Scott Caton - Roberts Wesleyan College

Professor: Scott Caton

Department: TBD

College: Roberts Wesleyan College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: TOOMANY2LIST
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

All he tests on are his opinions and random facts. I took a class where we discussed the Jesuits and the conversion of Native Americans (I am native american) and I got a C in the class because I used "Too much outside information" from my own culture and heritage. How can I turn that off? Just read the books and research them on your own.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: TOOMANY2LIST
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Fr. Caton is a treasure. Passionate and an endless repository of knowledge. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HST201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Caton can go on for hours about nothing but still expects you to know what he wanted to talk about. I would love to have coffee or lunch with him but not another class!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The arrogance is so thick that it is difficult to learn; you're essentially part of his audience for self-gratifying speak. Take the requirement somewhere else where you will actually learn the subject.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: WESTERNCIV
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Caton can be funny at times, but his classes are brutal, and his exams are worse. Don't expect to get an A in the class, or an A on any papers. As a matter of fact, if you are considering taking Western Civ at RWC, DONT, pay less money and get a better grade at MCC.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ACOUPLE
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Reason I left the school. Worst teacher ... hard to learn from because his lectures are him talking to himself. Bad advisor

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: WESTERNCIV1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher I've ever had. Has a superiority complex so he gives failing grades to make himself feel better. Lectures are completely off topic and random. Would be better to label it the history of the catholic church since that is all he talks about. Tests are on western civ but he doesn't teach any of it. No real textbook- collection of essays.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HST103
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Loved Dr. Caton & this class. Took last semester. I have a learning disability but taking notes while he talked & told stories helped me remember everything. Take thorough notes in class & from book used incl. "side characters", names & dates for tests. Wish I could take a all history classes w/ him. One of the best teachers I've ever had.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HST103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He can be a little scatter brained a lot of the time, but he always has a point to make at the end of his stories. He knows how to make class fun through his crazy voices and weird stories. His tests are really hard and make sure you read the book when you do your responses.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Despite what people have been saying, these classes are easy, common sense stuff. His lectures are often off topic and completey pointless, but can be funny at times. All in all, not worth the bother. You can spend an hour in his class and not learn a thing.

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Lectures were completely off topic. He didn't even take the time to learn anyone's names. Tests were completely book based which was never used during his lectures. All reading and studying to be done on your own, blindly. AWFUL. GOOD LUCK.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Caton is hilarious. You don't think you're learning anything until the last five minutes when he brings all his random gibberish together for one big finale. The creed is a little whacko, but he claims it makes people money. Highly recommend this man and this class I learned a lot

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HST103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His grading on essay's is pretty random. Decent teacher, classes are pretty boring though. Doesn't really offer any help outside of class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HST102
• 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:

Wonderful professor! Difficult and reading is an absolute must, but wonderful nonetheless.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: REL104
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Haven't learned anything for him at all during class. It's all based off the reading and I could have just read the book instead of paying my money to take the class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HST420
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Caton is an intellectual inspiration. The man is clearly widely read and highly intelligent but with a personality that is blithe. Some have said that they don't learn much from his classes, but as I reflect on the many classes I've taken with him, I have in fact learned a great deal. The reading alone is a great primer for lifelong learning

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HST101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

all tests entirely on reading. six chapters of reading on each test this is for western heritage 2. 50 some odd dates to memorize no way 2 know what out of the 6 chapters is on each test. Really random questions very detail specific. Terrible class take western civ 1 not 2 trust me!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HST103
• 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:

Fantastic professor!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HST201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is the best!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HST202
• 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:

Classes are much more interesting if you come with questions about the era you want to talk about. That should go without saying, but many times people don't come prepared and then are bored.