Prof. Trogan is probably one of the best college teachers around. His classes are clear and so organized. Yet he exudes intellectual energy and has a real way with his students. Trogan is a born teacher, truly one of the best instructors I've ever had.

A great teacher, easy "A" really helpful.

cool prof. I highly recomend him to anyone who wants to learn and have a good grade

Prof. Trogan is an extremely easy professor and very helpful when you ask him a question. In my class he gave about 10-15 in class open book quizzes, again very easy. This was the easiest "A" I ever received at JJC

he is so great i thought i was goin to hate phi 231 and then he came along and he makes you want to major in philosophy that is how interesting he makes his class

I thought Phil 231 would be a royal pain. Prof.Trogan's approach to teaching made this class rather enjoyable. He is a very energetic teacher who displays great enthusiasm. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to other students without reservation.

By far, The Best teacher in John Jay. Explains everything to the fullest and is very interesting as well.

Very helpfull. Very eazy, good looking, fun, gives home take midterms

very good

One of John Jay's finest. Phi 310 was one of the most interesting classes I have taken in 4 years. He is interesting, helpful, not hard, yet not easy. He truly makes you feel like you are in college. Not once was there a boring class; the debates in class are great and the material is always fully

i thought i was going to struggle with this class, and to my surprise it has been the most clear class this semester. the prof is well organized, and actually made the class intresting. need to read in order to get a good grade but its worth it. if you want knowldege...

Prof. Trogan is one of the most talented instructors at John Jay. You can tell that he loves what he does, he is a natural. He has a way of making every student in the class feel like they have something to contribute. He is super smart...not to mention that he is so cute and has a great body!

This Prof. rocks!!! Just NEVER miss class. He engages the class with his controversial topics and allows freedom to debate. If the school weren't so liberal, it really would have made this class better-arguing all points (and hearing them) is good critical thinking exercise for aspiring lawyers.

He is a Liberal! I took him for the summer sec, and he gives u his Birthday off. He engages the class and teaches you how to look at the things objectively. I definetly recommend him.

He's okay =)

he's the man, take his class

nice guy. he answers questions. easy tests. go to the online study site because all the questions comes from there..

This professor is great and easy on the eyes as well. As long as you come to class and get involved which is not hard to do then you will definitely pass. I recommend this class to everyone.

Trogan is a good professor. He tries to make the course enjoyable and help people understand the material. He gives you many opportunities to bring up your grade. There are 5 quizzes, drops the lowest grade, midterm(take home) and final and of course extra credit when needed. So take him, he's great.

Such a great class! Never boring. Relevant and interesting. This guy is great.

Christopher Trogan is a wonderful profesor. He is very passionate about teaching and loves to keep his students attendion with funny comments.I love this professor. I have not finished the class yet but feel so confident that i will Ace it.Trogan is a very intellegent man, who knows how to teach his subject very well.Also, he is very very sexy =)

I can't believe how wonderful this class has been so far, I thought it was going to be some stupid requirement. This guy makes you THINK and makes hard concepts real and practical. I can honestly say that the class has changed my life. Not to mention that he is HOT. He's the whole package - smart, cute, funny. Good luck girls!

This guy is great..I took his class in Spring 2005 and he made me work but I learned so much, and he is so entertaining. Highly recommended.

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this guy has got it all, i love his class. he makes it so interesting, the time flies, and he is so sharp and funny. he's also really nice to look at :)

He is talented, he makes very dense material make sense and is not condescending. He doesn't dumb down, he's smart and clear and knows how to get his points across. I love this class.

He is GREAT!!! Makes the class fun, so that it is easier to incorporate the material. Quizzes are based on the reading and the questions are on the recommended website. The term paper is straight forward, references, APA style etc. The class was not a bore and you do learn. He always responds to e-mails and is willing to meet after class etc. TAKE

THis class was a lot of work. It really makes you think. EXams are not very hard but you have to read the text. He is a good professor. THe term paper requires a lot of thinking and it has to be in APA style. He also gave me an extension on my paper and you could email anything to him. I got a good grade and I would recommend him for this class.

Excellent professor, would recommend him anytime, very understanding and passionate about his work. You'll not only learn from him but also get a good grade. He's that good. I wish all professors would be so passionate about their work. Pay attention, read and participate you will be just fine. He's so sweet, it's catching.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you check your email B4 EVERY CLASS for updates. Great Professor, quizzes & exams are straight from the textbook companion site. Class is basically hybrid. Responds 2 email quickly. Lot's of class participation & he has you thinking a lot.

I love the class. It's amazing that on a Saturday afternoon he makes the class educational and enjoyable. He has great energy and is very open to students of all kinds. Highly recommended.

This professor keeps you very interested, and make philosphy seem so easy and understanding.

great professor to take.. He knows how to make philosphy interesting and not boring.. He is very nice and helpful if you need him.. Take this class if you want learn and get the grade you deserve.

HES SO NICE AND EASY. I RECOMMEND HIM TO ANYONE. RIGHT BEFORE THE QUIZ HE'LL GO OVER THE THINGS HE TOLD US TO STUDY FOR. BEFORE THE FINAL HE HAD A BIG REVIEW WHICH HELPED A LOT. EVERYTHING ON THE REVIEW WAS ON THE EXAM. HES VERY HELPFUL AND UNDERSTANDING TOO. TAKE HIM, HES THE BEST

he's the best professor i've taken in college, and not just because he's a nice guy. he is sharp and open and very clear in the way he discusses things in class. i loved this class and am actually going to miss it.

Excellent Prof. He's passionate about the class and teaching. I loved the relaxed atmosphere that allowed me to think effectively. I totally got it!!! You must do the readings ahead to fully comprehend it during class. You must participate, this is a discussion based class. I Highly recommend Trogan

this is one of the best teachers i have had in my life. he is smart, knows so much, and is passionate about what he does and about students. HIGHLY recommended. he doesn't teach many classes, so try to get in to one of them and you will see what i mean.

