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“5 quizzes (right from the slides) 1 midterm and 1 final (very fair, if you study you'll do great) 1 paper”
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Reviews (115)
Great Teacher always helpful
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Doctor Vo is the greatest
very good prof - learned a lot
i learned nothing.
I learned a ton because he knew what he was talking about. Very intelligent man and extemelly fair.
A lot of reading but if done easy enjoyable class
He is a great professor. Very intresting and helpful. I wish all my psych teachers were as wonderful as him. Highly recommend you take his class.
Very intellligent. I've taken two of his classes and would take him again if I could.If you need help, just ask and he's there.Keep up with the reading and do your work. You have to earn your A, but you will get it.
Fantastic professor.He is what a professor should be.I wish there were more like him at suffolk.
over the summer he was great but this semester he didn't teach the class well. I was dissapointed.
This Guy is Great! If you take all the notes he writes on the board....you will walk out on the last day happy!
Good teacher but you take 3 pages of notes per class. Definately recommended but be prepared to write a lot
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took him over the summer, he was great. lots of lecture notes, but it pays off. his class is very interesting, too. rare to moderate use of book. word of caution, i hear he's a lot tougher during the school year.
Really good teacher. You take a lot of notes but its worth it. Tests are right from notes for most part. recommend to take him.
Loved this professor! I took him 3 times and each time I was happy that I had. It's alot of notes, but you learn alot as well. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.
Prof. Vollaro is a very intresting guy. He makes the class great. He writes the notes on the bored and makes eveything clear. Tests are decent and if you study you'll do great.
A great teacher! He is such a nice, down to earth guy that goes out of his way to help you out with any questions or concerns you might have. I love taking classes with him and always learn a great deal and do well!
He's very softspoken and kind, and extremely helpful. I wish I could take more classes with him.
Great teacher you can study straight from your notes lots of small extra credits and lots of notes but for your own benifits you don't need the book at all.
He made psychology seem so easy! They way he teaches is like common sense! I enjoyed his class very much! I wish I could take every class with him!!!!!!!!! love him!
Very easy. Simplifies everything. Overall teaching method is great
Dr. Vollaro, is the best professor at suffolk, although his tests are harder than most, just go over the notes from class and you will do just fine. He speaks very mono-tone, but he isn't boring...you will take alot of notes but it is worth it, you will learn alot. Aside of him just being a wonderfu
Professor Vollaro is a wonderful teacher who holds your interest. His lectures are interesting and his tests are right from the notes. He doesn't give enormous amounts of work, but gives a fair amount.
Dr. Vollaro is a very very very easy teacher. Everything is right from his notes. He arrive to class late all the time and lets you leave a half hour early! He's a very very sweet guy, I would recommend him to anyone.
Great teacher!Definietly recommend him! You'd be stupid not to take him. As everyone said tests straigt from the notes. The class was really interesting, i would take another class of his in a heart beat!!!! Great job Vollaro!
He was an awesome professor. Very helpful and a very fair grader. If you e-mail him, he will e-mail you back immediately!! I had my final grade and course grade the day after the final!! He was great!! I would've taken him again, if he taught the next class I'm about to take!
Gives a lot of extra credit that goes towards your test grades
Awesome.
HE A GOOD TEACHER. DONT TAKE DR.QUIGGLY TAKE VOLLARO
Very fair teacher. The material was quite tough(especially the research paper) but he's a nice guy overall.
Super easy. Take notes that is the test. You may think its a lot from the notes and confusing but the tests are so easy and not confusing. no papers 3 tests 1 final. super nice and interesting. class flys by! Deff Take!! easy A
Dr. Vollaro is the best professor at Suffolk. I have taken him 2 times in a row and will be taking him again. He makes everything seem like common sense. I took psych with another professor who made it seem hard, but i gave it another chance with Vollaro and now I love psych. Take him he is great!
this is not a class to take at night. it was a lil harder for me. i wish i took it during the day. he knows what he is talking about.
Professor Vollaro is truly a great teacher! I would take him again!
Loved the class
He's a great professor. Not as good as Roony, but he's up there. The class isn't all fun, but it's definitely interesting and easy to pass if you try. He knows the subject well and is willing to work with you.
An extremely knowledgeable man. Presents material clearly. Students are always free to ask questions or comment. Relates class to real-work experiences and even everyday stuff. If you go to class and take notes the tests should go smoothly. Cool dude.
he's a great teacher. easy to learn from. very smart and funny.if you take good notes and go to class you should have no problems in his class. his papers are easy too.
Was the best teacher takin, he was funny, papers were easy, but tests were a little hard if you didn't take good notes or study.
I loved this man !! He is the sweetest guy in the world !!!! Great teacher !!!! I could listen to him all day !!! So cute and so funny !!!! Def take him ...
