3.9

Robert Schmitt

Psychology - Morton College

3.9
Quality
2.0
Difficulty
76%
Would Retake
88
Reviews
3.9
Quality
2.0
Difficulty
3.8
Helpful
4.1
Clarity

76%

Would Retake

88

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
88 total ratings

5

42

4

23

3

12

2

8

1

3

What Students Say

Schmitt's class is very easy but, he's very smug

PSY101 - 2.0 rating

I could have done less work bc he gets very lenient at the end

PSY101 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

82%

Textbook Required

29%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 31 grades
Most common grades:
A (17)
B (3)
A+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(20)B(4)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 34 reported grades
A: 17
B: 3
A+: 3
B+: 3
Common Tags
Amazing lectures (11)
Hilarious (8)
Inspirational (7)
Respected (6)
Participation matters (6)
Clear grading criteria (5)
Gives good feedback (5)
Lecture heavy (5)
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Reviews (87)
5.0
2.0
PSY101
Nov 14, 2003

No Comments

2.0
1.0
PSYCH
Dec 2, 2003

His lastname rhymes with this class

3.0
2.0
PSY205
Apr 26, 2004

He was okay. Not boring, able to be nice-but sometimes can seem like a jerk. Class was pretty easy. I'd reccommend him.

4.0
3.0
PSYCH
Jul 20, 2004

No Comments

4.0
1.0
PSY102
Sep 5, 2004

Very strange. Can come off as total jerk but just has a weird sense of humor. Look like Captain America. Overall a cool guy

3.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY101
Jan 25, 2005

He is unorganized but his lectures are enough to get you through the semester.

1.0
1.0
PSYCH
Grade: B
Mar 31, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PSYCH
Apr 21, 2005

Terrible...

3.0
2.0
B
Grade: A
Aug 24, 2005

No Comments

3.0
3.0
2PSYCHCOURSES
Aug 30, 2005

No Comments

5.0
3.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Aug 31, 2005

AMAZING ALL AROUND!

4.0
2.0
LIFESPAN
Sep 1, 2005

People don't understand that Mr. Schmitt has a different method of teaching. He's a very cool guy and he's understanding. It would be hard to fail his class, so I would highly recommend taking him.

4.0
1.0
PYCHOLOGY
Sep 2, 2005

He totally kicks ass! Down to earth and funny =) Fun

4.0
4.0
PSY
Sep 8, 2005

I did not do so well in this class. YOu really need to read and pay attention. Is a fun teacher however

3.0
2.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Sep 13, 2005

I wouldn't really study for that class but i passed lOL so yea it's a pretty easy class if you at least skim through the chapters and study a little you pass with flying colorz lmao Naaa but yea i recommend that teacher yup yupz

2.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Sep 26, 2005

no comment....

4.0
2.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Oct 19, 2005

I really like the class. He is very helpful and I have really learned a lot. He's a nice guy. I would take more classes with him

4.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Oct 19, 2005

I think he is a good teacher. He is very smart. Sometimes he yells and stuff but other then that he is good. I've learned a lot from him.

4.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY101
Oct 28, 2005

What a cool dude!!!! He may not talk word for word from the book but it's cool how we get to talk about different issues. He's not one of those dusty gray-haired professors so that's a big help, especially at Morton College!!!!

4.0
3.0
PSYCHOLOGY101
Oct 28, 2005

He's great! loves his students. I mean he really cares. If you do what he asks you can get an A easy but if you don't, well then you'll suffer but it's all up to you.

4.0
2.0
PSY101
Nov 1, 2005

At first I thought he was a nice teacher but now I don't think so. He talks about his life and what he does over the weekend more than he teaches. I haven't really learned anything. If you really want to learn about psychology then I think you should take a different teacher.

5.0
3.0
CHILDPSY
Grade: C+
Nov 1, 2005

Mr. Schmitt is a great teacher. i leaned alot from in not only in psyc but also about life. its awesome to get to know a teacher on more of a personal level. im not out of morton yet but i wanna go back just so that i can retake one of his classes again. great teacher

4.0
1.0
PSY101
Dec 15, 2006

Too, too easy. Class takes internet quizes (multiple choice & cheatable) every week that are baced off of the chapter we were "supposed" to read. Exams questions are EXACT replicas of of the some internet quiz questions, which are multiple choice. 1 essay required based off of a book of personal choice. Note: He is a charming a___ole.

