David Richters is a Psychology professor at Northeastern University rated 3.98/5 on Rate My Professors by 46 students, with 2.3/5 RMP difficulty and 79% who would take them again (RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated October 2026).
David Richters professor reviews and ratings: 3.98/5 from 46 RMP ratings at Northeastern (79% would take again). RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
There are five in-person, closed-book exams with no curve. The exams are challenging, even if you spend a lot of time studying, because they test your understanding of the concepts rather than memorization. The questions are flexible and require you to truly understand and apply what you've learned.PSYC3452 2026-10-21 15:58:27 +0000 UTC
Super engaging lecturer and made the class interesting. Attendance is not required, but he'll give a one-question pop quiz if he notices attendance is low. Grade is based on 3 tests and a presentation; if you put in effort, go to class, and take notes, you will do well on them.PSYC1101 2025-05-07 18:23:29 +0000 UTC
Course is new, but it's obvious there was no clear direction for this course. Never posts material on canvas unless asked multiple times for it. This makes it very difficult to study for the midterm which was in person. Midterm wasn't too difficult, but the final was a mess. Course is more of a psych class than neuro. Don't learn to code in R much.PSYC4540 2025-04-23 04:45:52 +0000 UTC
Professor Richters seems nice and knows the subject, but the lectures are all over the place and don't make sense. Always complains about having to grade exams, posting slides, study guides, classwork etc. He has no clear grading criteria, and barely gives any practice problems to help us understand what will be on the exam.4540 2025-02-20 00:53:29 +0000 UTC
Not helpful during lectures or outside of class. Unable/unwilling to successfully guide students in learning the course material. Please take with caution.PSYC3452 2026-10-09 19:25:45 +0000 UTC
Richters was great. His grading criteria is pretty clear and he doesn't expect much. His exams can be tricky and some questions are difficult, but try and go to class as much as possible to avoid being overwhelmed. Attendance isn't mandatory, but it helps to go. Exams are take home, open internet everything which is a plus. Overall recommend.PSYC1101 2025-01-06 02:41:22 +0000 UTC
It's hard to get outside help because the exams are very conceptual, and unless you go to class, you will not understand the content or find his curated definitions of terms online. No curve. Exams in person.PSYC3452 2026-10-09 17:05:14 +0000 UTC
Attendance is not mandatory and not taken but you should go to class or you will miss necessary material for the tests. Tests are online but weighed heavily. Very passionate about what he does and cares about the subject and wants to teach and give you the correct information to learn. Overall very good professor!PSYC1101 2024-12-16 07:57:48 +0000 UTC
I was quite excited for this class, but it was a lot more statistics-heavy than I expected. He's a very chill guy and will regrade questions if students argue their case, but the test are written to be confusing. He also doesn't think students should study for tests, so he won't help if you ask how to better prepare and improve your grade.PSYC3452 2026-01-26 21:42:59 +0000 UTC
Attendance is not mandatory and not taken but do show up if you want to learn and know test material. Tests are online and at home and a majority of your grade. Professor has a very amazing love for psychology and does not push false information at you, clearly wants to be teaching.PSYC1101 2024-11-21 18:24:44 +0000 UTC
Very knowledgeable about his lecture topics and genuinely enjoys what he is teaching. Clearly graded on 5 exams plus a group project. Exam questions can either be off the slides or not close at all but are still manageable since it is open note/take home. Slides/lectures could be long sometimes but also provided videos/examples when he couldPSYC3452 2025-04-22 19:37:21 +0000 UTC
Not once did he reply to an email. He was super nice, but none of the exam information was on slides. You had to be in class to learn the material (even then, it didn't match up with the test). The one nice thing about him is after tests, you could argue for points back (except his counter-arguments make very little sense half the time)PSYC1101 2024-10-31 16:43:50 +0000 UTC
No textbook or attendance mandatory. Showed up to class three times and got an A. Exams are open book unlimited time.PSYC3452 2025-04-02 14:42:04 +0000 UTC
Graded with 3 exams and 1 group presentation which are easy to pass. Attendance is not mandatory but please show up unless you would want a harder exam! He is clearly passionate about his teachings, exams are online unlimited time and open notes. Attend class to make him maintain easier exams!PSYC1101 2024-05-02 17:48:43 +0000 UTC
Attendance is not mandatory but his lectures are engaging and interesting, so you will never dread going to class. Exams are online, so you do not have to come to class on those days. Very flexible and accommodates student's needs. Highly recommend!PSYC3452 2024-04-27 20:17:33 +0000 UTC
David Richters is rated 3.98/5 on Rate My Professors from 46 ratings. 79% of RMP reviewers said they would take them again.
David Richters's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.3/5 on Rate My Professors.
David Richters has taught PSYC1101, PSYC3452, PSYC4540, PSYC4622 at Northeastern.
Data updated October 2026.