This was the best class I have taken at John Jay. This guy is sharp and funny and has it all. I would take this course again if I could.

no longer teaching at JJ but was a GREAT class. wish there were more like him.

no longer teaching at JJ but was a GREAT class. wish there were more like him.

he is great professor. i was taking him in summer- philosophy. he is very helpful, and if he sees that half of the class is bored, he would let u go home:) disscussions r interesting. i would like to take him again!

Gret professor! He made Philosophy seem easy. No paper required for this class. One "in class" exam and 2 take homes - also had to post comments on BB. I would take every class that he teaches!!!!

yeah he no longer teaches at JJ but was good class, definitely wasn't boring..took it last year. awesome guy

omg this teacher was the best....just do the blackboard postings...3 exams in which 2 are take home...this class was not boring at all...and mind u this was a saturday 9 am class...he is fair and easy...i wish he taught other subjects

He is ok. Not the best but he tries to clarify the very complicated text so that you actually learn in the class. He was a little boring but he tries to actively engage student's participation by giving us presentations to prepare and open discussion on blackboard. A fair grader, so do the work if you want a good grade. Would take him again.

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He is the best prof. He explains the material very clearly. Quizzes are fair and are take home. Make sure you stay awake while he is lecturing. I would really recommend him.

Trogan is alright. He really doesn't stress you out, however, he needs to stop being out so much. Easy quizzes, midterm, and final. Just make sure that you read the material before class.

I took his class two years ago when he was teaching at JJ and he was incredible. Smart, interesting, funny, I never enjoyed a class so much. You have to do the work, though. He's not as easy as he may seem, but he is serious and if you pay attention you will learn a lot. If he ever teaches at JJ again, I would recommend him highly.

...Yes, he's still teaching on JJ, but only Saturdays. He's alright, considering his exams that aren't difficult, nor easy. Throughout the term, he'll assign 10 discussion board postings on BlackBoard, so make sure you do all of it. He also give an extra credit near the end of the semester.

nah he stopped teaching at JJ :( cause he got another job but this guy was the best. he was definitely the best teacher i had while in college.

Trogan was one of the best teachers i had in my life, the class was amazing, i learned a lot, my writing improved and plus it was the 1st time in my life i actually enjoyed going to class. i wish he was still around, very inspriring. b/c of him i went to grad school.

This prof.has a very easy going personality. Engages the class, very thorough with material. Gives quizzes but they are taken from the textbook "help" link on blackboard, assigns group project: stinks. take home midterm & take home final in the form of a paper. I got low grades on quizzes, A on presentation, A on take homes:A- in class

The man knows his stuff. Aside for being entirely well-versed, nuanced, elaborate and engaging, he's also extremely down to earth. He makes sure everyone's up to speed and breaks down points to their most basic level. One of, if not the best professors I've ever had at John Jay. Wish his classes weren't on Saturday, though :P

Pro. Trogan is the man!! I had him on sat mornings and he taught with so much interest and enthusiasm. He made you interested. He is very fun and free spirited. I wish I could take every class he teaches cause he makes learning easy.!! Just take him even if you dont need to and you will see. Tests are easy if you read your notes.

no longer at JJ but i got to take two classes with him while he was here and he was probably the best teacher i've ever had. you have to work hard, but it's worth it.

This prof is the epitomy of clarity! He gives a lot of extra credit and 3 exams. He clearly explains the lecture and is just fascinating... If you go to class you're on your way to an "A"!

no longer at JJ but i got to take two classes with him while he was here and he was probably the best teacher i've ever had. you have to work hard, but it's worth it.

THE BEST! Clear, helpful, funny,weird, a mess, easy going, understanding, active, knows his stuff, etc. take his class! You will look at philosophy with your eyes wide open afterwards

I took his Law/Ethics class when he was teaching here and I can honestly say that I have never had a more interesting, intelligent, and caring professor before or since. This was the best class I took at JJ and Trogan was truly a gifted instructor and person.

Great professor, very helpful. Fair grader so do the work and play the precentages. If you want to get a A, do all the blackboard posting, come to class on time etc. At the end of the semester, if your scores add up to a 92.9, you will get a A- instead of a A. Precise when it come to grading.

I took his class when he was teaching at John Jay and he was absolutely fantastic. He left JJ full-time now but his class was one of the best memories I had of college.

Best professor I have ever had. This is actually my second class with him. He also teaches Phi 231. He grades fairly, plus his exams are usually take home.They are not always easy though, because he likes to challenge you. If you want an A that you have to work for, but enjoy it, take him!!

No longer teaching at JJ...too bad. This was the best class I took in my college career. This is a superb teacher. Period.

had him for PHI231 fall 08. possibly the best professor I ever had. don't know if it's true that he doesn't teach there now. but if he is still there and you need phi231, his class is the one to register for!

Yeah, he gave a few lectures in Fall 08 to supplement another profs course, but he left some time ago and is at another school full-time...but he was the best teacher I had at JJ

This is one if not the BEST Prof. at JJay. I'm currently taking his class and feel very confident about my final grade. He explains everything until everyone gets it. He is very smart and gives you a chance to earn extra credit if you have fallen behind! He gives 2 take home exams and 1 in-class final.You must attend class + read to pass!!

i took his ethics/law class when he was still teaching at jj. i don't think he's there anymore (i graduated). there is NO doubt that he is the most talented prof i every had in my life.he's a brilliant and very nice guy. the course was what made me go to law school.you have to register early for his courses. they fill up right away,for good reason

AMAZING...there is a reason why this guy has 18 pages of great comments. I will be taking him again. It is a shame that he (from what i know) only teaches about 2 courses here at John Jay. I heard he also teaches at other school such as NYU. He should be forced to teach more course. He can take the concept 1+1=2 and make it simpler.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE PROFESSOR T. HE'S AWESOME! HE ACTUALLY WANTS HIS STUDENTS TO LEARN AND WILL BREAK DOWN A SUBJECT UNTIL WE ALL GET IT! HE NEVER MAKES ANYONE FEEL STUPID FOR ASKING A QUESTION THAT WAS REALLY STUPID! TOO BAD HE ONLY TEACHES ON SATURDAY BECAUSE I WOULD TAKE HIM FOR ALL MY CLASSES EVERYDAY OF THE WEEK!!!