5.0
4.0
PSY101
Jul 27, 2007

Great teacher! Don't pass him up if you can help it!

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Oct 16, 2007

Real interesting class, quiz and test real easy to do, and learn. Started and finished the book essay an hour before it was due and passed. Learned alot. Funny when he rips people apart.

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Nov 9, 2007

he is very hot and a great teacher! what else do you want in a teacher?!!

3.0
1.0
PSY101
Dec 19, 2007

If psychology is not your major this is the class to take, if it is your major take it with a different teacher. It is not my major so I took it for an easy A and focused on classes that I felt were important to me. . I never even opened the book. I was upset I paid for book.

5.0
1.0
PSY216
Apr 18, 2008

He's cool as hell, very down to earth and honest, and forward. He's funny and knows his stuff!

5.0
3.0
PSY215
Jul 27, 2009

Mr. Schmitt was a good teachers but to pass his class you must read the chapters he assigns. The class was fun and but you must participate.

5.0
4.0
PSY201
Feb 25, 2010

He is the best!!!!!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
PYS101
Sep 1, 2010

very easyy, which meanss easyy A!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Nov 20, 2010

He is a great professor and very well at explaining things. He does a great job at relating the things in the book to real life situations.I've learned a lot in his class and would recomend him to anyone. His class is fairly easy and you should have no trouble passing.

3.0
1.0
PSY101
Nov 29, 2011

Super easy A! He's really cocky though and can be annoying sometimes. But it's an easy class to pass

5.0
1.0
PSCYH101
May 2, 2012

Great professor. Makes psych super interesting. Doesnt ask for much other than to read the chapters and ask questions.

5.0
1.0
PSY101
May 26, 2012

Well, if you're talking about easy A, this is the class. Quiz is online, and the final questions are from the quiz. If you want to get challenge, or want to understand a depth meaning of psychology, don't take this class.

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Oct 16, 2012

Straight forward on day one in what he expects from you as a student. Easy A, if you LISTEN TO HIM. He even tells you how to study for his exams and get an A. You have to write a paper, but it is very easy. Overall, great instructor. A great class to take during the summer. Your exams consist of all the mini quizzes you take. Easy to study for.

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Nov 10, 2012

Mr.Schmitt always kept the class fun and interesting. Always encourages his students to ask questions and participate in discussion. He was always straight forward, and he made getting up at 8 in the morning, worth it!

4.0
1.0
PSY101
Dec 2, 2012

Class is so fun. Exams are extremely easy. One paper required. He is very interesting and smart. I recommend him for everybody!

4.0
2.0
PSY101
Dec 14, 2012

It's an easy A class.

5.0
3.0
PSYC101
Apr 28, 2013

LOVED this class! Learned a lot and got an A because of my dedication to the class. I must say that he's a VERY knowledgeable man and not to mention extremely HANDSOME. Thank You Mr. Schmitt for a GREAT class. I TRULLY enjoyed your lessons and especially had a GREAT time with your amazing personality. CAN'T wait till I take another class with YOU!

2.0
4.0
PSCH101
May 14, 2013

Very interesting teacher, he always keeps you wondering what he is thinking. Most of the time I just couldn't figure it out,maybe I will eventually. Definitely worth taking his class. You will learn a lot in this class. I hope to learn more in the future. Easy grader if you do the work.

5.0
2.0
PSY102
Aug 6, 2013

Best teacher at morton college! Lectures are great, if you want to be an A show up to class abd be ready to participate. Hes hottt

4.0
2.0
PSY101
Nov 5, 2013

Very cool teacher; outgoing however if you dont do the easy work. It will be counted against you ... sadly

2.0
1.0
PSY101
Nov 30, 2013

Schmitt's class is very easy but, he's very smug. His lectures and test/quizzes are very straightforward. He gets mad if no one asks questions on the chapter, and if you do ask him a question he answers rudely as if you should have known the answer. Schmitt has a sense of humor and is funny but, at the expense of some of the students in class.

