Excellent teacher. Lectures are very interesting. Go to class and you'll do fine on the tests. Don't even have to do any reading and you'll get an A.

Chill as****. also knows the subject cold.

Tests are very hard and he expects you to remember 800000 definitions for each test. Be able to memorize and write really good detailed paragraphs from a question.

Awesome class, great teacher because he allows you to form your own opinion. Some debates are really heated/enjoying, he doesn't stifle your opinion, even if it isn't PC.

I loved his class. Not nearly as hard as people are trying to make it seem. Go to class and take notes and you'll do great. I haven't read in my books once this semester. His tests are fair. He just wants to know what you've learned. Very chill guy! HOT

This guy is great and very interesting. He definitely knows what he is talking about. The tests are challenging.

He's a cool guy & lectures can be interesting. His tests are different, but if you go to class & take notes, you'll do fine. Don't even have to read the books.

Great class. I didn't read the books or study for the tests and am getting a B+. Your an idiot if you fail this class.

Awesome guy, obsessed with Chad. Very chill class. Lets you debate your grade if you're unhappy.

Nice guy But mean tests. watch your step!

He is a good professor who is laid back and interested in teaching. I learned a lot of new info about politics. His tests are easy if you take good notes and read.

Class has a really relaxed atmosphere. You'll never have to read and tests will be a breeze if you just come to lecture and pay attention. Presents information in an unbiased way and always answers questions thoroughly. One of the cooler profs on campus.

He's awesome! You have to go to class. Take notes and you should not have any problems. I didn't pick up the books once after the intro. He presents the info in a very unbiased manner (which is great for a polysci class-- you can have your own opinion) and he's very understanding of emergencies.

He's an amazing professor and is very down to earth. He's one of those professors that isn't afraid to say anything in class, and is very understanding. The test are somewhat difficult but as long as you go to class, a B on the test is not difficult.

Great Professor, very unbaised in a topic where its really easy to pick a side or impress their beliefs upon the students. There is a lot of notes but if you show up to class everyday and PAY ATTENTION youll get a good grade. Anyone who says theyve done bad either didnt go to class much or didnt pay attention.

Great teacher who takes the time to explain every political concept that is discussed in class. Makes the class very intersting and you actually want to show up for the lectures. The test are moderately difficult but if you show up everyday, takes notes, and study for the exam a B should not be a problem.

Dr. Hauser is a nice guy. There were no exams, but extensive research design. He does not give you due dates and you may redo all of your assignments but DO NOT WAIT TILL THE LAS MINUTE TO DO EVERYTHING!

For anyone interested in international studies or political science, this is a great introductory course. The professor is very knowledgeable on the topic and can effectively communicate and lecture. The class atmosphere is fun and relaxed but his tests are tricky (multiple choice tests with multiple correct answers for each question).

Dr. Hauser is an amazing professor! I loved every minute of the class. He is tremendously knowledgable and very helpful. I would highly recommend this class if your are interested in international relations. The tests are somewhat difficult and there are a lot of notes but its worth it. Don't miss out on this wonderful class!

Be carefull, this is not an easy class. you MUST have a strong note taking skill in order to get a good grade. LISTEN to him very carefully, and take notes. Besides, his tests are so tricky. If you want a good grade, you have to put your efforts quite a lot.

Very interesting class. Test are a little tricky though. Have to take VERY good notes in order to do good. Listen to what he says and write it down and you should be fine. But again, VERY interesting class.

very smart, cool, and helpful. you will learn a lot in his class.

Dr. Hauser is a really funny and a great lecturer... I'm pretty sure he curses more in one lecture than I do in a week. However, you need to attend every class and take really good notes. The tests are difficult because a lot of the questions are worded poorly, and this makes it seem like there could be more than one answer.

Overall excellent professor. Has considerable command of the subject matter, and is more than willing to engage the class in debate. Facilitates discussion- doesn't preach from a certain political perspective. Gave a lengthy take-home exam with a flexible due date. Any Poli Sci or IR major should take this class.

Tests are impossible.

