An excellent teacher, and quite hilarious. Funnest class I've ever taken.

Graduated years ago and still love him

It was the most amusing class I've ever had. However, I was not as prepared for later psych classes as I should have been.

Dr. C tells great stories to help you remember test material. Tests are so easy...all you have to do is read through your notes once, maybe twice and you will get an A

I had Dr. C. for Gen. Psych. years ago. I am now a full time Psychology Instructor. Thanks!!!

Too good a teacher. How he could getall 150 of us in an auditorium involved, I'll never know.

Took two of his honors level courses and had a blast. Took personality theories with him as well... he good have been a little more comprehensive, but what was presented was useful and thought provoking.

a great teacher who get everyone involved and laughing.

he's cool

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Awesome, Awesome, Awesome. Dr. C. is the man! But you better read the syllabus and read those books!

This is my first class of the day and I can actually stay awake through it. That's saying alot.

easy teacher, but very boring. his voice will grate on your nerves. tells too many pointless stories and always keeps you until the very last second. easy tests. i recommend taking his class, just make sure you're wide awake.

I love this class. I would say that of my 2 years at State, Dr. C is my favorite professor. I think his stories are funny, and they provide a great chance to fill in the workbook before he goes to the next point. If you have to take a psyc class for your major, you've got to take Dr. C.

Great guy, fun and easy class, and you also learn something. Definitely take him.

I enjoy and look forward to class. His stories are great and interesting. I would love to have him as a professor again, he's by far my favorite. Plus, the class is easy and very educational. He gives plenty of opportunities to raise your grade, too.

He is SUCH a great teacher...I will miss him next semester!!! He always has great stories to make his class interesting. If you have the chance...take Dr. C's class!!!!

Dr. C. is a wonderful teacher who truly cares about the success of his students. His tests can be tricky, but you won't regret taking his class.

He's a great teacher and extremely interesting, doesn't give homework. His tests are all true/false, tricky and cover a lot of material. I definetely recommend him!!

Dr. C is the coolest of the cool!!!

Dr. C's class was the ONLY one that I actually wanted to go to. He makes it interesting and always has stories to tack onto the subject material. And he's the cutest old man ever!

I passed his class with an A. He is a very good teacher and his stories help a lot with test.

Awesome professor!! Best I've had and I'm a senior

Dr. C is the best professor in the WORLD! He is funny, nice, and is a great guy! You cant miss class. I had him for social and gen psych and loved everyday of it!! Take his class, you'll love it!

Very interesting! You will laugh everyday in his class! He has tons of funny stories and examples! I have not heard one bad thing about this man!

Dr. C has ALWAYS been one of my favorite teachers, he will make you laugh and if you have him early in the morning, it is NOT hard to focus in his class. I had him for both gen psych and social. i practically skipped to his class everyday.

Makes Psychology interesting. Has funny stories for every vocabulary term. Definitely recommend taking him!

I really enjoyed taking this class. Dr. C is awesome, he really knows his tuff on psychology. I especially liked his funny stories, that would go with chapters in our book. The tests are very easy. The tests are formatted in True or False. Attendence is very important!!!

One of my favorite courses this year. His class is only lecture with note taking every class. He teaches through his personal stories which is great. Attendance is strictly enforced! Don't get caught with a cell phone either. This equates to 5 ABSENCES! Overall great (funny) professor easy class

Very funny, makes what could be a terribly boring class a little better. He goes over everything that will be on tests and the tests are pretty easy as long as you read over the notes a few times. The only issue is that there are only 4-5 test grades and that's all you'll get, so you've got to keep up.

he's a cute little old man who rambles on about the same question for 20 minutes. he's a cool guy just make sure you go to class and always take notes and pay attention

TAKE THIS CLASS. It was absolutely my favorite class and Dr. C is hilarious!

There is more work than i expected from an elective course, but it was a fun and informative class. Dr. C makes his lectures interesting. I would recommend sitting close, though!

If you go to class and study a little bit, then you should be fine.

Don't take him if you don't like to read!! We didn't have any tests other than the final take home (which is pretty tough), but we did have a 3 page journal due every other week. However, he has the best lectures that I have yet my entire college career!

Dr. C was great. His lectures were funny and helpful to understanding the material. Make sure to take notes in his mandatory notebook though as the test questions will come straight out of it. Speaking of tests, they are all 100% truefalse, which generally I hate; however, these were not too hard as long as you study the notebook closely

Carskadon is a fun professor. His stories can get a bit long and you may get lost while taking notes. If you actually study for his tests then they're easy. His extra credit book assignment (for PSY1013) adds 3 points to your final grade, so utilize it. Go to class and you'll be alright.

He's an amazing man. He doesn't do cell phones, they're a major no in his class.

