Kristen Walton - Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD

Professor: Kristen Walton

Department: History

College: Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST430
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Walton really knows her stuff. There is quite a lot of reading, but she teaches upper level courses so dont be surprised because upper level courses are supposed to be rigorous. She gives really good feedback on the papers but she does take a while to give them back. She is extremely lenient with due dates and she accommodates students a lot.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIST430
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Walton is exceptionally smart and loves her topic. Unfortunately, she does not return papers or any form of grade until the last minute, so there is little chance to improve. Extremely lenient, but expects a lot from people who have not learned her subject. Nice to talk to, not be graded by.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST330
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

While Dr. Walton may not give feedback in a timely manor in all other respects she's a great professor. I would recommend taking her for your Capstone or ProSem course where she will teach you how to write an exceptional research paper. I would not recommend her for her Scottish or Eng. history courses B/C of the unnecessarily long readings & exams

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She knows her stuff but isn't the best professor. Her grading system is terrible. She uses the check system like we are in elementary school. She takes forever to grade so you have no idea what your grade is. Busy work that isn't needed. This class is terrible and I recommend you take someone else if you can.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST330
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Gives a lot of busy work that is not needed. The class felt extremely difficult because of the amount of work that is given. She does not give adequate amount of time to do well on the many projects she assigns. Every time I presented I felt like I did not know what I was doing or if I would do well. I regret taking this class with her.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST311
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Walton is an energized professor, knows alot about the subject & is passionate about it. Her lectures are fun & the books used for the class are interesting. Unfortunately, when it comes to homework and exams she treats them as if she teaches advanced English. The homework doesn't assist in learning and the exams are essay format.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST313
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Walton knows her stuff. She is absolutely the best professor I have ever taken for history. Only two exams and three papers and Research paper or creative project. She is very accessible outside of class. Email her anytime and she will make sure to get back to you. She is also very reasonable with grading so she wont be hard on you on the exam

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST312
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Her lectures are incredibly boring. She assigns way too many papers and then never grades them on time. Her grading is tough. She takes off points for minor details that do not affect the overall quality of the work. Because she fails to give back papers on time, it's impossible to know what to do differently for future assignments.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HIST310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Walton is a dynamic speaker and keeps her lectures interesting. She engages the students with accents and miniature performances. This was a early English history course and she even mimed the removal of Mary Queen of Scots' head! There are not enough words to describe how amazing Dr. Walton is. If you ever have the opportunity, take her class!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nice Person, not such a great teacher. Exams are essay only, and study guides are a joke. Too many out of class papers and readings for a gen-ed, especially if you have heavy course load already. Grades are never posted, and she flat out refused to calculate grades for students who asked. Would've failed w/o taking Art History at the same time

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST330
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Walton is difficult, but a fantastic teacher. You WILL learn in this class. Though she is a busy woman, Dr. Walton always makes time to help her students. As a History major requirement, this class and Dr. Walton's careful guidance have given me the tools to succeed.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST330
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the most demanding courses I've ever taken. At one point four major projects were all due within two weeks of each other. That being said, Dr. Walton was extremely helpful and always got back to you in emails quickly. She is one of those professors who is somewhat difficult, but you learn a lot from. Class gets easier as semester goes along.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST433
• 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:

I feel like I have to give credit where credit is due. Dr. Walton is one of the best teachers I've ever had. She's enthusiastic about the subject and can help you with anything you would ever need. She expects a lot out of her upper level students, but she's still incredibly nice & fun no matter what. Take a class with her, you will not regret it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST433
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is the best teacher I've had, hands down. Her upper level classes are designed like seminars and there are no exams at all. Class participation is most of our grade along with 2 papers. The way she organizes that class is very self-directed, but she's always available if you need help with anything. Seriously anything. Do your readings!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is really into her lectures and is very interesting sometimes. You do two book reports, 2 movie papers (argumentative papers on any movie like Troy or 300) 2 exams. take notes every class, but i have skipped a few classes and managed to pull a B on my midterm. notes help A LOT. keep up with syllabus on your own! biggest lesson learned.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her class is tough and a lot of work. Most classes u take notes for 1hr n 15minutes. Make sure u study your notes. She is willing to explain anything. Last she is a good professor

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

i liked her so much i took her 310 class. Not an easy teach but knows her stuff and has a lot of enthusiasm. will also take the time to see you outside of class and give you tips for succeeding.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HONR211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took her Honors class about Tudor Queens. The topic was really dry and boring but she made it interesting. DO NOT read all 11 novels. I didn't. Only two papers plus a creative project. Decent class overall.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Good grief, what to say about Ms. Walton...well, for someone who did well in high school history, this class was stupid-hard. A lot of her grading is grammatical and illogical, even when you ask for clarification. I asked her for help once and she ignore my emails and appointment, she did not help me in the least. I would not take her again, ever.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HONR211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

very sweet and really into history. the class wasnt hard. no tests, quizez, or homework. just 2 papers and a final project. we were epected to read 11 big novels and extra papers on the side which i did not do. far too much. it would have been a nice class if the reading was seperated differently