4.7

Pete Peterson

Psychology - Johnson County Community College

4.7
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4.7
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Peterson is an excellent instructor

PSYC218 - 5.0 rating

He gives great feedback on papers for his course and uses a typed note template in his lectures, which is helpful in being able to follow along

PSYC218 - 5.0 rating
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50%

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Reviews (158)
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PSYC218
Nov 14, 2002

No Comments

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218
Feb 20, 2003

No Comments

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PSYC130
Feb 28, 2003

No Comments

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PSY103
Apr 8, 2003

No Comments

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HUMANDEV
Apr 16, 2003

His class is awesome!! Attend class, and write down all the info on the overheads and you will do fine!

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PSYC130
May 14, 2003

Great class! I wish all my professors were like Dr. Peterson.

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HUMDEV
May 17, 2003

He is a great teacher. I wish I had taken him for my other Psych courses.

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PSYC130
Nov 4, 2003

Peterson was a great instructor! I took him for 2 of my psychology courses. He's one of those guys that really enjoys his work, and you look forward to seeing in class each day. I recommend taking him for your psyhology classes.

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HUMANDEVE
Nov 5, 2003

He is a great teacher! He really makes the class interesting.

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PSYC130
Nov 5, 2003

HE IS REALLY COOL AND LAYED BACK.

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PSYCH
Nov 6, 2003

Good teacher. Write your paper and your summaries and study a little bit for your tests and you will do fine.

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PSYC130
Nov 21, 2003

He is a wonderfully talented professor. he inspires you and teaches you. He is funny and intertesting. He makes fun of himself, which is just too funny. His class is easy and the info is given in a bisci formate. You dont reeally need the book.

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HUMDEVEL
Jul 1, 2004

Great teacher. Made class fun.. make sure you memorize the study guides though for tests

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PSYCOLOGY
Grade: A+
Nov 16, 2004

Dr. Peterson is an EXCELLENT teacher! Extremely funny which makes learning easy. If you listen to his stories, read over your notes, you will do just fine!His class is almost impossible to fail.P.S. Not just a good teacher but a WONDERFUL PERSON!

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INTROTOPSYCH
Jan 15, 2005

A beach bum turned Psychology teacher----this guy is awesome. He is so laid back and approachable. Class is enjoyable and interesting.

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HUMDEV
Feb 6, 2005

Dr. Peterson is the best teacher i've ever had in college! very laid back, loves to teach, and you'll learn a lot! definately recomend to take his classes, he's the best!

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HUMANDEVELOPME
Apr 29, 2005

easiest class i've taken at jccc, he tests are easy, most of mine were take home which was nice but i dont think its like that with every class. very interesting if your gonna take hum dev take him!

5.0
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HUMANDEVELOP
Jul 22, 2005

Dr. Peterson was very organized, interesting, and helpful. He made it very clear what was on the tests. He did give us quite a few writing assignments and essay questions on tests, but, overall, his demands were not unreasonable.

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CHILDDEVELOPMT
Grade: A
Jul 28, 2005

Peterson is an engaging and energetic teacher. He states each point clearly and is very organized. The class is extremely easy and just as interesting. I definitely learned a lot. If you have to take any Psych classes, take Peterson.

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PSYCH130
Aug 17, 2005

Funny and easy. Best teacher I have had thus far.

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HUMANDEVEL
Aug 24, 2005

Dr.Peterson is an outstanding teacher. He is great at making things clear. His tests can be hard(essay), but he gave us all of the questions beforehand to study. He is also understanding of legitimate trials that you may have during the semester, which is rare. I really recommend him. If you take him you'll love the class!

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HUMDEVELOPMENT
Oct 31, 2005

I am taking him right now and I think he is my favorite teacher I have ever had. He makes the material so interesting and has a lot of life experience. He makes me want to attend all his lectures.

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PSYC215
Nov 29, 2005

Pete is by far the best instructor on campus. He has been my mentor and friend, and I have taken three classes and two honors contracts from him. My only disappointment is that he doesn't teach any more classes for me to take.

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CHILDDEV
Dec 12, 2005

i loved this class, it was really good. hes a good professor and was very helpful. tests aren't that hard but you do have to study for them. REVIEW for the final!!!! those are my best words of advice..the final sucks if you dont study for it!!!

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HUMANDEV
Dec 14, 2005

he is a great teacher but most his test are all essay which isnt bad if you study.

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HUMANDEVEL
Jan 14, 2006

Pete is by far one of the best instructors that I've ever had. Tests are mostly essay but there are only about 7 questions each and you get a week or more to study for tests with the helpful study guides. I once turned in a paper late but Pete gave me full credit on it, and on one test I got more points than I think I deserved. Pete's the best!!

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PSYCHOLOGY
Apr 3, 2006

This teacher is great! He is so helpful and nice and willing to do anything for you. His tests are easy if you study the study guide and show up to class. I would def. recommend this teacher!!