Incredible professor. Class was definitely hard but he tried his best to make it simpler. He is one of the best I ever had.

I have a B.A. and an M.A. and now returned to JJ to get another B.A. I have had well over twenty profs in my college career. Trogan is HANDS DOWN the best teacher I've had in my life. He has an innate talent to convey very complex ideas CLEARLY and to create an atmosp conducive to learning.Was sad when it ended. Beware -his classes close very fast.

I am in law school now at UC Berkeley. There is no doubt that Trogan was the best instructor I've ever had. My law school professors could learn a lot from him. The greatest teachers are not made, they're born. He's naturally gifted. Although caution - his courses fill up IMMEDIATELY. I waited two semesters to get in to Ethics and Law.

Excellent professor. His classes are lots of fun, but still challenging. His tests are very challenging and you have to think. It's also important to do the Discussion Board postings...the only people who fail are those who ignored his requirements....I really, really loved this class!

AMAZING!!!!! YOU HAVE TO WORK HARD - BUT HE MAKES IT POSSIBLE TO GET AN A AND DOES EVERYTHING HE CAN TO HELP YOU SUCCEED...REALLY CARES ABOUT STUDENT. DEFINITELY THE BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE ENCOUNTERED IN COLLEGE (AND I AM A SENIOR!) CLASSES FILL FAST - I ALMOST DIDNT GET IN, SO YOU HAVE TO REGISTER EARLY

this was the best class i took in college - completely changed my thinking not to mention the best teacher i've had in my life. incredible...i worked very hard for my grade but he is fair and it was worth it. if you can take one instructor in college, take Prof trogan

AWWWWWESOME CLASS! YOU HAVE TO WORK HARD FOR YOUR GRADE AND PUT YOUR EFFORT INTO LEARNING, BUT HE MAKES IT FAIR AND WORTHWHILE. I WISH I COULD TAKE THIS CLASS AGAIN.

Professor Trogan is Awesome. Very Fair Grader and Helpful. If you do your reading and required assignments and show up for class, you will easily pass.

Awesome, awesome teacher. Most talented I've ever had cause he makes very complex material easy to understand and appreciate. I wish I could take more of his classes but he's no longer teaching. A+

excellent class - was the best ever. amazing teacher and i hated philosophy before this class. learned way more than i ever thought i would and was relevant to my life

the best ever, hands down. this guy knows his stuff and knows how to make it relevant and interesting. truly talented and the best teacher i ever had in my life at any level. even though it was five years ago i remember everything from the class. take him before you graduate it made quite an impact on my graduate school, career and my life.

take this class with him before you graduate!!!! was a great experience, learned so much. lot of times you don't realize how much you're learning until later

i loved this class so much when i was at JJ..i took philosophy at another school and it went in one ear and out the other. prof trogan is truly gifted. he doesnt "dumb down" he makes you read the original stuff and think about it, but he knows how to deliver it in a way that it comes to life. brilliant..i wish i could go back to college LOL

TAKE HIM! TAKE HIM! I LOVE THIS CLASS! The best class i had at jj.if every professor was like him i would pass with flying colors! he keeps you interested and there is just no failing unless u want 2 fail! and it doesnt hurt 2 stare into those cute blue eyes! TAKE HIM!!!!!!!!!!!

One of the best professors at John Jay. The professor said it himself, it is very difficult for a student to fail his class!!!

Great Prof., he clarifies every point you need to know and is very helpful. He's very enthusiastic about his subject and it's catching. To pass all you have to do is attend and do the reading--everything else is easy if you do those 2 things. Don't miss out on this teacher.

The best professor I had in college hands down. I took this class on a weekend and thought it would be horrible. Instead, I was so interested - energy, intellegince, inspiration concern for students..this is how college should be. Truly gifted - the best teacher I have had in my life

Interesting class. And you just can't go wrong with a take home final.

best class i took at john jay. he's awesome, really amazing teacher. never lost interest

The best teacher I have ever had in my life. What more can be said. Take his classes - you will NOT regret it.

I took the class when he was still teaching at JJ and it was Amaaaaaazing. So much fun. and i was dreading philosophy. You read and work hard but you learn and you don't even realize how much until it's over and you wish every teacher you ever had was like him. So glad i got to take him when i did.

THE BESSST

Natural born professor. Explains everything in great detail, even with the confusing topics.. it becomes crystal clear after his response. If you're head is in the game and you want to get an A, you most definitely will. If only every professor would take a few pointers from him; classes would be great.

unbelievable incredible professor amazing class. I never lost interest and am still reading and thinking about the material he assigned in that class. Brilliant. I wish

prof trogan is the best teacher i had in college (just graduated in may). his classes really changed my direction. intellectually challenging for sure, but in a way that is enjoyable and incredibly rewarding. this guy is born for what he does, and is the most talented teacher of any subject i have ever had in my life, case closed

i took his class several years ago and from the first day i know it would be one of the best experiences i've ever had and it was, and still is. absolutely superb across the board, extremely gifted, born - not made - to teach. take him take him take him before you graduate but the classes fill fast

Amazing. One of the best professor I've had. He is completely fair in grading and understanding. Energetic and enthusiastic throughout the whole morning. Class time is enjoyable and enlightening.

