No Comments

Easiest B you'll ever get, but hardest A. Very nice, helpful guy who really cares about his students. I didn't feel like I learned much from his class. He put too much emphasis on things that he was interested in, and not enough emphasis on things that seemed to be more important.

Sal is the best teacher I've ever had. He's funny, fun to be around, and makes everything interesting. He also made the class easy to get an A. He was very concerned with everyone's grades and what we thought about our final scores.

Sal is very dedicated to his subject area as well as the personal wellbeing of his students. He is a great guy, and his is one of the few classes I did not dread going to.

Salvator is by far the best instructor i have ever had. Never in highschool or anywhere else did i have a guy who made learning soo fun and easy. Sometimes he can carry on about pointless stories but he will make sure you understand everything before moving on. Very well known and well liked

If taking general, you can't go wrong with Sal. Show up and study the material and it is an easy A. He needs to organize the class better, and knowing what he expects would be helpful. For majors, Sal's class is not a good choice. For everyone else, he's the best for general.

Very entertaining and interesting. He covers the material at an easy pace and asks for student involvement. Requires studying if you want an A, easy B if you show up to class. Seperate exams for lecture notes and reading notes.

No Comments

He is a very helpful teacher and is one of the nicest people you will ever meet if you get to know him. He is a very fair grader and is an easy person to listen to when he is lecturing because he finds someway to make it interesting. I wish all my teachers were like him.

when going to truman u need to take one class with sal costa. its fun and entertaining and u never want to skip. Getting an A is not hard at all. strongly recommend him

Very interesting class, I found him amusing. Not the easiest to get help from.

good teacher

He is an awesome teacher. Very good listener and funny. I had him in an interim and he was very enjoyable and I was always looking forward to his class. I would take him every day.

Sal is a person who unlike many psych professors realizes his class is not the only one you have. He tells you exactly what you need to know for his tests. They are mostly out of the texts with the exception of his serial killers class which is tricky. Take his class and have a good time and get an A for average work input.

Generally a good teacher. I enjoyed his lectures. Very entertaining, but some stories are random and off topic. Test were okay.

he is a great teacher

I don't deify him as some others do. Very knowledgable of his area,lectures are usually pretty good but the tests were pretty bad--there wasn't really a right way to study for them. He's good about rounding up and doing what he can to give you the highest grade possible,but I don't know how much you LEARN from the class--was like a review of 166.

He's a little crazy, but it was a great class. He genuinely cares about the students, and definitely loves the material. So what if his stories may be a wee bit falsified?

ok i love sal. i think everyone should take him at some point when they go to truman. he has your attention the whole time in class. he curves the grading scale big time to help. he is one of my favorite teachs i have had. take him

Amazing professor!

What the hell his tests are annoying. Study hard and study the detail of every sentence, or he'll get you. Not a bad work load. No Final. Funny guy. Got by with an A somehow.

Sal Costa is a god!

Easy class... lots of extra credit opportunities and he grades on a curve. Tests were easy and he gives you a lot of the test questions word for word the day before the test when you review. I didn't study at all for this class and got an A. I didn't learn much though. Fun class, but not good if you're actually looking to learn something.

SK was amazing!! I have taken all the classes I can from Sal and would tell anyone to take him. He is helpful and does reviews before the tests. All in all a great class

Sal Costa is your best bet to wipe out the social science mode, especially if you kind of like psychology. The tests aren't too taxing - the note tests weren't too bad, and the book tests were open-book. You usually do one project of some sort - it's not too hard. All in all, he's a pretty good LSP professor. I recommend him.

I took abnormal psychology with him. It was really interesting, and I enjoyed his lectures. He does not get mad if you show up late, but he appreciates you showing up on time. This class is good for people who are going into psychology and those who are not.

He's okay. He gets really off topic and talks about himself a lot. He mispronounces a lot of words (e.g. narcissistic), which can be annoying. His note tests were no fun, but the book tests were pretty easy because they were all open book. The project isn't too bad. I wouldn't say not to take him, but I wouldn't highly recommend him either.

Costa is a good guy and knows his material. He likes to tell SEMI-relevant stories that are fun, but not necessary. Tests are relatively difficult, but reviews some before the test which helps a lot. Book test are open book, note test you have no help. One presentation/paper. Not hard. Extra credit an option as well. Beware of sarcasm though.

Good teacher. Nice and fun guy who makes lecturing the whole class period somewhat interesting for a change. Easy B and not an extremely hard A. I barely pulled out an A because he curves the grading scale a good amount. Definitely recommended.

I took abnormal psych with sal this semester and had a great time. Class was constantly interesting, there was no homework with the exception of a group paper during the semester. Open book tests are pretty easy, but the note tests were a bit difficult and require some studying. Overall it wasn't too tough of a class.

