Peter Carlson - Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA

Professor: Peter Carlson

Department: Government

College: Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GOV243
• 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:

Dr. Carlson is the best professor I have had in higher education. He is very clear, diligent, and anecdotal. He uses his personal experiences to put the material into an easier to understand fashion. He is also very organized and demands the upmost discipline of his students. He also has the ability to make lectures very interesting. 11/10.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: POLS101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Carlson was so sweet and a great professor. I really enjoyed taking his class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: POLS101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr. Carlson! He is very sweet and cares about his students. His POLS 101 class is challenging though. The tests and quizzes are hard, but the papers are easy. You have to study for everything! It is lecture and powerpoint based so it can be boring and hard to follow along, but overall a good class but hard!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: POLS101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor is always available for help, however, quizzes and tests are very difficult and require a large amount of studying and reading the textbook.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: GOVT101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Oh my gosh, sweetest and most caring professor I have ever had. He is an easy grader, and great speaker, and has a lot of past experience that makes his lectures interesting. He is one of the sweetest people, he always makes jokes and even surprised us with donuts on halloween. I would absolutely recommend taking him, he's wonderful!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GOVT101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mike, Mike, Mike, Mike, what day is it today? HUMP DAY! Carlson is a great teacher and cares about his students. His test are multiple choice which are difficult but if you are ready to read the textbook you will do fine. He is a very easy grader on papers. He is a funny guy and tells a lot of stories.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GOVT101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Carlson was really willing to work with you if you went in for office hours. His lectures don't have slides to accompany them so you really have to pay attention. He is a funny guy (especially on Wednesdays). He will call you out if you appear to not be paying attention.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GOVT101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Carlson was my favorite professor I've ever had. His lectures are informative and interesting; I wish the class was longer than 50 minutes long. He never made any student feel dumb for not knowing a question, but instead encouraged participation. I learned so much in his class, and, for once in my life, actually enjoyed a government class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GOV101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Carlson is a great teacher and an even better guy. I highly recommend taking Power and Politics in America with him. His personal stories make the class interesting and engaging. He also makes useful study guides for the midterm and final exam.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: GOV101
• 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:

Dr. Carlson was one of the best professors I have had at CNU. He is always available to take the time to listen to you about matters that are not just related to government. His lectures are very interesting and his stories about his time as a prison warden certainly add to the class as a whole. I would highly recommend taking a class from him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: GOV101
• 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:

Overall a great professor who sticks to the material, and makes the lectures interesting by adding in his own personal stories. There isn't much outside work, just keeping up with the readings and that's to help you on the test and quizzes. Relatively easy quizzes that as long as you take notes and pay attention you will do fine on.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GOV101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Carlson is a great professor. He uses his real world experience to make the material interesting. As a senior I chose this class on the basis just for credit but thoroughly enjoyed it. To succeed all you need to do is go to class, pay attention, and review notes the night before. He cares for students and wants everyone to do well.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GOV101
• Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

hi. so i pass failed this class- its hard because of all the material you cover, but Mr. pete is lovely and nice and funny so you will have a good time.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GOV101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor and an even better individual! He relates his lessons to real life and makes each class interesting with his stories and examples. Even though I am not a Political Science major, he still managed to make this course my favorite yet. I would love to take another one of his courses if I had the opportunity!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: GOVT243
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Carlson is hands down one of the best professors I have ever had. His lectures are interesting, engaging, and presented in a way that makes retaining course information easier. I would take every single one of my classes with him if I could! With that being said his class is by no means an easy A. You get out of it what you put into it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GOV243
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

ABSOLUTELY loved the class with Dr. Carlson!! He treats his students with respect and like adults. His personal work stories are awesome and relate to the class topics making it easier to understand the material. He is always willing to help students, even if you have questions the day of exam. Would definitely take him again!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GOVT243347
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Probably the greatest professor you will ever have

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GOV101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Carlson is a super chill professor. You can tell he really cares about his job/subject area and is super helpful during office hours. He is also very clear with his expectations which makes it easy to succeed in this class. Would take him again

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GOVT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not many tests but they were tougher. Your grade is based on attendance and studying do well on the tests and papers and you will be fine.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GOVT347
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Carlson is an excellent professor. He likes to get the class involved and has a great sense of humor. He has 30 years of experience in the federal prison system being a Warden, but doesn't use his experience to make students feel stupid like some professors do. It has been my favorite class so far at CNU.