AWESOME TEACHER, BORN TO TEACH LIKE EVERYONE SAYS. YOU HAVE TO *WORK* FOR YOUR GRADE..BUT YOU LEARN SO MUCH AND FEEL A REAL SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT AT THE END. FAIR GRADER, ENTHUSIASTIC, ORGANIZED, INTELLEGIGENT, FRIENDLY, ETC. TAKE HIS CLASS IF YOU CAN!!!!!!!

no doubt excellent teacher and def the best i have had in college and yes you have to work for your grade, but this is COLLEGE and that's what it's about. he is very fair and precise and his classes are lively and informative. very talented teacher - extremely knowledgeable and helpful. take him before you graduate but his classes fill FAST

exxxxcelllent prof and class. you do have to work and he will grade you fairly.there are so many opportunities to do well and he will do whatever he can to help you do well. crystal clear, intelligent, organized, approachable, amazing! i never thought i would love philosophy

Very cool professor. You will learn so much in his class with less effort. You get take home exams and also a million chances to improve your grade. These chances make you learn even more than what is required...definately will come out a smarter person after this class. Class is not hard...just do your work and you will do great.

Great Professor. He was my teacher last semester. Encourages students to be engaged. Very smart and witty. He is always willing to help and always addresses any questions or concerns. Do your readings, post on-time, participate, don't cheat and you will have a good grade. It is not a difficult class as long as you do the work.

OMG i love this professor. he gives alot of extra credits assignments. take advantage of it n you will see that by the end of the semester you will be happy for the grade he gives you. he gives you the opportunity to take home the exam and the good thing is that there is no research paper to be do. i wish i had him every semester.

A great professor. I learned more with him than any other philosophy professor. Easy going, interesting to listen to. Respects the class and their opinions. Makes it fun. Read the readings assigned and you'll do well on the quizzes (about 6 or 7). The exams are fairly easy. He even tries to help you by ofering extra credit. TAKE HIS CLASS!!!!!

Awesome professor. Smart guy who knows his stuff

Great class! Prof Trogan was extremely open and engaging. Made me want to learn and be engaged in this course.

Professor Trogan is by far the best experience in academic excellence that I've so far had in America! He's extremelly bright,knowledgeable, dedicated and very very generous with his time. With such a combination in a professor, it's hard to believe that any decent student would not fare well.Dr. Trogan truly incarnates work ethics.

Best Professor ever!!!!!!!

this professor is awesome, he knows his stuff. When the students dont understand the reading, he explains it to them. you only have to do three multiple choice exams and are take-home. Also you have to do the discussion post every week. I got an A.

(SPRING 2012)Great prof. He tries his best to make sure everyone in the class understands the readings. We only had to do 3 M/C take home exams. The first two exams were easy but the 3rd exam was more difficult. We had weekly discussion questions on blackboard 2 paragraphs long. He also gives a lot of extra credit. He kept the class entertained.

He is one of the best instructors I ever had throughout my collegiate experience. I was in both his PHI 231 & LAW 301. He is very approachable and will help you as much as humanly possible; you must do the work. He is not easy, but there should be no reason to receive anything less than an A.

BEST PROFESSOR EVER. You will not regret taking him! He's smart, intellectual, interesting, funny and cute too! Gives a reasonable amount of work because he does take into consideration that you are taking other classes and if I could - I would definitely take him again !

If you have the opportunity to take a class with Dr. Trogan, TAKE him. By far, professor Trogan is one of the best professors.He is an enthusiastic professor and makes philosophy really fun and likeable. Take professor Trogan he is an awesome professor.Read, listen to him in class, don’t miss class (class are very interesting) and you will be fine.

TAKE this class! By far, professor Trogan is one of the best professors at JJC, he is an enthusiastic professor and makes philosophy really fun and likeable. He is an awesome professor, Read, listen to him in class, don’t miss class (class are very interesting) and you will be fine. You will not regret taking this professor.

This has been one of my best professor's. He his very accurate on his work. Had 2 take home quizzes and a final. Work load was very decent. Attendance is a must, show up, pay attention, participate on discussion board and you'll do just fine. He promptly replies to emails and is a fair person. Fun class. Take this course. Got an A

Prof. Trogan truly made Philosophy come to life! Our classes were fun and engaging and all comments were treated with respect. This was my first philosophy class & I loved it! I highly recommend Prof. Trogan and would definitely take any other class he teaches!

I highly recommend Professor Trogan. He makes the subject interesting and is very fair with grading (with lots of opportunity for extra credit). He has a unique way of making assignments interesting so they are more fun than work. I hope that I can attend another class with this Professor before I graduate! Don't miss out - He is the best!

Professor Trogan is an outstanding instructor! He without question brought philosophy to life and made it applicable to non-philosophy students. Class discussions were always fun and he does a great job of explaining the complex material. The weekly readings were on a disk that he supplied for $40 and that was the textbook, very kind and helpful.

One of the best professors I have had Baruch. He really cares about his students and actually understands that they are as human as anyone else. There is alot of work but really doesnt feel like it because of the way he organizes it. Highly Recommended!

Fun and thought provoking class made even more interesting with documentaries and debates. Prof. Trogan gives every opportunity to get an A with extra credit, quizzes based on short readings, blackboard posts and take home exams. He relates to his students well and cares about how well they do. Definitely recommend taking this class.

