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“Of all the college instructors I have had over the years, Maloney is by far the best”
PSY1010 - 5.0 rating“Maloney is an amazing professor but he is "not for everyone" which I don't see how he isn't”
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Reviews (139)
Made class fun, enjoyable...goes out of his way to help students!
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Awesome teacher! Sooo glad I had him!
He uses his own personal experiences (which should be a comedy show in itself) to explain what he is teaching. But be prepared, he wants everyone in the class to be involved. I've taken 4 of his classes and I plan on taking the last 2 that he teaches.
Awesome teacher! Made class very fun, never a dull moment! You WILL participate!!!
Best teacher at Leonardtown!
awesome teacher!!!
great teacher, lots of notes but tests are directly from notes, dont need book, very funny and helpful, makes class interesting and attendance and participation are a must
I LOVE MR. MALONEY'S CLASS! His class is awesome. I would never consider his tests to be hard because every test comes directly from the notes you take in class. "Here it comes" begins every set of notes. His notes are formatted and quick but very helpful! (Hint Hint: He LOVES home baked bread!!)
Best teacher ever. If you take psy. or soc. with anyone else at CSM you are making a big mistake.
I loved Mr.Maloney. He's great and I learned so much from him and from participating in the class. He's wonderful and I'm glad to hear he's still teaching!!
He's a really good teacher. He knows his stuff!
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He's the best teacher ever!!! He's awsome!!!
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Best teacher on campus. You dont even open your book all semester. All your tests come straight from him and sometimes u can bribe him with brownies to let you use notes on tests. If you can get him for a class, def take it
Wierd theories... strange values... easy teacher. Great for definitions and clarity regarding pioneers of Psychology.
Professor Maloney is, by far, the best teacher on campus. His strong dedication to his students is evident in every class I have taken with him. He loves his student and his students love him. Especially this one. He is TOO hot.
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His classes were awesome! I had him for Sociology and Psychology. "Reality is reality as you precieve it to be"... He is such a great professor.
Mr. Maloney is by far the best teacher that I have ever had! His teaching methods are different but the way that he does it, it makes you remember it even if you don't want to! I am glad that I am taking his class, I thought it would be hard but it's not.
A true stud muffin. Notice the chili pepper Maloney? hehe
Dude is an awesome teacher, makes everything clear, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
""I'VE BEEN LOVING YOU ALL MY LIFE!!"" SUPER FUNNY! MAKES EVERYTHING INTERESTING, AS LONG AS U PAY ATTENTION AND TAKE NOTES U WILL DO GOOD IN THE CLASS I PROMISE!!
very nice teacher!!!!!
READY?? Here it is...:) Best teacher EVER!!
Maloney was one of the best teachers I have had in college so far. Everything was made interesting, and put in a format I understand. He was patient, and as long as you followed the rules, you did awesome!
best teacher i've had in college. makes me wish i was a psych major!
great prof, a pleasure
Professor Maloney is an awsome teacher!!! As long as you pay attention, participate and follow his rules the class is alot of fun. The tests are easy, but pay attention in class. His test are directly out of his lectures!!!!!, but think critically on them!!! The paper at the end of the semester is alot of fun!!!!!
He is a fun Prof. I took the sociolog class with him, and i think he teaches psychology too, but he definately made sociology pretty interesting....class discussions...always be ready to participate..participate..speak up....and get an easy A.....pay attention in class, take notes, and you will do fine in the exams i.e. an A .
By far the best professor I have ever had, and ever will have! Extraordinarily informed about his topics (he knows about all of them from first-hand experiences!) and makes every topic memorable. He will only test on his notes (sometimes open notes if you ask!), not book material, so dont buy the book. Ask him about bodyguarding for Elvis!
TAKE HIM He is an awesome teacher i had him for both psychology and sociology and i got an A in both. his classes are super easy but u learn so much jus from his lectures. dont buy the book for either class if u have him his test are right from his lecture. my favorite teacher by far and highly recommended
Best Teacher I've ever had!!! He should get a bonus every year for every stundent he touches and helps. He also remembers you after semesters of taking the class!!!! I highly recommend Professor Maloney.