5.0
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HUMDEVELOPMENT
May 10, 2006

This teacher is awesome! He is clear and actually wants you to learn. He makes the class fun and throws in some funny jokes too. He loves his family, he talks about them a lot. Study for the tests and you'll be fine. He gives out helpful study guides. Very helpful and understanding. TAKE HIM...you'll actually learn something instead of being bored.

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PSYCH
May 10, 2006

Beautiful human. G-d knew what he was doing when he chose this guy to teach! He cares about his students -hes 100%. His study guides are great and if you study you will do well. I was so scared to go back to school and after taking his class I felt like I could do anything. He will teach you how to study as well.Awesome go Pete!

5.0
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PSYCH122
Oct 17, 2006

Great teacher, Great guy. Made the subject very interesting. Obviously loves to teach. I'd love to meet his family after hearing all the stories! But the stories all pertain to the subject. Very interesting, fun class. I wish I need another psych class just so I could have him as a teacher again.

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PSYC9
Oct 19, 2006

What a joke. Easiest A I've ever gotten.

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PSYCH218
Nov 5, 2006

GREAT professor :) he is very passionate about teaching this class and it shows...he absolutely wants you to succeed!! very helpful too!!

5.0
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PSYCINTR
Nov 29, 2006

The best college professor I have ever had! Great guy, funny, charming, and extremely approachable, will learn a lot from him!

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PSYPSY
Dec 11, 2006

Phenominal Professor. He has a gift for caring for others and wanting you TO SUCCEED something not all Professors possess. He teaches you what you need to know,pertains it to real life and you will remember it. Study guides are great. Great himan being other Professors should look up to.

3.0
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PHYC218
Dec 15, 2006

Please this guy hands out A's like hes got a warehouse full of them and he missed more class then the students. I got a great grade of course..but I didn't learn squat.

5.0
2.0
HUMANDEV
Dec 19, 2006

This is one of the best instructors I've ever had. The questions on the test are given to you and all you need to due is review and memorize them. The papers are really easy and he doesn't even grade that hard. As long as you put in effort and try, you'll be fine.

5.0
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PSYC218
Dec 22, 2006

My favorite teacher yet, u can tell he has alot of expirence in his field, alot of notes but test and papers are easy, he does hand out alot of A's.....he tells storys but is fun and very flexible with late assignments and missed tests...his class fills up quick

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PSYC218
Jan 14, 2007

Awesome instructor.

5.0
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PSYC218
Jan 20, 2007

I should have had a low grade in this class, but he is very lenient with late assignments and I ended up with an A. He tells you what questions will be on the test and then gives the answers so all you have to do is memorize them. Its kind of like in gym class where all you have to do is show up and you get an A.

5.0
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HUMANDEV
Mar 13, 2007

Excellent teacher & speaker. Truly a gift to the college & students. Wish I needed another of his classes. Several papers required. No excuse for not getting a good grade in his class because he does such a good job preparing you for the content and you know what is expected of you. Because he's interesting, you will retain it. Good Person.

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PSYCH218
Apr 16, 2007

Pete makes class fun and easy to understand. Definitely worth takeing a class from.

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PSYCH218
Jun 7, 2007

Do not take as a summer class. Can be overwhelming at first but he's a good guy. Expect to put a lot of effort in this class. He's big on essay type questions, papers, and reading assignments that require you to answer questions that are long & very descriptive and must be typed. He does give test questions in advance. You will work for that A.

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PSYC218
Jul 12, 2007

Dr. Peterson knows his stuff. One of the best teachers i ever had. I took both Psychology, and Human Development. Very understanding. Attend all the classes because he explains everything in class. If you dont attend class and just copy notes from someone else you wont have as much to go by when the tests come around.

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PSYCH225
Nov 15, 2007

Best teacher I have ever had, He was super funny and every class was interesting. He made you want to come to class.

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PSYCH128
Nov 21, 2007

Peterson is such an awsome professor. He knows the material the way that a professor should know! I'd love to listen to his lectures.

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INTROPSYC
Feb 6, 2008

FANTASTIC TEACHER...I CANNOT SAY IT ENOUGH!!! I LOVED COMING TO CLASS AND REALLY LEARNED ALOT...I WOULD NEVER CALL THIS AN "EASY A" BUT IT IS A WONDERFUL LEARNING EXPERIANCE...I CANNOT WAIT TO TAKE HIS HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CLASS!!! TAKE THIS TEACHER YOU WONT REGRET IT!!!

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PSYC130
Apr 8, 2008

I didn't feel like I learned a lot but he does cover the material. He's not hard at all and is very relaxed as far as due dates go. I'd recommend him just because he's friendly and is not a hard teacher at all.