Professor Trogan is the best professor @ John Jay. He is super helpful and explains everything until everyone understands completely.He is super sweet so If you are interested in taking him please do him the favor of participating! His classes are discussion based so do not waste his time or bother taking his class if you are going to sleep/relax

He is one of the nicest individuals out there. He is well organized and is vastly knowledgeable on the subject. He truly wishes for his students to do well and will help with any issues. Readings are a bit complex, but he puts them into perspective very well. Three online exams and a discussion board posting every week. Highly recommend him to all.

Professor Trogan was extremely helpful.He provided extra credit opportunities numerous times for students to earn a better grade.He broke down the readings the best way possible for anyone who didn't understand. His exams was very clear and everything he mentioned in class was exactly what the exam & BB postings consisted of.Overall BEST JJAY Prof.

This is one of the nicest professors I've ever had but don't mistake kindness for weakness. He is a fair grader, if you don't do the work do not expect an A, the work is not even that difficult. He is very engaging and makes the class super fun. He is also really good looking. Take his class, you won't regret it.

Best professor ever! He's so nice and helpful. He gives so many extra credit opportunities which helped me get an A. Goes out of his way to make things clear, uses thought provoking articles and videos that make the class fun and interesting. He's nice, helpful, and handsome, he's just the best.

Professor Trogan is one the nicest professor I have ever had. He is very patient and will take the time to explain a concept over and over again until the class gets it. The workload is reasonable, but if you don't do the readings you will not be able to get a good grade in the class. He also offers extra credit whenever he can.

The professor provides the reading material so you don't have to buy a crazy expensive textbook. He is easy going, and lays everything out for you, pay attention and attend his class and you'll do fine. The assignments are not hard, the test are take home and he gives a lot of extra credit chances. I'd take him again.

He's a cool professor, the readings are manageable and sometimes complicated but he explains everything in his lectures. He encourages students to ask any questions on concepts they're not clear on. He gives 3 take-home test, quizzes, and extra credit assignments. Overall great professor.

Professor Trogan is very considerate, competent, understanding, patient, and more than fair. His class is truly an experience. Show up prepared. Required readings were extremely reasonably priced. Extra credit opportunities provided. He makes a genuine attempt to understand student's points of view which is much appreciated. Trogan is a must take!!

He is the absolute best and if anyone tells you anything less than they are a mess. He is extremely patient,understanding and most of all knows his stuff. The class is very diverse on topics and he keeps you very intrigued with the lessons. All he asks is for you to do your work as you should in college;no free grade here! Do not miss on the best!!

He's the best law professor ever! Explains things thoroughly, and gives fun assignments and readings. He cares about his students plus he is really smart. The work is not hard but it's not easy either. What I loved about this class is that it made me think, I mean really think and reevaluate my beliefs about social issues and the justice system.

Professor Trogan is a great Professor. Please don't let anyone tell you otherwise. He makes sure his students understand the readings. Moreover, he gives his students a lot of opportunity to get a decent grade. He gives a lot and I mean a lot of extra credit. Just make sure you do the work and you'll get an A. I highly recommend him.

I took Prof. Trogan for philosophy and he is one of my favorite professors in John Jay so far. He is easy, helpful, and most of all, wants everyone to pass by giving lots of extra credit. Tests are take-home and homework is to read and most of the time postings on blackboard. I highly recommend taking him!!

Amazing professor. The class was very interesting and I really enjoyed it. It's not an easy class, you have to earn your grade. However, he gives students a lot of chances to earn a good grade.

I didn't wanna take this class cause I don't care about philosophy I thought it was gonna be boring but he made it real interesting, the test were take home and multiple choice, three page paper and weekly one page responses on BB. Dude knows his stuff, it turned out to be my fav class.

there was a lot of reading but the class was only once a week so it wasn't overwhelming i was not interested in philosophy at first but the way he teaches got me interested don't miss out on the chance of taking prof Trogan he's fantastic the class is not hard he's a really great teacher i learn a lot of cool stuff about philosophy law and life

hes the absolute best if you have a question he answers it and doesnt make you feel dumb hes open to different opinions take him do the work and youll pass i did :) no test in class, no long paper, test are take home but not easy study and hell help you if you need

Prof Trogan is a gifted professor. He is very helpful and considerate. He understands that we have other classes and gives plenty of time to complete hw. It is a lot of reading and a lot of it is not easy but he explains everything and always asks if we have any questions. He is patient even with the most annoying students. He is the best!

Awesome professor! He made the class easy to understand and is very considerate of his students. He is a high quality teacher!

I was happy I got this professor for a subject I struggle with, philosophys complicated. He really broke it down for me , and the quizzes he gave were simple and straightforward, his take home exams come straight from the quizzes. he's smart, helpful, dedicated and caring, please take him! He handles all conflict very professionally and fair!

Professor Trogan is a great professor. The material was kind of difficult to understand when you read it on your own. However, Professor Trogan's class discussions made the material easy to understand and they were interesting. I highly recommend his class.

The class material was somewhat difficult, in terms of being able to read and interpret theories, but Professor Trogan does an amazing job to ensure most, if not all, students understand the material. Fair, straightforward in-class and take-home exams, and always an interesting class. Attendance is mandatory. Overall great professor!!!

Ph.d Trogan is not only a great professor. He is a wonderful person. He teaches his class with passion and makes you understand each and every theory he presents to you. He always asks if the class understands exactly what is going on. The work is not that difficult; however he's there to see that you understand it. JJC needs more professor like

Professor Trogan is a very talented professor. He is absolutely pleasant to deal with and he is very talented at presenting difficult philosophical material and concepts clearly. Highly recommended and an asset to John Jay's Philosophy Department.

Professor Trogan is a very respectful professor. His class material is presented very clearly and the class is enjoyable. If you want a good grade, do the readings, do the work, participate decently in class and be a college student.

very helpful class, intesting topics for discusions! Fair grades. Very recommended

Dr. Trogan is a gifted professor. He is brilliant and kind. The class is carefully structure and the material is presented clearly. He goes out of his way to make classes fun, utilizing blog type responses, videos, and his own notes. You can NOT ask for a better professor. He is truly the best. If you're interested in actually learning, take him!

