overall, the class is easy, regardless of who the professor was in class. You have to be your own professor!
This was an outstanding and interesting class. Prof Frazee knows his stuff. I really looked forward to lecture and lab each week and it was the first class I was kinda bummed was over after the semester! Frazee lectures powerpoint straight from the book but lectures on lots of stuff not on tests.I studied quite a bit for this class and learned lots
Dr. Frazee is a cool professor. For human sexuality the class was interesting to learn. Class is all lecture but he makes it fun to engage in. You need to read the book though, this is key. Overall was a fun class and was not to challenging as long as you keep up with the material.
He was a very cool Professor im glad i took his class.although he can be strict on attending its good because he dose things on a whim and thats what makes his class fun and interesting.
He is a great teacher! Took his PSYC 312, 330, and 356 classes. He's very clear and knows a lot of information. DEFINITELY read the textbook for all of his classes. His lectures are straight forward but reading is essential for doing well in his classes. His lectures are very interesting and easy to follow so make sure to go to class!
Frazee is an amazing professor. If you want a class that is going to be clear cut, boring, and to the point than this is not the class for you. If you want to be inspired and relate everything you've learned to real life than he is the man. My bf took him and I had to check him out for myself. He is truly inspiring and dedicated to teaching
He's a great professor, he makes you think critically about everything that he teaches. I've learned so much from him so far, and he's given me different perspectives. However, you kind of have to be your own teacher; reading the textbook is a must if you want a good grade. Bad things: He's lazy, a little unprepared, and he patronizes students.
So far this teacher has been good, but if you plan on coming in late, not taking notes, missing a lot of classes, and not reading the book, then DO NOT take this class...or any other class at that :P but really this is not the easiest or the hardest class I've had. If you do the opposite of what is written above, you should be fine.
He's a cool teacher like everyone says I've taken him for pysc356 & passed. But he usually goes by the stuff really fast, so you might have to refer back to the book, even though textbook use isn't really mandatory. I DONT however, recommend him for pysc330, way too hard and doesn't really let you understand the material. No study guides, nothing.
He is a cool guy. He's funny, but he is also a jerk. Very charismatic professor, but he SUCKS. He is very unwilling to help his students. Very unorganized when it comes to his lectures. Rambles a lot. Criticizes students when they ask questions, or when they are wrong. However, his class are never boring.
Great professor. He definitely knew his stuff. Very willing to help students just need to come by to his office hours. Always talked about how people wouldn't ask for help. Would take him again.
His lectures have almost nothing to do with the exams. Exams are based on the book. He wants you to be in class every time, although after a while he stops taking attendance.
His lectures have almost nothing to do with the exams. Exams are based on the book. He wants you to be in class every time, although after a while he stops taking attendance. I did not like the class, even though he seems like he knows what he is talking about.
I took this class because I was very interested in the brain, human or otherwise. I enjoyed this class completely. Frazee will help those that seek out said help and is absolutely willing in any way he can. I missed turning in the major paper he required, which "was an A paper" according to him, and still passed. All you have to do is be willing.
I took this class online. It takes him forever to respond back to messages. When the assignments were not opened when they were supposed to, it was the students fault. He has tons of old, boring videos from the 1980's. This class was boring! He is very unapproachable. Would NOT take his class.
All he did was make jokes about students and didn't even teach. He's super self centered always talking about his accomplishments instead of teaching. His test had nothing to do with the material he was "teaching". Our class had over 60 students and towards the end of the semester there was about 15-20 students left. DO NOT TAKE HIM.
HORRIBLE! STAY FAR AWAY! He comes off really cool but don't be fooled. No assignments, just exams and papers. Theres absolutely no room for error, the class is worth just a couple hundred points. He does not offer extra credit. He grades papers extremely hard and will NOT give you detailed instructions. Don't plan to miss exams, he won't help you.
