Awesome professor who is passionate about his subject. Statistics is difficult, but he will help you through it if you have problems. His tests are long and require thinking, but he gives a take-home section which helped me focus my studying. He expects high quality, college level work from students but he is fair in grading and helped me a lot.

he's the best. He treats students like adults, expects a lot from them but gives a lot back too. He loves the subject and tries to get you excited about statistics. The course is hard but he is very helpful and if you go to his office hours, he'll spend the time explaining things until you get them.

He is very hard. His I studied for class eight hours a week...by the way its a 101 class and only maintained a B. If your looking for easy. This is not the teacher. HOwever if your looking to learn, his is!

He is by far the best math teacher!!! I was so scared before taking his class but the way he taught it made total sense to me. He is not easy but really really helpful and fair. Totally take him if you want to learn and get a good grade.

He is cute, funny and caring. He makes class fun and teaches really well so you can understand tricky concepts. He also helps you out after class to answer questions. It is mostly based on the students effort to learn if they want an A in the class.

great professor

His approach is really appealing. He wants you to actually think about what youre doing instead of just doing problems . He makes sure you understand what hes talking about. He is very understanding when turning in late work too. I have learned so much in his class. His tests are long, but he is very fair in grading them.

Omar Alhasson is shrewd and knowledgeable. The lectures are interesting and engaging, and insofar help retain much info that is helpful for tests. When reading the material mind the practical applications and buy the studyguide for sure - this will help to get good grades on tests. I would recommend this professor in a heart bit! He is fair!

Dr. Alhassoon is the best professor at Mesa. He is always willing to help if you are having trouble with the class. He treats Mesa students just like any professor would in a university and so he expects university level performance. I highly recommend Dr. Alhassoon if you truly want to learn.

Good teacher, really cares about his students and the material. His tests are hard but if you study you do fine. If you are not good at writing essays about statistics don't take this class. Lots of essay questions. Overall I liked this teacher and his class.

This instructor makes you think about the logic of what you do. You will pass the class with a C just knowing the formulas. You will need to fully comprehend all the steps in solving a problem to get an A. He is very willing to help out anyone having problems with the class. Genuinely cares for his students' success.

He is an amazing teacher! He has a lot of practical knowledge in the field of abnormal psych. He lectutres with power points every class, which is very helpful. He loves your feedback! Psych 101 would be helpful to take before this class (but not required).He has good guest speakers too. 100% recommend him!

I found this class to be extremely difficult. He's a nice guy, even a bit of a push-over, but the amount of technical terms he expects you to memorize is absurd. The tests are extremely difficult as well. The material was dry, scientific, and my attention span doesn't last for 3 hours of lecturing with that type of material.

He's a really patient, nice guy and his class is pretty easy. Show up, listen, read the chapters, and study a bit and you should do fine. He's helpful and will always stop if you're having difficulty with a concept. Does a lot of fun statistics-gathering to ease the monotony. He also took the time to help me with some personal issues. Great teacher

Amazingly helpful, patient, and friendly. You have to go to class and read if you want to pass. He does a lot of fun stuff during class time. I loved the clicker he uses to collect statistics from the class. It helps you feel normal, if you have ever wondered about yourself. If you're interested in abnormal psychology take him, he's the best.

All good, really cares about his students' understanding and progress.

Took stats with this professor. It was difficult but worth the effort. I need the class to transfer to UC and was not looking forward to it, but the professor made it so logical that I started enjoying the class at the end. If you want an easy grade then this class is not for you. He tests are long. He is very fair and very helpful.

This guy is a truly amazing teacher. He cares about his students and his discussions In class are fascinating. he will not make you feel stupid if you say something incorrectly, and he tells interesting stories. You need to show up for class to get the most out of it, the books he uses are interesting reads too. TAKE HIS CLASS he is awesome.

As stated, Prof. Omar is kind hearted, patient, and expects students to fully understand material. Read text carefully in addition to attending lectures to do well on exams. I would agree, it's University level class. Not an easy A, but should be able pull a B if you read carefully. He's very discussion oriented & really respects students.