Excellent teacher!!! All you have to do is come to class, pay attention and take notes. He is very informative and his class is an easy "A"
He's a great teacher, makes it interesting. Take good notes, and study and you will do fine.
easy/interesting class
Amazing man. Has a heart of gold and loves what he does. Teaches very well. Stick to your notes and your golden!!
Dr. Vollaro is a very interesting professor with a lot to say. His class is not boring. You must attend class to do well. His teaching style is pretty formal; he lectures the whole time, but the students are encouraged to ask lots of questions.
awesome teacher! He does expect you to make the effort to follow along with some articles on his website, but his lectures are very interesting and he really gives you doable options for extra credit. Great guy! Extremely helpful!
If you just started the class, and you think it's boring. HANG IN THERE. I gets a lot better and tons more interesting. Dr. Vollaro is professional, yet down-to-earth. Listen in to the lectures, he'll have you psycho-evaluating everyone and everything in your life. Good Stuff. Dont buy the text book.
I was not as into the class as I thought but the papers were easy and test had some reading but over all not bad at all. He is a very enjoyable proffesor to have
His class is very interesting , possibly because of the way he teaches it. His notes are all you need to do well, plus 3 easy papers. I love the class!
Great professor!! Very easy going!.. Stick to the notes he gives and your set! Everything on his tests are out of his notes, and his papers are easy, and he's a fair grader!
He is an excellent Prof. He gives only three m/c exams and few papers (with discussions-easy), but papers are extremely easy. He gives tons of extra credits, which helps alot. He explains everything in details and make you understand the concepts. I learned alot from this class. I was afraid to take this class, but now i loved it.Highly Recommended
this guy truly looks like a shrink. calm, relaxed voice, and gets the message through. class is a little boring, but if you study what he asks you to, you will get an A. I slacked off, so... His tests are not simple though, so study. I still recommend him for your psych needs. Not a breeze, but easy if you read some of the material. B-
great teacher! the class is interesting and he gives lots of bonus points out. only three esays & tests all semester.
Great professor, and he is very nice. Classes are interesting and fun. Took him for intro and then again for Brain/Behavior because i did so well in the first. Hates the text, so pay attention and take notes and youre fine. I highly recommend him.
He is a nice easy going prof. He gives 3 m/c tests and one paper which is 5-6pg(easy). You have to read articles from his website for the tests. His test are somewhat hard, but he gives you fair grade. Some extra credit but not alot. I got B+. 1st test grade killed me otherwise i would have gotten an A.
Very interesting and fair. Tests are fairly easy as long as you pay attention to lectures,take notes, and do some studying. Only 3 tests and one paper (very easy grader). He really knows his stuff which makes the class a lot better. I would def recommend taking him, especially if your a psych major.
I mthink he was a great teacher. You take a loot of notes but hes not boring at all. KJnows what hes taking about. Dosent really give homework. If i had the chance I would take him again!
great teacher, very fair, easy to understand. gives good notes, didn't even have to read the book!
Really nice guy, great class. Very laid back, and lenient. Doesn't ask for much, 3 tests and 1 paper. Pretty good sense of humor. Would definitely take his class again.
he is a really great teacher. He makes psychology seem so interesting. It would be easier to sit towards the front because he writes a little bit small and talks a little bit low. But he's still a great teacher
I had him for Abnormal psychology and Psych 101. Amazing teacher, For honors and non honors classes. Tests are difficult if you don't study. I must say I learned something from both his classes.
Really good teacher. I'm almost done with the class but I love it. He talks a little low but it's so interesting. Confirmed me wanting to make this my major. Definitely recommend! 3 tests, 1 paper, some extra credit.
Very help and interesting. The man is a genius in his field.
professor vollaro is very straightforward, and you get exactly what you expect from the class. he is a little soft-spoken but if you can hear him, his lectures are fantastic. he is very good at simplifying concepts and providing relevant applications to the real world. he's very nice, and will try to help you get the most out of his class.
This man is a genius. True professional in the field of psychology, and he actually inspired me to stop doing nursing, and switch the psychology field. Textbook is NOT neccessary at all, and his exams were soley based on his own notes. He's great, and interesting. Soft spoken, quiet at times, but none the less great.
This man is a genius. True professional in the field of psychology, and he actually inspired me to stop doing nursing, and switch the psychology field. Textbook is NOT neccessary at all, and his exams were soley based on his own notes. He's great, and interesting. Soft spoken, quiet at times, but none the less great.
I loved this class! Prof. Vollaro was one of the best professors I've had. He gives really good notes, tests are easy(mcq's only on what was in his lecture),and he goes into depth greatly. 3 tests, 1 research paper. Easy and interesting class. I didn't buy the text book, and I got an A. You don't need it, it's just for a reference he says.
