Steven Smith is the BEST teacher EVER. EVERYONE should take his class. He's hilarious, he's smart, and he cares about his students. Every teacher should be like Steve!!!

Great guy - lots of fun. He makes everything interesting and fun to learn. Also, it's great that he encourages class participation - breaks up the period and keeps things fresh.

He’s one of the best, this guy is a cool prof, with some witty humor, and maybe a dry joke here and there, but definitely a prof you should consider. He covers a lot of material, and provides tons of help. If you don’t get an “A” in this class, you may wa

steve wrote my recommendation for umass and i was accepted. i decided to go into psych because of him, he is amazing. good person and a good teacher. he is wonderful.

if you can take a couple dry jokes every now and then great teacher/person. i would highly recommend his class. has first hand experience in the field so he knows his stuff.

Steve Smith is an awesome teacher. I was really sad when the class was over. He is really funny, tells lots of great stories and gives great examples...and plays family guy for exam reviews lol. He is definitely one of the best teachers I have ever had!!

Awesome teacher ... highly recommended! If you take this course ... take it with him. He makes the class interesting and the class goes by so fast ... tons of extra credit - works in hospital, knows what e's talking about. All areound good teacher/person!

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He says he is mean and horrible but he is the best. He makes everything easy to understand. His use of blackboard makes it convinent to know where you are standing in his class. There is no way to fail his class unless you are an idiot or not in class for the quizs(one per week). For every quiz or test there is extra credit possible. We love you!!!

A+ Very excellent teacher. He's fair and informative. He keeps the class interesting with jokes and funny stories. He cares about how you do in class, and makes you care about the class.

this guy is great! i had him 3 years ago, and still remeber his infulences. he is one of the reasons that i am minoring in Psychology. I learned so much from his class. He brought in guest speakers into the class when we talked about different things. Very good teacher! he should be a fulltime teacher. the college is missing out!

I learned a lot. Excellent teacher.

Very awesome and helpful when you are attentive and respect him by not being late or rude and disrespectful! I would deffinitally recomend him as a teacher.

steve is a great teacher. he knows the material and also knows how to teach it. exams are a little hard but overall, he is a good teacher.

He is probaly the best teacher I've ever had. He explains thing to you very clear and if it is confusing he will word things a better way for you to understand. You have to study a little but make sure you at least do the extra credit, it will go far in helping your grade.

Really awsome.Has a great sense of humor and makes learning fun.

Very nice guy, also very funny, he can be hard but if you go to class everyday you will do just fine!

Steve is the best teacher I ever had. I always thought that I was an awful student until I took his class. Students in the class actually whined about him not being fair - NOT TRUE. He gives you PLENTY of opportunity to earn an A. If you don't get an A in the class, you're either an idiot or you're blowing the class off. He really is the best.

AWESOME teacher. I'd never taken a psych class before this, but he made it ridiculously easy to pick up. He should have been a comedian instead of a teacher--he's a very funny guy. No essays, just tests and quizzes.

Great teacher. This was my first psych class and it was alot of fun. Mr. Smith explains everything in way that you can understand and relate to. Plus, he is funny too.

Awesine instructor. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to take psychology. He's really funny, too.

Great teacher IF YOU WANT TO LEARN. You have to work for the grade but he is a great teacher.

SPECTACULAR teacher, and oh-so funny! Grades are based solely off of attendence and quizzes/tests, so this might be a downer for you essay-writers. I absolutely loved his class.

Smith is the man. He is not only a great teacher but a really nice guy-he gave me a great letter of recommendation and has kept in touch to see how I'm doing. Kind of a difficult class, but if you want to learn he's the best to teach it

From the first day he says he feels bad for us to have him as a teacher because he claims to be mean, but as the class proceeds and once you get into Freudian thinking you realize that he is just in denial. You should have no problem passing his class as long as you study. Great teacher and great guy to B.S. with. Even better taste in music.

He wins best teacher award! If you just try in his class you will do well! A great teacher who really cares about his subject and his students!