He is one of CSM's best instructors, though he is not the instructor for everyone. He gives ample opportunities for extra credit!
Good professor. Great lectures and very informative.
As entertaining a teacher as you'll ever have. With any effort you should do well in this class.. No harm here, but some of this guy's stories are BS.. If you listen to him his life has been more remarkable than Forrest Gump's. Still, this guy is a lot of fun.
He is such a great teacher take his class!
Maloney is a really good professor. i have had him for two semesters now and he has made me want to have psych as a minor!
Awesome prof!!!! and also an easy A
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Very helpful, knowledgable guy. Pay attention, and the class will be a piece of cake!!
PROFESSOR MALONEY IS THE BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD AND HE WILL SPEND TIME OUT OF CLASS WITH YOU HELPING YOU UNTIL YOU GET IT. HE IS ALSO AN AWESOME MAN AND VERY SEXY. I'D DATE HIM IF HE WERE UNATTACHED, SOME LUCKY GIRL HAS HIM ALREADY. HE GIVES LOTS AND LOTS OF NOTES HAT YOU NEED TO WRITE DOWN BECAUSE THE TEST COMES DIRECTLY FROM HIS NOTES.LOV H
Awesome prof. He lets you know exactly what will be on the tests. As long as you pay attention in class and understand what he is talking about it is an easy A. If you don't understand something ASK, he always has multiple examples at the ready. Since his tests are straight from his notes don't buy the book; you'll never use it.
The best teacher I have ever had. You leave his class feeling ten times smarter than what you were when you walked in. Super EASY tests but you have to LISTEN AND TAKE GOOD NOTES. Take in all his examples and really think about them, and you will pass the class. AWESOME CLASS but as he says "I'm not the professor for everyone". I loved it!
Professor Maloney is I think the best professor or teacher I have ever had. He gives excellent examples, is very involved with the class, and has absolutely no problem talking with you after class. He's one of those professors you'd take a class just because they were teaching it.
He is good speaker easy to listen to. he is sexy!!
Awesome professor, taught very well. Is very interesting and fun to listen too. Is easy as long as you listen and take notes. You have to be willing to study and participate. Other than that, he's really cool.
He is a GREAT instructor. I looked forward to his lecture each week. He is very easy to listen to and the nearly 3 hour class flew by. His tests come straight from his lectures. Take good notes, study and you'll do fine. I'm taking a class that I don't need for graduation requirements next semester just to be in his class again.
took soc 1010 and psy 1010 with him best teacher i've ever had sooo much fun in the class.. really interesting! cool projects and straightforward tests
One of the best professors I have ever taken at CSM. He gives you information in a clear, concise format and as long as you take good notes there is absolutely no way you could get less than an "A" in his class! He makes psychology interesting and truly enjoys teaching:)
Mr. Maloney was the best professor at CSM, hands down! He was probably the only professor who had kids saying "Oh, You're taking Psych?! Definitely go with Maloney!" Class was fun, and kept my attention! I Never used a textbook! It was hard to NOT get an "A" in the class! I took more classes with him than I needed just because i loved his teaching!
Excellent teacher. Very interesting. Never boring in class.
Mr. Maloney ROCKS!!! You will be intimidated by him the 1st day of class "He isn't the professor for everybody" but I promise he will quickly become your favorite. If Mr. Maloney had a book about his life, I'd buy it. He is the most interesting person I've ever met & you will get SO much out of his class. Take good notes & you will ace the tests.
Mr. Maloney is the MOST AMAZING MAN EVER!!!! he is awesome, you take good notes then you should have no problem on the test's. he is so intersting and has done alot in his life. He is the best teacher!!!!!
He is hands down, the best professor there is!!! This was the only class that I actually looked forward to going to, it was never boring and it was so hard to not get an A. He just rocks, period!!