I absolutly loved him. From day one he had me wanting to be a Psychology Major. The sweetest man I have ever met and really funny. I had his class once a week for 3 hours and it was the most fun class, and went by fast. The book was an interesting read and I found myself re-reading chapters that were really interesting. Take his class

Dr. Omar keeps this class lively. He loves his chosen career field and that interest spills into his classes. I highly recommend this class, Abnormal Psychology and any others he instructs. He is very supportive with everyone.

Amazing teacher! He really knows his stuff and tries to get you excited about it. I thought the evening class would be too long for me, but he makes it fly. Take his class he is fun and will teach you a lot.

Really great professor. Is willing to cover material repeatedly to make sure everyone in class understands. Very fair. More than happy to help you outside of class. Entertaining and enjoys what he teaches so it keeps the class interested.

I loved doing the video project! It helped to relate to all the differnt types of abnormal psych. I loved how he let our class take it's own style by sharing our stories and relating them to our text. Great teach, Highly recommended!!!

I recommend this professor. Standards for the class are high but without any drama. Weekly team presentations are based on a movie to focus on a specific disorder- and this really helps to learn (and easy 20% of grade) There are 3 tests- lowest dropped plus a final.Questions are posed the way one might have to diagnose in a real situation.Easy A

I was worried about taking statistics, but I'm glad I took it with him. He is really into the material and made the 3 hours of the class seem shorter. He is really focused on making sure everyone in class understands the material. I wish he made his tests shorter, but they were fair. Great professor.

Enthusiastic and entertaing professor who balances his lectures with group presentations based on movies depicting various disorders. One page of notes allowed per test and all tests are reviewed in class -far from a waste of time as credit is judiciously awarded for answers initially marked wrong if you can validate your point. Participate online!

I really enjoyed Dr. Omar's class. It is obvious that he is very intelligent but he speaks to the class in a very easy to understand manner. There is no homework other than reading and the team project which will be presented to the class. I highly recommend Dr. Omar's AbPsych class.

Dr. Omar is one of the best professors at Mesa. It is a difficult class, but he did everything to help students pass the class. Every lesson is gone over in detail, then review the week after. Make sure you do your homework, he gives a lot of points for homework, and turning it in on time. Loved his class.

Highly recommend Dr. Alhassoon's stat. class. He'll make sure everyone understands each topic and go over it individually after class. Very fair with grades and provides a range of alternatives to get a good grade. He also lets you use older ed.textbooks. Great experience!

Amazing professor. He repeats the information until everyone in class has understood the chapter. If you still have any trouble, he'll stay for hours after class helping you. Not an easy A, but not too difficult for a math class. Highly recommended. Take this guy if you want to learn and get an A at the same time.

Dr. Omar is the best. You have to study hard and do all the reading and homework, but if you do that you will definitely get an A in the course. There are no surprises in his course. His instruction are crystal clear and he repeats everything as many times as you need. I would definitely recommend him.

I really enjoyed Professor Alhassoon's Abnormal Psych. class!! He is interesting, passionate, and extremely intelligent. Read your book, let me repeat myself, read your book - it will make all the difference in the world on your tests.

He makes statistics understandable and fun. Highly recommended. Make sure you don't miss any of his classes, it is hard to keep track if you miss more than one class. Best teacher at Mesa!

Extremely knowledgable and helpful! Took his Intro to Behavioral Stats and he was always willing to explain something different ways or stay after if needed to help students understand the complex material. I'm in grad school now taking Advanced Stats and am having no problems with material because of how well Dr. Alhassoon taught this class.

Amazing prof. He knows his stuff and can explain it really well. Is so helpful in class. Gives extra credit for students who want to tutor others. Take him.

By all means, take Dr. Alhassoon's classes! He is exceptionally clear, patient when points need to be gone over, and generous in providing opportunities for extra credit. He brings a great energy and enthusiasm to class, as well as a passion for his field. Dr. Alhassoon is one of the best and most memorable professors you will have.