He should be awarded for his teaching skills! He makes the class fun, interesting, and educational all at the same time. He lectures with powerpoint notes to help you get an idea of what to write down. I wish he taught other class:( Seriously, you are missing out if you don't take him for psychology!!!!

AWESOME teacher! Very fun and makes the most boring parts actually sound interesting. attendance is not mandatory, but dont skip too much... he is also very flexible. he works nights in the ER at St.Joes and then comes to teach at wcc.. incredible. i wish he taught other Psyc classes.. I would take them for sure!!

Smith was very unpleasant the beginning of the semester. But he was dealing with family issues. He was less threatening toward the end of the term. He teaches well. A lot of note taking. Quizzes and tests tricky. Extra credit opportunities. Leave time to study and you be fine.

I would recommend Steve to ANYONE who wants to take Psychology. Don't listen to any one else telling you to take another teacher. Class is easy as long as you show up to take notes and you have to read the book on your own to fully understand everything. Amazing teacher.

I recommend this teacher to anyone who has to take intro to psychology. Steve is an excellent teacher and has some good stories from his other job (as the psych person at St. Joes). You dont do any textbook work (but he recommends you read the chapters). Quizes are easy and common sense. You must attendend class and be able to take good notes.

He was amazing. He knew what he was talking about and made me interested in hearing what he had to say. My advice is to show up for class and study very hard for the exam. It isn't an easy one. But as long as you pass the easy 10 point quizzes youll be fine.

Most amazing teacher I have ever had. Totally plesent and easy to understand. Tests are fun, notes are fun. And Freud is Fun. I love how he relates what we are learning to stories from his work or other peoples lives.

Steve is awesome. He has just the right kind of snark and dark sense of humor that make for a perfect Psych teacher. He has a story for everything and makes each subject relatable. He recommends reading the chapters but I barely cracked the book twice and still passed the course with flying colors. I really wish Steve taught more than just Intro.

LOOK NO FURTHER!!!!

Smith was great. I am not an early morning person and I had his class at 9 am and loved his class. He has a great sense of humor and is willing to help anyone. If you took a psych class in high school, this class shouldnt be too diffucult. I would recommend him to anyone! Stories are funny and I really enjoyed him and wish he taught other classes!

His class was okay. I only took it becasue I had too. It wan't the easiest course I've taken nor was it the hardest. If you take him make sure you do every extra credit assignment they help if you mess up on one of his tests, which are not easy!! On the bright side the extra credit was easy only one page typed double spaced about each chapter read.

best teacher i have had in a long time! made the class fun and understandable. wish he taught all of my classes!!!!

I am so sad he was not my teacher this semester. He is a teacher who is good at what he does, he loves what he does, and loves to see you learn what he teaches. He has done everything possible to help you get it.

Honestly, I wasn't thrilled about taking psychology, that's only because I didn't meet Mr. Smith yet! If you're going to take PSY, have his class!!! Mr. Smith is SO helpful he gives you so much feedback, he's a very funny guy, and very knowledgeable on psychology, he works at hospitle and has many stories to relate to. Study 20 min. a day, easy A!

Steve is honestly and truly one of the most amazing teachers at WCC. His teaching style is one of a kind. He actually makes lectures interesting and funny! The course is not an easy one however if you truly pay attention, go to class, and most of important ask questions if you don't understand you will succeed :) Best class I have taken at WCC.

Mr. Smith wants you to think he is mean and horrible however it's a LIE! :) If you want to enjoy learning and truly succeed take his class.

Steve Smith is one of the best professors I've ever had. I didn't even need the textbook because his notes are so well done. You should attend every day if you can, but I missed a few days and I still passed with an A. :) He was a joy to be a student of.

This guy is awesome. My favorite class. Just show up with paper and a pencil, no textbook needed! Quizzes are challenging at just the perfect amount. You need to attend and pay attention, maybe a little studying outside of class.