Mr. Frazee is not a teacher. He is a jerk and an oportunist, but, if you want to have a subject to make fun of with your friends, family, and colleagues, I suggest you to take his classes. After that, you will write the book entitled "How to become a fake teacher"; it is the main subject that Mr. Frazee adore to practice in class daily.
Great Prof. Pay attention, work hard, and show up if you want to succeed. Also, Prof Frazee offers office hours, USE THEM!
Don't raise your hand if you're not ready for unnecessary criticism. He is kind of rude and disrespectful and always finds a way to talk highly of himself. The tests are based on the book and there is virtually no information that he shared in class on any of the tests. If you ask a question, he says he will cover it in a second, but he doesn't.
Don't take his class if you expect to be respected. He will treat you as you are worthless and fool, and he will work hard to prove that. Your low grade will destroy your GPA.
This professor intentionally fail certain number of students on the third exam. It even came in our school newspaper. So don't say those students didn't work hard. I haven't been one of them, but I did see truth among my friends. They worked hard, yet ended up failing.
Good prof. Sometimes talks over students heads. If you have issues or questions go to office hours. Show you want it and you'll get it.
Professor Frazee is a great professor. He knows what he's talking about and he expects you to read the chapter you guys are learning about so you can contribute to the lectures in class. The tests were do-able BUT studying and looking over the book is essential in passing the tests and overall the class.
Sure, he speaks his mind (maybe too much) but as a professor, if you go to his office hours he will do his best to help you. Come to class. Everyday. Each lecture matters. You dont need to read book much if you understand what he wantsexpects from you so take good notes. He's very good at making stats make sense.
His class requires a lot of effort. Studying for several hours a day is a must if you want to pass with a good grade. Lectures aren't that helpful, but read the book and you'll be fine. His exams are all based on the textbook.
Where to start. this professor all he talks about is about himself, there are very minimum lectures, the test are nothing compared to his lectures. He wants everything written exactly how he wants it, he talks very fast and does not accepted the definitions of the book. He will embarrassed you in front of the class. DO NOT TAKE HIM.
Decided to give us a fill in the blank of 50 slots of sheep brain anatomy for 80 percent of our lab grade out of nowhere, which is worth 20 percent of overall grade with lecture). 4 lab days out of the semester to go over this final. NO WHERE IN SYLLABUS SAYS THERE IS A LAB QUIZ. No other lab assignment were graded at all.
He is rude in every aspect and I don't think he knows what a true professor is. Ignores email almost all the time and not even helpful when he replies. He lacks organization and class is not structurally organized. No guidelines. Do everything on your own basically. Studied hard for final but it was such a joke. Final exam was written by him.
While he is a great teacher, his tests are bs. He makes you remember a lot of vocab but it has to be word for word
Lets see now, 4 exams and a final that are scantron scored. Does not go over the tests so the cumulative finals will royally be hurting if you did bad on an exam. An exam could be 50 questions out of 50-80 slides yet one slide can contain 3 exam questions. Teachers syllabus is the shows that Frazee does not care to evaluate his students properly.
Not as bad as everyone makes him seem. He is a little condescending towards students at times, but he might not realize it. Other than that, he's clear on what he wants and if you can swallow your pride to ask questions, he's always there with an answer (patronizing or not, who knows).
You like having teachers talk about things that are not on tests? Well this guy is for you, as his lectures will be only be about 20 percent on the exams. Oh he also skips test questions if he is behind schedule (skips entire sections of slides). If he says it will be on the test, it will not be on the test. More than 50 slides to study per exam.
None of the above tags apply. First, I was excited to take Psychology. If you're used to a good online professor, this is not one of them. Often the chapters weren't unlocked after the week had started, or the discussion participation. When they were eventually unlocked, we'd have 3-4 days to study before the Friday quiz. Friday????
He does not know how to lecture, too fast and want his definition word to word. He is a bad grader in 4 exams, 3 is 50% mark and the 4th is 58% and he gives D, he is not there for you, if you ask him a question because you don't know it he will tell you to go into your text book. Don't take his class
Cocky, rude, self-absorbed, just not worth your time
This professor Ladies and Gentlemen is the worst professor ever. This professor looks down on his students, thinks he is high and mighty. Doesn't even try to help the students succeed in the class. No homework, no extra credit, no nothing. Other professors in his department even think he is heartless for not giving the students a chance.