He is a wonderful teacher, if you show a want to learn than he will do everyhting in his power to teach to you.
Fantastic teacher, take notes and you will have no problem in this class. "Reality is reality as you perceive it to be, by Michael F. Maloney."
If you want to learn Psych, take Maloney. He will teach you everything you need to know and more. He goes beyond the text and makes sure you know and understand everything he teaches. Make sure to study for his tests. 4-5 hours to receive an A. I love you Michael, thank you for the education. Words I'll never forget. :)
Mr. Maloney is the most amazing teacher I've ever had. I was amazed by his teaching and how fun it was to sit through 3 hour lectures every week. If you can't get an A in his class, then reconsider being in college. Thank you for everything Mr. Maloney, you're inspiring in more ways than one.
He is by far my favorite teacher. I took all of his classes and bugged him about the few he offers irregularly. I marked him in the middle on grading ONLY because you have to study the notes you take in class. His tests come directly from the notes, so if you don't study, you won't pass. Class is VERY interesting, and he makes it understandable
Mr. Maloney is a great teacher and makes class fun. I would highly recommend taking his class. He makes sure you understand everything and does not continue until everyone gets it. He lets you get as much extra credit as possible and hes hilarius
This man is the best professor I had. I am currently taking his Psych 1010 and Soc 1010 class. They are highly attention grabbing, educational, and comical. I never want to miss a class, even when I am not feeling well. I wish I had not already signed up for spring semester classes. I do not want to think about a semester without dear Mr. Maloney.
Mr. Maloney is awesome. He makes sure you understand anything before moving on and he is just awesome. Def take him if you get the chance.
Professor maloney is one of the best professor I have had. He is extremely helpful. He makes sure you understand what he's teaching. But you have to be the one to ask the questions. He tries to come across as a gruff old man. But he is super nice. Professor Maloney, I've been lovin you all my life=)
Best teacher I have ever had. This is the second time I've taken him and I love it. PAY ATTENTION and you'll ace the class. Thanks for the education, Michael. Been lovin' you all my life.
AMAZING teacher. A great person as well. Been lovin' you all my life Maloney = )
Awesome! Reality is reality as you perceive it to be! :D
The best professor I've ever had! Couldn't have asked for a better instructor...very helpful, and straight forward. I'd recommend Maloney's classes to anyone. Just don't be intimidated by his approach on the first week...he's really a big teddy bear. "Thanks for the education. I love you Michael Maloney!"
Awesome professor! He makes sure you know what he teaches and he is most willing to help.
My favorite professor hands down. He's engaging and easy to follow. I'm taking my second class with him and wish I could take more.
Good professor! Very straightforward, pretty easy! Just study your notes and don't be scared on the first day. And remember that reality is reality as you perceive it to be :)
Good prof, he can be somewhat prejudiced and closed minded, but he is an extremely easy prof. His class is an easy A.
Great teacher! I would take him again if i could. All he does is lecture but it makes it interesting and tells you exactly what to write in your notes. The tests can be hard but if you study your notes you will do well. He offers a lot of extra credit so it is hard not to get an A.
Most amazing class EVER. I plan on taking one of his classes again. He tells so many great stories that fit perfectly with what he is talking about. He is always willing to help and give extra credit. He lectures all the time but he tells you exactly what to put in your notes.
LOVED Mr. Michael F Maloney!! He was an AMAZING teacher. Knows exactly what he's talking about and although he only lectures during his class, he only lectures on what's important. I learned so much from him. HIGHLY recommend taking ALL of his classes!! He really is willing to go above and beyond the call of duty to help you in any way possible.
I LOVED MR. MALONEY! He was very helpful. You must study in order to pass. Choose the "hard grade scale." You can do as much extra credit as you want. I would take this class over if I could. I learned a lot!
