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At first the class was hard, if you pay attention you find it interesting- he can be rude at times but overall an okay teacher
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He was an awesome teacher...He made it totally clear on the test and what we would see on the test. He gave us a study guide for each test which was helpful in achieving good grades in his class.
Did not teach. Just showed CNN clips and had us look up test answers in the book. Almost a total waste of time.
His classes were always fun and amusing. He gives out comprehensive PowerPoint notes, and the tests were fairly easy.
He became my teacher after our original teacher had health issues. At first I wasn't sure, but I have come to really really enjoy the class. Tests are easy and he is very helpful.
Pretty much a discussion class. 35-45 minutes of discussion, sometimes more. Scott is always 5-10 minutes late. He changes the final times to something totally different then what the schedule of classes has listed. Scott TOLD me off when I addressed him about HIS error on the final change. I would not reccomend taking him due to his attitude.
Scott is a cool guy. He is really helpful and he understands that students also have a life outside of school so he doesn't assign hardly any homework and he understands if you have to miss a few days just as long as you let him know. Also, on each test day the class has a pot luck ;)
Cool, kick-back, music-rock freak. Go, Study, get an "A"
Not the best Psy prof at CNM, but certainly not the worst. Really wants students to understand psychology. Great study guides. He tells you what will be on the test so it is hard not to pass. Papers are extra credit. No homework. Won't hold your hand but willing to help if you ask him. Hyper, paces a lot in class. Potlucks on exam day.
Great teacher!
DO NOT TAKE!! he is easy but boring..a complete waste of time. especially if you live far.your better off at home reading the book youll learn more!!
Scott is a lot of fun and easy going. Class is pretty fun. As long as you pay attention in class you will be fine. NO HOMEWORK!!!
Scott means well, he just has a hard time communicating his message. Be sure to study the textbook questions and study guide. Often times, his test questions are strange--so know the subject. He wants the students to learn, but has a scattered method that can make learning difficult. Overall, he is a kind man with good intentions.
Great teacher, I just took psych to fill a requirement and he turned it into something I enjoyed. He is a lecture kinda guy and he keeps it interesting. He is very cool if you stay in line, but if you are an idiot he comes down hard. Show up on time and have some respect and you will love him. Tests are crystal clear, you will know what is on them.
Scott is very helpful and clear in his lectures. I never read the textbook or took notes and I got an A in the class. All you have to do is pay attention in class. Everything on the tests are in his lectures. He grades based on 3 tests and the final, each weighed the same (25%). I highly recommend him!
Class turned out fun and interesting. Notes are, yes, scattered (think bad photocopies) but still relevant to what professor's covering. Lectures are to the point, Scott knows the material very well and will go to great lengths to explain complex concepts. The potlucks are a nice treat and help ease tension during tests.
Positives: Most lectures fairly well structured. They were on topic and gave relevant information. Tests were easy if you studied the material. Negatives: Often appeared unprepared for class and would give a group activity instead. Sometimes beat a topic into the ground or explanations of topics confusing. Absolutely awful textbook.
I can honestly say I loved this class, but at the same time he's not for everyone. The material was easy to learn, tests were easy, and he gives out a lot of extra credit. The best thing about the class though, is Scott himself. It's like being taught by George Carlin before he got good at telling jokes.
I am amazed that so many people rate this teacher so highly: after 5 classes I realised that I was going to have to teach myself everything as I was learning NOTHING! I am an A student, but, I dropped the class. A waste of time.
Lectures are reasonably organized when they occur. Group work is often assigned. He comes off a little strong the first class (esp. for us non-trad students) His jokes are juvenile. A text by Gorman was used (a CNM prof) and was awful. Often too many examples of a concept are given. Sometimes concepts were made more complicated than needed.
I wnent into this class knowing nothing about the subject and ended the class loving it he gives a lot of extra credit and is a really cool gy i like his teaching methods and would take him again in a heartbeat
I agree in saying that he isn't for everyone. His corny (bad) jokes are a love it or hate it thing. I enjoyed him very much and honestly could manage to pull off good grades on the tests just by paying attention during lecture. Lots of extra credit, and he's willing to answer questions.
he a good teacher class is easy if you show up test are easy follow everything on the sybllus bad jokes but fun class
Eh... Boring class. Scott is a cool guy, pretty laid back. I would recommend his class if you just need psychology for your major and aren't really interested in learning anything solid.
