planning on destroying grade inflation himself, yet he's a very funny , pleasant guy who's very interested in helping you develop your speaking capabilities. He's knowledgable and keeps a ton of office hours. ( 14.5, most of any prof) Take his course.

Hard grader, lots of feedback on papers, but he is very technical about the structure of a paper because he is a debate coach and will try to knock down everything you say. A fun class, just tough on the GPA.

Gratson is a fantastic prof! He's got tons of office hours (14.5) and is super helpful. A tough grader, but reasonable. I've taken two of courses and thoroughly enjoyed both.

Great guy, hard grader!

Scott is an amazing professor. He befriends every one of his students, and is very knowledgeble. Super friendly, great guy. Office visits turn into long chats. Great menton and friend. Only complaint, as you can see, is grading. Tough person to impress.

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Scott rocks!!! As long as you mention caffene, you know he is on your side. He is always willing to hear you out, help you out and hang out. I don't know what i would do at temple without the guy... though his class kicked my ass.

Scott is a challenge. i totally love his class even though its the hardest thing ive ever had to do in my life!! i love how scott is so passionate about Canada and Coffee!!! thtll be the title of his autobiography! hes a great tacher...take him !!!

Scott Gratson is a great professor. He will push you harder and further than you every thought possible. He gives a damn about his students as evidenced by his office hours. If you want to pass, go talk to him about your papers and you will do fine. Gives lots of feed back on papers!

This guy inspires me. He's independent-minded,confident,and appreciates the finer things in life.At the same time, he has a strong belief in the value of every person&opinion. He loves coffee, Canada, France, and the NYTimes. But he's no socialist, especially when it comes to grade distribution!

Scott's a great professor!!!

Scott is a great teacher as far as his personality is concerned however is very tough when is comes to grade distribution. If you want to maintain a good GPA, Do not take him!

Gratson's one of the craziest prof's you'll ever have...ever. All nighters are a must, coffee from 7-11 is even more of a must...but you'll learn more then you ever thought you could..or at least would let yourself. He grades like a mad-man on crack, but if you really think about his comments, which you can barely read, you'll improve, you will

Scott is a great professor. He's down to earth, helpful, funny, and pretty hot for a bald guy. He'll make you work harder than you've ever worked, but it's totally worth it in the end. He comes off as a jerk at first, but it the best prof I've had. I worked my ass off and got an A. Take him. It's worth it.

Gives waaaaaaaaay too much work but is generally helpful and wants to see you do well. Is funny in class yet expects attendance to an extreme extent.

good teacher, pushes you...but by no means is easy...if u want to learn take his class

Teaching is excellent. Very helpful in suggestions in improving speech giving. Text is helpful. Follow all instructions given my professor + grade sheet and you will be fine. However prof. is annoying as hell on a personal level. ****es about everything Philly related even though he lives in Philly area and would rather live in NYC.

I took him for Argumentation and I can say that it was the most interesting and fullfilling class I have ever taken. He is challenging and expects a great deal from his studnets, but the information you will recieve is INVALUABLE. I have learned so much about politics and the art of debate and I highly recomend him!!

Amazingly awesometastic. Not easy, but if you can survive Scott, you will do well in anything else. Inspiring educator and fascinating guy to talk with. He cares about his students, and will always take time to help you if you seek him out. He will make love New York!! You will find yourself capable of more than you thought possible before.

Scott's class will be one of your most challenging. By the end, you'll be amazed by the amount of work you did and your final product. It will make your future courses and assignments seem easy. Scott takes his job very seriously. If you're looking for a REAL COLLEGE PROFESSOR & NOT A REPEAT OF HIGHSCHOL then Scott is the professor for you!

I actually took two classes from Scott when he was teaching in Denver. He was by far the best professor I have ever had. I just looked him up today, because I was feeling sad that I'm not taking a class from him during this election. If I could take more classes him, I would (even though I graduated years ago.) You're lucky if he's your professor!!

took him for argumentation. wonderful teacher CHALLENGES his students. not harsh, actually a sweetheart underneath it all. I would take him again if i weren't greaduating. if you are looking to challenge yourself and become a better student--TAKE SCOTT GRATSON :)

Not an SCT student, but took the course anyway. Definitely a challenging class. Scott is an incredibly knowledgeable professor who raises the bar for his students because he knows what they are capable of. You will leave the class learning more than you expected.