One of the most intelligent teachers I have had. He's very kind and extremely clear. Highly recommended, his class will keep you interested throughout the entire semester.
Awesome teacher! U must attend every class!! I learned a lot in a subject I had no intrest in! Great guy!
Amazing professor! Have to be willing to learn at least a little but he is very thorough. Great guy and willing to help if you need it.. Definitely suggest him to anyone interested in majoring in psychology.. he is brilliant!
loved him! great professor will take him again
absolutely an asset to SCCC truly gifted amd well learned in this filed TAKE HIM!
best teacher hands down I've ever had, no question everyone should take him if you can.. totally worth it. LOVED the class and him. all you need to do is go to class and listen to his lectures and you'll do amazing in the class the tests are word for word from his lectures. he truly is a brilliant guy
Why did he have us buy an unsellable custom 'Vollaro' textbook that we didn't open once, even when asked if we needed it told yes, over $100 that we'll never get back.
I thought I would learn something more in his honors class..Since the world of psych is so rich he should read and apply more interesting articles to his lectures instead of disregarding their credibility when students up facts they read independently. and summarize notes better. otherwise easy class, open papers, no textbook.
Great Professor! Will take another class with him in the future!!!!
Professor Vollaro is a good professor. He explains the material very well. The only thing I did not like was that he gave a midterm, a final, and two research papers which added up to one test, in total 3 grades, so if you did bad on one you would do bad in the class. He does offer extra credit. His tests are fair and somewhat easy.
Geat professor! He is sooo smart. very well educated in this subject. Only 2 tests and 1 paper the entire semester. You take notes every class. Really easy and laid back guy and class
Fair, respectful and a great guy. You can't get a better teacher. Influenced many lives is a truly positive way!
This professor was very helpful. Gives you a first deadline for the research paper and if you follow suggestions, easy A. Gives extra credit for the only 2 test he gives- midterm and final.
This class is not easy because it's biology based, but if you study and put the effort it you should have no problem. I loved this class and thought it was extremely interesting. You have a midterm, final and a paper. He will always answer your questions and help you out if you need it!
Very nice man. Not the best teacher. Your grade is based on only your midterm, a paper, and your final. If you are not a strong test taker then do NOT take him or you will fail, for that is 75% of your final grade. The other 25% is the paper that is due in the middle of the semester. That's all he grades you on.
Professor Vollaro has strengthened my passion for psychology. 5 quizzes (right from the slides) 1 midterm and 1 final (very fair, if you study you'll do great) 1 paper. The paper is fun and you get to act like a true psychologist by diagnosing a character. Makes you passionate for psychology. Abnormal psych made my semester Awsome.
he's a great guy i don't like psych that much but he is a great teacher always there for you answers emails right away and if he realizes the whole class had a hard time on a test or quiz he'll give a curve which really saved me. perfect type of teacher for a beginner college freshman. study the slides and you'll do fine
Prof. Vollaro gives such good lectures in his class, the power points he shows in class are available on his website so it's inexcusable to not have good notes. Do the work and study for your tests and quizzes. He loves when you ask him questions. The paper is fun and he will answer any questions you have on it. Taking him again next semester.
One of my favorite professors! I was a psychology major, and I loved his style of teaching. He knows what is is talking about. Defiantly recommend to anyone.
Honestly professor Vollaro is a tough grader with long, hard tests and lectures where he just reads off of his powerpoints. He is monotone and does not keep you interested! I felt his class was extremely hard to do exceptionally well in. One long paper- 8+ pages, 6 quizzes and 2 tests. Not an easy A, even with hours of studying. don't buy textbook
Awesome teacher. Lots of note taking or you can just print out the notes and read along, entire class consists of notes and listening to him. After every chapter there is a test; your grade depends on them so study!!! Not the type of test where you can just wing it. One final paper. Super friendly and approachable, allows the students to relate
I really enjoy his lectures! He keeps me interested. Study your notes( which can be printed from his website) and you shouldn't have a problem.
You can not go wrong with him! Study his notes and you will be fine. He also does a short review before each test. So you can ask any question you might have. Test are multiple choice. One paper any topic having to do with Psychology.
Another great semester with Professor Vollaro. One of the best psych professors out there. Ask questions during class and he will answer to the best of his ability. His lectures are clear, tests are based on lectures and he clearly loves psychology. Tests are very fair as long as you study. Great professor. Clear and professional.
I had him for Brain and Behavior so I thought it was a bit boring for the most part since it is mostly biology based. And his monotoned voice didn't help. However, the class can get interesting and he was a pretty straightforward professor. He's there for you so ask questions if you need to. His tests are tough so study hard and do the extra credit
Professor Vollaro obviously knows what he is talking about, however, his voice is so monotone I fall asleep almost every class. A lot of his quiz questions are not right from the powerpoint, but require you to apply the information to case studies. I don't mind this class, but I don't think I would reccommend it, to be honest.