HE'S GREAT!!! IS GOOD WITH MATERIAL, VERY FUNNY AND ANIMATED!... WANT TO PASS THEN TAKE HIS CLASS!!!! BUT BE WILLING TO PUT IN THE WORK (NOT HARD TO MANAGE)

Great teacher. Easy to understand. Knows how to deliver the information. Practical. Make the subjects Interesting. If you antend class you don't even need the book. Best teacher I had in WCC so far.

Mr Smith is an excellent instructor. He loves what he teaches and wants his students to succeed. He's funny and easy to follow. He provides many options for success but expects his students to do their work. I enjoyed this class and looked forward to it each day. I am hoping I will have the chance to have Mr Smith for an instructor again someday

Great teacher, Offers a lot of EC, his quizzes and exams ARE DIFFICULT so make sure to study!! I don't like how we ended up watching family guy and pausing it to discuss how what happened related to Psychology. It didnt prepare me for my final at all! :( But overall he is a great teacher and i do highly reccomend him.

He is a really good teacher, very funny and engaging made the class interesting and I could tell that he enjoyed and knew alot about psychology, he was also really charming.

He is super funny and makes class go by fast. He teaches stuff by giving lots of examples and by relating it to his students. His tests and quizzes are simple and so is the class.

Great teacher! go to clss, take notes, study. Quizzes are easy!! no homework. Exams are a little difficult but just try to relate material to real life situations when you study and you should do fine. wish he taught more psych classes cuz i would def take him again! AMAZING!!

Really friendly guy. Clearly cares abt all students and goes out of his way to make sure everyone understands the material, so don't be afraid to ask questions. You don't need the textbook as long as you take good notes. 10 quizzes, a midterm exam and final (all easy if you study). No homework and lots of extra credit opportunities. Great teacher!

He is an excellent teacher. I had a pretty good interest in that class before taking it, and leaving it I have definitely found a new love for it. He is professional, but also has a good sense of humor. I never even used the text book, because the notes were that good.his tests and quizes are a little difficult, but if you study you should do good.

Funny and smart teacher, though challenging. If you can't keep up with the reading, make sure to write down EVERYTHING he shows/talks about - if you study it religiously before a quiz you'll do well. He gives credit for class discussion, so talk and ask questions. Make sure to do the Extra Credit Project, if you do well, it's a huge grade bump.

Steve is passionate about teaching! He works in the field as well as teach, so he applies personal experiences to each chapter. Attend class, take notes on what he says, and do the extra credit he offers for each chapter! As a Psych major, I knew this class was for me BUT he can capture your attention even if it isn't your intended area of study.

Steve Smith is awesome! As long as you attend class, he is clear enough to not eve need the textbook. He also makes a lot of jokes in class and it helps to remember the material. Best professor I've had at WCC yet!

you don't need to buy the textbook even though he will tell you to. You need to be in class because everything on the quizzes is from lecture. He's goofy but an awesome teacher. He knows the subject matter well. And also he always talks about how he writes his own responses on here ;) but this is not him i swear

SUCH AN AMAZING TEACHER.

Really great teacher. Knows what he is talking about and has experience in the field as a Social Worker! Listen, take notes, and study and you will be fine! You won't regret this class.

Great instructor, extremely knowledgable and experienced in the subject of psychology. Just take good notes, do any extra credit, and please be on time.

Ok Mr Smith definitely has the knowledge and good material for this course. But his attitude and personality will completely get in the way of your success. For example asking a simple question could get your feelings hurt if your not tough skinned. Also his exam and quizzes are excruciating. Some advice to succeeding is to know that material well.

Take this class with Smith if you actually want to learn something. The way he lectures is straight to the point, blunt and fast paced. Never am I confused by anything he says, and I rarely ever daydream in his class because the content is almost always interesting. Great teacher! TestsQuizzes are a little hard, but manageable.

Professor Smith is the best professor I have had. He answer any and all questions you have about the material, gives out extra credit for every chapter, allows you to have a note card on quizzes, hes funny and really engages you into the lector rather then show a powerpoint.