Excellent teacher. Taking his class will make you 10X the student you were before you took it. That said, youre gonna have to work! Hes a very fair grader as long as youre working hard. From taking two courses with him I know, the people that complain about him are the ones that drop within a week or that were simply lazy

Had him for Argumentation and he seemed really intimidating at first but ended up being really cool. I would definitely recommend him if you're one of those people that like a professor to challenge you. He's not nearly as difficult or scary as he comes off. Great professor. Seems like he plays favorites sometimes though.

Took him for NYC in Text, awesome course and he's a pretty radical guy. After this course, anything is possible for you at Temple. He will work you harder than any other professor and make you realize what it takes to get real results in your grades at the end of the semester. His class is not for the faint of heart.

Scott is not an easy grader. With that said he is not a difficult grader. He is a fair grader. Yes he does come off as intimidating but his classes make you actually want to come to class. If you are one of those students who normally skips classes because you're bored then his class is the class for you because he will definitely engage you.

This class was amazing everyone in the class learned a lot. Dr Gratson will push you to be a successful student at Temple, or make you die trying. I would be careful what classes you take with it, as it is a writing intensive class. Only take him if you are a serious student.

This class is so hard. However if you want a professor who will respect you and treat you as more than cattle being herded through the university's system, take him. You'll be much smarter after.

Demanding. Hes kinda zaney and he'll push you to your potential. Youll be a better student coming out of his class though

Best teacher I ever had. Very innovative with projects and really eager to help. highly recommend taking his class, he inspires you to do great things.

Best professor at Temple. You won't regret taking his class. My writing has improved drastically in such a short time. I wish there were more courses that I could take with him.

Dr. Gratson is a professor you will remember. He is SUPER quirky and is well spoken. The key to passing his class is to pay attention & note everything he is saying (which you should be doing anyway). Especially because he likes to test on information he passes along in conversation during lecture. His grading system is a bit harsh, you'll live!

Great professor and very approachable. My favorite professor at TU to date. His class was easy, honest. No matter the course attend every class because it really will help. Thorough, multiple readings will get you an A NOTE I had him for an intro class, but have heard that his argumentation class is very demanding (from both his students and he).

He's tough but really cares. So go to class, prove that you're taking it seriously, and actually take it seriously and you'll do well and make a great connectionmentor in the process. His CMST 1111 tests are absolutely the hardest of any of this classes. They're impossible, you have to memorize the articles from beginning to end.

He teaches you about a lot of random stuff (Harlem Shake for example), his tests are difficult, and the readings are long and require memorization. But if you put the effort in and are interested, you'll do well. He's a really nice guy and wants to help you however he can. He's super obnoxious about New York though, and he's not even from there!

Had him for the NY Study Away Program. Never met a man who was so knowledgeable and passionate about NYC. His class was half lecture and half going outside and exploring the city. It was really easy and informative.

Dr. Gratson is an amazing teacher and really cares about his students. His class is by no means a walk in the park. He makes you work for your grade and wants you to learn to work hard in order to be successful, which helps you later in life. If you visit him in his office he will give you all the help you could need, but you must make the effort.

Dr. Gratson was one of the best professors I've ever had. He was extremely helpful and cares about his students very much. Although his class his hard, it is very thought provoking and worthwhile.

Most influential and inspirational professor I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. His class was upbeat and fun. He is an amazing person and gives students a great perspective on learning and life.

He is a smart guy and though he throws a lot of info at you at times, he is more than willing to help outside of class, in fact he loves when students come to him for help. You have to earn your keep but you will grow as a result.

Greatest guy to walk the earth. loves his students and they love him back. I have him for a three hour lecture once a week and I dont mind going to class at all. he is hilarious and loves to help you in any way he can. take him if you have the chance!!

