William Carrigan - Rowan University

Professor: William Carrigan
Department: History
College: Rowan University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: HIST05150
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Great professor, if you are good at history you will love him. He has been my favorite professor at Rowan so far. He is nice but firm, engaging and informative. I learned a lot in his class.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: HIST05322
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Carrigan is an amazing professor. He is the only professor that has given alternative assignments during COVID. He is an extremely understanding man. With that being said, this class requires A LOT of reading. Its two days a week and you usually need to read 150 pages for each class. I hate history but I loved this class. His lectures are fun.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: HIST05322
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Carrigan is a good teacher and a good person to know. Hes very understanding and caring but his class is tough and you will be stressed out at times. There was one time I had so much work to do I felt like I was drowning, so he gave me a month extension on my final paper. Hes also in charge of history department so hes a good person to know.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: HIST05322
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Carrigan is an amazing person and is really passionate about teaching history. For those of you who like history, this class will be great. For those of you who are taking this simply to fulfill a requirement, I wouldn't recommend this professor. He is extremely lecture heavy and requires a lot of reading, including difficult documents.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: HIST05150
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Carrigan is truly a great person. However, the methods class i took was very unpleasant. A lot of work in a very short period of time. very TOUGH GRADER. Will criticize you on everything you do in class. Would take him again, however in a different class.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: HIST05150
  • 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. Carrigan was one of my first professors at Rowan, and I can say without a doubt that he has been one of the best history teachers I have ever had. He makes the class very interesting and making a bunch of dead people from the past very interesting. My biggest and only complaint is that he's a Dallas Cowboys fan.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: USHISTORY1865
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Carrigan was the first professor and class I had coming into college. It was truly a blessing to have him as a professor. He is very passionate about history and he does all he can to help you get a better grade in his class. That is as long as you participate and show that you are at least trying. Would highly recommend to take any of his classes.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: HIST05475
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Carrigan is a very good professor and genuinely cares about his students. teaches topics well. Don't think you can get by this class without reading because he quizzes you with very specific reading quizzes every week. You won't get an A unless you really try and take the class seriously. He's not hard if you just do the work and actually try.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: HIST05475
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Great guy! His class does require more work (reading) than most other classes but he does not do it to hurt you. He genuinely cares about his students and wants us to succeed. He always offers alternative assignments and really stresses the fact that he wants to push us to be our best. He's a funny and nice guy I would definitely take him again!!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: USHISTORY1865
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is a very good teacher, and very supportive. He often gives second chances to students who deserve it. I highly recommend taking one of his class!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: HIST05322
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Probably one of the best professors I have ever taken. If you need help, do not hesitate to go to his office hours, as long as you show him work he will help you. He made me look at history in a different way and genuinely just appreciate it more. There are quizzes every week but if you do the reading you will be fine.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: HIST05322
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Carrigan is really nice, but his class was very difficult for me. He required a LOT of reading outside of class and it was expected to understand and memorize most of it. It was the type of work that would only be achievable if you were in one class. He was a great guy but I personally would not recommend due to workload.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: C0S126
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
really nice guy if look for help he does not deny you of it. One important thing to know is that he expects a lot of you so dont slack off or think just becuase hes a nice guy things are gonna smooth. Lots of reading too. He did also let me do side assignments to make up for poor quiz grades.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: USHISTORY1865
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He's a great guy, and his class is great. He is just a REALLY. TOUGH. GRADER. In my opinion, he expects a little much from college freshmen. His assigned readings, some aren't too bad, but some are REALLY hard. You need to be able to read, analyze, and REALLY understand the material. If you can handle that, take his class, but it's NOT easy AT ALL.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: USHISTORY1865
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Carrigan is one of the nicest men I've ever met but he requires a lot. Lots of readings and an abstract based on the readings practically every day. Tests are hard but he grades on a curve. He also talks very fast and his tests are based on his lectures. He gives make up assignments if you miss class but missing class can harm your grade.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: USHISTORY1865
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Overall a great professor! I learned a lot from his class, and his lectures are incredibly intriguing. However, be prepared to read and work hard for a good grade. He expects a lot from you, however if anything he makes you become a better writer and a harder worker.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: HISTNJ
  • 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:
one of the best teachers for History. His class is in no way was easy, but its an upper level. A lot of reading, but if you try he knows it. A lot of quizzes but they're helpful for the final. If you have to take a upper level take this class.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: HIST05150
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you have Dr. Carrigan for a lower-level history class (i.e. US History), then you're probably in CLIO and a freshman History Major. Watch out, because he really pushes you and expects a lot from you. But the class is fascinating and the enthusiasm and interest of his lectures are nearly unmatched by any other professor.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: USHISTORY1865
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
By far the best experience I had in this class, his makes you want to attend the class. Be sure to do the work that he assigns and always read. He'll give you a good amount of time to prepare for upcoming tests, and if you have any problems he has a few minutes to stay back and help you out.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: CIVILWARRECON
  • 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:
Had him also for history of NJ. Easily the best history professor at Rowan. You have to read the books he assigns in order to pass the quizzes. Overall makes a 2 1/2 hour class on a friday morning very enjoyable.
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