This is my Second time Taking Professor Frazee, This was my second attempt at Stats with him I dropped the first time. If you must take this class I recommend taking it on its own. Its Intense. He does condescend, but dont be afraid to ask questions!! He also helps if you go to office hours! work in study groups, do the HW!! He's also hilarious!!
Unless you're good at memorizing, I'd suggest taking this course alone. You'd have to commit a lot of time to studying 'cause it's really all based on memorization, but he blows through lectures very quickly and sometimes tests you on small, random things he said that may not have been on slides. He's funny but in a condescending way.
Motivational
Doctor Frazee is amazing. He is very inspirational and wants you to succeed in his class. I highly recommend this professor.
Alright yes he's sometimes condescending and he grades tough but if you're a good student you'll do well. I took him for psych 312 and was excited to take him again for 330. His classes are not easy A's for you who just want to take a class for fun. You take his class, you learn. If you're a slacker don't take em.
This was my second time retaking this class and this was the first time I have taken his class. And I gotta say it was quite what I expected from the last time I took it 3 years ago. Beware of pop quizzes do some studying before starting cause they come straight out of the book. I figure taking the online course be much easier than in class course.
He is a good teacher. If you go to class and take notes and pay attention the tests are easy.
One of my favorite teachers I've had. He definitely has high expectations for his students, but if you put in the work he asks of you, your experience and grade in the class will reflect that. Don't show up late unless you want to be embarrassed.
Good prof. but his methods can be harsh as he embarrassed multiple people in front of the class throughout the semester. He is VERY knowledgeable in Psychology and explains concepts pretty well, but he can also be very condescending when questions are asked which i find counterproductive. He is also BIG on punctuality. Be on time to class!
I took this professor twice. out of my 4 years of college he was by far the hardest professor. The way he teaches is in a very unique way. either you get it or you dont. the class is based on three major exams and the final. If you are looking for a professor that will take the time out of his day to help you dont take his class.
Professor Frazee is honestly one of the best Professors out here in CRC, probably in SAC! He keeps it real with his students and he really makes you think twice about who you are lol. He occasionally does powerpoints but he skips over them most of the time. Have the book, tests are easy, and he will call you out if you're on your phone so don't!
This man is a force to be reckoned with. He is ruthless on students who walk in late so definitely dont do that. He seems condescending and sarcastic but in reality he wants you to challenge him. He wants you to try before asking. Hes always available in office hours and he goes above and beyond. 3 exams, 6 spss, 1 final. DO NOT SKIP
So Prof. Frazee is legitimately the best professor I've had. I missed one of the exams and he let me make it up with a paper. Why? I showed up to every class, i took notes, i asked questions and made him laugh. He is sarcastic and straight up and has the best humor I've had the pleasure of hearing n a while. Office hours available. love him so much
Had him for lecture. Grades are based only on a few tests, including the final exam. Does not go over the tests. Bases tests on what he lectures on (do NOT rely on the ppts) and the textbook. I got an A due to my good grade in lab and by studying key terms from the textbook through quizlet instead of actually reading. Do NOT be late to class.
Teaches in a peculiar way than what most people are used to. He calls out people who are late to class, unfortunately for him I liked the negative attention. Something he does is he locks doors on exam days so dont be late or youre not getting in. He also wants you to memorize definitions word by word but Ive reviewed the day before and passed.
Professor Frazee was a character. He was prideful and somewhat rude, but if you show up on time and dont use your phone, youll be fine. His style of teaching wasnt ideal, but YouTube videos and talking to classmates saved my grade. Not a professor I enjoyed, but not impossible to pass his class.