Easily the best professor I ever had. Extremely helpful. He is truly a man who loves his job and cares for his students immensely. He is a brilliant, someone I wish everyone had the honor to be taught by/

Hes the best prof I've ever had. He's extremely knowledgeable and helpful but he gives few A's, and grades tough. You have to show up to class to learn anything, and study hard for tests but he is always willing to help during office hours. Wait in the line!!! It's worth it

Only way you are not going to like him is if you don't take his class with an open mind. Scott is an excellent teacher & an even better friend. 1 of his assignments requires all of his students to visit him in his office at least once in the semester. He does push his students to succeed & so the work is not light, but he does care for his students

Gratson genuinely cares about each and every one of his students, even if they aren't a Communications major. There's only 4 exams on 4 modules that are on the online book. Everything is clear as day in it. The project is annoying, but a good experience. Make sure to get to know him and talk to him. Definitely a teacher you want on your side!

Dr. Gratson is one of Temple's gems. His class introduces you to the field both academically and professionally. He is genuinely interested in your success and cares about you beyond the classroom. Take time to study each module, and you'll be golden. The group project could be very beneficial if you make decisions wisely. I utterly adore Gratson.

Dr. Gratson is one of my favorite Professors. He genuinely cares about his student's success and teaches students life lessons that carry much merit outside of the classroom. Overall awesome Professor and I recommend him to everyone regardless what their major is.

One of the best professors Temple has to offer!

Dr. Gratson is great. He may come across as vague with his expectations but if you put in the work and use your creativity, you will get a lot out of this class. There were assignments due often, but that's the nature of summer courses. You can learn a lot about yourself and be prepared to succeed in the real world. Dr. Gratson is still a gem!

The most intelligent and passionate professor you will ever have, guaranteed. He loves what he does and loves working with students. A hard grader, but only because he wants you to to really learn in his class (especially if you're a comm studies major). Taught me so much about communications and how to succeed in general; kept me coming to class

Gratson is an amazing speaker which should be expected as he is teaching Comm. He is extremely passionate and works a lot with students. He curves his tests, but questions are specific to the lectures and textbook. He is very busy so he might not be able to always fit time in his day for you, but he does accommodate students in his office hours.

Best prof at Temple. He is so involved and cares about everyone and what they have to say. As long as you are ready to take notes and read the book before the 4 exams you will be able to get an A.

Dr. Gratson is by far the bet prof at /temple. He cares so much about his students and is always willing to help in any way he can. His class is super easy of you take good notes/ go to the test reviews. There is a group project but it is super easy and he curves all the grades, as well as drops the lowest grade you get. He is such a good teacher!

I loved Dr. Gratson so much and his class was such a great one to start the major with. He really cares about every student even though it's a big lecture. He is for sure my favorite professor I've had at Temple after 3 semesters. 3 exams and a final, lowest grade is dropped, one big semester-long group project, and a 2-page intro paper. The best!!

Dr. Gratson has made me appreciate my education so much more. He is so inspiring and really cares about his students and their future. His lectures do get off topic and this happens often, but it still makes class fun. He's very persistent about the readings and if you don't read you won't pass. 10/10 would recommend his class to anyone!

Dr. Gratson is a really cool guy and very nice, however, as a grader.... oh my goodness, he is tough. The final projects in his class hit your grade like a tank. However his lectures are interesting and he definitely prompts an atmosphere that encourages discussion and covers a range of topics.

Dr. Gratson was among the most well versed and inspiring professors ive had to date. I would strongly recommend taking his classes.

Super intelligent guy, but definitely picks favorites in the class. Lectures are pretty interesting. Go to class, pay attention to his lectures, and you'll pass.

He likes working with all COM students and making sure everything is working out smoothly for them both in and outside of class. Aside from readings and the final project, he doesn't give much homework. Quizzes are easy as well, and you're pretty much guranteed an A or a B as long as you put in some level of effort towards studying.

Dr. Gratson is a character! He is such an interesting and knowledgeable person. He cares about his students and you really get out what you put in with him. This class was confusing at times but he is very available to help straighten things out. This class was pretty intense for a first-year, but as long as you put in the time you should do great!

