Tom McCarthy - Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Coon Rapids, MN

Professor: Tom McCarthy

Department: Communication

College: Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Coon Rapids, MN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CMST1110
• 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. Tom is an awesome teacher with a great sense of humor! His class always flies by! Get ready for some reading since there are quizzes weekly on chapters from the book, but as long as you read it you are set! Also, be ready to work in groups!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CMST2215
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best professor I've ever had. He is funny, caring, and respected. I wish I could take another class with him. If you try on your speeches you'll get a good grade.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CMST2215
• 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:

The class is not hard. Just try some. Try on your speeches. Put in some effort. McCarthy is an amazing prof, by far one of my favorites. He definitely gravitates towards the kids who try more.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CMST2215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr Tom is the best! His lectures are hilarious, he gives helpful feedback, and the class environment is very inclusive. Make sure to read the chapters carefully. They aren't too bad, but you definitely can't skim over certain chapters. The quiz questions can be specific at times.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CMST2215
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I'm not going to say anything that hasn't already been said, but even though my class was fairly early in the morning, I always wanted to go to class. He makes everyone in the class feel more comfortable about speaking publicly. I would highly recommend to everyone who needs a public speaking credit and even people who don't.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CMST2215
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome class, had to take it for my degree but would 110% recommend to anyone.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CMST1110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Tom picked the perfect subject to teach. A lot of people hate giving speeches, myself included. He makes the environment so inviting and makes the class feel like a little family. I met some awesome people! I still don't like giving speeches but I ended being much more comfortable with them than before. Make you read before lecture quizzes!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CMST1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Tom was great! He combines stories into his lectures and he's super funny. Make sure you read the chapters before the lectures b/c he gives quizzes before he lectures. Also you do a group presentation and an informative speech. Overall, a really fun class!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CMST1110
• 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:

There is a lot of reading, there is a quiz on that pre lecture reading. you can get by with just reading the summary at the end of the chapter, but not recommended. Dr. Tom makes a lot of jokes and tells funny stories which makes class more fun and you really get to know your class mates more in this class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CMST2215
• 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:

Amazing and understanding professor. I took him for public speaking and couldn't be happier with how he ran the class. Not only was he helpful, but he made the class environment comfortable. Attendance was part of the grade but you won't even want to miss the class in the first place. Wish he could teach all of my classes :)

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CMST2215
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors at this campus and one of the best i've had at AR. Took him for public speaking and he makes the class laugh and not feel stressful about talking in front of other people. As long as you show up and do well on your speeches it will be a good time. He offers extra credit and is there for office hours

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CMST1110
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tom was a great and enjoyable professor. He never failed to make me laugh and makes lectures very enjoyable. He does his best to make you feel comfortable in speaking in front of the class by being comedic which helps. Although the quizzes seemed difficult to me due to the broadness of the questions but the tests had questions that were more direct

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CMST2215
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Tom was an awesome professor!. His class was more of a comedy club then an actual class because it was so fun. The only problem I had with him was being on time. He was late many times which sometimes conflicted with the schedule he had for us.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CMST1110
• 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 Tom is great. Short chapter pre-quizzes most classes but easy if you scan the book. Lectures go fast and are mostly interesting. Only two speeches: an introduction speech and a final informative speech. No homework except studying for quizzes and tests. All in all a great and relatable teacher.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CMST1100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Doctor Tom is hilarious! You get to know everyone in the class and he makes everyone feel very included. There are weekly quizzes on a chapter in the book. You need to read the chapter. Tests are fairly difficult but he gives you a study guide. Group Project and eight page paper as well. A lot of work for a 3 credit class. Overall highly recommend!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CMST1110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's an absolutely hilarious instructor! I always looked forward going to class. However, sometimes he would get carried away with stories and his lectures may be a bit confusing. Don't be afraid to ask for clarification. Quizzes are based off chapters from the book, which are actually quite long. Prepare to endure reading each chapter!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CMST2215
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

best professor i ever had! if you need to take a communications class, TAKE DR. TOM!!!!!!!!!!! HE'S THE BEST EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CMST2215
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The best professor I've ever had. So hilarious, and he'll think you're hilarious too. By the end of the semester, the whole class got closer because he encourages that. Requirements were clear and feedback is good. If you need a speech class, DO NOT take from anyone else. Dr. Tom is the bomb, and he wears sweet cardigans too.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CMST1110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

1100 is a really easy class, the only sucky part is reading a bunch of chapters and having quizzes on them. The quizzes are a lot harder than the tests. One group speech, one paper, and one individual speech. He makes class enjoyable with his funny stories and I would definitely take again

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CMST1110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Funniest teacher I have ever. He tells hilarious stories during his lectures that relate to the material he is teaching. You play silly games in class all the time to get know your classmates better. He makes giving a speech fun! Easy grader and makes you feel comfortable when giving a speech.