Very accessible teacher. Group activities are educational if you do them. Exams are much easier than advertised. He is very helpful if you use his office hours or email.
Completely unstructured lessons. Forced to do group projects for everything, which might be fine for some people, but I find it ridiculous that I have to schedule time around other classmates. WAY too much homework, especially for an introductory class; 3 hours of homework per 1 hour of class time.
He is all over the place, totally unclear about assignments and tests. Eats while teaching. Doesn't return emails, and won't do much to help you. In a nutshell he is not a good teacher and I do not recommend him.
Pro's: no homework, doesn't take attendance, and no papers, just three multiple choice tests with about 80 questions and the final. They each account for 25% of your grade. Con's: completely unorganized, crude, ate his lunch during class. He can beat a subject to death. Lot of studying to pass those tests, but I managed. He just wasn't for me.
pros:no homework, lots of extra credit cons: he tells horrible jokes and uses a loud squeeky toy to get people to be quiet Ways to pass: crossward puzzles, study guide and practice questions
A decent teacher. The eating and the squeaky toy were very annoying though. He gives TONS of extra credit, and the multiple choice tests are not hard at all if you've read the book. Psychology can get very dry and boring, Scott does his best to make it at least mildly entertaining.
his test was hard. we had to organize study groups just to pass the test for an easy A class as the advisor had told me
Scott teaches psychology but doesn't seem to know how to use it when it comes to his students. He is unorganized, boring, and in no way understands his students minds when it comes to learning, enjoying the information, or motivating them.
Excellent teacher! I will take him again
He's supercilious and talks down to students. If you have any medical problems, I would not take his class since he doesn't recognize that life happens. If your major is in psychology, I would take it with an instructor who offers clarity since it is a hard class. You're better off taking the class online seeing that it's a self-taught course.
You have to cite sources on EVERYTHING including discussions, and if you don't you get points docked. He did not teach anything in the online class, just gave assignments. So, do not expect to get anything from this class unless you are a self learner and can commit to a lot of writing assignments.
Yes, Scott does have some quirky ways of teaching I will say and that squeaky toy is very annoying, but overall it was a fun class. He is quirky funny. We did have lectures and TED videos which were helpful to our course. Our test were easy as long as you read the text book and completed his practice test.
This instructor is unorganized and assigns way too much work to be realistic. It took a lot of reading, rereading, and revising just to understand what the assignment was. As I worked it was link after endless link of more and more assignments. He is fair in his grading but if you take this course be sure to dedicate 20+ hours a week on it.
Prof Griffin was not liked by many students but he was fair in his grading and if you participated in class then he was a great teacher. I passed the class with an A as everyone else did who sat near the front and were there to learn. Since psych 2260 is an advanced psych course, we were there to learn and not just get an easy A. we earned them.
Very interesting class. Great material I learned a lot.
Taken for credit
Scott Griffin is one of the best professors I have had so far. Although very blunt and straight to the point, I find it to be efficient and it definitely increased class participation. I would absolutely take another one of his classes. I truly felt that I learned the information, instead of just going through the motions.
Great teacher! Would take again!
Great teacher! Would take again. Will help you along the way.
Scott is an excellent instructor who cares about his students and knows the subject very well.
Awesome teacher
DO NOT TAKE an online class from this professor! It is so much work, he grades ridiculously hard, and the resources are awful! He does not answer your questions and is rude. The text and MyPsychLab costs over $100 but the text isn't helpful (awful glossary) and the Psych Lab doesn't ever work. Worst decision I've made this far at CNM!
One of the, if not the best teacher I have ever had. He works with you, he sends you l links to things that are specific to you, and he worked with my crazy work schedule! AMAZING TEACHER
Scott was incredibly rude and tried to make up for it by telling inappropriate jokes. He is unorganized and doesn't prepare you for the tests at all because you spend 90% of the class either in groups or talking about the homework. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AN EASY A DONT TAKE THIS CLASS!!!! And if you can take anyone else, anyone at all, choose them.
Although humorous and willing to explain most things until they are clear, Scott is sometimes rude and inappropriate. He's willing to work with students individually which is great but the techniques used makes students feel inadequate or stupid sometimes.
Scott's great when he stays in topic and keeps his students on track. Outside of bringing politics into conversation with every class he's a solid teacher and you will learn a lot.