I am SO FREAKING HAPPY I HAVE HIM!! He is SO AMAZING! Taking him again for Abnor. Psych! :) I am so excited! The way he teaches is brilliant! He will make difficult things easier and will tell funny (and they really are. He is really funny lol) stories to help you remember what you learn in class. TAKE HIM!!:D

He is fabulous! I would recommend him to anyone! He gives a quiz about every week, you're allowed to use a notecard on all of them. He keeps class interesting and entertaining. Wonderful teacher and person!

Smith is a great instructor! I took him for Abnormal Psych (or Clinical Psych, as he believes it should be called), and he was wonderful. His hands on experience in the mental health field leads to many stories, as well as great explanations of disorders. I would take him again if I could!

One of the best professors I have ever had! He has real life experience and knows what he's talking about. He's hilarious and his lectures are always super interesting. His quizzes are easy, just make sure you utilize the online help. Take notes.

So funny that he actually keeps you interested and listening to his lectures. He makes it fun, but be prepared to fail the weekly quiz if you miss a class. Best teacher I've ever had.

Hilarious lectures. Quiz every week. Very helpful.

He was really good, but don't expect him to sit there and lecture the whole time, he is gonna expect you to tag along and join in the group discussion. You get 4 unexcused absences before he starts taking points off. His quizzes are taken in the testing center and gives u a whole week to complete it.

He's a very funny guy but he gets annoyed if you're tardy or don't participate. So you're not allowed to be shy.

I took Steve's PSY100 class, the lectures were lengthy but he makes it interesting. He requires you to turn in a few reflection papers throughout the course but other than that there is no homework. Whats on the tests is what he lectures about so if you take notes and study you will pass. He's a very funny guy and I enjoyed this class.

Great teacher. The class was enjoyable. Would definitely take him again if I needed another psych class. Pay attention and participate in class and you're good.

Mr. Smith is hands down the best professor I've ever had. He is very funny (crude sense of humor, but his other job makes it necessary.) Every class you attend gets you extra credit. No papers had to be written. You get a full week to take your quiz, which is easy if you pay attention (plus, he allows notes!) You can tell he really loves his job!

DON'T GET THE TEXTBOOK, you will barely use it, just study the notes or use google. Overall, he is a great professor and made lectures funny and interesting. Although, his quizzes are unfair. A lot of the questions had several different possible "right" answers, so it was like choosing which is best. The final exam was fair though.

He's quite knowledgeable in the human services field, he's a good teacher!

I took him for both Ab Psych and Intro to Human Services, he was lecture heavy but he made the lectures interesting using real life situations he deals with everyday. He cares about his students and participation is extra credit which can cover missing points on a test if you do bad on a couple.

Hilarious guy, great class. Tests are fairly easy and as long as you come to class and read the textbook youll be fine. Abnormal psych is hard but he makes it fun. Has a lot of experience and really knows what hes talking about.

I enjoyed Steve's class and learned a lot in there. Tests are on the material he lectures on and you can bring a note card. He is very helpful and kind.

Steve is an amazing teacher. His humor is hilarious, he actually seems to care about his students, and his class is fairly easy to follow as long as the things he's going over are interesting to you. Highly recommend

He's very funny and easy to get along with. The class is very engaging and I enjoyed every minute of it. Easily my favorite class so far, you WILL NOT regret taking abnormal psych with him. He does use the book at times to look at different diagnostic criteria but it isn't required as the slides are often on Blackboard with excerpts from the book

Hands down, the most fascinating psych prof I've had. He shares real stories to have a better understanding of the subject & gives extra credit if you participate even with a question. I bought the book but never used it because his lectures are super detailed but they aren't available outside of class so pay attention! He's sarcastic, yet genuine.

He's who you'll want to build a relationship with if you're going into social work or psychology. He shares his experiences to help you understand the material and give incredible feedback on quizzes. His lectures are incredibly detailed so write down everything he says because they won't be available outside of class. He deserves more credit.