Sal is a really cool guy. He is both interesting and interested in you (sometimes: think of Slughorn from HP). He in engaging and funny, but you simply do not learn enough from this guy. If you want an easy A, go for it, but if you want to learn don't. Pop-psych personified i would take what he says with a grain of salt. Quick fact: no PhD.

Sal sometimes gets sidetracked, but the upside is that he engages you and relates many areas back to other fields of study. Many people on here complain about not learning anything, but I felt like I learned a decent amount. Sal cares more for his students than almost any other professor I've ever had. Don't ever text in class though!

Sal is fun!!! Take him for Intro and you'll at least learn a little bit and hopefully foster an interest in psychology (I know I did). The tests can be tricky, yes... but an A in the class is beyond attainable.

Decent class. Sal is a lot of fun and gives a ton of extra credit, so making the grade you want is not very difficult. Wording on the test can be confusing, but overall the tests are not very difficult, so it makes little difference.

Great professor, willing to answer questions, gives you all the information, just study!

I liked Costa mostly because he's an interesting person. He doesn't believe in failing people or reading off of powerpoints all class. He just wants you to learn something, which you will, it just might be in one of his random stories instead of for the test. Since he teaches multiple sections you never know what will end up on his notes tests.

Loved his lectures, he's funny, enthusiastic, but can be a little over the top sometimes. I highly recommend taking any of his classes. Hated his scan tron tests though. Key seemed to be off.

Costa is great and keeps the class interesting, you really need to take advantage of the hand outs for the note test and really read the book for the book test, he curves the grades so you should get an A if you just try.

He's a great guy, all around. He makes clear all the things that you can expect on the tests, and he holds class-long review sessions the class before. Getting an A on the tests shouldn't take more than 2-3 hours of studying the material. Gracious with extensions. Attendance feels like it's mandatory because that man has the eyes of a hawk.

His note tests are a little tough, the book tests were easy.

Sal Costa is one of the best professors I've ever had, even though his teaching is a bit outdated (he does not use blackboard or allow you to type notes in class). His experience in the field of psychology is what really makes this class interesting. Taking Abnormal Psychology with Prof. Costa really renewed my love for psychology.

Costa can be all over the place, he loves to tell stories or switch topics, but if you focus you should be fine! His tests are hard but he does lots to help you with it. Lots of extra credit and bonus points! Has a curve of 86% for an A. It's obvious he cares about psych and that his students understand it. He is also hilarious if you like sarcasm!

He's very hilarious and he curves your grades like 86 will be an A. There will be a lot of extra credits. Being an intl student, sometimes i couldnt understand his lectures since he hops back and forth between topics and talk about a lot of different stories. Anyways he's a great professor though. He has book test and note tests but NO FINALS YAYY!

Hard tests, but he usually curves the grading scale early in the semester. Right now, a 75 or above is a B.

Costa is a little scattered, but he makes class fun and knows what he's talking about. Book tests and lecture tests are separate, and no final. Tests are of all different point values and some more difficult than others. Overall, I had a great time in his class and learned a lot!

I love Sal. He's so funny, and a great professor overall. Pretty easy to talk to. There's book and note tests about every other week. Expected test material was a little confusing at times. You just have to study. Learned a lot. Good Intro class. Strongly recommend him.

Dr. Costa is awesome! I learned a ton in his class. He was disorganized in his lectures, which makes it difficult to take notes. Tests cover a lot of information, and it's difficult to pick out what he sees as important. Has separate book and lecture tests which helps narrow the material. Very caring and friendly person!

Sal is such a kind hearted guy and always teaches such a fun class. You may not always learn everything the best way, but his personality and the fun you get out of class is worth it to me. I have taken 3 classes with him if that tells you anything! I usually got an A or B in his classes, but if you are dedicated, you can def get an A!

This class is really awesome, and Dr. Costa does a really good job of making it that way. There are tests and presentations to do for the class, and all of the material is presented either through his lectures (oral) and books. He is passionate about the material, and he doesn't pull any punches. Be prepared to be wowed by the intense material

Sal Costa is highly respected in his field, amazing man, awesome professor and wonderful friend for students and faculty. I took his psychology and parapsychology classes back in 1979 - 1982. Yes, this may seem like ancient history to students today but his classes are some of the best and fondest memories I have of NMSU - Truman State.

Sal is by far my favorite professor in the psych department. Even though he does not provide powerpoints and his lectures are him just talking, he really is a great professor. For other commenters to say he should no longer be teaching because of his age is really mean and inconsiderate. If you go to class and do the readings, you'll get an A or B.

Love him and his class!!! So nice and caring. Great man