Excellent! Mr. Maloney is the best teacher I have taken at CSM. Studying is key to passing his class. If you take notes and compare them with a classmate, you can't go wrong. He will do everything he can to help your pass.
LOVED HIM!!! Really is helpful and truely loves what he teaches. He is alos willing to help you get and A if you really want it and ask a lot of question if you dont understand something.
I absolutely loved Mr. Maloney! He was by FAR the best teacher I have ever had! I am definitely taking more of his classes. He gives as much extra credit as you want and basically lets you run the class how you want. He knows exactly what he's talking about and is very clear. He will do anything for you to help you get an A.
Amazing! Love him! He made me change my major to psych just because of how much interest I had In it after hearing him speak!
he is the man. i took him last year for multiple classes. i would do anything to SHOW UP to his classes. his lectures were so interesting. the only downfall is after you take him you will hate every other teacher you ever take. he is a absolute stud ;) take notes and you will get an A. i love michael maloney haha
Very Easy class. Show up, listen, and take notes. Very few assignments and the tests are very easy. He makes the class very intereseting and you actually enjoy going. Hardly used the book, if at all. You learn so much just by listenting.
Mr. Maloney is an amazing teacher that goes above and beyond to help any student who asks for help! HIGHLY recommend taking his classes!
Mr. Maloney is probably the only reason to attend leonardtown csm. He is the best teacher!!!!!!
I cannot stress how great of a teacher this man is.Michael F. Maloney, thank you for the education you have given me- Been lovin' you all my life.Come to class, take the notes, and study study study!That's all you need to pass his class.Choose the "hard" grade scale as well.Makes life a lot easier.
GOD... The best teacher one could ever imagine. If you go to CSM, take all of his classes! multiple times! You will not regret taking his class, and oh yeah, don't buy the book!
Knows what to do to get people to like him, very good at it. Great instructor, very streamlined and gets the people involved.
Prof. Maloney is the best teacher I've ever had! He's intelligent, interesting, and fun. I really looked forward to going to class. He makes it interesting, explains everything, and gives great examples. You don't need the textbook, he gives you it all. Come to class, pay attention, take good notes, and study. He's awesome!
Hands down THE BEST teacher I've ever had! He gives the students most of decision making power over the class, including when and if you have tests and how he presents the material. He knows EVERYTHING their is to know about the subjects he teaches and can fully and thoroughly answer absolutely any question thrown at him. Great sense of humor too.
Maloney has an aquired teaching style, but i loved it! Made every topic memorable so you actually LEARNED something. Great teacher tests are easy if you attend class and pay attention, which you will because he's awesome. be prepared to take a lot of notes, and i don't recall homework but he does give you the choice of extra credit.
An amazing class! Simply loved it. A great class to learn in, and very engaging. Test are easy as long as you pay attention and study. Never a dull moment in his class!
I adore him. He is very witty and very funny. I will definately make sure I suggest him to everyone, and I will take his class again if I need another professor for any Psych class.
Hands down the bet teacher I've ever had!!! Class gets to vote on what kind of grading scales, tests and extra credit. Very funny and always explains things and gives examples. Pay attention, ask questions and read his notes and you'll pass with an A. All test questions come from his notes.
such an excellent teacher. he is willing to help anyone who comes to him needing help. he gives plenty of examples and makes the classes fun and interactive.
He tells you right up front the first day of class that he is not the professor for everyone. He is very opinionated and can be quite closed-minded. The key to an easy A is to write down everything he tells you to, study your notes, and participate in class discussion. He also gives ample opportunity for extra credit.
One of the best teachers I have had at CSM. He is really helpful and allows you to do as much extra credit as you want. Write everything he says down, it WILL be on the test. If you study, you will get a good grade. I was glad I took him in the summer, he made class go by fast. Highly Recommend him!
He is an amazing teacher. i loved his passion for the subject. He draws you in with his love for what he does. If you fail this course it is your fault bc he gives a lot of time for extra credit and as long as you take accurate and good notes you will pass with an A+. Also He is really hot!! REMEMBER - Reality is reality as you perceive it to be.