His tests are a pain, but his lecture is worth it. Can't miss more than 4 days, and Fridays count double.

Dr. C is a great teacher. His lectures are full of stories which helps make the material easier to memorize. His tests are all True or False and we will try to trick you, but if you know the material then you will be fine! You also can get an extra 4 points to overall final grade if you read an extra book that he assigns to you.

He's awesome !!

Dr. C is the best professor I have ever had. His lectures are merely amazing and the workbook used for class is extremely helpful too. He made us read 2 books during the semester and another one for extra credit but they are all very good books. The tests questions are all true-false and a little bit tricky but if you study, you will be fine.

I love Dr. C! His class was fun and it's hard NOT to learn something in there!

Dr. C's Social Psychology class was the best class I've taken so far. He made class interesting and lively. I looked forward to going to class every MWF and never skipped once. His tests are very easy if you take good notes; they're all true false but super simple. 10/10 I would definitely take again!

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!

Absolutely LOVED Dr. C's class!

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.

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.

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

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."

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

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!!

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Amazing teacher but tests are hard

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.

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

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

He was interesting to listen to and very inspirational

He was a very interesting man. I loved going to class and listening to his lectures, but his tests are very tricky. If you aren't good with true or false, DO NOT take his class. Very strict rules. If you do not follow them, your grade will be affected. GO TO CLASS. you will fail if you do not go.

I love Dr. C!! He is the sweetest man and tests are completely true/false! His lectures are the best and so funny. Easy A!

Loved Dr. C! His class was very enjoyable despite the no technology rule, the assigned seats, and the true/false tests. Take good notes in the workbook and study for the tests, and I can guarantee you'll love the lecture! Outstanding professor! Definitely, recommend for incoming Freshman to welcome you to campus!

Loved him! Easy to pay attention and enjoy lectures. You have to go, or your grade will be affected. Gives extra credit opportunity even though it's not that hard to do good in the first place. Assigns a lot of reading but the books are enjoyable. I recommend listening to audio books while driving, walking to class, etc to make it easier!

He's so funny! I'd reccommend sitting in the front. There is a fair amount of reading, but the books he chooses are very interesting. He uses his workbook that you have to buy, but there's no psychology textbook. Very funny, gives extra credit, AND sings happy birthday.

Dr. C is a great and respected professor here. If you are taking gen psych, take him! He is hilarious and won't put you to sleep. You MUST go to class and take notes in the book he requires. NO phones and assigned seats are given. If you take the notes and study them, you'll do great!

Dr. C is a tough teacher, but worth it in the end. He's funny and tells good stories to show the psychology that he's being taught. Filling out the mandatory workbook is the best way to study for tests. The tests are all true/false, but if you have studied, you should do fine.

Dr. C is the best professor I have ever had. I took him for Honors Psych, and on the first day, he made it a point to learn everyone's name in the class of 18 students. He refers to us by name during his lectures, and he really does get to know us as individuals. His lectures are very interesting, and full of stories. The tests are all True/False.

Dr. C is one of my favorite professors. His lectures are always so interesting. His tests are really easy and are about 30 true and false questions. You have to read a book for basically every test, but the books are interesting. I would definitely take him again.

Dr C's class is one of the most interesting courses I've taken. The lectures are very interesting and its not very hard to pay attention in his class. Though if you are looking for an easy A, do not take this class. The other general psych professors are much easier but you get a lot more from Dr.C he's practically got his system down to a science

If you have the chance you should take Dr. C. His lectures are amazing and he genuinely cares about his students. His exams are all true/false but they are very fair and take from the workbook. Overall he is a great professor and I would highly recommend him!

Dr. Carskadon is such a delight! He's hilarious and he makes the material so interesting and relatable. You will be reading a lot in his class, so if you don't want to do that, don't take him. You don't need the textbook, but you do need the workbook he assigned for notetaking.

Dr. C is an amazing psychology professor. His lectures are interesting, he makes the material meaningful, and tests arent too difficult. Highly recommend his class for any student required to take general psychology

Dr. C is a great professor and inspired me to be more interested in psychology as a subject. The class is just note taking and lectures, but he tells great stories and relates them to the topics being covered. Tests are all t/f, easy if you study. Definitely recommend.

Dr. C is the most precious man alive! His lectures are so enjoyable and include such good stories! I HATE to read, everything I read, I enjoyed ALOT! His tests aren't the easiest & he makes you work for your grade. Use SI, it is so so helpful! He may not be an easy A, but I promise you'll feel left out and regretful if you don't have him!

One of the best teachers I have ever had the pleasure of being taught. I took his 4-week online course and had a blast. His lectures were engaging and even though it was an online accelerated course, I can comfortably say I learned a lot. The papers are really easy and the workbook he gives you is very easy. The books were also very great read.

