Jason Crouthamel - Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

Professor: Jason Crouthamel

Department: History

College: Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: H102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Great prof! His lectures are entertaining and he uses a variety of ways to keep people engaged, whether it be through videos, class discussions over the reading material (yes you will actually need to read the assignments if you want to get a good participation grade), or humor. Class discussion is important if you want to do well in this class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HST387
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I LOVE Professor Crouthamel, hes insanely knowledgeable about the course material and is so helpful if you go to his office hours. He helped provide me with materials to read outside of class. Im definitely taking him again.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HNR231
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Crouthamel is more knowledgeable about his field than probably any professor at GV, and it shows. His lectures are fascinating, assignments were papers but graded reasonably, will frequently say in lectures "use this in your paper." As stated by others, very rude and calls out students that didn't participate. I was one of them, it sucked.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He was definitely rude to those who did not come prepared for class or who would show up a couple minutes late, but his expectations of students were always clear. He was very helpful in office hours but cared most about in class participation which isn't always easy (worth 10% of grade). overall he was very smart and made history interesting

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He's very smart & knows what he's talking about. few grades, all essays (tough grader, helps you in office hours then marks you down anyway on what he helped with) favors the kids who participate in class, but he can be unnecessarily rude to students who do not participate and he makes passive aggressive comments often. going to class helps papers

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I can tell he loves history however he did call out people in class who didn't raise their hand and shame them for not doing the reading which I thought was extremely unnecessary. He was very patronizing towards people too if they happened to walk in a few minutes late. He was an okay teacher overall, but wouldn't take his classes again.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Excellent professor! Lecture heavy class with tons of readings, but that's about it. You get few grades, 1 midterm, 2 papers, and the final. Most everything is based off his lecture, so if you miss class, you'll fall behind. He's very helpful with office hours and makes his lectures fun. Would definitely take him again.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HST200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Amazing professor, amazing person. If you want to learn about history, especially more than just the memorization of dates, take Dr. Crouthamel. He encourages students to engage and provide their ideas, and helps process through major historical events and things in a way many people have not had the opportunity to do. Take a class of his!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Crouthamel is clearly passionate about each subject and knew the material extensively. Prof. Crouthamel allows students to engage in extended conversations about the subject and encourages participation. There are very few grades but they are very fair. Overall a great professor even if the subject is not the most appealing to most.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIS101
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very tough grader, you must attend class to get the material for the midterm and final. There are 2 papers, a midterm and a final. Loves what he teachers if you have an opportunity to take another prof I would!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HNR231
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

You must attend lectures and must do the readings! He is very passionate about what he teaches and if you let this class change you, it will

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HST400
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

One of the best professors at GVSU. I had him for HST 200 - Nazi Germany and 400 - the Holocaust. He is so knowledgeable and makes the class so interesting. It is a lot of work but if you do the reading and bring drafts to his office you will do well. He genuinely cares about how students do, and is so nice and hilarious. My favorite professor ever

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HST400
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

So basically, this is the best professor I've had in my four years here. His HST 200-Nazi Germany class and this Holocaust Seminar are PHENOMENAL. He is extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and actively cares about his students. Always willing to help and also encourages students to stop by office hours to talk about anything!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HNR231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Prof Crouthamel is great professor. No tests in this class, but long papers. Lots of reading that you have to use in the papers, but he is always open during office hours and the only way to get an A on the papers is to visit and get feedback. He keeps lectures interesting. Very hard to not pay attention to him. Extremely smart and caring

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HST200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

An amazing class, I cannot stress that enough. I had him for History of Nazi Germany. I have learned so much, best class I've taken. Lots of writing (It's a SWS, 7 papers, from 2-5pgs) and lots and lots of reading. He's very helpful, and genuinely cares about students. Participation in class discussions is a must. I recommend this class to anyone.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HST386
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Awesome prof. Really cares about the success of his students. Interesting and thought provoking lectures.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HNR231
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

One of the best classes I've ever taken. Professor C is an honest, genuine guy with nothing but respect for his students. He takes a real, honest look at history and makes it so real and engaging for everyone.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HST386
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Professor Crouthamel is honesly the best history professor I have had so far at GVSU. He knows a ton about history. He is funny too. I would highly recommend him!A note about the class- read everything and you will succeed!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST386
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Generally cares about his students and wants them to succeed in his classes. He does have three 5 page papers but they are based on class readings. He is willing to help you at any stage of the writting process and will even review drafts of papers for you. He also assigns a 12 page paper but he will help find resources for you to write the paper.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HST206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Prof Crouthamel engages students very well. His lectures are interesting and he is quite knowledgeable. That being said if you want an A in this class I dont REC. His topics for papers are extremely difficult and become impossible to write one or two sentence thesis statements on. Do not take unless u are an excellent writer, you will not get an A