He's a highly intellectual professor, definitely one not to challenge when it comes to respect and the comprehension of psychology. BUT he expects A LOT out of his students and your capacity to keep pace with his teachings. It is difficult but manageable ONLY if you prioritize your time to maintain your independent studying. You will fail if not.
Frazee's a cool dude! Definitely respect him for treating students as adults. I see why he teaches a specific way but overall he does a well job at explaining concepts and lessons. It's really just a tough course because there's so much information that has to be condensed into such a short amount of time in order to be learned. USE OFFICE HOURS!
One of the hardest classes I've taken but also one of the best and most eye-opening. You need to use the book, but he won;t remind you to read. Tests are based on the book and in-class lectures.
Your whole grade is based on the best 3/4 tests, which in my case was great to not have all the extra fluff assignments, you either get it or you dont. Definitely heavy on student accountability and makes it clear its your job to know the material come test day. Great lecturer and fun class to sit in. I would take more of his classes if i needed.
Great at lecture as well as keeping students excited to learn. Will work with you but if you don't have a good understanding of the material or stress yourself out on a test there is no fall back points from homework to help you. Reading the textbook helps but he doesn't provide instructions on the website so everything he says you need from notes
One of my favorite classes bc of Frazee! He really wants to help you realize that anyone can pass this class if they put in the work. The 1st half of class is lecture and the 2nd is doing an example on your own. Points come from 4 exams & 6 SPSS assignments. Reading and attendance are necessary to succeed; he doesn't post lecture slides online.
Really loved him! He is really smart and gives great lectures. He is obviously passionate about his work, and I recommend people to take his class all the time. I look forward to taking him again! He has made me super excited to pursue a degree in psychology, I feel extremely prepared for my next classes. Must study for this class though.
Took him Spring 18 & I am really shocked he gave me an A because throughout his whole class I felt like a loner and dumb/failing. It was hard, simple math, but lots of steps w/ the utilization of the SPSS system on the old computer. Attend every day, write good notes, his slides go by quickly so sit next to someone smart for help too. Khan Academy!
If possible, take PSY300 with Prof. Frazee! Lectures are fascinating and engaging, and make you think about life and the world in a new way. Get ready to study--there is no way to pass the exams if you don't put in the work. He only tests on what he lectures, but still read the book. An inspiring professor!!!
Doesnt care about attendance but if you skip class you have to make up for it. He is very clear in his explanations and knows when everyones checked out and its time to end class. All lecture and a few tests. By far my favorite professor, super respectable and funny. Wouldnt recommend if you dont test well but if you do this is your professor.
Frazee is a really interesting, successful, intelligient professor. He is not the best teacher. His tests are pretty straight forward but strange. I don't know why but he plans two chapters for the first test, three for the second and then five for the last test. There are some days that seem like a total waste of time- ie showing videos.
I enjoyed this class more than any of my other classes. You have to really pay attention in class and write good notes to do good on the tests. He drops the worst graded quiz making it easy to get an A or B. Do NOT go on your phone while in his class because he will definitely call you out on it! Very funny professor and he knows his stuff!!!
Professor Frazee is a very smart man, kind of intimidating and definitely a strong personality, but overall a good Professor. His lectures are very helpful so make sure not to skip class. Homework is optional but should be done so you can pass. If you need help go to his office hours because thats where hes most inclined to help you.
Best lectures of any professor I've had, interesting and thorough. You will not only be able to do statistics, but be amazed by how it describes human behavior. Formulas are an afterthought. Also the strictest professor I've ever had. Class was graded on 4 or 5 tests, nothing else. No leeway for excuses or misunderstood directions
Frazee is a CHARACTER. He is by far my favorite professor ever, 10/10 recommend him for Into to Psyc. He is pretty cool & will like you as long as you put in work. He is pretty funny & is insanely smart. You could ask him anything and he will have an answer. The only things graded are test, besides that, he does not assign any other work really.
Terrible!!!! Does not lecture well, feedback is horrible. Got As on every assignment showed to every class did every practice problem. he gave me a C with no explanation. Wasted class times talking about transfer information or items that are not related in anyway towards the class. Got easily upset and angry when students asked questions.
