AI Rate Professor

Psychology

Espen Correll

PSY135 · PSY137 · PSY155 · PSYCH155 · PSYC245 · PSYC135 · PSY245 · PSYC137 · PSYC155 · 102 lifetime ratings

AI rating
52/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
54.9%
Difficulty
3.6

The decision

if you want a demanding psych discussion class and and messy logistics.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerPolarizing personalityDisorganized logisticsTough participation cultureCaring when you clickStudy-guide dependent
  • inspiring mentor for some, rude and chaotic for others
  • and high-stakes papers or presentations
  • Success depends on following the syllabus, study guides, and his communication style

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

An A is possible with constant reading, study guides, papers, and participation, but and .

Online reviews report more Ds and frustration; students fully buy in.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

, and exams on detailed facts make the content and pacing demanding.

Both formats call it tough; online adds tech and communication friction.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

Attendance and participation are repeatedly required, with skip-class warnings and call-outs when people stay quiet.

; in person almost always marks attendance and participation.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

52/100

and growth; the rest warn to avoid due to rudeness and chaos.

In-person fans are more common; .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

36/100

and reports that exams, presentations, and papers are graded tightly with little cushion.

Format shift

Online students report harsher outcomes; if you follow samples.

Workload

Heavy

34/100

, and participation create a high sustained load.

Format shift

Both formats are work-heavy; online adds Cengage and assignment confusion.

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

Engaging, story-driven lectures inspire many, but disorganization and unprofessional moments tank the experience for others.

Format shift

In-person lectures get more praise; online delivery and communication get more criticism.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

62/100

, and participation dominate; graded-by-few-things appears often.

Format shift

In person emphasizes tests plus paper; some online sections felt grade-concentrated on reports.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

44 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

and strong mentoring to discomfort with call-outs, disorganization, and harsh vibes.

Main concern

, and a temperament some students find rude.

What students said

“ !! take this class if u wanna be reminded what a good teacher is.”
PSY135
“I LOVED taking his class. He is very passionate, inspiring, and wants you to do well.”
PSYC135
“he makes students very uncomfortable sharing and calls students out all the time”
PSYC135

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online and Zoom-era sections draw the harshest complaints , and unprofessional tone.

Main concern

, and tough grading with little scaffolding.

What students said

“ . Im an A student, never seen a D in my life until I took this class.”
PSY135
“So disorganized! Doesn't post class content until the 1st day... .”
PSY155
“ ”
PSY135

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams reward close reading and study guides more than lecture vibes, and presentations carry real weight.

Study GuidesTrivial-detail TestsPresentation HeavyTextbook-basedIn-Person Exams

Assessment risk

Standard

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

but can test small facts not emphasized in lecture; presentations matter.

Study GuidesTrivial-detail TestsPresentation
“ .”
PSY135
“he offers an extra out-of-class review session for the and .”
PSY155

Online

Online and high-stakes reports than on a clearly friendly exam format.

High-stakes reportUnclear instructions
“your only grade is based on a report he makes you read and present.”
PSY135
“ ”
PSY135

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ !! take this class if u wanna be reminded what a good teacher is.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (6 online, 44 in person), highlighting the love-hate split on climate, organization, and rigor. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality Split

58/100

“Mr. Correll's lectures really make the material come alive.”

⚠️ Disorganization Risk

30/100

“So disorganized! Doesn't post class content until the 1st day... .”

🗣️ Participation Pressure

25/100

“he makes students very uncomfortable sharing and calls students out all the time”

❤️ Mentorship Upside

80/100

“Espen cares & works very hard to help students succeed.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Amazing teacher, is quite a character but
  • mainly tells personal stories
  • uniquely skilled at making all the material relevant to our lives

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Class is tough if you do not keep up with the reading
  • complete the study guides and go to office hours as needed

Theme 3

⚠️ About Classroom Climate

  • He needs to learn professionalism, its gross.
  • rudely lashes out at students and calls people out
  • Provides a very safe place to discuss 'hot topics'.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

102

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

50 reviews over many years show a stable split narrative rather than random noise, so polarization itself is credible.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 571
4 out of 56
3 out of 54
2 out of 59
1 out of 512

Course coverage

PSY13516 reviews
PSY15511 reviews
PSYC1358 reviews
PSY1374 reviews
PSYC1554 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

44 reported outcomes

A range

21

A+ 7 · A 14

B range

10

B+ 3 · B 7

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

3

D 3

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

8

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Incomplete 2 · Not sure yet 4