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HUMANDEVE
Apr 25, 2008

Dr Pete is great! He is funny and nice. He will take late papers and grades easy on the papers, just make a good effort and make sure that you FOLLOW all directions like having a APA Style citation. When he gives you the essay questions for the test, write out your answers and then just practice writing them over and over and you will get an A!

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PSYC218
May 20, 2008

Peterson is a wonderful professor. I can't say enough good about him. I wish he taught more classes so I could take him again. Make sure to come to class, his tests are from the notes. You miss class you will not do good on his tests.

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PSYC230
May 20, 2008

The way he presented material was always interesting. He used a nice combination of lecture, notes, and other visual aids to really clarify ideas. However, this class is a LOT of work. Be prepared to write several lengthy papers as well as at least five short essays per test. Taking complete notes is vital for doing well on his tests.

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PSYCH130
Jun 2, 2008

He's a tiny bit scatter brained but overall hes a very good teacher, he actually enjoys what he does which makes it so much easer to learn. He grades very easily & if you study for the tests there no way you cant get an A. i got 100% on EVERY test :)

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HUMANDEV
Jul 22, 2008

Easy going. Many papers. Must take class notes. Very kind. Very easy class if you do the work.

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PSYCH218
Jul 24, 2008

Pretty good prof. Has some really funny patterns. Like his bouncing back an forth around the room and constantly talking about his family problems (some things I felt I shouldn't be hearing). Decent amount of work but really easy grader, especially on papers. Go to class, you'll need your notes for test.

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PSYC130
Aug 6, 2008

He showed up for classes later than the latest students, and would dismiss class early.It was sometimes nice to have short 20-30 minute classes,but we didn't get through a lot of the material,and it was often annoying to drive to school for just 20 minutes of class time.However, when he DID actually teach, he was great - amazing notes.

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PSYC130
Oct 30, 2008

go to class! everything that he lectures about is on the test! he has an outline for you to copy as he's lecturing...copy it! tests are really easy and he has occassional reading assignments that are really easy cause the answers are in the book. i really loved this teacher! and he's funny too! i'd definitely take from him again!

4.0
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PSYCPSYC
Dec 16, 2008

great teacher. there are lots of papers, but they are not that bad. and as long as you get those done and study for the test, you do great.

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PSYC218
Dec 18, 2008

This class is a piece of cake! Just do the assignments and turn them in on time, but even if you don't get them in on time he'll still give you full credit. Pete is such an easy grader, it's pretty much completion credit. He always gives test essay q's ahead of time too! Human Devlp't is an interesting course and Pete is extremely knowledgable!

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PSYC218
Jan 14, 2009

I enjoyed and learned a lot from his lectures and assignments. His illustrations and personal experiences were certainly great tools to learn from. Due to the work load from other classes, the assignments were sometimes overwhelming but i certainly learned a lot researching /doing them, so no complains. Great instructor and person. Highly recommen

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PSYCH218
Feb 16, 2009

like watching a tennis match, keeps you looking all around he room, keeps you awake and has your full attention

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HUMDEVE
May 8, 2009

boring class, he depends on his notes too much, alot of writing. But overall easy A.

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HUMNDEV
Aug 5, 2009

Great teacher-very passionate-relates material to real life-makes expectations very clear-knows his stuff-papers to write but they flow with material being taught and help you grasp concepts-go to class,take notes, and use his study guide you will do great! I loved the teacher and the class.

4.0
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PSYC218
Oct 31, 2009

I loved this class. Pete made it very easy to relate too the information, and a lot of real life examples. He is very willing to help if you ask him for it. He literally shows you the exact test questions before the test so you have no reason to not be prepared. There is so work involved but if you go and pay attentioon it is an easy A.

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PSYC218
Nov 18, 2009

He is extremely knowledgeable about the topics and relates them to real life examples. Great advice and info for the future. It's not necessarily an easy class, but you will learn a ton and he will keep your interest well.

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PSYCH218
Nov 21, 2009

Just loved this class and prof. He has notes on the overhead so it is easy to take notes. He makes his expectations clear, and loves his subject! What you learn in this class will probably be more useful to you in real life than any other class you take.

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PSYCH218
Dec 4, 2009

Pete Peterson is interesting and makes class fun. He has a ton of stories and is a kind hearted person. He makes himself out to be very strict, but he's not. He's a great teacher though. I never really dreaded his class. :)

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PSYC218
Dec 4, 2009

Gives good notes, by far the best teacher i have had. Easy to follow, loved his class, take him he is the best!!!!

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PSYC218
Dec 18, 2009

Great teacher!!! Uses real life stories to help you learn.You have to write alot of papers, but the test are straight from the notes. Uses overhead for class notes! One of the best teachers I have ever taken.

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PSYC218
Jan 3, 2010

Good Teacher cares about his students. I learned alot! Just uses notes that are given on the overhead. Tells you what is on the test. You have to write a couple of papers, but he gives you questions to answer to help guide you! Doesnt like people who talk too much in class.