Very respected man, he is the head of the department for my major so I have had him for several classes, each he taught slightly different. A bit arrogant but also very hilarious. His class grade is only based on three or four exams. STUDY! take notes on his lectures because he does not use any online tools. all exams are 75% his lecture, 25% book
WARNING. he talks wayyyy too much about himself and often will waste time in class doing this and then try to rush through materials the next days and when it comes down to take the exam he says just read the stuff i didn't cover, which is a lot.
Professor Frazee is typically a chill and straightforward professor. He does tend to go off on tangents and rants at times and also seemed like a "know-it-all" regarding certain topics that students are only basically familiar with. I did not like that he does not use canvas or publish grades at all, I wish we could have gotten our essays back.
I took psych 330 and I can really say he was an awful professor. He acts like he wants you to pass and then doesn't care or makes fun of your questions. If you don't know how to ask a question or just simply not getting the content he will belittle you in front of class and in office hours. I even went to a lot of his office hours too.
He spends almost the entire class talking about himself sometimes. Also, the information that he teaches doesn't line up with the book very much, so if you miss a day of class it's difficult to catch up. Really acts like a know it all and makes fun of your questions, even though he acts like he cares about your grade.
He's so awful. He doesn't use canvas.
Doesnt use canvas which is annoying. Grades by few items, so I guess we can do the math to figure our grade out. But professors make mistakes in entering grades all the time, so i prefer to see my grade first hand to keep track of it. If you like to be aware of your grade at all times then dont take his class.
This class was the worst ever his jokes have nothing to do with the class. It was a waste of time taking this class.
Doesnt use canvas this class was such a waste of time.
Only graded on a couple exams and a final, so you really have to show up to lectures and read the book. Overall had very engaging lectures, which kept me interested. Must read the chapters in the book or you will do badly on the exams. Wish he gave out assignments to help understand chapters.
Only graded on 4 Exams and an extra credit essay. If I used the book I probably could have gotten a B. I'm an A/B student and I took this class for fun but I shouldn't have because it brought my GPA down. He's a very interesting professor but he doesn't use Canvas and doesn't have assignments to help our grades from sinking.
We had 4 exams throughout the semester, including the final, and no homework assignments or quizzes. Just 4 exams. Professor Frazee is really funny and lively during lectures, he explains concepts clearly and uses real-world examples to contextualize these concepts. He teased some students bc of their questions, but still answered and explained it.
Professor Frazee was a decent Professor. I just hate math! He teaches at a college level and has expectations for his students which is good. He comes off a bit intimidating making it difficult for me to feel confident in asking questions. Overall if you need this class for credit take it with him, it will be hard but not impossible to pass.
Great lecturer, explains stats in simple terms, and cares about your success. But your grade is heavily based on exams and a few assignments, so prepare thoroughly (textbook and lecture attention required). Also, he's a bit arrogant, and very opinionated! During COVID-19 remote learning, he put in a lot of effort to teach. Has high expectations.
His class was boring. He was rude & always called people out. I dropped his class because he made me very anxious. You HAVE to study if you want a chance of passing his class. He sounds very sexist. His lectures are off a powerpoint, he assigns tons of reading and you can barely take notes in class. If he's the only option, record lectures.
James Frazee is a good teacher. He can be tough but he cares a lot for his students. I was taking his class on campus then we got switched to online and he was very helpful and lenient due to the changes. He makes the materials easy to understand. He may come off as rude but he genuinely cares.
There are 3 exams and a final. You have to read the textbook. He gets off topic in his lectures and skips important stuff from the book. His lectures are more like examples. You basically have to teach yourself. Give yourself time to read, they are really long chapters. You're only graded on the exams. No canvas.
his lectures don't correlate to the exams, so you have to read the book. make sure you give yourself time to read and be able to grasp the knowledge, so you can pass the exams because there is no homework. he gives you a good amount of time and a reasonable amount of questions to take the exams.