I would not recommend this professor to anyone who actually wants to learn. He was very unorganized and rude. Often taking more time out of the class to tell us to shut up, than he did to teach us. Had a horrible god-complex and was very inappropriate at times, making this class unbearable. Tried to make it up with creepy smiles and pizza. 0/10
This was one of the the hardest class I have taken. If you take him cite everything you turn in, even if you don't use the material that he gives you. Especially if you're taking his online class. Be prepared to invest a lot of your time with reading. He is an ok professor just really unrealistic with the amount work he gives you each week.
Scott is a great teacher, would take again!
Dealing with Scott in a group setting is difficult; he'll treat the class like pre-schoolers, and has the tendency to have a condescending tone, although I don't think this is his intent. Dealing with Scott one on one, he is amazing! Scott is a caring guy who is looking to help you. Beware Scott will call you out on things, i see this as being good
Be prepared for lots of busy work. He states in the beginning of the course that it will be difficult to get an A in this class and it is true. Some of his goals for the students are unrealistic although he wants the best for them he really does make it hard.
I took this as an online class. The assignments themselves were not too difficult but were still relevant enough to learn something. Exams are multiple choice and are fairly easy as long as you study the Exam outline that he gives you weeks in advance. A lot of reading but content isn't too bad. Grading time is good, takes about a week.
I wouldn't take Scott again . He treats us like children and gives A LOT of work. Half of the semester was spent on "learning studying techniques" and we were expected to learn the rest on our own. Don't get me wrong he's a good guy but a bad professor. Other students that have taken the course describe it as an easy A, not with him!
if you stay on top of things it should be easy. He does treat the class like pre-schoolers and gives out a lot of homework. Class time is used to learn from your peers which sometimes isn't helpful when you both don't understand the subject.
I would not recommend Scott for this online class, he takes forever to grade assignments I was waiting for 7 grades from things I had turned in weeks ago. Every time he does grade something it's so late that he gives you 2 points. His grading is tough and you will never get a 10 out of 10. Not having grades is hard to know where you stand throughou
Normally I wouldnt do this but Professor Griffin is an absolutely horrible online instructor. It shouldnt take a month to grade a discussion and other assignments. He leaves you wondering where exactly you are in his class the entire semester. Hes disorganized and takes forever to respond to e-mails. I wouldnt recommend taking this professor...
Very arrogant and disregarding of the institution's grading policy. Class started with 30 students, at week 7 there are only 8 of us left. Very redundant and likes to use a one-size fits all feedback method which prevents successful learning. On-time work is graded as if it were late, non-compliant of the rubric. Ill-rhetoric and narcissistical
Scott is a great, caring instructor who explains well and wants to see all his students succeed. If you want to learn take Scott. If you want an easy A, look for someone else.
quizzes 10 questions, exams 70+ questions, final is more, not clear on homework, expects you to figure it out, treats you like a child and talks down to you, wants you to apply personal exp. to each subject you go over, does use books a bit but mostly his own material- power points. Isn't very clear on what he wants but has high expectations.
College is not supposed to be easy. Maybe if PSY is not your major then don't take him. Multiple choice quizzes/tests are easy if you read. I assume the people giving bad reviews are the ones who didn't dedicated themselves. Hard work pays off. Would take another one of his classes. Lots of opportunity to improve test/quiz grades.
I took this class because the topic was very interesting. As the first week of interaction, I didn't not like his teaching methods. although he isn't a bad person, he is not a good professor. Treats us like children. We have to use name signs or else you lose participation points. The test questions are 60+. PLus he doesn't lecture much.
Please don't take a class with this professor. I am an excellent student with a 3.6 GPA, but I have literally had to drop his course twice because it is so ridiculous. I only registered with him a second time because I thought maybe I just had too large a course load the previous semester, so I decided to give his class another shot. No.
Scott is not a hard teacher due to the material, he's a hard teacher because he rarely covers the material in class. You will have to teach yourself outside of class. He is nice one on one, but he tends to flex petty authority when teaching and seems to talk all the wrong lessons from the research he's done.
Mr. Griffin give you multiple attempts at quizzes, the opportunity to improve your test scores, plus extra credit, if needed. Once he sets his rules and expectations he is willing and easy to talk to. He has a good sense of humor and has great lecturing skills. I had fun in his class and would recommend him. It was my favorite class this semester!
This was one of my favorite classes at CNM. The topic was fascinating making learning fun. Scott provides a variety of ways to learn: powerpoint, lecture, reading online text, homework. He is very approachable and ready to help explain the concepts. He works hard at helping the students learn and pass. This was my second class.