Maloney will try to scare you the first day into thinking he is strict as anything, but in reality he's fun loving, passionate about the classes he teaches, and demands thoughtfulness and critical thinking from students. His tests are based 100% off his notes, so write down everything that comes out of his mouth, study it, and you'll do fine.
Great professor, I would take his class again
Everyone should take this class no matter what. He is the best thing that has ever happened to me and his class is amazing. :)
Mr. Maloney is by far the best teacher I've ever had and ever will have. I had PSY 1010 with him and am currently in PSY 2350 and SOC 1010, all which I highly recommend. I'm very happy to have been taught by him. I'm sad I'm transferring next semester. I'd take any class taught by Michael F. Maloney. I've been lovin' him all my life!
He is the best thing to happen to me. My life is forever changed. Everyone must take this class!!!
Professor Maloney was the first of my professors that I met on my first day of college. He's definitely not the professor for everyone but regardless of your learning preference you can do fairly well in this class if you study for an ample amount of time. Best professor EVER. I'm taking another class with him next semester.
Best Professor hands down. He is definitely not the professor for everyone but he is a great one. pay attention and study and you will definitely pass.
Simply the best professor anyone has ever had!
Professor Maloney is simply the best professor I have ever had. Being a social sciences major, I am interested in the subjects he teaches. He answers all questions and is just an awesome person to be around. I've taken SOC1010 and PSY1010 with him and I loved them both so much that I signed up for PSY2350 with him in the fall! I recommend!
Michael F. Maloney is the best professor you will ever find. He is extremely helpful and so much fun! He will not fail you. Take his class!
Best professor I have ever had! I loved this class so much that I changed my major to psychology. Don't buy the book because you'll never use it. Just pay attention and write down everything he says! And just a word of advice, choose the HARD grading scale!
I had professor Maloney almost 14 years ago when I got out of the Marines. I’m about to complete my graduate degree. Of all the college instructors I have had over the years, Maloney is by far the best. He has a gift for teaching people.
Best professor I've had. I took Maloney's psychology class and knew right away that I had to get him to be my professor for sociology. Such a great teacher!
When I read all of these rave reviews that said he was "life changing" I didn't really think much of it but he really is. This was my first semester of college and he became one of my favorite teachers ever. His lectures are interesting so you won't be watching the clock. Definitely choose him for psychology or sociology if you can.
Life-altering course and teacher. He is so wise and the class is phenomenal. You'll learn more about yourself than you ever thought possible in this class. He creates a close-knit bond with all students if you're willing to open up. DO IT! He truly cares about other people and helping them improve their lives. I love him like family. TAKE HIM!
He's a great professor, definitely knows the material. His lectures are very interesting- I loved him so much I'm taking him next semester for SOCI1010 and PSY2350. Make sure you vote for participation and the HARD grading scale on the first day of class, trust me! Attendance is mandatory so show up and take good notes and you'll get an A!
Professor Maloney gives amazing lectures. This was by far my favorite class I have taken so far. He will gladly answer any questions you may have, and explain until you understand. He has experience in the field he teaches. You are allowed to do as much extra credit as you want, so it's pretty much impossible to fail this class.
Mr. Maloney is not a professor for everyone, and he will state that to you in the very beginning of class. But in my opinion, he's one of the greatest teachers I've ever had. He will make you laugh and you will understand everything if you ask enough questions. I have considered changing my major to Psychology just because of him.
I would put so many more tags on here for him. The best professor I've had so far. He cares about you passing his class and gives you ample amount of extra credit opportunities. He has much experience about his field so he knows what he's talking about. I would highly recommend him. You will not regret taking any of his classes.
He is a great professor! I diffidently recommend him!
He makes you take notes verbatim and walks around the classroom while he lectures to make sure that you are. I could have rented the book for $40, but it didn't come with the software so I spent $90 on software that he doesn't use. You get very few tests and the majority has to vote in favor of a test to get one.