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PSYCH218
Jan 16, 2010

WONDERFUL teacher. Organized, direct and informantive. Makes real life connections to subject matter....And changed my life in many ways. I am an older student and his class was like therapy for me. It didn't hurt that the man is attractive in appearance and in spirit. Overall great class, wonderful experience in every way.

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PSYCH218
Apr 14, 2010

absolutely the best teacher i've had here at jccc- wonderful guy! interesting material and he presents it in an easy to understand manner- great class!

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PSYC218
Apr 18, 2010

he use self life-span to be examples on teachin. There are six papers a semester. exam will contain 2-4 essay question. Besides that, everything is interestin. Plz attend to class cuz' he will show some video for essay Q without schedule. He is a excellent teacher. I'm glad he lets me be interested in PSYC. Recommend!

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PSYC215
Oct 27, 2010

I took his class over the summer and loved it (and it was in the morning!) He had great stories and easily related to current life... it wasn't just a class taught from the textbook. He's also really funny. Not a lot of projects or big things to worry about, and the exams weren't too hard. Take a class from him!!!!

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PSYC218
Dec 3, 2010

I absolutely loved having Pete as a professor. Would highly recommend his class to anyone.

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PSYC218
Dec 12, 2010

Great teacher. Very interesting. Uses real life examples when teaching. His tests are out of inclass notes. If you study, you will do fine. One big project due in the middle of semester which is nice. I would take him again, he's great!

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PSYC130
Dec 14, 2010

Great teacher. Doesn't tell you your grade unless you beg though

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PSYC218
Dec 22, 2010

Peterson is a terrific professor. He tells really good stories to illustrate information being taught. Do not think this will be a knock-off class; it is a lot of work. You will have several summaries to write and a large writing project (mine was 20 pages). He tells you what you need to know for the tests. Study and you will do fine.

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PSYC218
Jan 4, 2011

1 of 2 classes I've had so far where I actually was excited to go to class. Professor Peterson is an outstanding teacher and obviously loves what he does. His classes go by like a breeze because he keeps his students interested and involved. Gives students every opportunity to get an A on assignments and tests. Highly highly recommended!

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PSYCH218
Jan 6, 2011

Lectures are interesting and I always felt prepared for the exams. Very nice and helpful

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PSYCH121
Jan 18, 2011

Awesome teacher, one that can actually hold your attention and make you actually look forward to coming to class. You will need to study, but he gives great, easy to use study guides that make studding a breeze. great teacher, look forward to taking more classes with him.

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PSYCH130
Jan 19, 2011

BEST TEACHER IVE HAD AT JUCCO SO FAR. he tells the funniest stories-- i didnt miss one day of class, he is an awesome teacher :)

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PSYC215
Aug 13, 2011

He is an amazing teacher, he tells a lot of stories about his life through out the class and they are great stories. He is a fair grader and doesn't put a lot of weight on attendance, of course you don't want to miss the class. I looked forward to it everyday. The tests and final were fairly easy, So were the assignments.

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PSYCH218
Apr 4, 2012

Best teacher you will ever have, and a wonderful man. Hot too!

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PSYC218
Apr 26, 2012

so much homework to do. but he's very nice

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PSYCH701
May 25, 2012

Awesome teacher! Can lecture his butt off and keep you entertained the whole way through. He does require a bit of writing though. Close to 3 pages a week. Although he grades very fair and exams and the final are a sinch. He makes himself very approachable and is always willing to talk to help in any way he can. I would recommend him highly!

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PSYCH218
Oct 25, 2012

Nice teacher, interesting lectures, but not clear at all on the assignments unless you bring it up. I was very confused about the length he wanted the papers to be, and what he was looking for. He also doesn't use angel which is very annoying because you can't keep track of your grades.

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PSYC218
Oct 29, 2012

Pete is awesome! He is an easy grader and will work with you if you talk to him ahead of time about missing class. He doesn't use ANGEL so keep all of your work. I originally had a B as my final grade. He said he was missing a test and a couple of major assignments so I had to take them into him and he changed it to an A. Kind of unorganized.

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PSYC218
Jan 8, 2013

Mr. Peterson makes coming to class fun. His lectures are interesting and helps you to learn the material. He gives A LOT of busy work but if you make an effort and do it you will get a good grade. Highly recommend.

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PSYC218
Jan 9, 2013

Peter is a great professor with LOTS of stories that relate to everything you learn. He loves to talk, so sit down, take notes, and the hour passes by so quickly with his colorful stories. Take note, take notes, take notes (even side notes from what he puts up). He requires a lot of writting and test have lots of short essays on them.