READ THE BOOK RATHER THAN WATCHING THE LECTURE! there's no homework, only exams. he gives you a good amount of time and a reasonable amount of questions to take the exams. exam is multiple choice. he would usually have a research paper assigned, but this year, he has forgotten to assign us the paper, so it is optional to do it.
Took this class during the pandemic, read the textbook rather than watch the lectures because the lectures leave out the important parts! There is a lot of reading. Most chapters have 50+ pages and you'll be assigned to read like 4 chapters! So be ready for that!
For a class about the mind youd think it would be taught better. All we did was take 5 tests nothing else. No homework or other graded assignments. For the first test everyone got a 60 or lower. The videos dont always correspond with whats being taught. Doesnt offer any extra credit.
Least engaged teacher ever. Even said he hates teaching online. All he grades on is the tests, and the tests are on the textbook only. Discussions are superfluous and not graded. Just read the book and you'll pass.
The entire class was based on four exams and like 4 additional assignments. He was not engaged at all - even said that he hated teaching online. Barely knew how to work canvas and his lectures were pre recorded and all over the place. As someone who struggled with math, this class was terrible.
Professor Frazee is one of my favorite professors that I have ever taken. I had him for in person this semester and I was able to learn a lot more compared to what I learned in high school. Willing to help students understand the material and wants students to pass the class. Only grades on a few tests and doesn't make homework mandatory.
I've had Professor Frazee for 2 courses now, PSYCH 300 and PSYCH 330. He may seem unapproachable, but if you actually ask for help he's good and makes sure you understand it properly. The lectures are good, too. If you ask a really dumb question or aren't following along and ask where he is in the lecture, he will poke fun at you, but nothing big.
He was okay. Lectures can be really long, having nothing to do with the textbook. He gets political at times when it has nothing to do with the chapter. Had a test for each chapter, and the test had very specific information so study everything in the book. He's charismatic and can be funny. Grades biweekly. He replies to e-mails fast.
He would get into so many rants which would waste time when learning important material for class. Also, he tends to get political or bring his own personal opinion about certain topics when it's not needed or necessary. Would get upset when students would ask genuine questions. Little to no graded assignments so tests are crucial to passing.
Professor Frazee is a really good, level-headed professor. Quizzes are based a lot on the textbook, so be prepared to read a lot. The grade is based solely on the quizzes and discussion, so be sure to study well and work hard for good grades. Does his best to help his students to achieve, especially through hard work and dedication.
He was pretty cool and helpful. Be present for the 6 IBM SPSS assignments, ask for help if you have questions. He lets us use the textbook and notes for quizzes and exams, so be sure to have those. It's an easy A if you have the time and put in the effort to understand the material. He also gives opportunities for extra credit, as well.
Your grade is solely based on how well you do on his exams and he wouldnt allow you to retake or reschedule an exam if you missed it no matter what viable excuse you may have. He is very politically unaware yet tries to engage in political discussions at the start of each class and can be very offensive and biased with the the opinions he speaks.
James Frazee can be tough, but he is a great professor. He expects you to be prepared and to read the class materials, which will be the key to success in any of his classes. If you show up and put in the work, you won't have any trouble in his class.
Lecture heavy class, but he usually makes all the discussions interesting and fun so ig it works out? a few downsides: class is graded on tests only, so if you flunk or miss a test, your grade is doomed. you also can't make up a test if you missed it?? oh yeah,, he doesn't use canvas to update the class about anything like test dates etc.
very tough professor. He often makes fun of his students. This class was also only based on 4 big exams. He also does not create a canvas for your class so there is no way to see your overall grade for the course. Take a different professor if you want to learn and pass stats.
Great character and personality. Seems very anti government/conspiracy theorist. Looses sight on the material and does not teach right from the book. For math related courses and anybody that may have a STEM major; probably not the best professor for this course. He is a psychology professor after all.