This is the professor you want! Everyone knows that statistics is difficult, and a bit like learning a new language. Professor Alhassoon is an expert in this field, and is extremely helpful. He genuinely cares about his students' success and understanding of the subject, and makes the class interesting and fun. I truly enjoyed this course.

I was absolutely dreading taking Stats. I put it off for a few semesters, but finally had to take it this semester. I thought I would fail miserably, but I actually got an A on the first test!!! Omar is amazing. He is very very clear on assignments and lectures and always willing to go over something if it is not clear. Great teacher!! I would definitely take him again!!

Best professor ever. He truly believes in his students and makes every effort to make you grasp the concepts he is teaching. He taught me so much about the concepts behind stats that I feel extremely comfortable with the subject. Work load: 3 mc tests w/one essay q, 10 homeworks, and a final. Easy. And if you score well enough your final is shorter

I took him for Stats and Abnormal psych. He is very helpful and very funny. He made class enjoyable an I highly recommend taking him for both. Abnormal psych wasn't too easy, but pay attention to the lectures and read the book and you'll be fine. The end project was FUN. His stats class was SUPER EASY and you still learn a lot. TAKE HIM.

Interesting course with a really nice professor who explains things well and is very entertaining. The lectures are long, but I did not get board. His tests are a bit difficult, but if you read the book and attend all lectures you should get an A in the course. He is very supportive and provides extra points for projects that are well done.

Very funny professor. Very knowledgeable. Can be confusing with his examples but is willing to stay after and help with any issues about anything.

Although three hours at night, it's once a week. Assignments are clear since similar examples are given during lecture. Gives very clear directions and descriptions of each concept presented, and will answer questions with no hesitation. I recommend him. Plus, he will get rid of worst midterm OR if you get 95% on all midterms, no final for you!

I took this class with another teacher and had to drop it. This professor really makes it clear what you need to know. He never goes too fast for anyone in the class and always double checks to make sure everyone understands each step. The textbook he uses for behavioral stats is also really clear. Overall great experience one of my fav professors!

Professor Omar is awesome.Not only did he make behavioral stats understandable he also made it applicable.I have taken this class previously and failed. Taking this class with a good professor makes all the difference. He explains the logic behind statistics which is paramount in understanding it!do the hw, ask questions,go to class and you'll pass

This professor is AMAZING! I was really worried about having to take a math class, but he made it easy. Not only did I do well, but I actually understood the material. Sometimes it can be hard taking night classes, but he keeps it interesting. The best professor I've had at Mesa. Tips: keep up with the hw and attend class!

I really liked this professor, if you work hard it should be an easy A. He is very clear in his lectures and he is willing to work with you. I would take any class he takes because he is really clear in his explanations.

Prof Omar is amazing! I've taken stats twice before (in HS & undergrad), but since he's very passionate and proud of his stats course, he goes beyond lecturing and genuinely cares about teaching you the material. He loves students' questions, so ask them when you don't understand! It's tough material, so read and do the HW!

Dr Omar will work with you to do well. I had to take the course twice. The first time I didn't have time so I dropped and re-took it. It does take a lot of time to study stats, so you need to set aside at least 5-6 hours a week for it. But he will work with you and give you the best advice. He also has videos online! He loves teaching. You can tell

He makes statistics easy and interesting. You won't have to do a lot of math, but you have to read the book and pay close attention to the lectures. He has videotaped lectures which help a lot for reviews. He gives a lot of credit for homework and is willing to work with you after class to get a complete understanding of the material. Funny too.

I was terrified of stats, going back to school after 10 years out, and 20 years out of a math classroom. Dr. Omar made it painless, though. He clearly loves both the subject and teaching, in general. If you want to pass, be ready to think carefully about the material, make sure to do all the homework, and participate in class!

I have taken two of his courses and can honestly say he is one of the best professors that I have ever had. It is clear to see that he cares about the well being of his students in addition to wanting them all to get stellar grades in the class. He is an enthusiastic professor, both in stats and abnormal psychology. TAKE THE CLASS!

