Thomas Carskadon - Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS

Professor: Thomas Carskadon

Department: Psychology

College: Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS

Rating # 1

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Hes very entertaining and keeps the class engaged. He tells stories to help students remember terms or items.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Favorite teacher by far at MSU. He has a great personality and story for every topic in your workbook. Try to get in his honors class if possible, he adds extra bonus points. Study a night or two before the test and take good notes in class and do journals every week and it will be a given A basically. Highly recommend him

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. C is all around a great person. He really cares for you and the lass. His lectures are filled with stories that relate to the topic and really get the idea in your head. All his tests are True/False which can be a blessing and a curse. Just study the workbook and pay attention in class (and go to class) and you should easily get an A.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• 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:

Amazing teacher but tests are hard

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Uses a pre-outlined workbook for notes which I loved! Not many tests, but gave a lot of extra reading materials that you're tested on. Study at least a week in advance because tests are tricky true/false. Tells incredible stories. Fair attendance policy; I wouldn't have wanted to miss his class anyway. Do not buy the textbook. Use quizlet to study

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Had a lot of fun in this class. His lectures are very interesting, and keep you on your toes. The workbook is where you take notes and he literally says the answers word for word. Pay attention to the study guides, because some of the questions will be on the exam. 3 exams that are all T/F. Never even opened my textbook.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Attendance is absolutely mandatory, but Dr. C's class is very interesting and well worth the effort to just show up. His tests are very short and easy, and his lectures are very unique. My only advice is to take an honors section, if possible. Having a smaller class size makes this class a lot more fun.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Carskadon is super tough about attendance and your notebook grades at the end of the semester. His TA's will count you absent if you're doing anything but paying attention. Only 4 tests but cover extensive amounts of material.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Solid professor. He likes to stress the importance of tests, which is great, but he absolutely loves to trick the students with the wording on tests. You will have assigned seats in this class. There are lots of little things you must complete other than just the workbook outside of class. Youll probably have to read 3-4 books during the semester

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. C is an awesome professor! For notes in his class, you buy a workbook and just fill it out during class. It's super easy and he makes class really interesting and fun. You have an easy chance to earn extra credit. I would say the textbook is definitely not necessary, but the 2 additional reading books are.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors. if you take notes and listen you will do just fine!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you pay attention, ask a few questions, and study for a hour or so you will be fine.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. C is a gem of a professor. His lectures are engaging, funny, and full of useful information. The books he assigns us to read are always page-turners, and he really cares about his "scholars!" if you have a chance to take his class, don't pass it up!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good professor, but his stories make me worry about his mental state.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Dr. C for General Psych. He's taught at MSU for 44 years, so he's very knowledgable. He has a "story" for practically every topic we covered. I went to almost every SI session which really helped. You MUST study for the tests; they're all T/F. His motto: "I will always try to trick you, but I never hope to succeed."

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are very interesting and attendance counts for a grade. If you understand it and relate the examples to the material you will be fine. Tests are 33 questions of true/false

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There are some required readings. Attendance is absolutely required if you do not want to purchase the textbook and if you want to be exempt. The TAs' he have are wonderfully helpful.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved Dr. C's class!!! His lectures were always really entertaining and memorable, which really helped when studying for the tests. He offers an extra credit assignment at the end of the semester that really can help boost your grade. His tests can be a little tricky, they're all true-false questions.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely LOVED Dr. C's class!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSY1013
• 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:

I have thoroughly enjoyed Dr. C's class! It is difficult, but you just have to remember it isn't like high school and you can't cram for his tests! You should definitely start studying several weeks in advanced for even a small amount of time!