Stephen Smith is a Social Worker at an ED so he has years of experience in the field and it shows. He cares greatly about his students and helps them to succeed with his guidance. He wants his students to find the answers to their own questions which helps build confidence and understand the coursework. I highly recommend Stephen Smith!

Very fair, Stephen kept the class interesting. Kept us in the loop with regards to the Corona Virus and continuing in his class. He is very well organized and you always know where you stand in his class. Went over and above when we had to switch to a "Virtual Format". I highly recommend Mr. Smith if you want to be in an organized classroom.

He's a funny professor, you get what you take from this class

He is just the best. I love his class. You learn so much.

Smith is just a great choice. Funny, engaging, and really cares about his students. He gives incredible feedback on all assignments- so amazing and thorough, I almost felt guilty knowing how much work he put in. As an intro class, you'd be lucky to have him as your professor.

Great guy! I can't recommend him enough. Truly seems to care about students and his lectures are hilarious. He follows the syllabus exactly. He also is very knowledgeable about his field. He really appreciates class involvement, so if that's not your cup of tea... Class lectures with a quiz after each chapter. TLDR: Easy A; Great guy

I really enjoyed Professor Smith's lectures and the class in general. It was very fun and informative. Highly recommend him.

He cares about his students and keeps his lectures/information up to date

This professor is amazing! Mr. Smith has great humor! He really loves when the class is involved and gives extra credit for asking questions and adding to the topic. Speaking of extra credit do it! His quizzes are simple and you can use your notes on them. If you're gonna take this class try and get it with Mr. Smith you will not regret it.

Steve Smith cares about his students. He takes the time to make sure the material is understood, and updates the power point slides when new info becomes available. I like we had quizzes after each chapter! As a Social Worker Professor Smith is empathic...he has his boots on the ground at his job in ER. Both HSW100 and PSY257 were great.

He's AMAZING!! Even if you don't want to, take this class!!! This class's only assignments were chapter quizzes and a final exam. Extra credit every day for participation, answers all questions, super funny, great stories, interesting lectures, values feedback, and gives explanations for every quiz answer so you truly understand the content.

Steve is amazing! 10/10 recommend! He's very kind and the class is engaging. He shares real stories because he works in the ER and has a lot of experience. There are only two major assignments and the class is graded on these two papers and unit quizzes. There's also extra credit for participation :)

Steve is one of the best teachers I've had. He uses cool strategies when lecturing. These strategies make memorizing and recalling information from class easy for exams. He also has a cat named Lego (which is very important).

great guy, retired ER worker knows his stuff prepares you for the field. Very talkative, jokester will read off of slides and lecture heavy course design, slides are rich with material if you are invested in the topic. lots of articles. great dude great teacher

Professor Smith is engaging and really cares about his students. The class is structured with minimal assignments, and he incorporates real-world examples. For study prep, unstuck AI and the free textbook are super helpful.

I couldn't say how amazing Smith is. If you're interested in psychology you'll love this class, and Smith only makes it better. It's so fun and interesting you will want to learn and be there. You also get extra credit for asking questions and giving answers. No book or homework, just tests. Funny guy with a bunch of amazing stories.

Two papers. 1 quiz per unit. Enough late/absences lead to docked points. Participating in class discussions gave extra credit. We had to skip a unit because we lost a couple days to snow days. Assignments were open-note. Slides were well-designed and had all information needed. Would tell interesting stories from when he worked in emergency psych.

he gives a lot of real world insights from his 30+ years of experience as a social worker and makes sure we know sort of what to expect from our career. he expects attendance and participation. doesn't take late work but drops your lowest grade. funny guy. lectures are long and have a lot of information, but he tries to keep the class engaged.

Professor Stephen Smith has great real and complex world experience that is both engaging and useful. He teaches from lived experiences and he comes with a "jack of all trades" background that I find admirable. His course is pretty straight forward. Your allowed 4 absences. Show up, participate, get points.Your prescence matters in this class.