The material he selected was very interesting (abortion, capital punishment, gov. target killings), they are subjects that deal with current events. Prof. Trogan's class forces you to examine your position on them, and use philosophical theories to defend them. His lectures were brilliant. He makes three hours fly in what feels like seconds!

He is seriously an amazing teacher. The exams and quizzes are confusing and can be hard if you do not pay attention in class or read. He explains things thoroughly and definitely knows how to keep the class interesting. He is passionate about what he teaches and is why I learned so much. He offers extra credit and YOU MUST TAKE HIM! (Got an A).

Professor Trogan is a great professor. Anyone that says he isn't is lying. He's funny and makes sure you understand the assigned-readings (you'll like the selections), and gives enough extra credit work for you to get a good grade, if you need it. Take notes, study, and post to the discussion board (<---very important) and you'll be fine.

A natural born teacher. Professor Trogan is a wonderful asset to John Jay and to past, present, and future students. He makes Philosophy interesting and enjoyable. He is helpful, patient, kind and very funny. He goes out of the way to help you. It has been my pleasure to have been his student. Take his class, you will not regret it. I promise.

Professor Trogan is very fair. If you follow the syllabus you should have no problems. Go to class and arrive on time (quiz at beginning). Heavy reading, but you can use your written notes for quizzes and the exams are take home. Discussion Board assignments. Lots of opportunity for extra credit. Just do the work and you'll get a good grade.

Professor Trogan is one of the most dedicated and knowledgable professors at John Jay. He takes the time to fully explain and help his students and is extremely interested in learning about the ways in which his pupils think and interpret information. Needless to say, if you put in the work and take his guidance you are sure to get a good grade.

Professor Trogan is an amazing instructor. He has a way of taking difficult and somewhat complex material and making it relateable. I enjoyed the non-judgmental discussions. They were lively and very instrumental in fostering an extremely diverse yet informed learning environment. I highly recommend Professor Trogan.

I enjoyed Professor Trogan's class tremendously. He engaged us in lively discussions which enhanced my critical thinking skills. He is fair and kind but won't lower his standards, which is one of the things that I cherished about him. He made you forget time and the 3 hours i spent in his class went by quickly. I would recommend him in a heartbeat.

I really enjoyed this profeessor's class. He is very engaged and pasionate about the topics discussed in class and topics are very engaging. Only detail to note is you MUST do the readings for this class, which are not terribly long, and you MUST get to class on time bc a quiz is given at the beggining of the class for every reading assignment.

Professor Trogan was very engaging and every week he facilitated a lively discussion. He is kind and fair but has high expectations. I feel that this class sharpened my critical thinking skills which is imperative in the professional world. I highly recommend his classes.

Very caring for his students. He is the BEST!!!! Do the readings, and you will reward urself with an A. He should teach graduate courses.

Takes hard material such as Kant and Nietschze, and makes it simple to understand. This takes talent. Therefore this makes Trogan a great professor. Provides outlines and cool videos to guide you if you are having trouble.

Absolutely amazing Professor! This is the second time I have taken him (intentional) and I was, yet again, not disappointed. He gives multiple opportunities to grab an A out of his classes. The content and in class debates are very enjoyable as well and he encourages people to speak up about multiple points of view, regardless of personal opinions.

This was the BEST class I took in my college career (I am graduating this spring). Trogan is smart, clear, organized, patient, understanding, and FAIR. Anyone who gets less than an A in his class is simply not doing the work. Act like a COLLEGE STUDENT - keep your cell phone OFF and listen, participate, and you will actually learn something!

Trogan is one the best professor jjcc has.I took both of his classes. He is fair,clear and knows how to turn a difficult topic into layman terms. do the work follow his instructions and you will a good grade. Did i mention a wonderful humanbeing

Professor Trogan is one of the best professors in John Jay College. He is extremely intelligent and cares about the students learning the material. He thoroughly explains the material and he gives the students opportunities to earn extra credit to increase their grades. Great, humble, and fair professor!

Professor Trogan is exceptional. He is by far one of John Jay's most influential and gifted educators. I have had the pleasure of being his pupil two semesters in a row and although his classes were challenging, they were by far the most rewarding. He has the ability to simplify bewildering philosophical and ethical concepts into Lehman terms.

He is a good professor. He knows his material and does his best to answer questions. You can email him whenever and you would get a reply quickly. Just don't use any electronic devices. Be on time, do the readings and you will get an A. I'm taking at least another class with him.

Professor Trogan is one of the top tier educators at JJAY.

Trogan is the best professor I have ever had! I wish all professors were so brilliant and could turn difficult work into something understandable. He's so helpful and wants his students to do well and learn! Must take Trogan , if you take another your really missing out.

the material itself is not easy, yet he makes it fun and a piece of cake. he is super friendly, charming and very interactive with the students, he loves his job. he is even very professional when it came to sensitive topics like abortion and capital punishment, he shows films which were cool to watch. he even had a party in class with yummy food.

Dr. Trogan is by far one of the most dynamic professors of philosophy that I have met. He simplifies theorist in ways that I have never encountered before. The course material and syllabus is clearly laid out, he is a fair graded. I would definitely recommend Dr. Trogan as a must take professor and take further courses with him. TAKE HIS CLASS!!!

I've become a better person because of Pr. Trogan. So patient and genuine, he taught us a great deal about philosophy, life, teaching, learning& thinking. We were blast to have him as a professor. The best prof.I have ever encountered. Prof. Trogan is a precious asset for JJAY. His worldview is wonderful and he shared those values wus greatly!