I enjoyed the class. I had to work hard to get my A but felt accomplished when received it. He was more then willing to help if you have a problem. He gives you a chance to bring up your test scores in a group test after you do own test. Expects you to do the work.
I have to say it is not an easy A but is totally worth the effort.
Scott Griffin is an outstanding psychology professor. He has taught me a lot about psychology and is a great teacher for when you want to actually study and learn about psychology. He makes you work for your grade.
I received an A in this class so all the bad things I say are not because Im being petty for not getting the grade I wanted. He didnt even know what he was teaching most of the time and if he did then he wouldnt even go over it. You have to teach yourself. Besides that hes condescending and and disrespectful and he has to micromanage everything
I would recommend staying away. Unless you want to be bombarded by very confusing emails (at least 7 times a week sometimes at 2 in the morning) about assignments due. The classwork is extremely difficult. 3 discussions a week with a quiz and sometimes an exam too. Must cite sources for every discussion. I spend more time on this class than all.
He sets his classes up for failer. I highly recomend that you stay away. He does not teach from the text book. He believes that taking exams before the lecture is appropriate.
Scott speaks very fast, unclear, & talks to the class as if we are children. You have to teach yourself 90% of the time or you will not pass. His way of teaching is unorganized, confusing, & he doesn't cover what we paid to learn. Total waste of tuition cost because students teach themselves. You want a challenging class take his. Not an easy class
Not the greatest. Lots of homework, but they are worth very little. He WILL go over everything on the exam in class, even in summer semester, so as long as you don't zone out you're good. If you're a girl, don't expect to have him let you talk without talking to you like a child. Easy A, just have to deal with him.
nice guy, bad professors in conclusion, ight
I took his class and absolutely loved it! Hes a tough teacher but if you pay attention and put in the work hes awesome!!!
Time-consuming. Structure is confusing weekly to-do lists, these often have 30+ items, never had time to review the optional ones. Grading is 10 points weekly posts, 100 points each for 4 multiple choice exams. Key may be to focus on his Powerpoints. Spent 15 hours/wk, unrealistic if taking 5 courses. Bonus points for doing weekly work in 2 days.
HE IS AWESOME! He will help you understand and inspire you. if you're just starting college. no matter what field you're in please take his intro class because it definitely is an eye opener. He teaches with a passion and its so motivational. i still remember what learned. his PP and homework all match the quizzes and test.
Take the course from another professor. This guy is all over the place. You have to cite sources in disc, post. You have 2 disc. posts, a quiz and an exam on top of readings and video in some weeks. The due dates were wrong and the syllabus was late. He is particular when grading and will knock points off with no problem. Bad teacher, stay away.
Ive taken SO MANY classes with CNM. He is the one teacher I can say I would NOT ever take his class. If you are only taking 1-2 classes then fine but if you are a full time student then this class will overload you! He makes ridiculous amounts of work that isnt worth many points. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS.
The guy is definitely on something. Sends so many confusing and difficult to read emails super late at night. Weekly discussions are overwhelming and his Powerpoints are dreadful. Expects too much. If you like the idea of having a life outside full-time work and school, don't take his class. So obnoxiously difficult and not worth the stress.
In the beginning, he gives two syllabi called "A & B" and another "C." They say to spend between 15-9 hours per week for this class- and then you sign one of the two to say what grade you'll get? Huh? It's an exaggeration. There is a lot of work, but online he doesn't grade anything besides discussions and tests. Listen to the bad reviews, though.
I have taken his Social Psychology class online and it went just fine. The textbook was not necessary, but his Powerpoint slides were the key that helped me survive and end the class on a good note. Organized, his quizzes and exams don't hurt for the majority of the questions are from his slides. Stays true to his words and don't be shy to ask Q's!
Mr. Griffin is very personable. His quizzes are fun and full of pizza! He structures his class so that his students are successful. I really enjoyed his class! I had a difficult time during the semester and he was very kind and supportive.
Very unorganized teacher. I am spending the most time on his classes and they're so overwhelming and not worth it at all!!! An exam, a quiz, and a ridiculous discussion in the same week due on SATURDAY. Don't take this class unless you have nothing better to do with your time like other classes, a job, or any kind of life outside school!!
Scott is super cool and genuine :) definitely one of my favorite professors. Had him for Cognitive (B) and Social Psych (A) and he was phenomenal. You can tell he is very passionate about his job and cares about his students and I always appreciate professors like that. You definitely have to put in the hard work for your grade tho, not a handout!