He makes statistics easy and interesting. All the math you need is done with a basic calculator for + - square root ;-). He is willing to stay after class and help with any issue about anything. A great mentor, friendly professor, funny, and down to earth. Do the HW ask Qs, and you will pass the class with his great grading system.

He makes statistics easy and interesting. Very basic math. He is willing to stay after class and help with any issue about anything. A very friendly professor and down to earth. Read what he assigns, do HW, and with dropping test with lowest grade you will pass this class.

Omar is the best. Hard to grasp concepts sometimes, but he is so willing to help you to understand the concepts. He's made statistics understandable. Note that his tests are more critical thinking than math oriented.

He's really good at explaining the more complex concepts behind simple mathematics. Class time was well spent with equal parts lecture and interactive solve problems. If you do the homework and go over the study guide an A is not that hard.

He makes it easy to understand what is a very hard class for many by simplifying concepts. He won't move on until everyone really grasps the material and he truly cares that you do. One of my all-time favorite teachers because he epitomizes what a teacher really should be like. He's also really funny and personable! I would love to take him again!

Hard concepts, but he simplifies it. Super understanding and loves student feedback. He adjusts the course schedule to fit students' needs. He really cares about learning and understanding. Open to review quizzes and homework. Quizzes like the homework. Efficient. 3 quizzes and a final. Drops lowest quiz grade. Funny and sweet professor.

Great stats teacher. Wish I had more credit requirements for classes he taught.

The material is hard, but he makes it so much easier to understand. He really breaks down the subject and teaches you how to speak statistics. He cares about his students and really listens to feedback. 3 quizzes, final and weekly homework. Lectures are interesting and informative. I absolutely would recommend taking this course! I would take again

Dr. Omar is an absolute gem of a person & professor. Caring, kind, approachable, flexible. Super basic math. I won't lie - the concepts can be tough and even with his helpful lectures, I spent a LOT of time teaching myself the material. But self-study, DO THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS, go to class, read the book, and you'll be fine. Wonderful person.

One of the most caring professors I've ever had. Has helped me so much on my academic journey. I made sure to take any class I could with this professor. Class is very open ended when it comes to discussion, make time and energy to participate in the class. Very fair grading and enough (helpful) homework to balance out test/quiz grades

He truly cares about his students. His lectures are thorough and he will spend as long as needed on a section to ensure that everyone understands it. He also records his lectures so that you can go back and watch them again later. He managed to keep an online environment lighthearted and engaging for the entire semester. An amazing professor!

He is incredibly intelligent and incorporates that into his teaching. The class is very interactive and not just dry lectures. He makes his students think and learn. For a good grade, you do have to read and pay attention to details.

I hate math, but this professor is so excited about statistics that he makes the course fun. He goes step-by-step and explains everything clearly. There is a lot of homework and a lot of extra credit which makes passing the class easy. I highly recommend him, he is also very kind and caring.

Prof. Alhassoon is very knowledgeable and very humble, Mesa students are lucky to learn from him. It is not an easy task to teach statistic online (Due to Covid classes were held online) however the quality of classes were nothing less than in person. He takes time to conceptually explain the material and makes sure everyone is comfortable.

I took both abnormal psych from this professor and the class was amazing. This class focused on understanding and diagnosing mental illness. The book was fun to read and he gave us a lot of extra credit to get an A. I really loved the movie presentation which he requires and gives extra credit if you do it well. It is fun learning method.

I work in the mental health field, so this was a fun class for me. The readings were reasonable and there were lots of opportunities to get extra credit. I got to select one of my all time favorite movies to study schizophrenia with several classmates. We presented the main character and developed a clinical case report, which is amazing.

I work in the mental health field, so this was a fun class for me. The readings were reasonable there were questions involved. I got to select one of my all time favorite movies to study schizophrenia with several classmates. We presented the main character and developed a clinical case report, which is amazing.

Kind and smart Prof. He really knows his stuff. Highly recommended.