Hauser is by far the best professor in the Political Science Department. His classes are not easy, but there is nothing unfair about his tests or grading. All the material comes directly from the lectures, so go to class, take good notes, and pay attention.

Once you get into the upper level Poli Sci classes, he is an incredibly good professor, who is extremely well-versed in the subject matter. I don't know about 103, but I would definitely recommend him for more advanced classes.

Had him this semester for Intro to National Security. Every lecture was entertaining and gave plenty of knowledge about subject matter. The guy knows what he is talking about: study and you will do fine on the tests, but this course is by NO means a pushover. Cares more that you know the material and will reward you for doing so.

I completely agree with the last rating. He's very helpful if you ask for help, though comes across as slightly arrogant sometimes. However, I've had his classes before and really like his frank lecturing style, so if you're willing to work, I highly recommend him. You can really learn a lot from this guy!

HARD HARD HARD

He's very funny. His lecture are very informing, but he knows how to keep a student's attention (with random f-bombs and examples involing beer). However, there is a lot of recommended reading. And, his tests are really difficult. I do recommend him as a teacher, but be ready to work for a good grade.

Amazing professor. Students are complaing but only because they are lazy! He is one of the smartest professors at WVU. It should be mandatory if you are a PS/IR major to take one of his courses. His tests are hard, but they make you think. Isnt that the purpose of any course though?? It is hard, but worth it. You learn A TON!

Good professor that is always willing to answer questions. Slightly arrogant, but can be very funny. Lectures are boring if you are not interested in the subject. The tests aren't as difficult as everyone makes them out to be. Everything on the test was addressed in his lectures.

Excellent professor,I learned a lot. Pokes fun at politics to get points across and IS willing to help if you ask for it. Gives extra credit for reading a book each month. Test are only hard if you're lazy. Definitely recommend him for 103

Great Professor. Really knows the material and is very helpful outside of class. However, you only get out of the class as much as you're willing to put in.

This guy's class is no stroll in the park. You will only do well if you dedicate yourself and PAY ATTENTION! It can be done though, with commitment a can do attitude. Tests are take-home but are murderous. Will leave you feeling more accomplished than classes where you are handed the "A" though.

I thought this class was well taught and current. I think it gave great perspective on current global issues and I learned a lot about the state of the world. I also liked that we used the economist which is affordable and not as boring as a text book if you actually read.

Hard class, but good professor. If you want help he'll give you help but if you want an easy A without doing any work, then you should find another class. Awesome guy and interesting. Knows what he's talking about. I will be taking his classes again.

Great professor and knows his stuff! Willing to help anyone who wants help and is willing to try. He won't give you an easy A, you have to do all readings at all levels. If you want to actually learn something, his classes are the ones you need to take. Very helpful if you're willing to put in the work. If not find a new teacher.

This class is very difficult because you are learning new concepts & statistics, but Dr. Hauser gives you ample opportunities to redo assignments for a better grade. You can get an A if you keep on top of your assignments and utilize his office hours.

Hauser is a great professor, but you have to put in effort to earn your grade in his class. Tests are not difficult, but if you do not study you will suffer badly. Most of the people who do bad in this class are the ones who take pictures of the notes. Really cool guy, will sit and talk with you during office hours about anything.

I have taken many classes with Hauser and he is my favorite professor on campus. While his tests may be hard, many of them are take home exams and he will let you redo them. He is very helpful in his office hours and will talk to you as long as you are willing to stay. Go to class and pay attention and you will do well. He is awesome.

The class was very interesting. The tests were pretty hard. Take great notes and do the study guides, you should be okay.

Great professor who really knows what he's talking about. We only had two tests - the midterm and the final. There were reading quizzes every week but the material was very easy to follow. The only issue I had with him was his viewpoint on various issues, as it really came through in his teaching and he quickly disregarded dissenting opinions.

Great professor, practice exam give before test for review.

Very hard tests, but a great teacher.

Easily my favorite professor. Loves to talk politics and is very interesting to talk to. Will be taking another of his classes for sure.

Tests are awful, but I feel like I really learned something. He's a bit of a jerk, but if you take the time to get to know him, he's not that bad. Honors add-on is literally meeting for a meal once a week and talking about whatever you feel like.