Took an in-person Intro to Psychology Course with Professor Griffith. He is a tough grader, but knows his material! If you are actually interested in learning, he is the professor to choose. His course made me switch my major to Psychology. Very interesting and informative! Great Professor, I would highly recommend. Extra credit & helps you pass!!!
Grades consisted of discussions, quizzes and exams. Textbook is needed. He provides great resources to answer discussion questions but be prepared to take 2-4 hours on a discussion. He provided great feedback. Overall, good profesor I would take again.
I struggled in this class and I had taken this my first semester. Horrible choice. The Discussions need 2-4 hours of your time and even after that I would spend all my time researching and doing my best just to get a 40%. One of my friends was randomly dropped from that class as well. Just save your mental and don't go with this teacher.
I knew I wouldn't be able to stand this teacher for a semester so I dropped after 2 weeks. He did not teach, no exaggeration, a single thing in those 4 class periods. No lectures whatsoever, come to class, rearrange the tables to his liking ?? Talk to classmates about homework while he sat at his desk telling you all the homework he had planned.
Wastes class time talking about unnecessary topics. Quizzes are 10-15 questions while exams are 50+. PowerPoints are ridiculous. Be prepared to reach yourself.
Scott is a pretty nice guy and actually cares how well his students do. He can be a little high strung sometimes but I think it is because he just wants his students to understand the material as best they can.
He will delete reviews if he does not like his students critiques. I wish he would self reflect a little instead of deleting reviews and pointing the finger at his students. He needs a break or something. Save yourself a headache and take a different professor please!
This professor was one of the hardest professors I had ever had at CNM. I thought maybe it was just me who was not understanding his material but when I asked around other classmates were confused as well. No lectures at all just spends time talking about homework. Listen to the bad reviews, they are all accurate.
He is quick to get angry and lash out on his students. There is no lecture at all, it is just homework review. The way he has his classroom set up is difficult, he doesn't know how to use bright space and IS ALWAYS DISORGANIZED. He finds pleasure in humiliating students. He claims he is the best teacher at CNM, but ALWAYS shows up 15 minutes late.
A bit old school in all the best ways. He gives a lot of opportunities to do well in his class and cares about the success of his students. He asks you to ask questions to make sure you have the information you need and has ways to get extra credit and to boost exam grades in group retakes. strict no phones 100% taking more classes by him
Very strange guy. Most times I felt like I was teaching myself, going in person was a waste of time. Wasn't very clear on a lot of things. Was late most days. Talked over students a bit, and isn't very attentive. He doesn't often check hw, usually just asking if you did it, which was nice. A lot of crash course, so if you like Hank Green...here!
The professor harshly criticizes students for mistakes, using loud and passive-aggressive remarks. Apathetic and difficult to approach. Consistently rambles for 10 minutes each class about institutional treatment and retirement. They frequently discuss personal matters like divorces and societal issues, creating a tense atmosphere.
lots of writing, but it was a fun and interesting class! I really enjoyed it and he was a great instructor. I would definitely take this class again.
My phone was confiscated and my personal photos were browsed after I took a photo of an assignment on my desk. Prof. threatened to have me expulsed permanently if I ever took a photo again. Really stressful. Extremely easy material but he is often mean to students, especially if you're a girl. Watched a lot of people drop even if they did well.
Professor Griffin has a specific teaching style, but if you engage with it, the class is worthwhile. The lectures are dense, so reading the textbook and using unstuck AI are musts. Tough grader, but very knowledgeable.
I dropped the class because the professor was very unorganized and didn't know how to use Brightspace well. He wasn't helpful when I had questions and would blame students instead of offering support. I got a low grade on a simple introduction about myself assignment, which made me feel like I had no chance of doing well in the rest of the course.
This course wasn't very pleasant due to the fact that Professor Griffin wasn't active. There were no assignments for this course, as it was strictly only quizzes and exams, as well as discussions. Professor Griffin would poorly grade my discussion posts, including my introduction, without leaving any helpful feedback or explanation.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
88%
Textbook Required
32%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
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105
5.0
(1)PSYCH220
5.0
(2)PSYC1105
5.0
(1)PSYCH2220
5.0
(1)PSYCH2265
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
D01
5.0
PSYCHOLOGY2265
4.5
PSY1110
4.5
GRIFFIN02698
4.3
2265
4.0