James McCartin - Seton Hall University

Professor: James McCartin

Department: TBD

College: Seton Hall University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: THEO1000
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Super nice and relaxed. Doesn't give a midterm or final; only graded work is 4 essays. Really relaxed with due dates and extensions. I had to miss class for a week due to a death in the family, and he was super accommodating. Most of the class is discussion based, so I wouldn't recommend if you're uncomfortable participating a lot.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: THEO1000
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor McCartin is a great human being. He is nice and just the best person you'll meet at Fordham. In terms of academics, I recommend his class to anyone who is looking for a fair professor. If you do the reading, participate in class, and put effort into your writing (no tests, just essays), then you should have absolutely no problem.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• 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:

He's a pretty great guy. He demands a lot as far as reading, but there's only 2 papers and a midterm and a final, both of which he gives you a week ahead of time. I almost dropped this class and I'm glad I didn't. He makes it interesting, like he's telling a story. He's passionate about the subject. Respect him and he'll respect you.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST2236
• 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:

Good guy, easy going, extremely knowledgable about the subject. Fair grader and very willing to cut you slack with due dates. If you respect him he will respect you. No laptops, but his lectures are usually interesting enough that you don't mind not having your computer, a rarity for the HIST department.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HIST101
• 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:

had him for american history....very, very easy....he gives you the exams like two weeks before hand...all you have to do is write down the notes from his lectures...don't even bother reading the books

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HIST1201
• 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:

Took him two semesters in a row on was a night class. any teacher that can keep me interested for 3 hours straight has to be good! take notes! If you do, he give's you the mid term and final a week before to prepare your answers and memorize. Need to keep up with the reading gives about 5 books, novels not hard! Great Teacher!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST2236
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Catholicism/Tradition and Reform...He's a great professor. Great class 100% discussion format--this class had 3 papers and no exams. Two 5 pagers and one 10 pager. Its nice to have a class with no midterm or final. Focused on history of catholic tradition from 1500-2000. Very interesting stuff-thought i'd hate the class but wound up loving it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HIST1302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher!!! McCartin is the man!! The entire class is lectures and some independent reading assignments. Only a midterm, a final, and two papers. Fair Grader and really interesting class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: AMER1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor, passionate about the material and knowledgeable, truly a gift to SHU. Very clear on what he wants for the essays, if you're supposed to use a specific amount of sources then use them and argue your point in context with the course material. He even gives you the question pool for the exam, what more can you ask for? Take him...

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: AMERICANHIST1
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He hits you with lots of HUGE readings, which can be a pain. He also grades the essays really harshly, even the ones on the exam that you have like 20 minutes to write.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great history class, he has an awesome personality and loves discussions. Only 2 papers and 2 tests, if you study and read it's an easy A. Lectures everyday, lots of note taking, I'm trying to take him again next semester!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: AMHIST2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

great prof. VERY passionate in class. explains material very well. grades papers a lil tough but do the assignments and its an easy A.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Not a bad teacher, long lectures but he is really into it so it's funny. I don't like history at all so it was still boring. Must study for tests and write well to do well, but he is a nice guy so he's not a bad choice.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This guy is awesome. He gets so into his lectures. He'll keep you there until the very end of class but it isn't boring. 2 exams and 2 papers, none of which were too hard. He is defnitly a great professor. Take him if you don't like history!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He is the man. Lectures and night class go by real fast. Wil work with you too. Just pay attention, take notes and read the stupid book on coney island youll do fine. I got a B in the class for doing next to nothing. Take him, youll thank yourself later.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

This guy is the****. One of the coolest prof's you will ever take. Definately on the crazy side. Take his class if you can. Its the greatest

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HST1301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He gives great lectures, what he teaches is exactly what he expects you to know. Goes over books and readings in class. Very funny, very understanding, very charismatic. Makes you want to learn. One of the best teachers I've ever had.

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

What more could you ask for? He tells you exactly whats on the midterm and final and you have the essay question for the paper the very first day of class. If you fail this you must have been trying really hard. Super nice guy too!

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Having met Prof. McCartin on occasion, I think he is a teacher who can relate to his students. He's really hard on you for grammar, though. I look forward to taking his class and having him give us great lectures! (ha ha!). You rock, Professor!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

By far the best professor I had so far at SHU! History was never my strong point, but he made learning so much fun and enjoyable. His lectures are very passionate and he makes you want to do well in his class. Definitely take him if you have the chance