Joseph Fitzgerald - Wayne State University

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Joseph Fitzgerald - Wayne State University

Professor: Joseph Fitzgerald

Department: Psychology

College: Wayne State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: PSY3490
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I feel like his quizzes and tests are made to trick you. There are two parts to his tests . There is a multiple choice section and essay portion. The essay portion questions are not very clear. If it wasn't for extra credit on the quizzes I probably wouldn't have passed. He rarely replies to emails!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: PSY3350
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He rambles..... a lot..... not even related to the material. Read the book carefully because he draws questions from things that are mentioned once in the text. You don't really need to study his slides or show up really if you read the book carefully.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PSY3350
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I don't usually leave these things but I feel like I have to with him. For me, and I'm assuming others as well, I cannot do well on a test that is over 120 pages, with no specifics on what to study for. He asked such specific questions and it was difficult to pay attention in class as he went off on tangents all the time.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PSY1010
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Fitzgerald is slightly awkward but humorous sometimes. To be successful in this class it Is a MUST that you come to every lecture, take detailed notes, and READ THE BOOK I repeat you really need to read the book lol if you do that you should be fine. Fitzgerald isn't a lot of help but there is much help available from TA's and tutoring!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: INTROTOPSY
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

All he dose is talk. You will understand what he is saying, then he talks about the same thing for another 30 minutes. Avoid this class at all costs

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: PSY1011
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Super boring professor, lectures are long and he goes off topic all the time. Almost never knows how to work anything to do with technology and never replies to emails. Makes mistakes on tests a lot

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: PSY3350
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Fitz is a classic. He has been in the psych field since the 60s. It was a real privilege to have the opportunity to study with a person who has such an extensive breadth of experience. He teaches to the deep endhigh IQ end of the pool. So if you aren't looking to learn, look elsewhere ...

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: PS1010
Grade Received: D+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Very bad, I do not recommend taking the course with this guy. a lot of work on online assignments, his lecture is useless since you need to study from the book. and the book has way more information than he lecture about.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: PSY1010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

One of the easy class that Wayne offers, all you must do it study the book forget about the lecture and study the book also take advantage of the extra credit.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: PSY1010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

To be honest, this class is very easy. Most people who complain about this class never show up until it's time to take the test. Not showing up for lectures= not having a clue about what's on the test, and what to study for. He pretty much goes over in his PPT slides what will be on the test( have to attend lectures to know that, or ask someone).

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: PSY1010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Where do I begin... Fitzgerald is a bland professor. He is very boring, however, his class is very passable. I received an avg grade of 50% on the exams, and I have a B+ in the class. The online homework is simple, and the TAs are great. Kelsey was an excellent TA.If you don't want to go to lecture and do little work,take this class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: PSY1010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Fitzgerald is very rude and quite frankly needs to retire. He emailed his students multiple times complaining about us because we had too many questions for him. He messed up our grades on multiple occasions and got upset when we brought it to our attention. Never recommending him to anyone. EVER.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: PSY1010
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Don't take this class if you don't want to invest time reading the book. He's not great as a teacher, but you can boost your grade with extra credit and homework assignments online. Labs were ridiculously easy. Tests can be difficult if you didn't study his slides and if you didn't study out of the book.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PSY1010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Starting off the semester I was really excited about having a psychology class. However, Fitzgerald turned that excitement into loathing. Do not take this class with him. Exams were ridiculously hard since you never knew what to study and his lectures with the most boring thing. Always went off on different, irrelevant topics.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: PSY1010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He goes off topic a lot in class, and hardly anything he goes over in class is on the test. He can be very boring, and his tests always have errors in them, as if he doesn't check them. I suggest reading the book if you're gonna have him. The one good thing about his is he gives out a lot of extra credit.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: PSY1010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

His class really discouraged my enjoyment of psychology. His lecture is very monotonous and boring. His homework scheduling is terrible & confusing. And worst of all, he isn't considerate of any of his students. My suggestion... Don't take him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: PSY1010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

No No No.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: PSY1010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Very boring class. He goes off topic way too much and his exams have hardly anything to do with the slides you have to go over. Need to study the book and anything he says isn't as important is most likely on the exam. Passed with a B though but it was on the homework and lab mainly.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: PSY1010
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He goes off topic way to much. I dont even go to the lecture because its not even useful. My book is online so is the quiz so i did everything myself. Hes too slow and behind on the lecture.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: PSY3350
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I'm surprised I'm the only one rating him from my class since everyone seemed to hate him so much. He is a great prof, seriously. He gets off topic, sure. But it does help you understand the big picture. Just read the book and attend class and you'll get an A. If you don't get an A, it's cause you are straight up lazy. 3 tests, 1 paper, that's it.

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