I took his four-week weekend class and he was so awesome! He's laid back and gives you study packets to follow. Not only does he make it easy for you to learn, he makes it really interesting. I would DEF recommend him to anyone who wants to actually learn something about Psychology.

His approach is very fun and laid back. His tests are somewhat tricky, but they were open notes. His study guides are super helful too! He makes the class enjoyable for everyone by using examples from his job. Very engaging...and did I mention that he's hot!

Fun class, pretty easy. Should be a breeze

Class is very easy and fun. He is very nice. All open note tests. Lots of extra credit. His note is very helpful to follow what you should study from the book. If you take very good note, you get A.

He is super cool, all open note tests, explains everything clearly.

He very funny and laid back and has a lot of information to share about recent studies. You can tell that he really is passionate about the topic. More often than not, his tests are open note, and his finals are not cumulative. I've never had a problem, but he seems like the type of teacher who would be easy to schedule office hours with.

He's extremely clear, gives excellent notes, I always looked forward to the class. I DEFINITELY recommend whether you do or don't want to learn something. One of the best teachers at nova. Doesn't hurt that he's hot.

Tests are easy. One was a take home and one was open note. He gives out great study guides just take clear notes and pay attention and you will do fine.

If someone doesn't put the ease of his class at 5, then they are people who don't attend every class. He's great as long as you are in your seat, if not, then your grade suffers. Tests are tricky, but they are of the open note and take home variety, so you are setup to pass. Highly recommended!

He is hot. Very helpful. Young and easygoing. Really fun to be in the class. He makes the lessons easy to understand and we are always welcome for questions. All in all I think he a very good taecher

i highly recommend his class. all of his tests were a bit tricky, but they were open note. he gives u a study guide with his lectures so take good notes & you'll do fine! i actually enjoyed taking his class & i may take his 202 class as well. Oh yeah, hes also HOT!

He's great with filtering out the book and teaching what actually pertains to our lives. He's able to give great examples from his professional experiences to help us understand the material. The atmosphere was comfortable. He's very laid-back and goes out of his way to be helpful.

He's funny, laid-back and approachable. Take good notes and you'll do well in his class. He's very understanding and helpful. Really knows what he's talking about and most importantly has a passion for what he teaches in class. Brings real-life experiences into lecture which makes it really interesting!

Prof. McBeth is awesome. He is fun, easygoing & really cares about his students. Our class wasn't finished until 9:10, but he would let us out around 8:30 or so. The chapter guide he provides is a great help. All you need to do is show up & show some effort. It's doesn't hurt that he is hot too!

He's an awesome professor. I would def. take his class agian if i could. I wish all my professors were as good as he is at what he does. The fact that he's so busy and still cares and has a sense of humor is crazy!

What I love about him is that when a student says something just plain dumb, he'll smile and say 'yeah, i can see what you mean by that BUT..' It's hilarious! Great guy. He doesn't really know much about psych. though.Take him if u just want credit. i recommend Pam Stewart if you want to learn a lot about Psy her tests are also easy and shes great

He is a great professor. He's smart, witty, super funny and he shares great examples from his experiences as a psychologist. Even better, he's great to look at, and very well dressed! Not sure though why someone would say that he doesn't know a lot about psychology. He seemed to know a lot more than any other psych professor I've had.

Easy, easy, and easy is all I can say about him. Texts are open notes so they are easy!!! Take him.

This teacher is so hot. He is so easy and helpful. I really liked his class and I got an A. I recommend him 100%.

Don't miss class and take good notes. Not everything taught is derived from the text. Partially, because the text doesn't have the best examples and definitions. It's an intro class and a breeze. Prof. McBeth is a psychologist so he speaks from experience, which helps. Also, read the chapter before class; it helps a lot.

Don't miss class and take good notes. Not everything taught is derived from the text. Partially, because the text doesn't have the best examples and definitions. It's an intro class and a breeze. Prof. McBeth is a psychologist so he speaks from experience, which helps. Also, read the chapter before class; it helps a lot.

If you take another Pysch class then you are crazy... Prof McBeth is one of the coolest teachers I've had a Nova.. He makes the class very interesting and has a true passion for the subject. He takes the important information out of the text book and really helps relate it to real world applications.

