Only lazy undergrads (non majors) would gripe. Liked his course very much!!!

Freshman not used to working for a grade stay away. If you really like history & want a dynamic & knowledgeable professor who doesn't lower his acacemic standards for anyone, this is the man! One of my all time favorites! NOT FOR LAZY WHINERS OR SLACKERS!

Bunch of whiners. Great teacher, emphasis on the word teacher. Holds freshman to standards, something they're not used to. Uncompromising and passionate about his subject. Take him if you love history, otherwise take someone else.

I'm a CSCI major, but I loved his class. Yeah, he's not easy and he's not going to cut you any slack. That being said, don't take him if this is what you expect from your instructors. Otherwise, if you want to really learn about history, this is the man!

I have had him for 7 weeks, and while I'm doing well in his class, I find him to be very offensive, intolerant, and very arrogant. I personally believe that if one has opinions, he or she should keep those opinions until asked.

Can be a little offensive at times, but overall, this man is what every profesor should be, expecting the best out of his students. Has EXCELLENT study guides for exams. Not for those who tend to skip class or the lazy.

I thought he was great. Fascinating facts with each lecture. It is after all the little things that make the study of history so much fun.

Definitely not a teacher for the easily offended, otherwise I greatly enjoyed his lectures. Usually pretty clear, although he doesn't seem as approachable as some of the other teachers. Extremely knowledgable and entertaining to boot!

My god what a mouth, good teacher, but a little bit of a jerk, otherwise rock on dude

Lectures are long and sometimes off topic. A lot of test questions are way too detailed and most come from the book. Lecture notes will only help so much.

His tests are hard. But if you pay attention in class and take effective notes, the tests are not that bad. He will help if you make an appointment, he will also go over the tests if you make an appointment after you get it back.

Attendance is optional, but if you want to pass you'd better be there every day. Quizes are all announced at least 2 classes in advance and a study guide is given for those. Tests are impossible. Prepare to study. Cocky and arrogant, have to learn to like him.

Smart, entertaining man and can honestly say that the difficulties had in the class were of my own laziness...Good for those interested in philosophy beause he likes talking about the ideas influencing a time period...Could seem like an arrogant jerk, but overall I learned a lot....

There is no doubt in my mind that Rushing knows his stuff and knows it well. However, as a teacher he's not too successful in communicating his knowledge effectivly with his students.

Most students hate Rushing. I took him for two semesters and made an A- in both semesters. Rushing is very monotone and if you don't like history, his lectures will make you sleep. If you want to work, study, and learn about history, then he is the guy to take.

Everyone seems to hate him, but I thought he was one of the best lecturers at ETSU. He was an excellent professor if you ask me. He rubs people the wrong way and he can be a real jackass to you if you don't care about the class, though.

I actually found his lectures very interesting and his test were not that difficult if you actually studied.

He gives the facts. Some students don't seem to be able to handle that. That's their problem. He's a straight forward instructer whom I found very insightful and helpful.

Great teacher. This man knows everything about history right down to the kind of toothpaste Hitler used. The only problem is that this class is extremely difficult, if you want an easy A then stay as far away as you can. The tests are hard, but if you show up to class and stay awake then you have a chance.

good lecture class. He tells you everything that will be on the test. Tests are hard, but not if you actually crack the book/notes.

I liked him, class was hard, but I learned a lot and got my moneys worth!

Rushing is a serious teacher for the serious student. He is not going to pamper students. His expectations are very high, but why shouldn't they be? College is a place to learn; not slack off, sleep in class, or not learn. I took all four of his classes and would take more if I could. He inspired me to major in history. Excellent teacher.

I thought Rushing was a great teacher. Tells history like it really was, the good and the bad. Tests (US Hist 1 and 2) were all multiple choice. I thought they were easy, provided you payed attention, took notes and studied a little bit. If you slack off you'll get a bad grade. Don't miss class!

Four exams were the only graded portion of this course. Attending class, taking lecture notes and working on the study guide are a must. He does not stress your memory of dates, and the majority of the test questions came from lecture notes and study guide meaterial. I really enjoyed this class, and I would take this professor again if I could.

heres the deal-if u actually go to class and take good notes and study you will do fine. He is really hard but his tests are all on his lectures and if you follow his lectures you can do fine on the test. If you attend class he is more sympathetic to what your grade will be at the end of the semester-go to class it pays of...trust me

This guy is a genius when it comes to history. I made an A but I went to class everyday and took notes from the minute I walked in the door until the class was over. His test are hard but passable if you study your notes as you go along. He is definitely not one of the most friendly teachers but I probably learned more from him than anyone.

Very interesting to listen to his lectures which you must do a lot of. You have to come to all classes and take plenty of notes on what he says. Don't need the book just listen to him. Multiple choice tests are challenging but not unpassable. I really liked this class but you must be prepared and study well to pass.

So far, this class has been incredibly easy. There is no homework. The quizzes are announced, and are composed of five questions (to top it all off, he drops your two lowest grades.) He gives study guides for the tests, and then gives a curve on your test grade. I crammed for an hour the night before my first test, and still got an A. :)

i had always heard that he was a terrible teacher, but when it comes down to it, it's what you put into it. he gives at least 2 class periods of notice before a quiz, so no pop quizzes, and study guides for tests. i would take his class again.

Honestly, you're an idiot if you can't pass this course. All you need to do is read the book, show up for the quizzes, and at least listen during lecture. I didn't take a single page of lecture notes, and I got an A. He gives you study guides that basically ARE the exam, and plenty of time to prepare for an announced quiz. Sadly, He's retiring. :(

He's not as bad as everyone says. Every quiz is announced, you just have to study.. alot

This is only a hard class if you make it that way. You must go to class & take notes on EVERYTHING that he says or writes down.It would be smart to sit close though. He gives quizes often, but gives a study guide for all of them. The quizes come right from the study guide. Exams and the final were easy if you study they also come with a study guide

Take notes like your life depends on it. Cause it does. Don't miss class. He likes to drone a lot. Sounds like the professor on Peanuts. It was very hard not to sleep in his class and continue to take notes even though my grade depended on it...he's ok overall

He was overall a good professor, he definitely knows his stuff. All quizzes are announced and tests are not that hard. Has a kind of cocky sounding voice, but it was amusing.

He makes the class as easy as possible to do well in. Everything is announced, and he writes tons of notes on the board. Just study and pay attention, and the class is fine.