Cool guy, he can have a bad temper at times

awesome guy...lives in my town

psych-god! Constantly using allusions to psychological theories.Its amusing to sit back and watch him play 'mind-games' with pupils. He has great ability to focus attention and will do so with 'stage-toys.' Very relaxing voice, and incredibly intuitive. I love his class; others may not, soley based on abstract learning material.Bring an open-mind!

Good teacher. Good lectures too. But insanely hard paper for organizational psychology.

Would highly recommend

dont ever take his class. Our final was on 14 chapters and the other teacher reese's final was on 2 chapters!gave me an A- with a 92.4. Takes attendance and many pop quizzes.

I have taken 3 behavioral classes with him! Not that I wanted to but they were mandatory. His a great professor because he makes you answer with clarity and really in-depth analysis. He's a tough grader but I felt that I improve my writing through it. Some people are afraid of him because he can put you on the spot but you'll be surprise that every

Dr. Shifley is a good professor overall. He actually makes you understand the material and doesnt just sit there and make you watch powerpoint slides. Interesting class. Tests are tricky but I know many kids who took the other "easier" psych teacher and most of them did worse on their tests than we did on ours!

great prof... he only yells at you if theres a good reason- like ur being an idiot. pay attention and youll learn a lot.

If you are an average student like most here in MCPHS believe me, do yourself a favor and choose another teacher. Don't get me wrong he's a great guy and everything but his tests are so hard and usually very unfair with the material he uses.

He's pretty funny and he makes you think about things in ways you never have before. He loves to pick on unsuspecting students in class, so sit in the middle of the row if you want to avoid being singled out. His quizzes and exams are pretty tricky, but if you put in the work you will do fine. Be sure to keep up on all of the readings. Good luck!!!

I think he is very good, he's a good professor, the book is the key to pass his quizzes,If you seek for help and go to him he will help you improving your grade, I learn a lot from him, but those kids are to young to enjoy the class, I 'll definetly take him again if I have to. MJM

I don't see why people claim his exams to be so difficult. If you put time into studying the notes he gives in class, you'll do well. Funny guy but knows when to get down to business.

Loves to teach which makes him a great teaches. Tells a lot of interesting story. Has experience as a nurse and tries his hardest to make connections to the medical field. Yeah, his tests are hard...but that's life people.

His lectures are very interesting and he gets you thinking. His exams aren't the usual ones you're used to getting. He's an extremely tough grader and makes you feel like you're not doing anything right no matter how hard you try.

lectures might come off as strange, but including discussions and instead of the typical boring lectures,it helps to make the class to pertain the information much better. he often gives the class options to which exams to take and sometimes he'll change the syllabus just to make everyone happy.

He is so funny and by far the best professor i have had. His test are not hard at least not for Intro to Psy. Study and you'll do fine or pay attention in class and you will do fine.

His intro to psych class was easy peasy! His discussions are very interesting and if you just pay attention and read the chapters before hand, you will do just fine in his class. His tests were pretty fair, sometimes easy, but they were definitely not hard if you studied by reviewing the terms in the book.

He is just a good professor. He uses his own teaching methods. I like his classes. I took a human development class with him. If you follow the objective learning that he posts on BB , you'll get a full mark.

He is very nice, helpful if needed. fun and I enjoy his class

I had Professor Shifley for Intro to Psych my first year. I loved his class so much that I took 2 electives with him during years 2 and 3. His lectures are hilarious and entertaining, never a dull moment. He has a lot of experience, offers a lot of insight, and really makes you think with his Socratic style of teaching. Highly recommend!

This is not a course to slack off in, but it is a very educational and fun course that teaches you so much in the long run. It is well worth the money you pay for in this university. He is only a tough grader when you do not care about your own work and do not put any effort into his course. I recommend this professor for the information learned.