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PSYC218
Apr 21, 2013

Great professor!!! You have to take a lot of notes and his lectures are long but very interesting! There is a LOT of busy work/homework but he grades super easy on it all; I have gotten 100% literally on every assignment I have turned in (on time). He is super nice, but no slacking off! I would definitely take him again for a psychology class!

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PSYC218
Jun 13, 2013

Excellent professor

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PSYC218
Grade: B
Jan 12, 2014

Very Nice professor class was OK if you like essays all the test where mostly essay questions. That he wanted in detail (a lot of detail)It was a lot of written assignments besides the test then a final over all the previous test. If you like a lot of busy work you will Love his class written test every two weeks with essays due almost every week.

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PSYC218
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2014

Easy 'A'... Class went like this: 50 min of note copying - He puts his notes on the overhead and student copies them down. He tells personal stories to each Psyc topic. No book needed for his class; it was a waist of money since he never uses it. 5 or so long to really long papers due throughout semester. Tests are 95% Essay.

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PSYC218
Grade: A
May 1, 2015

Dr. Peterson is an excellent instructor! His lectures are really interesting and he gives real life examples, which is very helpful. He provides students a visual for notes, he uses a typed document. I am a visual learner, so I appreciated the visual. He is hilarious and an expert at knowledge of this subject. He is there for his students. support.

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12456
May 19, 2015

Pete Peterson is a great teacher! I would definitely take his class again! He loves what he does and it shows. Show up to class since you get all your notes and info from his lectures. You learn a lot in his class... very interesting :)

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218
May 28, 2015

he changed the syllabus this semester and we had to write 15 papers instead of 5. some of the study guides are 5 times longer than the tests, which is frustrating. if you email him, he will be there for you. a lot of busy work. it was a struggle for me, but I made it out alive. would take with him again. you just have to put in effort.

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PSYC218
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2015

Loved him! This class is an easy A if you put in the effort to pay attention, study, and do the assignments. There are 4 short papers and 1 big one. If you follow his directions you should get 100% on all of them. He tells you what the essay questions on the test will be in advance. Study and memorize those answers in detail. Definitely recommend!

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PSYC218
Jan 13, 2016

Dr. Peterson has a vast knowledge of psychology and it shows in his teaching style and lecture style. He gives great feedback on papers for his course and uses a typed note template in his lectures, which is helpful in being able to follow along. His real life examples help to provide further background of the class. Take him and you WILL succeed!

4.0
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PSYC218
Grade: A
May 17, 2016

Nice man, bad teacher. Get ready to read the whole textbook, and take a lot of notes; If you don't you wont pass. His tests are ridiculously hard, if you aren't a good test taker I wouldn't take him. He gives lots of short answers and expects you to be able to regurgitate them from the notes verbatim. I didn't learn a thing, just how to memorize.

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PSYC218
Grade: A
May 21, 2016

Amazing teacher and amazing person, cannot stress this enough. Lectures are both entertaining and informative, so it's easy to remember content during the tests-- even so, tests can be a little difficult (read: studying is 100% necessary). There's one very big essay as well as a few other small written assignments, but they're not too taxing.

5.0
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PSYCH218
Grade: A+
Jun 7, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Peterson was amazing. I could sit and listen to him lecture all day. Great stories that are applicable to the course. There are homework assignments due throughout the course, but they do not take long to complete. Tests are mostly essay questions that are not hard if you take notes during the lectures. I would highly recommend this class!

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PSYC218
Grade: A
Jun 8, 2016
Would take again

Excellent sense of humor, and an excellent instructor to boot! Plenty of papers and assignments. Be detailed and specific when answering this professor's questions.

5.0
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PSYC218
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 25, 2016
Would take again

Pete is great! Very compassionate professor. He shares stories from his years of research and work in the field, and they are relevant to the class. Tests are easy if you study. A few writing assignments that are pretty easy as well. He gives clear directions, and wants students to succeed. One minor complaint is that he talks about autism a LOT.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYC218
Grade: A
Mar 24, 2017
Would take again

Peterson is a great teacher, he is funny, caring and is a really nice guy. He gives you the essay questions before hand so you can study them for the test/final. If psyc interest you then so will his lectures. Loves to tell stories btw. For the final, he took questions from previous test, word for word.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
PSYC218
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2017
Would take again

I love this class and he is a great professor! The tests are clear word for word and the instructions for the assignments are to the point and simple. He is very caring and loves what he does. I would definitely take him again for sure!