Easy A just come to class stay in your desk in to the end of class. he likes to give essays at the end of class. highly recomend him for psy201 interested class. he always lets the class leave early.

awsome teacher all you have to do is all the assignments and you will get a good grade. tests are open note. what else could you ask for

He is one of the easiest teachers at NOVA. Tests are open-note, so just take good notes and you'll be ok. We usually leave early as well. Great professor to take.

Great teacher!The group projects were very interesting and learn a lots. Recommended to everyone.

Prof. McBeth is a great teacher! You can get an easy A if you take good notes and do all the assignments. Tests are open notes and he lets the class leave early.

Mr. Mcbeth is a GREAT teacher! He makes the class very fun and he cares a lot for his students and their well being. He speaks from experience and makes everything easy to understand. His tests are open note. He has a really good personality and he is very approachable which makes it easy to become so captivated by him. Loved him! Great Guy!

the BEST!!! He gives out only 4 writing assignment and as long as u turn them in, you'll get perfect score on all 4. Tests are OPEN NOTES...and it's all about the examples he gives out.

One of the best teacher I ever had!

Very approachable. No wonder he is a psychologist :):)

Prof. McBeth is a great teacher. He makes it fun and interesting. He's easy going and gives you plenty of chances to earn a good grade.

Prof. Mcbeth Was amazing, coolest teacher ever! easy grader, just attend class and do your assignments. all tests are open note!great teacher and great class

Very approachable, knowledgeable, good sense of humor and great use of sarcasm. :) Tests are open notes; mostly based on lecture, but may include items from the textbook. I too experienced an incident that I felt was unfair, but (unlike the other reviewer) I don't feel it was a reflection of him as a professor (and he apologized). Great professor!

I have developed a whole new interest in the field of psychology with the desire to learn more thanks to Professor McBeth.

He has you do a couple of papers and a group project. But the papers are graded fairly and project was easy. Never made us stay the whole class (when we were done with lecture we were done with class). Great guy.

he was a great professor. as long as you do decent on your tests and do your writing assignments you will definitely get an A. you also need to show up to class because he likes to give out writing assignments at the end

I got a B without even trying hard. Great teacher. And you actually learn something from his class. Take him you will not regret it

hes a interesting to listen to, and class is descushion format. all of our test were on line but not easy, also there was a project and papers to right. i would take him again if i hadn't already taken the 201.

He is awesome, easy to talk to, very helpful. You should attend the class for extra credits he gives during the class. As long as you for on the assignments he gives you, you will be fine.

Tests are open note. Go to class and pay attention! Group project at end of semester, great experience! Gives interesting examples!

Teacher is great at explaining and keeps you interested.Class is him going over the outline provided on black board and taking notes& you can use those notes for exams which contains a mix of notes and things from the textbook. The homework assignments are 2-3 page papers,not that hard so make sure not to blow them off(they do affect your grade)

Lectures are interesting, he keeps us for a reasonable time, and has beyond reasonable expectations. I recommend him highly.

Jason Mcbeth is good looking, goofy, smart, insightful, very interesting and carries out his teaching in a well-rounded well with rich examples and practical methods to remember for life, great person and great teacher, this class is worth it. oh and he dresses pretty well EVERY FREAKING CLASS!! downside = he does not make use of time completely.

Had him for 201 n 202. Knows his stuff, hated me for some reason though. As long as u show up for class and read you'll be fine. Gives ETC, tests r open book, don't show up late for class this pisses him off. There's a group project at the end really easy, none of the tests r cummulative. Had A in both his classes. He teaches in Mason too i think.

Great teacher, gives you note handouts to print up so when you are going over the lecture all you have to do is add the definition to the principle. All open note tests. This guy is awesome and is very laid back and cool!! Just show up!

Great Teacher (he's cute too!)Had him for PSY 201 FA 09... Knows his stuff, keeps the class interesting by using real life examples. Take notes, do your homework (It definitely counts), couple of group presentations, TESTS ARE OPEN NOTES... Easiest class you will ever take if follow the above!

He is a very good professor and if you take his class you will learn alot, better than all of the other psy professors. Just show up take notes and its an easy A!