Pop quiz everywhere, but an amazing class! (*He doesn't do attendance, but you should not skip classes)

The tests were super easy as long as you read the book. However, he does give a lot of pop quizzes which were my downfall. You need to attend every class because those quizzes are a good percentage of your final grade. Overall his class is extremely fun, interesting and completely discussion based.

One of the best Psych professors. Its up to you to learn and he is there to clarify things. His teaching style make you question everyday life which plays very nicely into the learning process. Bottom line is you have to read and put a lot of time into the class but you'll also get a lot out of it.

Great professor. Do not listen to those horrible reviews. He is really smart and enjoys challenging his students. He will make you think a lot about things in life. If you do not like to read ,too bad but it is worth it. All the exams are base from the book. If you put any effort to his class you should be fine. There's no reason to fail.

Absolutely amazing professor who loves to teach. Though his way of teaching isn't ordinary, I loved both of the classes I have taken with him. He likes to have a conversation with you like a grown adult so don't be rude :)

One of the best classes I have ever taken. Yes there is a lot of reading and quizzes but if you pay attention and read the chapters, youll get a A. He has a binder project that he is picky about so pay attention to that. Hes really funny and smart and youll learn a lot about human development

I really enjoyed Professor Shifley's Human Dev. His teaching style is very interactive, and he may at first seem intimidating but just talk to him respectfully, and try to really grasp what he is saying. His exams can be very specific, and I think that is why he gets some tough reviews. Though everything he teaches is important, and we'll need as

Amazing Professor! His lectures are not boring at all and instead of reading off of a powerpoint we basically have class discussions. If you read the textbook and fill out the chapter objectives (which is basically a study guide) you will do just fine.

Professor Shifleye is a good speaker, but you cannot pass if you just listen to his lecture. Everything on the quiz and exam can be found on the textbook. His lecture is just an extension. Just follow the learning objective to find the thing you should know on textbook, and there will be no problem to be good.

I have no idea why there are such bad reviews on Professor Shifley. He was hands down the best professor I have had at MCPHS. Yes, his class can be hard but if you work hard to learn the material you will do very well in his class. I took human development with him and it was my favorite class because of his teaching style and enthusiasm.

He's not as bad as people think. The course is easy; I took the class and was also a peer note taker. Just take your notes and pay attention in class. His tests are incredibly easy, as long as you read the chapters you'll at least get a B. Ask questions in class, even if it's for clarification. He goes off on tangents and uses personal experiences.

Week 1 of this class is a little weird when he had so many toys and dolls but i get why he have them. If you don't share his opinions, your answer is incorrect. In class, he makes an effort to ask complex questions. Through his explanations, he tries to make us think "deeper" about simplistic concepts.

What you see is what you get in terms of grades, you put in the effort you get an A. He is clear, superb at teaching, and great at relating to students. He makes class interesting by bringing toys to class which was refreshing and a great learning strategy. Definitely a strong professor and capable of explaining concepts well. Take his class 100% .

Assignments were online and had a quiz every 2-3 weeks. I liked how the course was well-structured and organized. He takes attendance randomly throughout the semester by having you write on a notecard your name and one new thing you leaned in class that day. I liked how he applied real-life scenarios to lectures which made it easier to understand.

Idk why everyone is hating on this man - I loved his class. He makes you think and come to your own conclusions, ensuring that you actually understand the material instead of memorizing it. His lectures are always funny, and he makes the whole room laugh at least once per class. The 'ego' he has is really just his sense of humor imo

The professor is great, and his lectures are engaging. Practice and mastery quizzes are easy, but the written parts can be tricky. Understanding concepts and applying them to real life is key. Active participation makes the class enjoyable and helps with quizzes. The material is practical and useful, making this course a valuable experience.

Class is engaging and his way of teaching prepares you for real world scenarios you'd experience in healthcare. Don't fall behind on readings and attend classes and you'll be prepared for the quizzes. He really doesn't have an ego, he breaks questions down until you realize the answer - puts you on the spot which some people don't like.