Carolyn Carson - University of Pittsburgh

Professor: Carolyn Carson
Department: Urban Studies
College: University of Pittsburgh
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: URBNST0080
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I took Intro to Urban Studies with Dr. Carson and really enjoyed it. Her lectures were easy to follow and, for the most part, pretty interesting. She assigns a lot of reading.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: URBNST0080
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Loved Dr. Carson's class. She is the sweetest lady and is genuinely interested in her students. She makes it very clear how to succeed in her class and is more than willing to help outside the classroom. You won't be wasting your time regardless of whether it is a gen ed. or a course for your major. Just take her class if you have the opportunity.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: URBANSTU0800
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I like Dr. Carson a lot as a person. She can be very boring at times. She is a wonderful advisor, but do not expect a fair grade. Biggest pet peeve of mine: she has no slides. Her questions on tests are A-H sometimes which sucks but for the most point they are easy. The reading are long and she makes you read two novels in addition. overall ok prof
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: URBAN0010
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Carson is my favorite professor. She is cheerful, well-organized, and clearly super knowledgeable. On top of that, her lectures are engaging and she is incredibly helpful and accessible outside of class. An absolutely great professor.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: URBNST0080
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Carson is a very well-organized and engaging professor. She presents the material in a very straightforward manner, but the topics are interesting enough that you won't get bored. Assignments are clear and easy to understand, and she is very happy to help. Exams are very easy as long as you keep up with the readings so you can write the essays.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: URBNST1700
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Carson is one of my favorite professors at Pitt. She is incredibly smart, engaging, friendly, and professional. She pushes her students to critically analyze topics through a great deal of reading and a term paper. She has high standards but it benefits you academically. She is always willing to help out. I highly recommend!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: 0080
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Carson is not only a great professor but an even greater advisor and person. She knows so much about the field of urban studies and is willing to help any student on their writing, figuring out the Urban Studies major or is even just there to chat if you need advice. She is one of the main reasons I love the Urban Studies programs here at Pitt.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: 0080
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Carson is by far the best professor I have had since attending Pitt. Her lectures are long since its an hour in a half but she keeps it engaging and interesting. Her tests are straight forward and she thoroughly prepares you. If you have the opportunity to take a class with her I highly suggest it!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: URBANSTU0800
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Carson was the best! she is engaging and super helpful if you need it. attendance wasn't mandatory but she did give 12 pop quizzes randomly on the (really short) readings so be prepared! her tests/quizzes were very fair if you attended class and took notes. i would HIGHLY recommend!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: URBNST1700
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you're smart, enjoy working and learning, and like discussion-based classes, take international urbanism. You'll have a blast and learn a lot. We must have laughed more in this class than in all the other classes I've taken combined. Cannot recommend Dr. Carson highly enough.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: URBNST0080
  • 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:
Professor Carson's Introduction to Urban Studies was a fun and informative class. Carson is very well versed in her field and has no problem explaining concepts to students. I personally found her a tough grader when it came to papers but only because she expects a lot from her students.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: URBNST0080
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Carson is amazing. 0080 was well structured and interesting. She's a great lecturer and I was never bored in her class. Grading was reasonable, but do expect to work and think. She's also a great advisor if you're an Urban Studies major. Highly recommend anything she's involved with.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: URBNST0080
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I highly recommend this class and Dr. Carson. She is very upfront about what she wants you to know and what she wants you to get from the lecture and from readings. Tests and quizzes are fair; I would not say they are hard. Pop quizzes come from readings/articles. Neighborhood tours are taken throughout the semester, but only one is required.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: URBNST080
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Carolyn Carson is the best faculty member at Pitt. She is really passionate about urban studies and after this class you will probably love urban studies too. If you ever have a problem she is very willing to help. Take all of her classes.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: URBNS0100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She's a little bit of a hard grader, and the readings are thick, but there is hands-down not a single class where I have learned as much. There's not a single person who couldn't benefit from this teacher or the intro. to Urban Studies class in general.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: URBST0080
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Carson is a wonderful person! While she may seem a little direct and intimidating in class, she's definitely a joy to talk to. The class itself isn't that hard, exams are easy as long as you study your notes. Class is mandatory seeing how the surprise quizzes come from the readings.Make sure to really do well on the papers, she's a tough grader
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: URBST0080
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I love Dr. Carson! She is very knowledgeable in the topic of urban studies and keeps her lectures organized and clear. Difficult grader when it comes to essays (make sure to include lots of details) but tests aren't too bad. Although she doesn't take attendance I wouldn't suggest missing many classes because you'll miss pop quizzes and lots of info
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: URBST0080
  • 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:
Great class! Information is interesting. Class isn't mandatory but you have 12 quizzes randomly spaced so you can't skip often or else your quiz grade will plummet. 2 short papers are graded pretty difficultly. However, the 2 exams are pretty easy. Recommend it for those who need a gen ed and majors will enjoy it.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: URBANSTUD
  • 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:
Dr. Carson is #1 in my book. Best teacher at Pitt. Well Glass is great too.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: URBST0800
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Carson is great. Her lectures are organized and easy to understand. I learned A LOT in this course, and it was incredibly interesting. It is not a blow off, but if you go to class and do the readings, you'll be fine! Highly recommend.
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