I took this course online and it was by far the most time-consuming class I took. He is very entertaining in lectures but required us to read four books on top of our normal lectures and it adds up quickly. The books were all enjoyable but be ready to do lots of work.

Dr. Carskadon was an amazing professor! I did not even want to take psychology, I simply took it because it was a degree requirement, but he made me love it!

Dr. C is an amazing teacher who puts his all into his class despite having hundreds of students to teach. If you really pay attention to the lectures and read all the material that he assigns, you will LOVE this class. The most important thing is to stay on top of all of the work. If you do that, this class will be amazing!

Dr. C is a fantastic professor, as he gives great lectures (with entertaining examples) and assigns wonderful books to aid in application of the concepts discussed in class. He was always available and understanding if you needed him (even in an online class) and cared very much about your progress in class. A true gem of a professor at MSU.

Super fun guy. The only textbook is his workbook he wrote. STUDY THAT! I finished with a 78, but I didnt study it that much. You should do fine!

I absolutely loved this class. His lectures were great, and I enjoyed the required reading. Yes, this class requires some reading and studying. If you do everything correctly, it is an easy A. GO TO CLASS AND DO THE READING! Look over notes. I highly recommend taking Dr. Carskadons class. He is a legend at State:

really good at his job even though extremely liberal

I LOVE Dr. C. I thought his class was very interesting but he is very strict on electronics, attendance, and if you are taking notes. If you miss over 3 classes then you drop a letter grade. Gives an extra credit project, DO IT. Its not hard, you read a book and write 2 paragraphs on it. Not Hard!! You're only graded on tests and your workbook.

Great professor. I took the honors section and have never spent more time (lecture + hw) dedicated to one class than this one. Thankfully the lectures and books were interesting, but be careful about taking the honors section if your course load is already heavy

Dr. C is perhaps the most iconic professor at this university, not only for the number of students he has pass through his general psychology course, but also for his amazing lectures and wonderful attitude. I would not trust you if you didn't like him. His choice of books are a little uneven, but everything else makes up for it. Take him.

Dr. C is an absolute gem. I had no interest in psychology before taking this class. However, Dr. C managed to make the material interesting and easy to understand. I cannot recommend him enough.

Dr. C was super nice in my opinion, hes been teaching a long time and I think he does a great job. The class in my opinion epitomized lecture but he was humorous with his anecdotes and stories.

even though there is way too much non related reading material, class is super easy. tests are T/F. he always tells stories during lecture. attendance is mandatory! he takes attendance via assigned seats. one opportunity for extra credit!

Yes, Dr. C's lectures are incredible & required. Makes material relatable & easy to understand & apply IRL. Grade based off 4 exams, final, workbook & optional extra credit book test. Requires many hours outside class to study, fill in gaps in your notes, and LOTS of reading. Highly recommend Dr. C if you can & are willing to work for your grade.

This is all lecture with 4 exams not including the final. You get offered one extra credit opportunity where you read a book and take an exam on it. Overall his class is pretty easy and he is so sweet and funny. Definitely recommend.

Dr. C is awesome. He tells great stories and is super entertaining. He literally gives you a lecture notebook that you fill out in class. The only homework is to read three assigned books over the semester. The only grades are test grades though so make sure to study and do well on those. He does offer extra credit that can boost your grade a lot.

Go to class!!! If you miss more than 3 lectures he will start taking points from final grade. Tests are true/false so they are kind of difficult but not too bad. He is a funny person and lectures are enjoyable. You have to get 7 psychology credit hours so get those over with at the beginning of the semester. Overall great professor.

Dr.C was my favorite teacher I had my freshman year. He actually helped me decide to switch my major to psychology. It is a lecture-based class, and he does have required readings that are on tests. All tests are true /false but if you study they aren't hard.

Dr. C is one of the best teachers I have ever had. His lectures are very interesting (most of the time) and the tests aren't too bad. However, you have to study a lot. But if you study hard the tests are a piece of cake. Please do the extra credit. It is so easy and adds 4 points to your grade. Also, go to SI. It helps a lot.

Amazing storyteller, all tests are true false.

Dr. C is absolutely amazing! Definitely take him if you can.

It's an easy and interesting class if you listen, go to class, and DO YOUR WORK. That means read the required books assigned, fill out your notes, and STUDY for upcoming tests a few days before the test, NOT THE NIGHT BEFORE. Test questions comes straight from your notes but study carefully. Honestly, you'll be fine if you stay on top of the class.

Dr. C is such a wonderful professor. There is a lot of reading involved in the course, but it's a couple hours a week if you schedule and don't cram. The exams are true/false so if you study carefully they shouldn't trip you up too badly. He does have a required attendance for honors but the lectures are so fun I never wanted to miss.

