Craig Gruber is a Psychology professor at Northeastern University rated 3.7/5 by 16 students, with 2.9/5 difficulty (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Craig Gruber professor reviews and ratings: 3.7/5 from 16 student reviews at Northeastern. TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Extremely inaccessible to reach and does not seem to have compassion for students through difficulties. He acted removed from the class and did not try to get to know any of us.PSYC1111 2022-03-22 17:57:18 +0000 UTC
I really loved the text he assigned us as it was pretty cheap and an easy, enjoyable read. At first, I liked him and his bad humor but towards the end of the semester his true colors showed and he was pretty harsh and rude.GST630080903 2018-05-31 11:34:06 +0000 UTC
Great teacher all around. Likes to joke around but its only okay when he does it.PSYC1208 2013-09-15 18:01:58 +0000 UTC
Prof. Gruber teaches well and his classes are engaging. However, he is very rude and extremely unapproachable, which greatly detracts from the class.PSYCHA 2012-08-21 01:31:01 +0000 UTC
Passionate guy in class but hard to get a hold of for extra help. Very little work besides a few simple assignments and nothing was really hard. Didn't think it was necessary to read the book, tests focused on powerpoints and vocab. Found it quite boring and tempting to skip class, as the material he covered in 100 minutes could be done in 30PSYC3402 2012-04-28 18:48:14 +0000 UTC
He does not give study guides and insists that you are responsible for every little piece of information in the book. Very unwilling to help and stuck up. This was an elective class for me and it was a pain in the ass. I've taken pre-calc, physics, chemistry and this is by far the most infuriating class. Avoid.PSYCHSOC 2011-11-22 14:24:10 +0000 UTC
Had Gruber for Psych & the Law, it was a good upper level elective outside my major. Lectures were very easy to follow, exam questions came right off the slides and from the book. Some numbers like odd percents that had to be memorized but overall a really easy class, would recommend for psych majors and others.PSYC2308 2011-05-05 04:08:23 +0000 UTC
Great professor. Easy class to fail if you do not read the text but easy class to get an A in if you pay attention and read. Recommended.PSYCH1101 2011-04-01 21:45:04 +0000 UTC
I like him as a professor because hes always willing to help and answer your questions if you don't understand something. He is the best!!! Absolutely my favorite.PSYCH1102 2010-12-23 00:32:07 +0000 UTC
Professor Gruber was a great teacher as far as enthusiasm and knowledge on the subject. Because Foundations is a lecture class it is hard to know what is exactly on the 3 tests, of which your grade is dependent on. Most test questions were from the book and not from in class discussion.PSYC1111 2011-03-28 18:46:40 +0000 UTC
I was in the same class as the person below me & I COMPLETELY disagree. The multiple-choice tests he gives are fairly straightforward & easy if you read the textbook & his powerpoints (he also does give study guides to students who attend class). His lectures are pretty funny & entertaining & if you go to his office hours he's very helpful. TAKE!!PSYC3402 2012-01-07 01:06:12 +0000 UTC
Professor Gruber obviously cares very much about the field of psychology, but there is a lot of room for improvement. While he presents a great deal of information in the lectures, the entirety of his tests can be taken straight from the book. I often felt I could have not come to class, just read the book, and then done quite well on his exams.PSYCH1101 2010-12-18 10:02:07 +0000 UTC
Very fun and enthusiastic teacher. Loves psychology and loves teaching it. Easy to understand, lighthearted, and knowledgeable. Lectures are interesting and the book isn't bad for a textbook (reading is necessary to pass the class).PSYCH1101 2010-12-13 13:59:26 +0000 UTC
Excellet professor that takes the time to ensure that his students understand the material. Always ask questions and attend classes! Also be certain to attend office hours for additional help and feedback. He is a funny professor with tons of comics in his lectures. Be sure to READ THE TEXT before class! Awesome Professor that cares about learning.PSYCH1101 2010-10-26 10:28:33 +0000 UTC
Awesome professor. He knows his stuff, he's very funny, and you'll learn a lot in his class. As long as you do the reading and pay attention in class, you should do really well. I recommend him 100% !PSYCH1101 2010-10-19 20:17:07 +0000 UTC
Craig Gruber has an average rating of 3.7/5 from 16 student reviews.
Craig Gruber's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.9/5 based on student reviews.
Data updated July 2026.