Without a doubt, the best professor I have ever had. Not only does he know what he is teaching inside and out, but he also knows how to make learning an enjoyable experience for everyone. Just come to class, pay attention, do your work, and not only will you add an easy A or B to your GPA, you will learn a lot more than you ever expected to.

I really liked his class, He is a great teacher, very clear,Take notes, because he will let you use it on your test,SO must come to class... His test are about Applied knowledge not TAKEN BY THE BOOK

He's really up-beat and keeps your attention throughout the class. You get to take frequent breaks. All open-note tests. If you can get past his cocky attitude, it's actually a pretty good class. Make sure you read the chapter before class b/c he gives extra credit quizes. Make sure you take notes and listen in class b/c it's all on the exams.

This teacher is not as easy as everyone thinks he is. Sure tests are open notes, but if you don't understand the topic or listen in his class carefully then you will fail the test anyway. Always read ahead and ignore his cockiness. I did not enjoy the class, and there weren't a lot of A's in his class. So beware and buy your textbook.

Great teacher

One of the best professors I've had. He provides chapter outlines - use them! Buy the textbook and read it! Also, show up, take notes and you will be fine. Awesome lectures, I was never bored because this guy knows what he is talking about and engages the class. Highly recommended.

Best teacher ever! he is helpful,fun,& knowledgeable. His leactures are easy to follow.4 writting assigments as long as u turn it in on time u get full marks.He dimissed our class early most of the time, but he hates late commers especially on exam day Dont be late.I really enjoyed taking his class. He helped on the twice on the test questions.

McBeth was an excellent teacher,but you MUST take extensive notes of what he lectures on. He gives a "pop" quiz for extra credit the class after each exam. Even though it's open note tests, you still have to prepare for it.Also, there are three or four written assignments that equate to one test grade.Does not drop any tests out of the three given.

Great Teacher, keeps it interesting, lots of feed back, discussions. Classes are FUN. GET TO CLASS ON TIME! That's the only thing hes a stickler about. He's very reasonable,fair. He relates extremely well cause he also works as a Psychologist for H.S., Excellent Teach. Highly Rec. Learned A LOT, Project for class was fun. You'll enjoy the class.

His classes are interesting and you learn alot. Very hard to get an A cuz although his tests are open notes, his questions are tricky. If u want to learn, take his class. If your mission is to get an A, try another professor. He's stingy with the A's

He is a great teacher. He is very Knowlegable. Make sure you read the textbook. He does give u inclass notes, but the textbook will help you more. The exams are open notes not open book. His exams are tuff. He's a tuff grader. He's not an easy A. YOu will learn a lot. Make sure u study. I have never worked so hard in an elective course.Good LUCK!

I really enjoyed both his 201 and 202 class. You have to attend class but that won't be hard because the visuals are very stimulating, read the book, take notes, and study because otherwise you will fail. The tests are open notes, but they are hard. It is not an easy A, but an A is possible, I got an A in both courses. Enjoy professor mcsteamy

He is explicitly clear on what he expects from you in the class, which is rare in professors at NOVA. If you read the textbook chapter before each class, you will take very good notes and do very well on his tests. The chapter seem like they take a long time, but it's very easy reading. His grading is very fair. I would definitely recommend him!

As long as you take good notes and pay attention to his lectures you should be ok. I didn't have much need for the textbook and definitely did not read before class but I still got an A. His class is engaging, the discussions are interesting, made me want to actually attend. He's not a fan of you if you miss alot of classes

Prof. Mcbeth is a terrific professor. He's funny and he knows his stuff; he uses real life examples to explain the topics so we can understand it better. I would take his class again and I plan on taking his 202 class.

Prof McBeth doesn't engage with students on an individual or personal level, but his professional experience is interesting and valuable. Tests are open note, but tricky. Read the material and you shouldn't ever need help.

Professor McBeth was awesome! His personality makes it fun to come to class. While this is by no means an "easy" A, an A is not hard to attain if you do your work. If you don't come to class and you don't participate, you probably won't do very well in his class. Participation is a big plus and he is a fair grader. Great teacher all around!

HE IS THE BEST TEACHER I'VE EVER HAD. I never expected to enjoy a class so much. They way he lectures is entertaining, funny, and clear. But please for the love of God DO NOT be late.

