Carleton Gholz is a Communication Studies professor at Northeastern University rated 2.1/5 by 7 students, with 3.4/5 difficulty (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Carleton Gholz professor reviews and ratings: 2.1/5 from 7 student reviews at Northeastern. TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
i'm not even going to get started on him as I would be ranting for weeks, Skip this class and you'll be glad you didCOM1112 2015-11-18 08:47:20 +0000 UTC
Worst experience in the classroom I've had at Northeastern University. Carleton Gholz is the most self-serving, arrogant and useless teacher at this school.COMM1112 2013-11-13 22:11:14 +0000 UTC
Honestly, one of the worst experiences of my life. Professor Gholz is SO unclear as to what he wants and gives you attitude if you ask questions. He randomly puts students on the spot and acts condescending and pretentious. This class literally gave me so much stress. DO NOT take his class or you will seriously regret it.MCS 2013-04-11 16:26:19 +0000 UTC
He's not that bad. He tries to relate it back to your life which is always a plus and he's always willing to answer questions without a doubt. If you do the readings he assigns in the textbook you won't be lost in class and if you don't, just make sure you're able to keep up in class since it's revolved around the readings.COMM1101 2012-11-29 17:21:17 +0000 UTC
He's a younger teacher but don't think he's a push over. Great professor and very interesting man. He's definitely passionate about his field. I absolutely hated public speaking before this class and now I'm at least okay with it (that's HUGE for me). I recommend taking a class with him! Give him the respect he deserves and you will get it back.COMM1112 2013-01-12 21:55:29 +0000 UTC
Don't do it yourself. I got a B+ in his class and I'm STILL saying dont do it. You'll regret having him.MCS 2013-04-03 09:49:31 +0000 UTC
At first I thought Dr. Gholz was a cool guy, but as the semester went on I changed my mind. Never clear, always pretentious, and makes you more confused on the subject than you were before. Avoid this instructor.COMM1101 2012-11-14 15:52:18 +0000 UTC
Carleton Gholz has an average rating of 2.1/5 from 7 student reviews.
Carleton Gholz's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.4/5 based on student reviews.
Data updated July 2026.