Best professor in John Jay. Learned so much in his class even though I hate philosophy. The readings are tough and boring but he explains everything clearly. He engages with the class and listens to all of his students.

Very straightforward with grading. Quizzes are to help you-takes test questions from quiz. Great guy makes class interesting and fun. I dealt with a personal family issue and he was incredibly understanding. Plenty of extra credit and really wonderful instructor. He inspired me and encouraged my interest in Philosophy. Would definitely take again.

Prof Trogan is one of the best professor I've taken by far. His Saturday morning lectures make me interested in going every class. He respects every student and got us thinking about the topics. His readings are mostly interesting but hard at times. He clarifies them every class. I would definitely take him again.

I'm one of the students that gets on this website and rely on students comments about the professors. Well students, Professor Trogan is freaking awesome! This past semester I had to take Saturday classes but because of Professor Trogan's lectures being so interesting and intriguin I actually wanted to come to class. You'll learn a lot in the class

Do the weekly readings and you will be fine. Some of the concepts can be confusing, but he does a great job explaining the material. He's patient and respectful to his students and is very down to earth. I highly recommend him!

Trogan is the best professor! Even though some of the readings are difficult he goes over them. He provides interesting topics. Before I did not like philosophy but I learned so much that I enjoyed going to class. He shows films, gives plenty of extra credit, easy weekly postings and fair grading. I recommend him. TAKE HIM!

Best Professor:)

Prof. Trogan is great! He is very clear with the material and makes sure you understand it well. Very passionate and dedicated. If you read the material and show up, you can't fail this class.

He is a very good professor, very clear and helpful. You have to do the work to pass. He gives weekly easy quizzes to make sure you are doing the reading and also weekly discussion on blackboard.

AWESOME professor!!! Intelligent, funny and understanding. Don't miss class, do your readings and its an easy A.

Excellent professor very reasonable I would take him. Three take home exam, gives extra credit and discussion board. complete all the exams and discussion board and a guaranteed A.

Plain and simple: One of the best professors in JJ.

Great Professor, works well with the students and is very understanding. Great class and very interactive.

Had more than my fair share of professors, and I must say, he is one of the finest instructors I've ever had. Despite dense reads like Nietzsche and al-Ghazali, but Prof Trogan's unparalleled ability to deconstruct even the harshest of material is invaluable. Add to that, he is one of the kindest and most accessible instructors ever. A real gem.

I loved taking Prof. Trogan's class. His lectures were very interesting and educational. Even if you are not a fan of philosophy or find it difficult to understand, Prof. Trogan will make it easy for you. I had so many "aha" moments in his class. 3 years have passed since I took his class and I still remember how much I enjoyed taking PHI231.

Thought I made a big mistake by taking this class on Saturdays at 9:20 am, but it was totally worth it. The first readings are very hard to understand but towards the end of the class he assigns easier readings. Attendance and participation is a must. Loved the fact that I didn't have to do a term paper but he did do weekly blackboard postings.

Easy exams. Interesting reading and lectures. Weekly blackboard discussion, which was pretty easy. Only bad thing is that he had a tendency to cancel class a lot. All the readings were on a flash drive, and if you just saved it to your computer and gave it back to him the readings would be free of charge. Easy A. Definitely recommend.

3 take home exams. Worth 20% each. Readings every night because there are quizzes everyday but they're fairly short, about 3 to 5 questions each. Lowest quiz grade gets dropped. Discussion board postings every week which were about 2 paragraphs each and then responding to a classmate's post in 1 paragraph. Easy A. Also gives lots of extra credit

quizzes everyday. gives 1 extra credit point on overall grade if you have perfect attendance, meaning no absences and no latenesses. however, his class was so fun and interesting that even starting at 9AM, i never missed it.

Quiz every class but its open notebook, weekly discussion board posting, gives lots of opportunities for extra credit(respond to a classmate and show up to every class). He can make the hardest materials so easy to understand. Don't use any electronics in his class !

Professor Trogan is a gem! I, along with my classmates had no idea what was going on in our Philosophy classes, until we signed up to Professor Trogan's class! It was like heaven. He has such great teaching skills, as well as so much patience with his students. If you fail his class, you must have NOT tried at all. Best professor, hands down.

Professor Trogan is a phenomenal professor and educator. He is extremely engaging and accommodating. He is so generous, kind, and willing to educate his students. He makes a three-hour Friday morning class worthwhile. He truly cares about his students, creates a positive learning environment, and is always available to discuss any concerns.

He makes philosophy not boring! He has an amazing personality! Easy pass.

He's very clear on every assignment and their deadlines. Discussion Boards weekly (2 parag) You must respond to a classmate (1 parag) He gives you weekly reminders on all assignments. He tries to update you every 2 weeks on your current standing in his class. Midterm/Final 25Q (T/F) Follow all instructions !

Prof. Trogan is amazing. As a first year college student, this was my first 300-level course and it was a breeze. It was also my first philosophy course. Such a genuine and caring professor. Great feedback. 4 discussion forums, 4 quizzes, 1 final. All multiple choice except for the forums. His explanations make it so everyone understands fully.

It was a pleasure taking professor Trogan in this 5 week summer session. He makes himself available to all his students and responds promptly to assignments and emails. His assignments and grading criteria are both clear. There are tons of readings that are confusing but he helps you understand it. He is a true gem take him! You will not regret it.

This class was super easy and simple. Db every week (2 paragraphs) and reply to a classmate, 3 exams, quiz every 2 weeks. EASY A !!!!! take him. Also don't buy the textbook he post all the materials on BB.