Professor McBeth provides excellent lectures and real life scenarios. If you like weekly updates and reminders through BB this is not the class for you. Attendance, participation and exams are important. He is funny, a bit arrogant at times but overall he is fair in his grading and provides extra credit if you fall behind.

I really enjoyed this professor. His lectures are full of great stories. I would take him again. Take him, you will not regret it!

He's a great professor, very knowledgeable about the subject. When he tells you to read chapters before class, read them. Open note tests, so take good notes. He doesn't approve of tardiness so be early or on time. His tests aren't easy but they aren't hard. They require actual effort, so be prepared.

His lectures are amazing, you won't get bored. Make sure you take notes. Come prepared to class otherwise you won't be able to keep up with him in class. He gives study guides. He gives group assignments in class to see if your prepared or not. his exams are not easy but if you pay attention in class you'll do fine.

Easy to get A or B. i love how he set his questions. Super fun. Exams are open notes, so take notes.

who said this guy is easy...I took a lot of notes, and study before the exam even though it is an open not exam.. nice guy but his test are crazy. people dont read the old rating. he is not that hot

I took him last semester as well , He is great! His lectures are interesting . He's tests are tricky but if you understand the material you will pass. He has the funnest stories and he knows his stuff! I wish he would teach other classes...I would take him again in a heartbeat!

Prof. Mcbeth is a great professor!(seems like a great person too)He clearly lectures the objective. Tests are HARD He seems to be a very confident person so don't think he's arrogant,He also likes to say "isn't that wild?" but I think he's trying not to use the word "crazy" I'd often use what he taught us to analyze him.

Prof. McBeth is an awesome guy! Funny and loved his class, all exams are open notes but the exams are very tough even with notes, he words the questions in a very difficult way. Gives you a couple extra credit opportunities and rounds up grades every time! Be careful about arriving on time cause once he closes the door youll have to wait an hour

Proffesor Macbeth is a great professor, I was really worried that psych would be difficult... He let's you use notes on the exam, plus he makes study guides that follow his lecture, just pay attention and chances are you'll pass!

Professor McBeth is a phenomenal professor, I was worried my first semester in psych would destroy my gap but it brought it way up thanks to this professor, he's funny, and has a great way of explaining and answering questions! he lets you use open notes on test! Just show up to class and pay attention and you will pass!

I took two classes with Professor McBeth, Lifespan 2 and Abnormal Psych. They were both 3 hour classes once a week. I like how his job and stories tie into class material, he made class enjoyable. Favorite professor so far and this is my 8th semester in college, (I have also been a student at JMU). BTW his tests aren't 'easy' but they're reasonable

fantastic teacher, funny, quick witted, just a great class. If you dont take notes well either learn to or this class could be difficult for you as the tests are open note, now saying that the tests aren't a walk in the park and if you don't go to class i would not take this class.

He's cool because he gave me a C when I don't think I deserved it.. not an easy teacher but willing to help, absolutely don't take him for a three hour class. Psych in general is a hard class

He was great. Tests were open-note. Which are NOT hard if you take GOOD notes! He did not use BlackBoard so much. Hardy any HW, only group projects. He gave out good extra credit opportunities. Lectures were interesting and fun. Tried to communicate with all his students. Gave breaks. Ended some classes early. P.S. Don't be late!

Prof. McBeth is a great orator. The classes were amazing, you learn so much,mostly critical thinking. The exams were open notes, however if you dont take notes during class and prepare for it you wont pass. Lots of extra credit opportunities , no homework but lots of group work. 100% recommend and would take more classes with him.

If you take notes and pay attention, as well as show up for class ON TIME, you will get an A.

Dude's a good professor. Life Span Development is an interesting subject to me anyway, but I picked up a lot in this class. He's not a fan of being late or missing class, but I get it. His lectures put out a lot of solid info.

Professor McBeth made PSY 201 and 202 made it interesting. I learned alot. Exams were open notes but are not easy. He does not like tardiness. When he says to read certain chapters read them because they will be on the exam. He has alot of stories which helped me relate and even remember for the exam.