Hauser is great. I took him for POLS 493A (a course on intelligence failures) and he constantly challenged us to read and understand the complexities of government and national security. There were 2 take home tests (essays) that were brutal, but that was the only work we had to do all semester (other than reading and submitting questions weekly.)

I absolutely loved this class. It's not an easy A, but if you are interested in global political issues it should be easy for you to find the material engaging and fun to learn. Hauser bases his tests around his Power Points and they are available to download before and after class. If you thoroughly study the PPTs you will likely get a good grade

I had Hauser for a class my sophomore year, and have gotten to know him more over the years as my advisor. He's a professor you'll love or hate. He's perceived as harsh because he expects nothing less than their best from his students. Funny guy though. For extra credit will have book discussions at restaurants downtown, and pays for everyone's foo

Dr. Hauser is one of my favorite professors by far. He is intelligent, smart, and has just enough sarcasm to make the lectures interesting. His quizzes are pretty cut and dry, based exactly off the slides. If you need any help, he's always in his office. Would 10/10 recommend taking him at least once, especially for any political science majors.

David Hauser is a reasonable, genuine guy and professor. Other than heavy reading, this class was good. Extra Credit is worth A TON but is like the everything else in the class (You'll have to work for it, usually by reading). He will go above and beyond to help students, and will genuinely wants to get to know his students. Also a very funny guy.

2 take home essay exams, with 4-5 broad questions based on the readings through the semester. Class participation is required (for a good grade), which means giving relevant feedback and/or asking questions. Also important to note that we are more than halfway through the semester and I have no idea what my grade is. Interesting, but watch yourself

Dr. Hauser has a pretty bad rep that isn't entirely deserved. He's incredibly intelligent and has interesting lectures. 7 quizzes across the semester plus extra credit assignments. The honors section meets once a week for a meal and discusses some additional reading. He's a tough professor but I plan on taking more of his courses.

Anyone who gave Dr. Hauser a bad rating probably doesn't read the assigned books, doesn't show up to his class, doesn't go to his review sessions, and doesn't go to his office to go over their tests. Every kid who complains to me about failing his class spends more time whining about it than they spend studying and showing up to class.

Took Hauser for 103 as a freshman. Feedback from students before include, "Hardest class ever taken", "100-level taught like a 400-level", and I must admit, it's the most difficult of my classes. However, as long as you take notes during lecture and do reading, his tests are straightforward, and you can argue to earn points back. Interesting class.

Very thoughtful and interesting professor. Interesting topics and easy course material. No tests; only grades are 7 quizzes and attendance. No textbook either; just used novels.

Most professors will feed you the information they want you to know, but he teaches you to think critically. This class was described as a colloquium on the first day. He made it clear there would be no slides and that we would be discussing the readings. He is very accessible outside of class to help you, and if you put in the work, you will pass.

Dr. Hauser can have a difficult personality, but overall he is a great professor who is extremely knowledgable and a great resource to have on campus. He gives a quiz every two weeks that is completely based off of his lectures, and are extremely difficult, but he curves your final grade. GO TO HIS OFFICE to argue, he usually gives you a few points

Cool guy. Makes himself very available to give feedback/discuss things for class. By far the hardest grader I've had at WVU. He'll absolutely tear through whatever you write, so be prepared for a heavy revision process (and harsh comments). No hard deadlines, so if you're a procrastinator it's near impossible to pass. 300 took years off my life.

Show up to class and don't get behind on work. This is the happiest I've ever been to get a B in a class at WVU.

Really good professor. Just make sure to take really good notes and pay close attention to statistics that are shared. If you just get to know him, he is great. Loved this class.

Professor Hauser is a great man who thinks logically. He remains unbiased in his lectures when referring to political issues. After researching, Professor Hauser leans towards Liberal ideas yet still is an advisor for republican clubs on campus. He mainly keeps his beliefs separate from his work.

