Reviews of professor Michael Kersten

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Great class, I really enjoyed it and I learned a lot. As long as you go to class and take notes the tests will be easy for you.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I am beyond thankful to have taken this PSYCH -101 course with Professor Kersten. Little did I know I would enjoy this class so much. Yes, lecture heavy but everything is interesting. The professor gives tons of examples to make sure you're understanding throughout class. Study guides are provided so you'll do just fine! I 100% would take again.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Mike is a great professor! He enjoys teaching, gives a lot of examples, and classes are extremely fun!!! Take his class!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I loved both of his classes. He presents some very interesting material and i was very enlightened by quite a bit of the content in his positive psychology course. You don't need the book in order to pass the class, but if you don't go to class you will struggle without it. Very interesting content with a very funny professor.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
His online course is lecture based and the book isn't necessary as his lectures follow the book closely. His examination questions are drawn from the lectures. He is easy to work with, responsive, and engaged in the course. I will be taking another of his courses soon. It's great to know what to expect.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
By far my favorite professor at UI- if I could take all of my classes from professor Kersten, I would! The assignments are very reasonable and the tests are an easy A if you study (he even provides a study guide). His teaching style works best for individuals who work well independently and have self-discipline.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Mike isn't intimidating like most professors,  so it's easy to ask him questions. He wants his students to do well in class, and you can tell that he really cares.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
I skipped every class from the second week of classes and I still got an A. The material wasn't hard. I found that attending class didn't actually improve my knowledge of the topic because I could just read the book.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Whether you are a Psych major or not, do yourself a favor and take Dr. Kersten's classes! His lectures are entertaining and engaging. The assignments are very enjoyable and he is a very fair grader with great feedback. He is a treasure trove of information and always makes time to help. Take Dr. Kersten and you will have the best time in class!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
As far as I know, Mike is the youngest UI psyc professor. He's relatable and easygoing. Tests are hard, but if you're good at memorizing,  you'll do fine. He's outgoing, and tends to get off topic, but I consider that a plus. He drops questions from the test if they're too hard, as well as your lowest exam score, in place of the final.