Respected
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PSYC218
Grade: A
May 21, 2017
Would take again

Amazing professor! He doesn't require you to show up to class but you will not do well in class if you don't, as the tests are based off his lectures and there is no book. This was my favorite class this semester! If you have to take psychology, take it from Professor Peterson! Very knowledgeable and a great teacher.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PHYC218
Grade: A
May 24, 2017
Would take again

Such a great professor! Class attendance isn't required but the tests and final are based off his lectures; no book required for this class. Throughout the semester you'll have a total of 5 writing assignments that I found interesting; all relatively easy. I highly recommend taking this class with Professor Peterson!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
PHYC218
Oct 26, 2017
Would take again

Good teacher, but very test heavy. Only a few assignments the whole year so must do good on all.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYC218
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2017
Would take again

No textbook means all the content is in the lectures, so show up to class. He works in the field and has lots of great stories and examples that supplement the lectures. He gives study guides a week before every test. Even if you don't like psychology, he makes the content really interesting. I'd love to take more courses with this prof!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PHYC218
Grade: A+
Dec 20, 2017
Would take again

Pete Peterson is awesome!! His lectures are very interesting and relevant because he works as a psychologist and has experiences that he shares. Tests are based off of lecture notes, NO BOOK AT ALL. You can miss class but make sure you get notes from someone for the tests. There are 4 tests, and 5 writing assignments along with the final. Easy A!!

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Would take again
5.0
3.0
PSYC218
Grade: A+
Dec 26, 2017
Would take again

A very nice professor. I really liked the class.

Inspirational
SO MANY PAPERS
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSYC218
Grade: A
Apr 3, 2018
Would take again

I really enjoy his class. He is older man type attractive. :) He gives great real life examples during lectures which help me to understand. He has a great attitude. 5 essays and 5 or so tests all semester. No text book, so notes are helpful. Study guides given before tests with two essay questions.

Amazing lectures
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PHYC218
Grade: A+
Apr 26, 2018
Would take again

Amazing professor! Would 100% recommend him. He gives a lot of examples to help better understand the material which include really interesting stories. There are a lot of papers, but they are interesting and not too difficult. Tests are not terrible, mostly multiple choice besides a few essay questions.

Gives good feedback
SO MANY PAPERS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PSYCH218
Grade: A
May 7, 2018
Would take again

He's an amazing professor and gives really good lectures with examples that are easy to understand. He doesn't post his notes online you MUST show up to class or at least have someone give you the notes because without them you will fail. His Test reviews are very helpful, everything on them will be on the test.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
PSYC218
Grade: A
May 11, 2018
Would take again

Pete is an amazing professor! His lectures are always interesting, you must attend class since he does not post the notes online. No textbook needed. 4 Unit Exams + Final. 5 papers (very easy!!) He is very caring and understanding. Definitely one of the best professors ive had.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYC218
Grade: A
Oct 18, 2018
Would take again

Professor Peterson by far is the most amazing professor I have had. He is so good at what he does. He gives great lectures, and he really engages with the students so you don't get bored. His tests are a breeze if you study the material he says to study on the study guide. Take him for Human Development! You will not be dissapointed, what so ever!

Respected
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
PHYC218
Grade: A
May 26, 2019
Would take again

Hes an amazing professor! But he lectures every class except two and doesnt really involve the class unless someone has a question. He also didnt really learn anyones names at all which made it seem like he didnt really care much about us but he does love his job and he is good at helping relate to certain situations he teaches with stories!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
PHYC218
Grade: A+
Jun 10, 2019
Would take again

Hands down one of the best professors Ive had! Made class super fun to attend and was always helpful. Makes it very clear what is on the test.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSYC218
Grade: A+
Oct 28, 2019
Would take again

Absolutely love his class! He has a lot of interesting life stories that he shares in class, but the class is note heavy. He doesnt use a textbook. Tests are easy. If you come to class , do all the direct assignments, and study your notes, you are guaranteed an A. He is Awesome!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSYC218
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

Peterson is like a breath of fresh air. Hes so energetic and exciting. I never wanted to miss one of his classes because I always wanted to see what he would talk about next or what stories hed tell. He was absolutely amazing. The tests and the five papers are the only assignments in the class so you have to pay attention and show up to pass.

Respected
Graded by few things
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
PSYCH218
Grade: A+
Jan 11, 2020
Would take again

This professor is hilarious and very entertaining. There are five involved papers that are work-intensive. The last paper is my favorite! He tells the craziest stories in class and we often get off topic! I was expecting this class to be very hard, but it was not. There is no textbook needed for this class anymore, which is nice!

Amazing lectures
So many papers
5.0
2.0
PSYC130
Grade: A
Jul 4, 2020
Would take again

I had him for Psychology and I literally have no negative comments about Pete. He is the best professor I have had so far and he is so understanding and give extensions on assignments when absolutely needed. He doesnt believe in textbooks anymore so u dont need to buy/rent. Definitely an easy A and class was online due to covid

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MTH161
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2020
Would take again

Professor Peterson is a very good professor. You can tell he really enjoys math and enjoys teaching. He will answer any questions and he also uploads his slides from the lectures which help. If you do the homework and listen in class it is not a hard class. The tests take exact problems from the homework, no surprises.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSYC218
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2020
Would take again