David Hauser is easily one of the best professors here at WVU. Though he makes 300 tough, I learned a lot from him and the class. He is a very tough grader but he lets you revise your work as many times as you want until you get the grade you want. For example, I turned my final paper in 6 times. BUT, I highly recommend because he's challenging.

Sassy but I like it. Only has quizzes which are solely based on the lectures/no homework. There are books to read but if you pay attention in class you dont really need to read but its helpful. If you go to the resuscitation, you will almost definitely get a good grade.

Everyone should have to take a class from Dr. Hauser at some point. He is one of the most intelligent and articulate professors I have ever had. His lectures are relevant, interesting, and informative. I would recommend Dr. Hauser without reservation to anyone looking to take a political science class

Hauser is one of the most knowledgeable professors on campus. He literally gives you EVERY opportunity possible for help, including recitations that go over the full test. I had a family emergency and missed a test, and he was one of two professors who above and beyond help. If you don't want to work, don't waste your or his time.

Dr. Hauser is amazing. I found the class to be very interesting and I learned a lot. One downside is that he speeds through his lecture slides, so be selective with what you choose to write down because you wont be able to get it all. Also, go to the recitation sessions!!!! Everyone who went to the sessions easily got an A or B on his quizzes.

One of the best professors at WVU. Dr. Hauser is intelligent, thoughtful, and takes an interest in his students. Lots of reading, but the subject matter is usually interesting. Tests really make you think, don't expect to just regurgitate facts. Highly recommend the class if you have any interest in national security/intelligence.

Prof. Hauser is a great professor. He's extremely intelligent and informative. He does a great job making difficult subjects simple to understand. As we made the difficult transition to online classes due to COVID-19, he always made himself available to meet if needed and was very timely on his e-mail responses whenever I had questions.

There are a lot of horror stories about Professor Hauser, however, I didn't find him to be a bad professor at all. I'm not a pols major or minor, & I got an A. You have to work for your grade, but if you do the readings & take notes in class you'll be fine. He does lecture very fast, but he seems happy to answer questions & give notes if you ask.

Dr. Hauser's classes are hard. Our exams were at home over the weekends, but they would range anywhere between 7-13 essay questions. I took 260 and 261 by him at the same time and it was rough. BUT, he is really engaging in class and is willing to help students when you ask. Is is a tough grader: YES. Did I actually learn from him: YES.

Pretty decent class. Show up to class dont miss and try to participate in discussions. 3 take home exams with participation grade. The exams are just essay questions that can be very long and strenuous but theres only three the semester so it isnt too bad just dont do them last second. Just show up take notes and try to talk and youll be fine

Professor Hauser was a really great professor. However, you do need to make sure you are doing your readings and when he asks about the text make sure you can discuss what you have read. He seems super scary but is actually rather nice. Also you should go see what you got wrong on his tests because he'll give good feedback and possibly points pack.

Tough course but Hauser teaches well. Doesn't do attendance in class, but its part of your grade so go. Gives comments on stuff, which can be confusing to understand, but he's always willing to discuss in office hours. The ABSOLUTE BIGGEST thing in this class is don't get behind in last 4-5 weeks. 99.9% of my stress was due to bad time management.

Dr. Hauser is a funny professor but he is tough from what i have heard about from others. If you show up to class, pay attention to the lectures and do the readings, you should be fine. The first take home exam requires critical thinking based off of the readings and lectures but he is willing to talk to you during office hours and helps .

Hauser can come off as a tough professor from what I hear but when it come to POLS 261. He's often hilarious which is the fun part of the class and the class got to play diplomacy and catan which was actually my first time playing the two in the spring but his take home exams are tough and lets you resubmit to regain the points you get. Kudos.

Dr. Hauser does a simulation game in class somewhat similar to the Civilization games which is pretty fun and unique. He gives 5 take home quizzes, with about 10 short answer/essay questions, but as long as you have the notes they are pretty easy. Unfortunately, he typically forgets to post about half his slideshows. Take pictures of the slides.

Just go to class attendance isn't necessary but you are graded in participation.

Great professor, and great guy. He's very busy, so emails will sometimes be unread, but it's easy to just send another after a day or so. Would absolutely take another one of his classes.