4.0
2.0
PSY101
Dec 2, 2013

He is a good teacher all you got to do is keep up with the work he gives you and quizzes are easy. Just study the review its the same!!! Realy made the class fun. Should have taken him the firstime.

4.0
1.0
PSY101
Dec 2, 2013

Very outgoing teacher! Really nice and he makes everything easy just make the effort and do everything he says to do if not you'll probably get a C average grade but its easy just study the reviews its the same thing!

5.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Mar 4, 2014

Mr. Schmitt is an interesting individual. He is Professional and yet "down to earth". You can tell he takes extreme interest in what he teaches! His lectures will always hold your interest. I had a couple personal days and he was understanding in allowing me to catch up with the rest of the class. Funny, kind and a great teacher !

4.0
3.0
PSY101
Oct 28, 2014

meh. an alright, pretty aveage professor, you do your work, and you get the grade.

3.0
2.0
PSY202
Nov 24, 2014

Laid back that has you reading the chapter of your book each week. You get very few handouts. It's really a class were it should be a online course. Whatever you read you go over in class.

3.0
3.0
PSYCHOLOGY101
Grade: B
Jan 13, 2015

Schmitt is pretty laid back. I loved his lectures during the first couple weeks and then I began to notice how repetitive and off topic his lectures were. Really began to dread the class towards the end of the semester. Also the fact that he was so easy on when homework was due only made me procrastinate for weeks. Got a B in the class.

4.0
3.0
PSY1019H
Grade: B
May 14, 2015

His lectures are really interesting, i always looked forward to coming to class. Never missed once. He also offers extra credit if you always show up.

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A+
Jun 5, 2015

Mr. Schmitt had expectation I met them, many of my classmates didn't, telling from the look of their faces when midterms were done. Mr Schmitt class is straight forward, you read and do test, he comes in and answers our questions and continues to the next chapter. I could have done less work bc he gets very lenient at the end. You should take him!

4.0
2.0
101
Aug 20, 2015

Do not slack off, tests are pretty much a breeze. There is this book project where you get a book from his list and read and type an essay. If you try hard in class he will be willing to give you a good grade if you slack off and he knows he will NOT curve your grade.

4.0
3.0
PSY101
Sep 25, 2015

Its pretty much the same thing each class you read the chapter he goes over it and you take a quiz online

5.0
2.0
PSY101
Nov 23, 2015

He's lectures are super easy to understand, although he does seem to get off topic at times, he makes everything super clear. He gives extra credit for attendance and his test are everything he's talked about. He always tries to make his class as enjoyable as possible. He's very easy going and when it comes down to help you just need to ask.

4.0
2.0
PSCH101
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2015

Very good is clear of what he wants and just as he tells you the begning of the semester he keeps it although he cancels class alot i would recommend him

5.0
1.0
PSY201
Grade: A+
Dec 29, 2015

Overall it was a great course, he's very knowledgeable on the subject. Grading, tests, and expectations are very clear. Show up, do your reading, do your quizzes, study, and turn in your assignments and you will be fine. Schmitt will take the time to explain and clarify any questions a student may have. Great teacher, highly recommend him.

5.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2016

Very easy class, and super easy to pass. As long as you do the readings he assigns online, and do the chapter quizzes at the end you will know exactly what is on the test. I'm taking another one of his classes for second semester.

5.0
2.0
PSY215
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

He's hilarious ! Knows what he's talking about . Def. recommend him

Respected
Get ready to read
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
PSY101
Dec 16, 2016
Would take again

Easy class

5.0
4.0
PYS101
Aug 24, 2017
Would take again

He's a chill, funny guy. He keeps his lectures interesting. Be prepared to take notes. He's very straightforward, there's a lot of online work as well as in class tests. Definitely taking him for PYS215 if he's teaching it.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
PSY101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 11, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Tests were hard ):

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
4.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2017
Would take again

This is a lecture class and all hw/book is online. Getting an A is not hard as long as you're doing the hw honestly. The well paced lecture and the online reading + little quizzes in the reading is a good combo for sinking in info. He's also pretty funny and gives really memorable lectures that I feel has changed some ways of thinking I had.

Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
Would take again
5.0
2.0
PSCH101
Grade: A
Jan 20, 2018
Would take again

If you study the online quizzes you'll definitely pass. He's a very open minded person and very caring. Do the quizzes online and it'll really help your grade.

Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
3.0
3.0
PSYC101
Grade: B+
Jan 23, 2018
Would take again

Alright guy. An lecture class not hard to pass if you take and study online quizzes and tests. often unnecessarily swears...

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
1.0
1.0
PSY215
Feb 8, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Pretty much death by powerpoint every single class. Goes off topic too much and ends up talking about his life. Not a very hard class, but don't expect to learn much either. Tests a pretty much the questions that you do for homework. Expects you to go to class but cancels class A LOT.

LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
PSY101
Oct 23, 2018
Would take again

Took Intro to Psychology with Mr. Schmitt and loved the class. Amazing professor with inspirational lectures. Assignments, quizzes, and all other coursework is fairly simply as long as you engage in class and pay attention. He keeps class interesting with a sense of humor and a drive to help you learn and improve. I wish more teachers were like him

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY215
Grade: A
Oct 23, 2018
Would take again

Mr. Schmitt was one of my favorite professors of the semester I took his class. He was engaging with all of the students and really seemed to enjoy teaching. The class material was just right for the level class it was. I really enjoyed the fact that Mr. Schmitt encouraged open dialogue in class. I would definitely take his class again.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Aug 8, 2019
Would take again

I really enjoyed taking this class with Professor Schmitt. He was clear about what he expected from his students. He always answered my emails promptly, and was very clear about what to study for the tests. I took this class in the summer and he was understanding about the fact that we needed to study a great deal of material in a short time.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
PSCH101
Grade: A
Aug 12, 2019
Would take again

After not attending college for a few years, I was slightly worried about how it would be. Mr. Schmitt was an excellent professor, he made the subject matter very interesting and was particularly good at helping us apply the text to life. I thoroughly enjoyed the class and would take other classes with him.

Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY215
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2020
Would take again

Professor Schmitt is an awesome teacher. He strongly encourages reading the material and complete all module assignments to pass his class. He uses his life experiences during lectures which are very interesting and funny. He will help you if you help yourself meaning don't come to him asking for help when you didn't put forth any prior effort.

Respected
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSY101
Grade: A-
May 4, 2020
Would take again

Overall one of the best teachers on Campus. Not an easy A, you have to work for it. Creates an outstanding learning experience within the classroom

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
PSY101
Grade: A
May 5, 2020
Would take again

Professor Schmitt is definitely a great professor. His lectures were interesting. He really helps you understand the material. I was so misguided by other reviews. You will not be disappointment. You will definitely learn a lot. He gives you more than enough time to do H.W. No writing assignment. He stays on task and is very organized.

Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSY1014H
Grade: A
May 5, 2020
Would take again

Explains topics in different ways and relates it to the real world. He will tell you things straight up. For my semester he also did Schmitt Office hours which was a separate session online. If you chose to participate he showed us his knowledge on relaxation methods and yoga. That was done on his own time. Just a free bonus. GREAT Professor!

Participation matters
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
3.0
3.0
PSY201
Grade: A
May 5, 2020
Would take again

You are graded by very few assignments and use revel's online textbooks. He's a decent professor. He does use real-world experience and situations from his personal life. He uses PowerPoint slides in lecture. He makes you work for your grade. He makes lectures lighthearted with occasional jokes.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
2.0
3.0
PSY201
Grade: A-
May 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I was very disappointed with this course. I found myself understanding the material and chapters on my own, but when attending lectures, I was lost from all the "examples" he gave. He tends to get lost in his stories which makes it hard to focus on how things connect. I noticed he was mostly unprepared but expects you to be prepared with Hw done.