Professor McBeth made his lectures very interesting and had a lot of stories to make the material more relatable & easy to understand (making attendance important). Exams are open note but he makes it very clear that you must understand the material in order to pass. Not a fan of tardiness as it distracts from class. Very fair & great professor!

If you are looking for a professor to inspire you in your Psychology dream, he is the one.

He is super understanding and funny. Always got out of class an hour early. attendance is not mandatory but you should take notes. DONT BE LATE. No homework, only tests and a presentation. The tests are all open note. BE PREPARED FOR THE PRESENTATION and be in class when he assigns your groups. its hard to get on his bad side, but don't

Lectures are very engaging and relatable. Show up to class on time, classes end about an hour early. 1 paper, 1 extra credit paper, 3 exams (open-note so take good notes), and a few in class-group presentations (show up for presentations to get participation grade).

BEST PROF EVER! His lectures aren't mandatory b/c you won't lose points for not going, but he DOESNT post on bb so you need to take good notes in class. I got an A and did not buy a textbook, needed if you don't go to class. Has great outlines that you follow with lectures. Lots of extra cred, and only 3 exams, but they are hard! HES SUPER HOT

The absolute best professor I have had at NOVA! He explains the content thoroughly and in a way you will understand. The lectures are super interesting and he is funny. Make sure you take good notes because you are allowed to use them on the tests. DO NOT BE LATE TO CLASS.

He was such an amusing , hardworking and good professor. On the final, however, I saw a student cheating on her text book open wide by chance, while I was trying to grab my eraser from my bag. There was another student who saw that student, but she ignored her and didn't let him know that. No justice existed and I felt very disappointed.

He is absolutely amazing. I don't normally write reviews for professors but he stood out to be the best professor I've ever had. He's hilarious and makes the lectures fun, if you're taking a 3 hour lecture class, he won't keep you for the whole time. His tests are open note and the final exam is take-home. Only one easy group project. Take him!!!

Easy class. Straight forward. Open note chapter quizzes (hand-written only). Take home final. One group project presentation. Professor is understanding and lets you out of class early, I don't think we ever spent the entire 3 hours. Easy to reach via email. Had a great semester

Great teacher, and honestly you can tell he's a really good person in general. Really enjoyed taking his class! Would recommend him, and would take him again if i could!

Great professor! Mr. Jason made lectures stimulating and humorous. All his test are open note but if you want a decent grade you have to read the textbook and take good notes during lecture! There was no grade for attendance but if you skip class you WONT PASS.

Really good professor. Not only his classes are easy but interesting as well. He gives a lot of examples from his experience as a psychologist. Take good notes during his class, bc he will include them in his quizzes. All exams are open book and final exam a take home. He did give points for attendance, not all classes, he picked some.

He was a pretty good professor. You have to get used to him as a person sometimes he comes off as a jerk, but he is chill for the most part. His tests are open note BUT HARD, so dont let open note fool you. Group project. Attendance mandatory. He uses pretty cool examples in class that makes the material interesting. I would probably take him again

Intriguing lectures, sarcastic but funny! Although his exams are open notes, they are not easy... overall great professor!

I took Prof McBeth's 6 week summer course this past summer and thought that it was a great course. He is really friendly, helpful, and you'll learn a lot in his lectures. His tests are open note and the final is take-home. Take really good notes because the tests can be tricky! You can tell he wants his students to pass. Buy the book!

Just show up read the material and listen in class. Very informative when it comes to the lectures. They aren't boring at all. He doesn't babysit students if that's what you're looking for.

Prof knows his course. His test are tough but you have to study. His course is not stressful ,just listen to his lectures and study I enjoy his classes. Good man with heart of gold

I really enjoyed this class and his sense of humor! Grades were mainly 2 exams and a group project. We also had weekly notes to turn in. If you read and put effort into your assignments/exams you will do well! He understood how draining online Zoom classes can be so made class fairly short and to the point. Highly recommend!

This is my second time taking his class and he is absolutely one of the best. I guarantee that you will not get any better. Be there, take the notes, pay attention and you will be at an A in no time. He is understanding, helpful, and cares about his students. I highly recommend taking his course and I am positive that you will NOT regret it!