TAKE THE HONORS COURSE! In my opinion, the tests are easier (less material)! There is a little more work, but they are basically a completion grade. His lectures are INCREDIBLE! I barely had to study for his tests because of how great his lectures were. Dr. C. is a legend at State. You must take his class.

Fall 2022. This was my favorite class I took this semester. He realizes that most kids aren't taking this because it is their major so he makes psych as interesting and memorable as possible. He does require 3 books to read and he wrote his own book on the history of MSU you have to read but the books are good. He is a great teacher.

Interesting and fun class even if you are not a psych major. A lot of reading is involved and the tests are only true/false, but if you study it is easy.

Dr. C is hilarious. The course was reading- and homework-heavy, but enjoyable. He's very eccentric and seems to really care about students. Expect to work hard for this class. He's forgiving if you mess up occasionally (he let me turn in some HW late), but only if he can tell you're really trying. If you hate reading/studying, though, then avoid.

Please, take the honors class over the regular one if you have the option. It is so much easier!!! You will have more homework (journals) but they are essentially completion grades. His tests are all T/F and you will need to know numbers. They are fairly easy, if you study the material. His lectures are interesting and entertaining.

AMAZING PROFESSOR PLZ TAKE! he is an amazing professor who truly cares about his students and their grades. attendance is mandatory but the lectures are very interesting. no electronics and you have to fill in his workbook as you follow the lecture. no homework but you have to read books and the tests are SUPER easy if you study the lecture notes

Dr. Carskadon is amazing. He's been at Mississippi State for a very long time and loves the school and teaching. He tells many interesting stories and tries to make the class as engaging as possible. I was in an honors section and we had many unique class discussions that I will never forget. Take him if you can.

A literal legend. He's been here for a long time, and he takes his subject matter and teaching position very seriously. He's also hilarious. I learned a lot!

His course is fantastic, and I would really recommend the Honors section if you can get into it. Lectures are hilarious and memorable. Tests are over a combo of lectures and assigned books showing real-life psych applications. Dr. C is one of the most interesting people I have ever met. No tech in class, only hand-written notes with his study guide

Amazing lectures, provides a good workbook that makes notes easier to remember.

Great Professor Interesting Material Easy Class Lots of Extra Credit Engaging

Best prof you will have, enjoy it while it lasts. If you rate him a 1 odds are it was on you

Very hilarious and often entertaining lectures to help remember the material. Extra credit is offered and there is a notebook that is required that gives easy guided notes. Great class

Great professor. For honors, we had to write weekly journals and read a few books. Make sure to keep up with your notes--you have to turn them in at the end of the semester.

Hilarious professor and lectures are easy to follow. Freshman-heavy 9/10am class. I advise not taking this if you are pledging a fraternity since you will sleep through his class occasionally. Tests are 30-35 questions T/F. His book is annoying though and you will be tested on it every test. Take someone else if you're a sophomore or higher.

Dr. C is a wonderful professor. If you get the chance, take his honors course. The small lecture classes made learning the material more exciting and easier to interact with everyone. He lectures by storytelling, which makes the material easier to learn. The books he assigns the reading for are genuinely entertaining and I thoroughly enjoyed them.

He is an awesome teacher! His stories for his lectures are very interesting and engaging! I would love to take him again and inspired me to learn more about psychology !

I LOVE DR C. I wish i could take his class again! He is an AMAZING teacher

Being a psych major, I very much enjoyed this class. His lectures are hilarious and IF YOU STUDY, his tests are a piece of cake. All questions are T/F and most of the time come from the study guide. I also advise going to SI if this is offered to you. Now he did go overboard with the assigned readings but if you review them, you can pass the tests.

Dr. C is the best professor at MSU. He is a hilarious professor and cares a lot about his students. In the smaller honors class, he knows everyone by name. His lectures will keep you engaged and are easy to follow along with. Every test is T/F and based upon the lectures and the 3 books you'll read for the class, if you go to class you'll pass.

I was scared to take this class. BUT he was an amazing teacher! Love his lectures! The tests were nerve wracking but if you study careful and correct, you'll do good! GO TO LECTURE, it's worth it! Just from what I heard about the other professors, Im so glad I took him! Please don't hesitate to take his class!

This class was so easy! Show up, take notes, pay attention, dedicated a little time to studying and you'll get an A

Oh my god this teacher is hilarious. His form of lecturing is to tell stories about either his past experiences or experiences he's heard about, and it helps information stick far better than any other teacher I've had. His tests are entirely based on a (graded) note booklet from the beginning of the year, so it's very clear what exams will be.

He lectures a lot in class, but he tells stories that help you remember the information. You HAVE to study a couple days in advance for his tests.

He is one of the best professors here. His general psych lectures are genuinely so interesting and funny. His tests are all true/false but he is not out to trick you. If you come to class and pay attention, you will make an easy A.