His class consists of writing papers over lectures he's typed for the class. SUPER EASY. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIS CLASS! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
4.0
3.0
PSYC218
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2020
Would take again

I took his Human development class during covid, so it was online. To make sure we don't cheat on tests he made us do essays. Every week we had to do one easy. Most students would average around 4-5 pages when mine was around 7-10. If you are bad at writing essays, DO NOT take this class. I am good at essays so I ended with 100%. I would recommend.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
So many papers
5.0
2.0
PSYC218
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2020
Would take again

Peterson is the professor you want for this class. I took his class online during covid and ended up only missing 2 points the whole semester. All the points come from papers. They aren't hard, but they can be lengthy. Its an easy class, but you learn a lot and his lectures are very funny and insightful. Highly recommend.

Get ready to read
Inspirational
So many papers
5.0
4.0
PSYC218
Grade: A+
Jul 29, 2021
Would take again

This professor knows what hes talking about and is super kind and funny. There are a lot of papers in his class but you get lots of time to write them. He mainly uses PowerPoints to lecture and sometimes videos and movies. He engages the class and is easy to talk to. What a great man!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
So many papers
5.0
3.0
PHYC218
Oct 26, 2021
Would take again

Pete Peterson is a great professor, he is easy to talk to and discuss concerns or questions with. He is supportive and provides clear guidance!

Gives good feedback
Test heavy
So many papers
4.0
4.0
PSYC218
Grade: B
Nov 16, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Peterson is the chair of psychology and is an amazing professor! He gives great feedback and is very kind! I definitely recommend.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
1.0
1.0
PHYC218
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2021
Would take again

Amazing Professor. He really cares for his student. Very approachable, and supportive. I highly recommend him.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
2.0
PSYC218
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2021
Would take again

Very kind professor! His lectures are very fun to listen to and notes are easy to follow. The assignments given are quite long and we had essay-question heavy exams, but he walks through the answers the day before in class. If you put effort into your work and know what you're talking about then the A is quite easy. I really felt like I learned!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
So many papers
5.0
3.0
PHYC218
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2021
Would take again

Let me start by staying that Peterson is a great professor that only wants you to succeed. Not only is he teaching human development, he uses this knowledge everyday working in the community as a psychologist. Homework does take forever but if you just put forth effort and show him you care about your work you will get an A in the class.

Test heavy
5.0
1.0
PSYC218
Grade: A+
Dec 30, 2021
Would take again

Very understanding. One of the sweetest teachers I've met. His lectures are interesting and time goes by fast. He has 4 written papers and it's an easy A if you follow the guidelines for the paper. Exams are easy but be prepared to study a little bit. Would honestly take Prof. Peterson again if I could

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
HUMANDEV
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2022
Would take again

God he was so awesome and he would tell the best stories of his life with anecdotal tales that were relevant to his lesson, legit teacher and he was one of my favorites I ever had

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
218
Grade: A+
May 7, 2022
Would take again

Professor Peterson has been my favorite professor this semester. I wish he taught more classes! He has interesting lectures with interesting assignments. There were only 10 assignments total and all of them are typed papers, a couple of them included videos to watch. If you put in the effort you'll get an A.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
So many papers
5.0
2.0
HUMANDEV
Grade: Not sure yet
May 13, 2022
Would take again

He good guy cares a lot do your work read lectures you will do fine

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
PSYCH121
Grade: A
Nov 3, 2022
Would take again

Professor Peterson is amazing at giving lectures and grasping his students attention. Moreover, he always finds a way to connect the topics discussed in class to his life. As long as you take good notes and pay attention in class, it should be an easy A.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
218
Grade: A-
Nov 29, 2022
Would take again

EVERYTHING you take notes over will be on test. Lectures are not boring. Nothing is online, all paper. Goes over test questions before test and always provides a study guide.

Amazing lectures
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
PSYCH218
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 13, 2022

The online course was pure reading, with no online lecture or videos. He required several papers and was very strict in the syllabus about how they must be formatted, etc. He doesn't require a textbook, but instead you read notes he's written. I opted to withdraw and will be taking an in-person class from another instructor.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
So many papers
5.0
2.0
PSYC218
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2022
Would take again

Prof. Peterson presented the course materials in a way that was easy to follow, graded assignments quickly, left thoughtful feedback, helped students when they reached out, and actually cared if his students succeeded or not. Rather than completing quizzes and tests, he had his students write essays, which made understanding the topics much easier.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
PSYCH218
Grade: A+
Jan 6, 2023
Would take again

I took an online class with Dr. Peterson and he is a great professor who is passionate about psychology. Clear instructions & wants you to do well in his class and just life in general. Would recommend

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
PSYCH218
Grade: A+
Jan 18, 2023
Would take again

Pete was a great professor! He squeezed me into his class last minute and gave great feedback on every assignment. This class is paper heavy so be ready to write. 15/10 recommend!

