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“Fair, two 3 page papers, multiple choice tests”
PSY201 - 4.0 rating“Great lecture notes-you dont have to read chapter upon chapter”
INTROPSYC - 5.0 ratingClass Info
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Reviews (108)
Fair, two 3 page papers, multiple choice tests.
Great lecture notes-you dont have to read chapter upon chapter
Great notes! Very clear and humorous. Great professor, take him!!!!
very energetic, great sense of humor, very personable, straightforward tests
interesting and presented the information in a way that I actually remember
very helpful - great lecturer - makes topics easy to understand
I found NO favoritism of any... He was available and ready to help when you needed help. His tests were a little particular! Homework was easy as pie... Try not to miss cause it will hurt you!
EASY going indeed! tests are easy and straightforward, just come right from the book! very helpful, a little stern but just wants to get his point across.
seemed a little weird?? (if u have had him u know what i mean. but he was good
Didn't believe my theory that aliens reside in the center of the earth. Other than that, a good professor.
Extremely obsessive but highly intelligent and humorous.
It was so much fun taking Psy 201 with him. His humor makes you learn the subject better, esp. when you have some mushrooms. He is so well patient to answer your questions esp. in his office and even to challenge the test Qs. I really...go to the next PM
I thought the class would be interesting but oit was boring. You have to make a web pag and give a class presentation. He shows favortisms towards various students.
OK whoever said he favored students was full of it, sounds like YOU didnt speak up in class, he was all about class participation! You participate, he asked u questions. I got a B cuz I slacked off during his easy ass tests!
GREAT... made a boring class fun
Awesome
Awesome professor...makes class fun and tests aren't bad at all...I NEVER studied or opened a book and I got a B...very easy and interesting. He's a lil' funny sometimes though...if you've had him you know what I mean.
He was just as paranormal as the class was, if you know what I mean!
Made a subject that could be dry and boring very interesting. He's very knowledgable in his field. Loved his class!
He's great and very knowledgeable
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awesome...
Lots of helpful, useful info for prof. practice
Dr. Beard is the best teacher I have had
He's great
He made the class fun
made a potentially boring class - fun!
He is a really good professor
awesome
great
fun teacher... take him.
I really liked him. Good teacher
good class and good teacher
he's da bomb!
good guy
You should take Dr. Beard if you get the chance. He is a great teacher
I enjoyed his class a lot. If you get the chance, you should take him
good teacher
made a potentially boring class interesting
Good Job!
Funny and a good teacher
The best!
I'm glad I took him. You should take him too.
oh yea...
we will see after the first test.
He should teach biology because he knows how to break things down so that students can understand
ho hum self absorbed
Interesting and cares about students
entertaining and knows his stuff
He is a great professor. He cares about student and conveys info well.
Excellent teacher love the way he gives notes!
He made my intro psych class very fun and I learned so much.
He takes an interest in his students
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awesome
He is funny and cares about the students
Dr. Beard is awesome. I hate psychology, ut he actually made it worth showing up for. Great professor. Take him if at all possible.
He is the BEST - keep Dr. Beard here
Good Teacher - You should take him
cool guy
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He's funny and relates well to the students.
This guy is a great professor. His exams you do have to study for... but he gives you so much extra credit and he's really funny. He makes class alot of fun... take him.
I really liked him. He gives good notes and knows his stuff
I absolutely love him! He is intelligent and he makes learning a boring subject fun. He is very helpful and concerned. I would take him for every class if I could. He has to be the best professor at Marshall!
Dr. Beard is a wonderful teacher! He is so interesting and makes psychology fun. His tests are tough but fair.
He's very thorough with his notes. His lectures are very interesting and funny. He's a really nice guy and makes psychology so much fun! If you study for the tests they're really easy. Take this class if you get the chance!
You want the best, this is the best. Very clear and easy to understand. His examples allow you to truly grasp the concept. He informs you on what subjects are in the upcoming exam as well. Take him if you have the chance.
Very clear and easy to understand. He makes what could potentially be a boring class into an interesting one. Grading scale is very clear and you have plenty of chances to get some extra credit as well. Take him if you can.
He is very interesting to listen to, his test are very hard.
Dr. Beard is well organized and really got our psychology clinic looking and running nicely. He is very efficient and friendly. He is an awesome professor!
I love Dr. Beard. He is the best teacher I have had a Marshall.
I have to agree with the other poster. His friend is an IT person with access to lots of computers with different IP address. Its amazing that he gets ratings during breaks and when MU isnt in sessions. I wonder ?
Dr. Beard is good stuff. Study notes for the test. Don't worry about the paper. He doesn't read 4 content, just takes off 4 APA mistakes.
