Shawn Kildea - Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ

Professor: Shawn Kildea

Department: Communication

College: Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: COM105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Kildea is an awesome professor and chairman. He's super nice and really funny! He can be a bit disorganized, but as long as you study for your tests (READ THE CHAPTERS!!!) you'll do great. He's a good guy to keep in contact with, so make sure you're courteous and nice.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COM131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Kildea is one of those professors that you will genuinely enjoy his company both in and outside of the classroom. He is a very laid back and down to earth with a lot to offer. He really goes above and beyond with his students especially when setting up film shoot locations. He is by far one of the best people to learn from--great guy!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: COM105
• 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:

I really enjoyed taking Kildea's class! He's a super funny, down-to-earth guy and his class is easy. I would definitely recommend taking his class!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: COM331
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Kildea is one of the coolest dudes you will ever come across! He is absolutely hilarious, intelligent and driven. I really enjoyed his class and his feedback really makes you stronger. His hard work also paid off because he is now the chairman of the communication department and he is a great guy to know in terms of jobs. Stay in touch with him!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: COM131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Super nice, extremely funny and easily approachable. A great down-to earth kind of guy. Gives great tips on video production. Not big on lectures. Just keep up with the work and due dates; although he gives extensions. But just make sure to keep on top of your own projects. No tests/quizzes; only projects. (don't take advantage of him.)

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: COM105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Shawn Kildea is a great professor and you can tell he really enjoys what he does. The class is a lecture-type, but he always wants class feedback and participation. His tests are easy as long as you review your notes and take advantage of the study guides he provides you with. He's funny, has a great sense of humor and isn't bad on the eyes ;-)

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: COM331
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Great professor. Easy on the eyes too!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: COM335
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher, fun class. Pretty hot too!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: COM335
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy is great. He is literally responsible for getting me my first job in TV. Best prof I had at Rider and even better as a mentor. No serious student would have anything bad to say about Kildea.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: COM105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I love kildea as a person and so so as a professor. he tends to get off topic and it screws you over come midterm and final time. his group project also made me want to shoot myself but i get why he assigned it

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: COM105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Kildea is the best professor ever! He is SOOO nice. He is SOOO funny. I love him so much! <3333

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: COM105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's a very nice guy, but I like him better as a person than a professor. He jokes around a lot, sometimes way too much. Isn't really helpful, because he's very opinionated. He'll tell you how he feels,so be prepared for his criticism. Barely any work in class, no work out of class. I would take him again just because it was an easy A.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: COM105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Kildea is awesome. Makes class fun with really funny and witty comments. Always there to help you if you need anything. Doesn't require a textbook.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: COM105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

My favorite teacher of freshman year. Cancels class more than most teachers, tells great stories, is funny and keeps you entertained. Quizzes are really easy.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: COM105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very funny & entertaining. Doesn't take attendance unless less than 50% or so are present. Highly recommended. I took more than 1 class with him. You'll write some papers, but he'll walk you through them and help you with anything you need if asked.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: COM400
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took him for Senior Sem, very funny, cancels class a lot, but is down to business when we have class. Somewhat unorganized and hard to follow when giving directions. Your grade is based on 1 reading that you present to the class, a final research paper (60% of grade) which is somewhat challenging. Attendance is significant as well. Rate it 7 out 1

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: COM331
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Kildea is the man! He is the best teacher at Rider. He knows how to teach without being an ass and is so hopeful! He actually cares about how you do on a project and helps you through it if you struggle the first time. Hillarious if you like sarcasm and his tests are so easy if he gives any. No book in this class highly recommend him for any course

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: COM101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Took his mass media class, didn't use the book much but liked the class and his stories and his exams were easy and sometimes he cancels class which I love. He's my advisor now and he makes things simplier for me than other advisors ever did.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COMM205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor! He's really nice and really funny. He's gives extra credit opprotunites, and his midterm and final are EXTREMELY easy! His lectures are interesting, and I actually enjoyed going to class. I totally reccommend him!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: COMM103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's a really, really nice guy. Very understanding, and his lecture style is really laid back and comfortable. He cancelled a lot of classes, but he said he usually doesn't do that. Take Mass Comm with him!!