Reviews of professor Phil DeCicca

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Had for fall covid semester. He had optional in person classes which I went to and would recommend. In these sessions he basically told you the actual important stuff you need to know for the final. Grade is determined by a few quizzes and a final. The quizzes are all completion so the final is the only obstacle. The final is moderately hard tho

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Philip DeCicca is the best professor I've had at Ball State so far. He is such a nice man. He cares about his students and delivers amazing and helpful lectures. When it comes to office hours, Mr. DeCicca is the best. He will help you out no matter what you are struggling with. On top of that, he is respected in his field.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
DeCicca is the kind of guy you wanna go grab a drink with. Super chill, really cool guy. A bit unorganized but I'm gonna blame covid for that. If you go to class or watch the lectures on youtube, you'll do just fine. He cares about his student's success and wants you to pass.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
He's a great human. He cares about his students and if you have questions or go to his office hours, he'll bend over backwards to make sure you succeed. However, he goes off on tangents CONSTANTLY in class. He has sloppy handwriting. He talks quietly. He's extremely smart. He's kind of a tough grader and the only grades are 3 tests and HW for them.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This class was definitely not the monster I was expecting. It's also a theory class so you aren't going to use any numbers. He gives you 2 problem sets and then releases the answers as well. If you can do those then you can take the exams. He's readily available via email or his office hours as well. If you need extra help he'll give it.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
He wants you to pass his class. You take a quiz every 2 weeks make sure you study and do well on these because it will make the tests easier to do well on. Explains things in different ways to make sure all students understand. I took this class online but also attended the in person optional classes.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
I have had Professor DeCicca for other classes as well and I can confidently say he is the best professor I have had at BSU. He understands he isn't the only class you're taking. No need to buy the book and attendance isn't mandatory but you should still go. Only graded on 2 "midterms" and a final paper. He is a favorable grader and very helpful.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Previously, 3 exams. Now, 2 short persuasive papers in lieu of 1 exam. There was HW, but graded on completion. HW is prep for exams, same format. Class focus on theory, not math. Tests challenging open-ended Qs but you get choice. e.g, answer 5 of 7 Qs. PD is easy-going, respectful, wants to help you, available. Fun class, still econ tho! pepper

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Very knowledgeable on Microeconomics. Encourages class participation and always is willing to help students if they need to review material previously discussed. I enjoyed his class overall!