Bad instructor, personal agenda
Makes an uninteresting class - interesting and fun. I never thought I'd enjoy experimental psych
horrible teacher and needs to rethink his job
Great professor. You have to work - not an easy A but he makes things entertaining
One of the worst!
one of the best
I loved paranormal..so easy and he made it fun..I hated him for exp but that might have been b/c it was at 9am and he is so d*mn chipper in the morn..but I would highly recommend paranormal
Very Bad
WANTS YOU TO DO YOUR WORK AND THAT IS RESPECTABLE. IS VERY EFFICIENT, ORGANIZED, AND GREAT AT HIS JOB. WONDERFUL PROFESSOR. HOPE HE GETS TO STAY!
He should leave. He has favorites and other issues.
GREAT PROF. VERY HELPFUL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT SUBJECTS TAUGHT. WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND TO HELP UNDERSTAND MATERIAL TAUGHT. BEST PROFESSOR MARSHALL HAS!!!
A rare diamond in a small-minded hellhole of a university. I recommend him for anyone who likes to learn but not for those who don't want to be challenged.
All test's are appied but he was a good teacher and takes the time to explain things.
Great professor! His classes aren't easy, but you will learn alot. I highly recommend him!
Wonderful teacher, everyone should take him. He doesn't make things more complicated than they are and he is very helpful when it comes to tests.
He absolutely blew my mind away. I came with interest, and it increased! I hung on every word he said! So great, can't wait to take him again! Very friendly, and seems to always have a smile. Very chipper in the mornings...(annoying to some, but not me!) Great professor. A MUST TAKE!
He is a very good teacher...he's very smart! I really like him because he is always willing to help...a lot of material...but fun :o)
He's a really nice teacher and his tests are not too difficult.
ok professor. need to study for tests,can be hard. webpage is fun, but presentations boring. He's still hot thought even with his cast!
Dr. BEARD is the greatest professor in Psychology I have ever had. He made me be able to understand more about Abnormal Psychology and differences between Psychological Disorders that occur in people. Very funny, study for his exams, they are based out of the notes not many questions on the exams in the book. TAKE HIM FOR ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY!:o)
Beard is a really good professor. His tests aren't too bad if you study and read the chapters. I really enjoyed his class and I would take him again given the chance.
His classes are not easy to pass, but he is very friendly and helpful and will do his best to get you through the course. Great professor!!!
I have enjoyed Dr. Beard's Social Psychology class. He really makes it interesting. I would definately recommend taking his class. His tests are a little difficult, but if you study, you should do fine. He definately makes you learn the material, which is a good thing.
Dr. Beard is great!! There's a reason his classes fill up so quickly. This class is not difficult IF you come to class and listen to the lecture, also, don't think you can get by without reading the book, there are questions from the text on the tests.
I love Dr. Beard!! He is an awesome teacher. He makes you learn but also is very interesting. I hate morning classes and dont mind getting up and going to his. I also had him for abnormal and also was a great professor for this class. Take him for as many classes as possible.
Really intelligent person
Dr. Beard was awesome. He likes to say "potentially" a lot. Its funny. He's a very animated teacher. If you get the extra study book that goes along with the textbook, you don't really need the textbook. I loved this class.
I took psy 408 online as one of my first classes back to school after 25 years! Dr. Beard makes it very clear what he expects. Three tests, one paper, 2 - 3 home work assignments and 3 online discussions.... Did not use the book that much. Ended up with an A in the class!
Great Online Class for someone who needs a few extra credits. There is a good amount of assigned readings but if you don't put it off til the last minute you'll be fine. HINT: READ THE LECTURE NOTES ONLINE... he likes those on the tests!!!! Only 2 somewhat "big" assignments but they can be done in a day of work.
I love Dr. Beard! He's really funny and energetic which makes the class entertaining. He also provides examples and stories about clients (confidentially obviously) which is really cool. He lets you know up front what he expects and has good, detailed notes for his lectures. I really liked him, and would recommend him.
3 Tests, 50 questions 1 hour time limit, 3 Discussions , no grade for them. 1 short paper, 3-4 pages
Very knowledgeable. Often teaches very intense material, but tries to explain it in a way that you will understand. He helps you with whatever he can. Funny and energetic. Amazing adviser.
Often teachers very dense material and he tries to make it as clear as possible. Will help you however he can. Funny and laid back. Great professor and individual.
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Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
100%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A+
Grade Distribution
Rating Trend
Improving
+0.24 avg changeRatings by Course
101
5.0
(1)300
5.0
(1)323
5.0
(2)INTROPSYC
5.0
(4)PSY20132
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
CLINIC
4.0
PARANORMAL
3.8
PSY408
3.4
300
3.0
323
3.0