He's clear about his beliefs and will make it known. I believe he actually teaches stats in an easier and simpler way; just take notes + ask questions. Says what general problems will be on the exam, so make sure to study that. Class is graded by 4 exams + 5 in-class assignments. Don't be late, go to class; attendance is key.
Continuation from post below (b/c I forgot), he also lets you use your notes + textbook on exams. Make sure to get textbook (its mandatory)
He grades strictly on exams and we have 6 in class assignments which none of them you can make up and he believes that online schooling has "corrupted" our brains so there isn't a canvas. He honestly lacks a lot of empathy and isn't easy to talk to whatsoever. He's a cool guy just not a cool professor, don't expect to learn much from him.
Take this class w/ own risk. He knew that I was deaf in one ear, I had to miss class sometimes to see my ear specialist which is why I would always come to class late. He failed me because I missed class knowing that my health is more important. He called me out in front of everyone, calling me deaf and my whole classmates just started laughing.
Worst professor that you would ever met. I reported him for bullying me for being deaf on one ear, they did not care about the situation. He did not get fired. Instead, he would do anything to keep his job as a professor and continue to bully students without getting caught even if he got reported. He harasses you after dropping out. Take w/ risk.
tests are very important. he jokes with students a lot but sometimes rude or annoying about it. most work is done online with programs like excel and spss. he went on rants a couple times about other subjects, like sociology and ethnic studies, saying how stupid they were. interesting person i guess, but extra input definitely not needed
The funniest dude ever! Love this guy
This teacher actually cares for his students. He allows for very open communication and doesn't make a claim without substantial evidence
honestly kind of torn on how i feel. the negative reviews are very true but personally i had an overall positive experience in this class. i felt engaged during most lectures which encouraged me to study outside of class, which is usually a struggle for me. beware of some of the "jokes" that may be told and take them with a grain of salt
His lectures are filled with misinformation. Coming into this class I knew Frazee was a little eccentric and very opinionated, but it was worse. His lectures are engaging but be prepared to listen; there are no slideshows. He was very accommodating of my DSPS needs and he is funny, I just don't think this class is something he should be teaching.
The class is heavily dependent on your exam scores. If you perform poorly? Good luck on the next one; no extra credit or HW. His lectures are okay, he often goes off topic and says some inconsiderate things though. You can't get through the class solely on the slideshows, you must read the book everyday of your life. Other than that, go ahead.
cool guy but bad professor. very lecture heavy, and he does not believe in technology so there is no notes on canvas. grade is based on three tests and 6 in class assignments, and if you do bad on one of them you're basically cooked. does not offer extra credit or make up assignments, so just take at your own risk! hes chill af tho as a person.
Dr. Frazee is, if nothing else, passionate about his field and the achievement of his students. While he can be a bit eccentric and often strays off topic in lecture, he does a fair job of keeping his exams (usually the only grade in the class) to material actually covered in lecture. Read the book.
Frazee is an amazing teacher. He has lots of funny stories and gives interesting lectures. Your grade is completely based on tests so make sure to show up to class, take notes, and study.
not worth taking. jokes that some may find offensive, only assigns about 5 tests for the entire semester, HUGE conspiracy theorist.
I took Frazee last semester for psych 300. Very engaging lectures, teaches simply, has opinions so if you get offended easliy either grow up or dont take him, best professor ive had. Grade is based soly on tests, however, if you pay attention and listen to lectures, you should do good on tests.
Frazee is an engaging professor with a quirky personality. The class is test-heavy, so attending lectures and studying the textbook are crucial. I found Unstuck AI helpful for test prep alongside other resources like ChatGPT.
Lecture heavy and only grades exams. when i took this class math wasn't a pre-req but he took the time to help those who didn't understand some basics on math. overall a nice professor who wants to see u get an A but u just have to put in some work
Dr. Frazee is one of those professors you either hate or love, for me it was love. He is an amazing stats professor and has YouTube videos of his lectures which are really helpful for studying. He might have some hot takes but overall he is hilarious and a great guy all around.
He gives great lectures.