Gives good feedback
So many papers
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSYC218
Grade: A+
May 16, 2023
Would take again

Amazing teacher, he really believed in me throughout the semester and my goals to become a psychologist. Maintained an 100% the whole time easily.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
PSYC218
Grade: A+
Aug 17, 2023
Would take again

Overall, Peterson was an 11/10 professor!! He responds extremely fast to emails and is always there if you have questions. Basically, if you complete the work on time, you will get a grade of 100% in this class. However, there is a lot of reading and writing involved---mainly just busy work.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
So many papers
5.0
2.0
HUMANDEVELOP
Oct 17, 2023
Would take again

Dr.Peterson is a fantastic teacher. He really helps you understand the topics you are learning and wants you to succeed. Class is easygoing as he gives you lecture notes to look over. He responds and grades quickly. As long as you try your best and do the work effectively you will do well in this class. Great teacher and made lectures interesting!

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
PHYC218
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2023
Would take again

Amazing professor!! Actually cares about his students and replies very fast as well as grading. Lectures are never boring, and easy to follow. Whatever you are taught in class is what will be in the test so there is no surprises. As someone who has low attention span he makes it easy to pay attention as his lectures educate but also entertain.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
HUMANDEVELOP
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Peterson is very caring and he can really cares about his students! He was very flexible with me since I was out my from my in person classes due to surgery for over a month. He is so amazing!

EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYCH218
Grade: A+
Jan 8, 2024
Would take again

I took Dr. Peterson's winter session class and am so glad I did. His lecture notes are engaging and he doesn't give homework or tests. Your grade is based on a series of essays, which are more time-consuming than challenging. If you put in a real effort, you will do well. I would take another course with him in a heartbeat.

Clear grading criteria
So many papers
Caring
5.0
3.0
HUMANDEVE
Grade: A+
Jul 26, 2024
Would take again

A teacher who has in-depth research on human development courses, is patient, treats students very well, does not make things difficult for students, and graduates easily.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
HUMANDEVELOP
Grade: A
Sep 9, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Peterson was one of the most flexible teachers I have ever had, and his class was enjoyable and informative. His exams were written exams, and if I ever felt I needed a few more hours to write more or do more he was very understanding. His goal is comprehension and effort. He gives wonderful feedback and truly cares about his students.

Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
2.0
PSYC218
Grade: A
Nov 8, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Peterson runs a great class - engaging lectures, thoughtful feedback, and a focus on learning over busy work. The essays can be time-consuming, but using unstuckstudy alongside the textbook makes exam prep a breeze. Highly recommend this course!

5.0
3.0
PSYC218
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Peterson's class was amazing. He is an amazing professor who makes the class come to life and turns a somewhat boring topic into one that is fun. I would HIGHLY recommend taking him for Psych 218. However, be ready for lectures and writing papers.

Participation matters
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
PSYCH218
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2024
Would take again

I took this class on super short notice, and professor peterson was more than willing to accommodate me. This class used prior knowledge from the previous psychology classes, and it was really fun to write the assignments, as they were all mostly based on your personal life experiences. There is really no reason you should not walk out with a 100%

So many papers
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PSYC218
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Peterson is truly amazing, I loved having him as a prof. He's one of the weirdest, most unhinged people I've ever met, in the best way possible. Be prepared to hear the most insane stuff and craziest stories completely out of the blue. He is super funny and radiates intelligence. LOTS of writing, but if you enjoy science/psych, you'll enjoy it.

Hilarious
Respected
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
PSYCH218
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2024
Would take again

He's very flexible and understanding with assignment due dates. It was a very easy class, just submit the assignments and you'll do well.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSYC218
Grade: A+
Mar 28, 2025
Would take again

One of the best educators I've ever had. Peterson exudes intelligence and passion for his work. He is very personable and is open about his life experiences, his story is so inspiring. For the class itself, grades are based solely on writing papers and take home exams. Assignments are time consuming but with proper preparation it's easy to get an A

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
So many papers
5.0
1.0
PSYC218
Grade: A+
May 8, 2025
Would take again

Pete Peterson has been the best professor I have ever had. I 100% recommend him! I ended the class with 100%, he is very easy grader as long as you participate. Little homework, and he loves getting to know the students!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
HUMANDEVELOP
Grade: A+
Oct 9, 2025
Would take again

Very easy class. at the beginning of the semester he had asked us about ourselves and each week we would have questions of the week as homework he would email us back with something on the lines of "Nice 25/25" although one time I wasn't to specific so he told me I should add more but still gave me a 25/25 on the assignment. I definitely recommend!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSYC218
Grade: A+
Dec 3, 2025
Would take again

He is a great professor. Super easy class. Just do the assignments. There aren't many. This was a stress-free class. I am taking as many of this man's classes as I can. He is pretty nice also.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
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