Great professor to get along with. Didn't assign much homework at all, just encouraged you to read the textbook (which of course I never did LOL). Never seemed to be much of a stickler for attendance. He gives you great feedback on assignments and actually makes you want to participate.
Professor Vollaro lectures off power points throughout class. You can access them online to study. A total of 6 quizzes, 1 final, 1 midterm, and 1 research paper. Each of the above categories are worth 25% each. The tests are no joke, you have to study or you will not pass. Although he talks monotone, he keeps the class involved and interested.
Pay attention in lecture, he brings up some things that are not in his notes that can be on the exams/quizzes. His exams are mainly based off of his lecture/lecture notes which he has available on his website.
One of the best professors at SCCC! Super interesting lectures, a research paper assigned at the start of the semester and due at the end of the semester, and multiple choice only tests/quizzes. Approachable, respected, and incredibly knowledgeable. Quizzes are 25 Q'S and right from his powerpoints. Midterm/Final is 80 Q's and mostly old quiz Q's.
He explains things thoroughly and clearly. class participation is important. takes attendance every class. class ends fifteen minutes early pretty often. quiz questions are incredibly easy. haven't studied yet and easily getting 90s and 100s. one major assignment, only multiple choice tests/quizzes. bonus questions on every test.
Very kind man, and easy professor. If you do your project and participate in class, it is an easy A.
He gives so many extra credit options. I got 100 on all my papers but the quizzes were a little tough, just gotta memorize the facts on the powerpoints. the textbook was nonessential, so dont waste your money, He speaks monotone and basically just reads off the slides but he still provides insight on very interesting topics.
I did not have a good time in his class. His quizzes were nothing from the notes he gives and is incredibly boring. I was looking forward to taking this class because of how interesting it seemed, but hes too monotone and his power-points were very messy.
Took honors abnormal psych. Very easy class, 4 quizzes that follow the notes exactly. Notes are available on his website. Midterm and final are combinations of the quizzes. One paper that is due in the middle of the semester, do not leave it to the last minute. Class was very interesting and prof was nice. If you study you will get a good grade.
For starters, I had to drop the class 1.5 weeks in. For my time there his lectures were engaging and he has clear intentions. The paper was due in 6 weeks form the start (a bit abrupt), which means reading is insanely (no pun) essential. Nice guy, too.
Professor Vollaro was extremely insightful! He is very knowledgeable and makes understanding Psychology super easy He also curves all of the tests. His tests are very in-depth, so if you're lost on a certain topic, just make sure to ask questions, email him, or to see him during his office hours and he'll make sure that you understand everything!
Professor Vollaro is a great professor! A few quizzes and maybe four discussion boards through the whole semester, so a pretty light work load. Quizzes are fairly easy as long as you study the PowerPoints well. He expects participation, but doesnt call anyone out. An overall easy class and great professor
Professor Vollaro was my favorite professor at Suffolk. He was incredibly knowledgeable and made learning easy. The case study paper was well outlined and he answers all questions on it in class, the knowledge of the case study helps you prepare for the tests. The quizzes were given online and the tests were in person.
My favorite professor at Suffolk, explains things very well. If you have questions about anything you can email him and he will respond within minutes.
He was a very nice and chill professor. Wants the best for his students and explains assignments very clearly and answers everyone's questions kindly. Midterm, final, 4 quizzes, and 1 paper. Would definitely recommend!
I loved Prof Vollaro! He was always so interesting to listen to. He's very nice and personable, he knows his stuff, very experienced. He was great when it came to midterm and final prep as well. The midterm and final were challenging, but if you are in his class there's no chance you'll forget about it coming up, and he helps you review in class.
Professor Vollaro is a great professor! He provides a lot of useful information and the assignments are pretty easy to follow. Being online, he doesn't do recorded video lectures they are audios so it is hard to follow when he is discussing powerpoint but overall this was one of my favorite classes. Would definitely take again!
Professor Vollaro is great and has a good sense of humor, though he can be a bit monotone at times. His PowerPoints are extensive, making it a bit hard to study for exams. However, he offers a lot of extra credit, which is a big plus!
The best way I can describe this class was difficult. Not only was the material itself difficult but the review for the tests were extremely vague and you do a lot of your own research in this class. He is a nice guy however he does not give any exceptions for make up work. Overall not a bad professor but difficult class with bare minimum teaching.
Very nice and to the point professor. Textbook is not needed and everything he says in lecture is on the texts/quizzes. Pay attention in lecture and an A is in reach.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
76%
Textbook Required
61%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
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Grade Distribution
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PC
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