Dr. Alhassoon is very kind and truly cares about his students. I took this course because I want to be a therapist. His knowledge and experience in the field made a huge difference in the course. He made sure it was enjoyable by allowing us to present cases from movies. He also showed video of therapy and discussed the cases in class.

He's an excellent teacher, helpful, smart, and hilarious. He is always willing to listen to your concerns and help you with anything you don't understand. He won't let anyone fall behind; all you have to do is ask questions in the class. Don't let zoom intimidate you, he makes it fun, and he does not judge you if you make mistakes.

I am not a "math" person, per se. So, to have a teacher who inspired me to make this work for me was so cool. Also, because this class is structured with many resources to help you to adapt according to how you process information, I can't imagine anyone doing badly in Dr. Alhassoon's Psyc 258 class.

Tons of extra credit that help you get an A on the final. Really funny and helpful, will stay after class with you to explain concepts. Highly recommended.

Math is always difficulty for me but this was more like solving word puzzels so it was easier than usual. The teacher helped me a lot because he had older videos teaching in class and newer ones on zoom. He is always willing to stay after class to explain things, and has a lot of extra credit in case you did not do well on a test or missed homework

Fantastic course if you are interested in learning about abnormal psychology. The professor is a clinical psychologist who specializes in brain. He has an amazing project that students present. Each week a group presents a case based on a movie that has a specific mental illness focus. The case presentation is very much like real cases! I loved it.

OMG!!!! I got A in a math course. I never imagined I would do so well. Professor Omar is kind, helpful and always there to help you. I got 82 on the tests, but because he has so much extra credit, I was able to get my grade up to an A. My advice, do the extra credit first because many questions are on the test. You can't go wrong with course.

Dr. Alhassoon is such a great professor with a clinical psychology background. He is culturally competent and inspiring. The group presentations were eye-opening and a practical way to get hands-on experience on the course materials. For psychology and social work major, this class is instrumental. Preparing well for the presentations is helpful!

Take this professor for any math course you can get with him. He takes his time to explain things step by step and he will make sure you understand it during his office hours or during class. He is kind and generous. If you are afraid of math, then take this course...the Dr. Omar give plenty of opportunities to get extra credit if you do poorly.

super smart professor who helps students so much! I loved his courses. Took his abnormal class then took statistics with him. Highly recommended.

I am a psychology major and this is my favorite course. I took this course because I needed it to apply for clinical psychology. Dr. Omar taught the course in the most fun way possible. He assigned groups a movie with a clinical topic. He asked us to develop a case presentation on the patient in the movie. I took the one on Depression and I love it

Dr. A is a sweet prof who is passionate about stats. I have taken math and statistics classes but this one clicked. I got an A because I read the book and followed his directions. So, glad I chose his class. He drops your lowest exam grade at the end (there are three exams and then the final). After the semester he gave me a grad school rec.

Organized Canvas site, clear lectures, always helpful during class and office hours. He cares about what you want to do after you take his class and is willing to write letters of recommendation. One of my favorite classes and one of the best professors at Mesa.

So much fun to do the project, makes the whole class worth it. I learned how to write a complete case report on patients. The professor helped the group as they explained each of the movie characters and the problems they were exhibiting. A very creative and engaging way to learn abnormal psychology. Very interactive and practical learning.

Dr. Omar is an AMAZING professor. His lectures were very detailed and interesting. He is funny, passionate, and smart. Three tests, but the lowest gets dropped. He does not drop your grade if you make a math mistake, he is more interested that you understand the concepts. Practice, Practice, Practice and youll pass with flying colors! I loved it.

loved his abnormal psychology class, he makes is so much fun. Started with lecturers, then moved to analyzing characters in movies who represent the disorders we were studying. I also love the real live videos of therapy! Highly recommended Professors!

Best math class if you are afraid of math. Clear lectures, tons of extra credit, homework counts as 30% of your grade and is do-able. Highly recommend taking this class!

I did not want to wait until the end of the semester to tell everyone how amazing this class is. We are only half way through and I have learned so much about abnormal psychology, about the process of diagnosis and treatment. The professor makes it fun during the lecture and the book as well as exercises are fantastic.