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
2.0
3.0
PSY201
Grade: A-
May 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I have always enjoyed psychology and was genuinely excited to learn from this course, however, his lectures and examples are unfocused & unclear. Reading the chapters is important to fully comprehend the content. Lectures are powerpoints of notes you copy down. And he always reminds you of being responsible for your work like a high school teacher.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
PSY201
Grade: B-
May 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Overall, I was disappointed with this professor. Tends to get too deep into his real-life examples and loses track on the actual topic. Homework is based off what the online book provides. PowerPoint notes that are provided from the online book as well so theyre not very helpful. Hes very unorganized and inaccesible. Ex. Credit for attendance tho

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
PSY101
Grade: B+
May 6, 2020
Would take again

It was my first time taking psychology this year and i was very pleased with this professor! He relates the topic to the real world which made me understand better. He also gives MORE than enough time to do hw assignments and quizzes. Would definitely take him again!

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSCH101
Grade: B+
May 6, 2020
Would take again

Being my first year at Morton, I didn't really know what to expect. Mr. Schmitt is for sure one of my favorite teachers this semester. He's very engaged with the students. He often mentions his personal life experiences to help us comprehend certain situations from the readings, which I find extremely helpful. I'd take his class all over again!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
3.0
1.0
PSY201
Grade: Not sure yet
May 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Mr. Schmitt was referred to me by my cousins, they claimed he was a good psych teacher. While being in his class, I thought him to be funny and very helpful with his lectures. His tests werent too difficult as long as you studied the chapter and reviewed the chapter tests students would be fine. If a student puts in the work they will pass.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
PSY215
Grade: A
May 7, 2020
Would take again

I took PSY-101 and PSY-215 with Mr. Schmitt. He made our recent transition from on campus to online, due to the mandated stay at home order, smooth. In general, he's reliable, makes lecture and material relatable with a funny twist, and gives a multitude of opportunity to pass his class. In short, I was highly satisfied & recommend this professor.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PSY215
Grade: A
May 7, 2020
Would take again

Hands down an excellent Professor!!! He makes his lectures very enjoyable and humorous. Do the homework and reading he assigns and you will for sure pass his tests with an A.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
2.0
2.0
PSY215
Grade: A
May 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

There are defenitely better psychology instructors that engage you into their lectures but he is not one of them. Lectures are based on power points that were downloaded from Pearson. He talks about his life a lot but rarely relate to what he's "teaching" about. I would highly recommend to take someone else.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
PSY201
Grade: A
May 18, 2020
Would take again

Professor Schmitt was a very interactive teacher. I learned so much in his class, I thought his lectures were very entertaining, he not only talked about the chapter, he too tied what we were learning to real life scenarios and related it to his life, this making it easier to understand the subject. He was one of my favorite teachers this year.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSY215
Grade: A
Oct 8, 2020
Would take again

Mr. Schmitt was a great professor for Lifespan Psychology! Every class was super engaging and we learned many life lessons along with a lot of interesting material. Our workload was very straightforward and never confusing. I enjoyed this class! We went online due to COVID and he made the transition extremely easy!

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2020
Would take again

I enjoyed this class a lot. He was very self explanatory and no textbook is required at all. He grades fair and the work is nothing difficult. His lectures are amazing and you learn something new in his class. If you keep up with work and do great in his exams you will be fine. Will for sure take another class of his again later on!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

82%

Textbook Required

29%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 31 grades
Most common grades:
A (17)
B (3)
A+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(20)B(4)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 34 reported grades
A: 17
B: 3
A+: 3
B+: 3
Common Tags
Amazing lectures (11)
Hilarious (8)
Inspirational (7)
Respected (6)
Participation matters (6)
Clear grading criteria (5)
Gives good feedback (5)
Lecture heavy (5)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.03 avg change
Oct
Aug
Apr
May
Oct
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

CHILDPSY

5.0

(1)

PSY216

5.0

(1)

PYS101

5.0

(2)

PSCYH101

5.0

(1)

PSY1014H

5.0

(1)
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PSY

4.0

2PSYCHCOURSES

3.0

CHILDPSY

3.0

PSYC101

3.0

PSY1019H

3.0

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