This professor was amazing. This class requires you to read and study but it isn't difficult if you pay attention. Professor Macbeth is very knowledgeable and his lectures don't include just reading off of sources. You can tell from his lectures that he really knows a lot about these topics and is passionate about this field.

Take professor McBeth. His class is quite easy and his lectures are short (get to the point). In his class, there are 2 tests (multiple choice), 1 final, a group project, and after some classes, he has us write a short paragraph about what was discussed. The tests are all based on the textbook. He's super laid back and a really nice guy.

Professor McBeth is an amazing professor. He really wants you to succeed and will ensure there are different opportunities for you to pass. Class is graded on 3 exams, small assignments and a group project. Reading the textbook is important as the exams are made up from the chapters. Definitely taking him again!

Hands down one of the best professors out there. He is very honest with the class on his expectations and emphasis that we wants them to pass. Read your textbook and pay attention and I assure you you will pass with flying colors. Couldnt have asked for a nicer and caring Professor. Coolest prof.

Professor McBeth is the best professor I had in NOVA. His teaching style is amazing and he gives you lots of extra credits if you take notes on classes. His grading and expectation is fair. Take him if you have to take psychology. He is the awesome professor you could ever take class from. I learnt a lot from his lectures too.

He is really great professor. He shares a lot of real-life experiences in psychology if you spend 2 hours/week reading the textbook and pay attention to his lectures easily A. Also, put a lot of effort into your group project.

I enjoyed Professor McBeth as my professor for PSY 230; class was fully remote and attendance was mandatory; professor was engaging and provided good discussion during class which if you read the assigned chapters, the discussion was based upon. There were three opportunities for the class to earn extra credit as well as two group projects.

Honestly my favorite professor I've had in three years. He explains concepts clearly and is happy to go over it again. Be prepared to read the textbook and pay attention in class. He gets straight to the point, will let you know what is important information, and won't drag anything on. Is very real with students and is pretty casual.

By far the best professor I've had at NOVA, He is super chill, straightforward, and very caring. His lectures are fun and very casual. He has a sense of humor and is very understanding. He gives lots of extra credit opportunities so there is no way you'll do bad in the class. I really recommend him. He is very well knowledgeable! TAKE HIM!!!

Professor Mcbeth was honestly one of the best professors I've had so far. If you are looking to take developmental psychology I recommend his class!

If you need to take Developmental Psychology 230, please take it with Professor McBeth!!!! Be ready to participate in class lecture, group discussions/ projects. You will have writing prompts/essays however, they are based off the chapters and your life experiences. You will have to read the chapters. Easy A!!. He is the best professor at NOVA!!!!

He is an amazing teacher, his lectures did not feel like lectures at all, he was always nice and funny. Only downside is that he would spring papers, due the same night, however, they were never too difficult, it wasn't like you couldn't finish them in the short time frame he gave. If you don't mind writing and want an easy class take this one!

Professor McBeth is very knowledgeable and teaches in a way that makes lecture interesting. I would definitely recommend taking him. Just be mindful of his assignments due dates.. specifically the times. He would assign something the same night after lecture and make it due at 9am the next morning.

Overall, he's a good teacher! Class consists of writing assignments, take home/open note tests, and 1 group project. His lectures are entertaining and the content you learn is Interesting. As long as you show up to class, participate, and give it your all, its an easy A.

He is just the best.

Professor McBeth's PSY230 class is engaging and straightforward. While assignments can be due quickly, staying on top of the textbook and participating in class discussions makes this an easy A. unstuckstudy was also a lifesaver for preparing for exams.

Professor McBeth made PSY 230 fun. His lectures were engaging and not boring. He gave out writing assignments but there was no right or wrong, as long as you did the assisgnment in detail. Most of the assignments was to share your experience growing up and how it compares to the chapter. Easy A!

Highly recommend Professor McBeth. His lectures are very informative, interesting, and class interaction/participation does matter. Very few assignments, easy grader, and he cares about what you have to say.

I would highly recommend Prof Mcbeth. He made the class easy to understand, interactive, and interesting. Class is textbook heavy, but not in a bad way. Assignments are written essays based on personal experience. He mostly just wants to hear your thinking behind the material instead of memorizing it. The group project is not too difficult. 10/10