He's an awesome professor! The lectures are engaging & humorous; he loves to see where students make mistakes/don't understand concepts, so that he can go over them. You have to put in the effort, but he's there to help out! Only issue is that he could be clearer at times, but even then, he explains as best as he can whenever there is confusion.

This professor is one of the best. He is there to help cares for his students to pass and will work with you regardless of anything going in. He is very knowledgeable and amazing! he only expect for you to read the chapters prior to class. Doesn't give too much work. Would take this class again.

This course is so much fun and I learned so much. Professor is a clinical psychologist who teaches you practical skills, so if you are interested in becoming a therapist take this course. He teaches you how to present clinical cases and think about mental illness. He has guest lectures who are therapists sometimes, which is very interesting.

I loved the organization and clarity of this course. The professor is very accommodating and thoughtful. He spent several hours after class showing me how to solve problems that I was having difficulty with. I want to take his other course next semester because he treats students like adults and is very caring.

This was the best math course I have ever taken. Dr. Omar had many resources that were very helpful. The online system he used allowed me to practice problems and if I had difficulty, I could get examples of how to solve them. He taught us how to use google sheets to solve problem so all the math was easy. The focus was on reading whic was great.

Best course ever! I want to study clinical psychology and took this course to apply to graduate school. Dr. Alhassoon is outstanding. I worked with a group of 3 other students and we developed a case presentation about a patient from a movie about Schizophrenia. The instructions were clear and we got excellent feedback from the professor. Loved it!

One of the best classes I have taken at Mesa. We had 4-5 lecture and discussion weeks. Professor makes you feel comfortable enough to join in discussion. He is very open to differences of opinion and everyone in class matters. Then there was a guest speaker who is a therapist. Later the course revolved around case presentations based on movies!

If this class is hard in any way, it's bc of the subject and the fact that you have to learn stats online. Other than that, the quizzes and final are easy as long as you read (skimmed) the textbook. Most of the chapters tested are easily calculated through an excel outline you should have created on your own prior to the test.

Abnormal Psychology is a great course for anyone interested in going into a mental health field. I took as a pre-req for graduate school because I already have a degree in biology and want to get PhD in clinical psychology. The course is nicely designed with the core of the work revolving around the practice of diagnosis and case conceptualization.

I love Omar. He gives honest and well-thought-out feedback, he is very accessible outside of class and he is so incredibly caring. All assignments are due at the end of the week and are very informative and fun to do.

Professor Omar's Abnormal Psych class is a must-take. The lectures are engaging, and the case study projects using movie characters are fun and informative. Unstuck study was a lifesaver for prepping. Highly recommend!

Abnormal Psychology was fascinating and the textbook was great. There were a lot of activities like figuring out the diagnosis and watching videos.The course is online, but the professor invites specialists in different fields of Abnormal Psychology who talk about their work on zoom. I really enjoyed that, because it was live and interactive.

I wanted a practical course to help me transfer to SDSU, I took Abnormal Psychology because I could use it in my career. This course was a lot of fun to take. Each week the course had clinical cases and engaging exercises. One of the best online courses I have taken.

Great online course. The professor is always available to explain topics further. He even has an optional meeting regularly where he invites other psychologist to talk about their work. What I like about that is the fact that the professor does not force everyone to attend. You can come an interact with the guest or not. Tons of real life exercises

Very sweet professor! There is a lot of reading but homework is easy if you read ahead. There are some exercises that take time becuase you can't cram (the system he uses won't let you do that). I love the book and the optional live zoom sessions!

Great online course. I am learning a lot and it is designed to make the process engaging. Professor invites specialist from his field to talk with students on zoom! That is a huge plus.

Dr.Omar's abnormal psychology course is an amazing one The material was super engaging and clearly presented on Canvas, making the material accessible even for someone not tech savvy like me. The course structure was well-organized with a good balance of readings, videos, and interactive discussions.

The course was engaging and easy to navigate. The professor was always there to help. This was my first online course at Mesa and I found the support much better than anywhere else.