Dr. Gratson is definitely a professor worth taking a course with. Even though he is a tough grader sometimes, you learn a lot in his courses and come out better from them. He is a super smart and interesting guy, and his courses are always very conversational.

Dr. Gratson has been the most influential prof at Temple for me. I've taken two of his classes and his teaching approach is unconventional but oddly works so well for the content he teaches. I learned so much from him and grew as a student while taking his classes. You have to put in effort but his grading isn't too hard. Not too many assignments.

Definitely a hard class, takes time to adjust to his teaching methods. first 45 min of class is just going over unrelated things to class then lecture for only 20 min. Go to his office hours and he will like you.

Gratson takes some getting used to. Everyone I know struggled in this class at the beginning, myself included. I thought about changing my major because of him, but he helped me so much. Go to his office hours, read the texts, participate in class. Head of the department, good person to make a professional connection with.

You'll either love him or hate him, but you won't feel lukewarm about him. He really cares and wants to get the most out of his students. Make sure you go to office hours because they are very helpful. He's a very good person to get to know for your future. The class is not an easy A, but you do learn a lot about the art of communicating.

Take notes on literally everything he says and put in the effort and you will do well. He makes the class seem way harder than it actually is. Classes are fun and he's incredibly understanding of accommodations and mental health needs. Just talk to him. Form a connection outside of class and he will help you with life in general. Cancelled essay 2!

I love Dr. Gratson. He's a great professor and influence. He expects a lot from his students, but it is possible to succeed in his classes if you put in the work. He does recognize those who work hard and take the time to learn the material. His other courses are easier than COMM 1111, and he made me feel incredibly safe as an LGBTQ+ student.

Dr. Gratson is a great professor to know if you are in comm studies. It's clear he loves this major and works hard for it. However, this class is not easy. The essays are grueling and although the exams are open note they are very hard. Make sure to take notes on his lectures as most the test questions are from what he says and not the notes.

Even through Dr. Gratson's class is hard, but it was worthy to take. He was really tryinh to give student opportunity to go and seek for connections and ways to step up. If you really like communucation and want to truly learn something, then don't drop this class. (You have to take it since it mandatory)

Dr. Gratson is a really great guy. He has some things that he's pretty particular about, and he pushes students, but it's for our benefit. He's very accessible outside of class and is a wonderful resource to have as both a student and as a career-building individual.

Dr Gratson is very prideful, inspirational, and funny. This course consists of a blue book essay, two exams, and a group project. His class goes by fast because he brings in a lot of guest speakers and talks about himself a lot. He is a tough grader as he should be because he gives plenty of time to study and plenty of resources.

I learned so much from Dr. Gratson in the subject of Comm but also about the world in general. He is very knowledgeable and he makes himself accessible to you for whatever help you may need for class. He is a tough grader and the readings are dense. Exams are open note but you better have great notes. Stay on track with him and you'll be fine.

Take detailed notes on his lectures and slides. Build a relationship with him! Although he creates competition & hierarchy in classroom, he is generous and intelligent. Make sure to connect with him outside of class and seize opportunities from his knowledge.

Dr. Gratson pushes his students to get involved and work hard. He has helped me gain a passion for education. He is super funny and engaging but can come off as scary at first. He makes the class seem harder than it is but that is only to help you succeed. Take good notes and study. Also, there is not much homework and the tests are open note.

Professor Gratson creates a competitive classroom, but he's surprisingly generous and knowledgeable if you make the effort. Take detailed notes, build a relationship, and use resources like unstuck study alongside the course materials. Tough grader, but worth it.

maybe i'm just saying this because i'm one of his favorite students, so i could be biased, but don't let these reviews fool you, this guy is great. he is 100% extremely intimidating and talks about himself a lot at first, but he mellows out towards the middle of the semester. knows a lot about what he's talking about. please, just participate.

DO NOT LET THE REVIEWS FOOL YOU. Dr. Gratson is truly amazing. He is caring, funny, and kind, and made a massive impact on my college experience (no, I was not one of his favorites either). All you need to do is make a genuine effort. Show up to class, SPEAK UP, It's communications class. The group project sucks depending on group but I got lucky.