This was my least favorite professor. I found him inconsiderate and often off-topic, saying things that offended many of us. He would also bully students in class. Rely on the textbook—reading all the chapters is essential. Your grade depends entirely on exams, which aren't too difficult, but you need to pay attention to small details.
Other people say he will bully students but that's over exaggerating. I will say he does put you on the spot if you are late so just arrive to class in time. Exams were based on his lectures so just take notes on what he says, the textbook was useless in my opinion and I realized that after the first exam. Entire grade is 5 exams, but they are easy
Professor Frazee usually gives a heads-up when a test is coming, he tells you what is on the test and what's not on it. His lessons are really easy to follow, just write notes and you'll be fine. I advise new students of his: DO NOT BE ON YOUR PHONE!! Overall, he is a very test-heavy professor and his lessons are very easy to follow.
Very lecture-heavy with few assignments. 4 tests and 6 small in-class assignments. Missing class will damage your grade unless you make friends who can give you notes and tell you what you missed.
He's a soft professor very emotional cry baby. He will make remarks because he gets offended easily and doesn't like his job. Bud doesn't get paid enough clearly. Take this class with caution other professors make this class way easier he's just one of those.
This is the softest professor I've encountered it's hilarious. He's a very emotional and sensitive so don't be late or be on your phone he gets offended easily and doesn't know multi tasking exists. Many professors make this type of class easy he's just one of those different ones. Overall it's an easy class it's just hard not to laugh at him.
He cares about his students and sets them up to succeed. He is extremely clear about what chapters you should be on for the reading. He is test heavy but if you do the reading like any other class then you will do well on the test. He does not tolerate phones, so keep that in mind. Overall I really liked him
Dr.Frazee is a good teacher. He is test-heavy and does not put up with BS. He will care if you are late to class and will call you out. However, he is very good at his job. He proactively works to make sure the class gets the content that he is teaching and plans his lessons accordingly. He cares about the students, and it shows
he's tough but good. he rants sometimes but i always found it interesting. there are only 10 assignments in the entire class made up of tests and then SPSS assignments done in excel. i got consistent C's on my tests and A's on my SPSS assignments and came out of it fine. thought it did worse than i actually did so don't worry too much.
Everyone who says he's mean or a bully is just sensitive. He's very open about his opinions, and it's literally HIS class, so he's gonna share them. he doesn't do this randomly; it's consistent with what we are learning. He "offends" the people who are all about not stepping on toes, which is incredibly unrealistic for the real world. Get a grip.
Grades are based off 4 exams and maybe a few assignments that are done in class. He is interested in building your confidence and knowledge as a student. Don't be intimidated. Go to all the lectures because he provides all the answers to the exam as long as you pay attention. He is there to help, so ask for it when needed.
got an A in this class so you know this is not a bitter review. really mean and egotistical dude, just likes to bully his students all day.
He reminds me of those alpha male podcast guys.
learned a lot but he kind of smells
VERY egotistical, he also claims that back pain, migraines, fibromyalgia, lupus, and ibs are not real and all in your head, i do not recommend wasting your time on him.
truthfully, the material is very easy if you understand excel and come to lectures! he is very test heavy, does not grade homework. tests = 4-7 questions from class and he will prepare you to know what type to expect! however, doesn't upload ANY grade into canvas & expects you to track. several in class assignments, go to class!
Really easy and funny
I'm an Asian lesbian, and I generally think he's an alright professor. He ain't a dudebro, contrary to what some say, and overall, what he teaches has been mostly informational and helpful. Going to a class of his is like listening to your high school history teacher who is also the football coach.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
71%
Textbook Required
56%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.45 avg changeRatings by Course
PYSCH346
5.0
(1)PSYC
5.0
(1)PSYCH356
4.9
(7)PSYCHPSYC
4.0
(1)PSYCH330
3.8
(11)Difficulty by Course
PYSCH330
5.0
356
4.7
PYSC330
4.5
PSYC310
4.0
PSYCHPSYC
4.0