John McCarthy - Fairfield University

Professor: John McCarthy
Department: Psychology
College: Fairfield University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: PY299
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He decided to have the students run most of the class or break out into groups. He did almost nothing. Talked a lot about sports and how he was a different kind of psychologist because he liked sports. I did not feel he was committed to us as students.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: PH156
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Took him for abnormal and I loved the class. He's a funny guy, generally I found his lectures pretty interesting. Exams are kind of rough (and he admits to this) but he always gives a generous scale. Not a lot of work except for when an exam rolls around. Definitely recommend taking him.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: PY251
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Had him for abnormal and i loved him. very interesting topic, very dry humor. i thought he was hilarious. 3 tests that are pretty hard but even though my scores probably shouldve gotten me a C-, i got a B-. If youre looking for a fascinating class with an awesome professor he's your guy.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: PSYABN
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This guy had it out for me and to this day I have no idea why. My mathematical average was significantly higher (a full letter grade) than the grade I received. Putting this aside, his lectures were very dull and he wasn't helpful. He managed to make relatively simple material into a confusing mess. Class average on test scores was surprisingly low
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: ABPSY250
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
had him for abnormal. very dry sense of humor but he's a great teacher. very clear. i like him.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: PY251
  • 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:
Funny guy. tests are 1/2 lecture notes and 1/2 textbook readings- usually a lot more q's on the readings. if you read it, youll do well. take notes in class. 3 exams, no paper, final was on 1 chapter in text no lecture notes.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ABNRM1
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took Abnormal with him. He is funny but it's a dry sense of humor. He has you use a text and packets of his own writing. I found the tests to be hard. They were more about each psychologist and their theories rather than abnormal behaviors/psychological disorders.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: PY251
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Hillarious. Great teacher and very knowledgeable. Starts class by reviewing the last (if he even feels like teahing that day) then starts new stuff. 4 exams (1/2 on notes, 1/2 on text). 1 of the exams count as final but is same as the others. 1 research paper
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: ABNPSY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This crusty old man is as entertaining as his exams are difficult. His sharp wit and keen sense of humor make class bearable. His tests are managable provided a decent attendance record, with the class notes portion being straitforward, and the text portion rather difficult.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: ABNORPSYC
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took Dr. McCarthy's class several years ago. He was very funny, witty, understanding, and engaging. His tests were tough, but he did grade on a curve at the time. I learned a great deal from his class.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: PY299
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great professor, I've taken him 4 times. He really knows his stuff, he's a genious, and extremely funny and interesting. Take His Class!!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: PY0151
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I had him for ab psych. he's sarcastic, hates nuns and makes class interesting. if he switches to all text on the exams, good luck, and memorize every word of the textbook. it gets harder as the semester goes on. study a lot for the exams. he's a good teacher
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ABNPSYCH
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He was very unhelpful, makes you write a 20 page research paper on at least 150 pages of lab reports. Very unorganized and never hands back things on time but expects you to give it in on time. ALways changing due dates. Notes are never on the test. Awful class.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ABNORMAL
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Ill admit..his tests are hard..but this man is brilliant! his class is so entertaining and you learn a lot..he knows what hes talking about and hell make you laugh like everyday...good class
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: ABNORMAL
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
his tests are hard, and he may come across as kinda tough, but he is honestly the greatest man ever. his class is very interesting and he will never bore you.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: PY163
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: 2007
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
le falta cultura
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: DEVPSYCH
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Make sure you do the readings and you'll do fine on the tests. The class goes so fast and the lectures are interesting.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ABNORMAL
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Class fine to sit through, material interesting but very hard grader, he missed class a lot, very hard to get a hold of for any problems and was horrible as my advisor!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: ABNORMAL
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
one of the worst teachers i've had at fairfield. multiple choice tests made by the book, don't have anything to do with his lectures. classes are alright, but difficult to get a good grade.
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