Maloney is an amazing professor, his lectures are long, book is not needed, you get to vote whether or not you want a test. do not skip class, you will drop a letter grade.
All the hype is true, Maloney is perfect. Take him at all costs. He's hilarious, helpful, but he does expect full participation. Don't worry about that, because you'll want to participate here. Note taking is critical, since it's basically your textbook. My class opted to take tests online, so pretty much open notes. Easy A and a great experience.
This is a must take class with him. He definitely knew what he was talking about and is very fun to learn by. He definitely took time to help each student out. All of his test were online and did not need the book.
The class challenges you to make decisions based off of logic and reasoning. Critical thinking is essential!
Prof. Maloney was the bomb. His class was a ton of fun, and he is absolutely hilarious. I am taking him again for his psychology class. his class can be tough, but as long as you do everything which isn't much you will pass. and he's been loving you all your life you just don't know it yet
He is the best teacher i have ever had! He makes class fun and interesting. I look forward to his class everyday.
I love Micheal F. Maloney. I have taken both his sociology 1010 and Psychology 1010. He is easy to understand and makes you feel comfortable in his classroom. You don't need a textbook and note taking is easy because he literally says everything you need to write down. Participation and attendance is vital to your grade in this class. Take Him!
I have had Maloney for two years now. He is the best teacher you will ever have. Yes, participation matters but as long as you participate, you will do well. He will do whatever it takes to help you pass and/or get a good grade.
Maloney is an amazing professor but he is "not for everyone" which I don't see how he isn't. Students vote on how they wanted the class to be. If you choose extra credit, he gives it to for doing just about anything. I got an A without doing any. If you take this class be prepared to have a good time. Lastly, be sure to read your book. ; )
His lecture was easy to follow and he is willing to explain things if you ask questions. He keeps the class interesting by sharing stories and saying things that make you laugh. I personally plan to take all future psych classes with him.
He is by far one of the best teachers I have taken and I would take him again! highly recommend.
Maloney will change your perspective on life
Mr Maloney seriously changed my life. If I could have him for every class I WOULD. Like, I wish he was my dad. He is SO WISE AND SHARES HIS WISDOM WITH YOU. He gets you so in tune with yourself and the tools to change your life for the better. Literally the best class I've ever taken in my life. I'm so grateful for MICHAEL F MALONEY. IBLYAML :)
Professor Maloney is amazing. He really gets your attention with every lecture. He makes the class enjoyable, and makes sure you understand what is going on each day. Participation is a key to passing. He makes you feel comfortable enough to raise your hand and ask questions/ participate, wether you are shy or not. I highly recommend him.
Before his abrupt absence during the middle of the semester, Maloney gave a very high quality education. First day of class, he lets the majority choose how he runs the semester. Lots of extra opportunities. My class took every test with him online and in groups. Would DEFINITELY take him. His lectures are absolutely amazing and eye-opening.
Mr Maloney is great. If i could take him every class i would.. By far the best professor. 3 test the whole class no homework. You learn so much with no effort at all.
His class was a ton of fun, and he is absolutely hilarious. I am taking him again for his psychology class. He literally tells you everything you need to write down. He lets the majority vote on him they want the class to be run. THE END Thank you for the education! I love Micheal F. Maloney !!
michael f Maloney is an amazing teacher. he lets the students choose how the class process will go and how many tests you'll have. he also will let you take an open note test at home if your class participates in class and everyone actually does the tests. he is straightforward with his grading so there's no room for arguments.
All i can say is Mr Maloney was a wonderfull professor to have. His class votes on if they want to test or not. He always helps his students all the time with any issue they habe with the material or exams as long as you show effort.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
96%
Textbook Required
87%
Grade Predictor
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1010
5.0
(1)2350
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(1)PSYCHOLOGY
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(3)PHY1010
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(5)PSY101
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PSY
3.0
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2.3
1010
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