Professor Trogan is an amazing professor. He is very organized and clear about all the assignments. There is discussion board every week which is based on the readings, quizzes, midterm and final exam. It is an easy A course if you do all the work on time. He also drop the lowest quiz grade and discussion post. I highly recommend to take him

One of the best professors at JJAY. Discussion board post every week and respond to a classmate. Really fair grading criteria and drops the lowest quiz &amp; DB post. Super organized and reminds everyone by email the agenda for the upcoming week. Philosophy is not always easy to understand but Professor Trogan definitely strives to fully explain it.

Professor Trogan is very clear on what he expects from you. Theres discussion boards due every Wednesdays. He provides you with the text to read so theres no need to buy a textbook. He also gives quizzes every two weeks (only 5 questions). Midterm and final and he gives extra credit. He also drops the lowest quiz and discussion board grade.

This class is an easy A! You don't even really need the textbook he requires, just use the videos he recommends. There are weekly discussion boards and responses to classmates. The discussion boards have to do with giving your own thoughts on the prompt. The few quizzes and exams are very easy (multiple choice) He's very passionate about philosophy

I think he is one of the most professional professors I have ever met. He is very accessible outside class. I would definitely take his courses again

Prof. Trogan truly cares for his students. Although, some of the readings are long, he tries his best to make the topics interesting. He provides multiple videos which help understand the readings. The DBs are 2-3 paragraphs, 4-5 quizzes, midterm exam &amp; final exam. I am definitely taking him AGAIN!!!!!

Easy A if you do all the work. Highly suggest you take him.

Hes a good prof.,organized and guides you well enough to answer DBs. Quizzes are 5 MC, T/F . He will also say a quiz will be on 2-3 readings but it wont be. So Definitely READ! He will drop one of the quizzes &amp; DB. He doesnt offer extra credit, so dont try asking. Mid:20-25 MC worth 4-5 pts each. Final is cumulative.

The usual DB every week+respond to a person. I suggest getting the textbook it will make the DBs easier to answer. Easy class. All quiz answers were online 5 questions each. No final paper. Take his class for an easy A.

Dont listen to the last review. He sends emails on what students should review for the exams &amp; encourages to reread the readings for better understanding of the material. So I have no idea what the person below is talking about. This class is an easy A, as long as you submit the DB &amp; do well on the exams. &amp; profs dont have to offer extra credit

Professor Trogan class has become increasingly harder than when I first took him. His quizzes are impossible to pass no matter if you have google and the text book in front of you. Be prepared to take weekly quizzes and discussion boards. I definitely would not take a class with him online again. Maybe in person it would be better. Tough grader.

The Final is worth 25 points and the midterm is 20. The rest of your points come from weekly quizzes and discussion boards. As an asynchronous course, the tests were quite difficult. The professor is not lenient at all and stands by his way of doing things. When the whole class did bad on the final, he would not curve grades,a true philosopher lol.

Its definitely not an easy A class but also not a hard A class. The workload was ok for me. The most interesting thing about this class to me was to read others posts.

The reason why people say his class is an easy A is bc the DB's are based on the readings which are long but he gives you at least 2-3 days to read them before submitting the DB, if you leave them at the very last minute his class of course will be hard. Other than that quiz is based on the readings, midterm &amp; final exam. He sticks to the syllabus.

Professor Trogan is very organized and clear as to what he expects from students. He's very passionate about Philosophy and it shows. There are five quizzes, one midterm, cumulative final and weekly discussion boards. The readings are confusing but he provides context in the lectures and reviews to explain it in a simple manner. 100% recommend him!

5/5 cuz he advocates cheating! Word per word what the prof tells us is this: "I will also note that in some emails students mention how "hard they worked" in this course. Newsflash: Grades assigned in college courses are not based on how "hard you work." They are based on the quality of the work and the timeliness of submission. At least hes honest

Took him Asynchronous class. Not an overload of work, I feel it's just the right amount for this class. He's super understanding, and happy to work with him. I feel my writing has also improved a lot! I love this guy, highly recommend.

I just took Professor Trogan for the summer and he is a caring and honorable professor. people fail to realize this is college not high school. do the DBs, study and you will pass. I respect that he was honest with the grading. I would definitely take him again. If you fail it's because you are lazy, and I see my classmates complain all the time.

Online class formatted in an easy to understand way. Only a discussion board every week. Follows the syllabus. Read something and answer a question. Really not that hard. Would 100% recommend.

I took him for the first time last year, but I loved him so much I ended up taking 2 more classes taught by If you are able to take PHI 317, please do! The class consists of discussion boards, quizzes, and online midterm and final. Do not be intimidated if this is your first philosophy course because he teaches so well! One of my fav professors.

He was very caring and readily available to help me on DB assignments. Quizzes were light work if you did the reading, created a quizlet on the vocabulary, and study by answering the questions at the end of the reading. Offered many opportunities for extra credit. Felt he was a bit confused himself was explaining philosophical topics.

Fantastic professor. For a philosophy class, the material was very engaging. Lots of small group discussions and later convening with the rest of the class. A few discussion boards where you have to respond to some1 - 25% of your grade, make sure to do them! No extensions, only 2 absences allowed, but it's not that hard. Mid/final online. Take him!

Prof Trogan was my favorite professor. He was passionate and loved having deep discussions. He welcomed all opinions and ensured heated discussions were respectful even when addressing controversial topics. There was some easy/light reading. Participation matters a lot but he makes it easy to share your opinion.

He teaches at Columbia and NYU! For the sake of your education and money worth, please take him! Class and group participation is a must here! You will write no papers here! All exams are posted online! A great professor! Just be aware of discussion post and pop quiz.

I had Prof. Trogan for PHI 216 in Spring 2025 as well, he drops the lowest discussion board and quiz grade to help you boost your final grade. He has a way of getting you to actually want to participate and discuss with the class on what we read by getting your own idea out there. I would take him for a 3rd time if I could, without a doubt.