Reviews of professor Josh Kaplan

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This class (psy220) has been really great so far! Prof. Kaplan's lectures are very clear, detailed, and organized. My only issue is that tests can be sort of difficult even if you go to class and take notes and read, but he tells you this upfront. Lots of opportunities for extra credit, and he is a cooperative professor.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Kaplan is really good at giving concise lectures that cover everything you need to know to pass the exams. However, the exams are weighted heavily and are very heavy in course materials. Participation in class isn't mandatory, but is essential to your success in the class. The class is tough but fair, you will pass if you stay engaged.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Probably the best professor I have had full stop. Great person, very engaging material, and his passion is infectious. Dr. Kaplan cares a lot about what he teaches and it shows.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I loved studying with Dr. Kaplan.  He has high expectations of students and I enjoyed having to rise to that challenge.  The material is dense and requires some personally-driven investigation, in addition to the resources he provides.  I fell in love with this topic and am now shifting my focus to neuroscience.  He is also very kind and funny.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Kaplan is an amazing professor. He has clear expectations and his lectures are always engaging. He made the material fun to learn and was always helpful and quick to respond to emails. No textbook but be ready to read a lot of research papers.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Kaplan is the most encouraging prof, his exams are extremely hard but if you study the lectures, guides, and textbook youll do fine. 4 exams with corrections so its really hard to fail, he weights based on participation or on exams to help raise your grade even more. Entertaining lectures as well definitely taking him again 10/10 would recommend.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Kaplan is a breath of fresh air. He makes expectations clear, provides meaningful lectures and doesn't make you buy a textbook. However, his quizzes are very challenging so study material heavily. A major plus-- he allows you to choose your grade distribution so you get the best grade. Take his class if you like neuroscience.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This class is my favorite one that I have taken so far, immensely helped by how enjoyable Dr. Kaplan was to learn from. He explains topics so well and has such a breadth of knowledge that makes it really enjoyable to be in class. Others have said it, but if I could take every class with him I would. He single-handedly made me become a BNS major.