Great guy. Tough teacher. Unfortunately, he left to move back to Chicago, IL. (I believe that's where).

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He was an AWESOME teacher - really made you think! He was very energetic and loved teaching!

Very good teacher and very entertaining, but the tests are IMPOSSIBLE! I had never received anything less than a B until I took that class. Good if you want to learn political science, bad for GPA. His tests make O chem look easy.

Best prof. I've ever had. I enjoyed going! If he's available, take it now!

His tests are difficult, but he is extremely knowledgable about what he teaches. If you get the chance and want to learn take his class.

THIS GUY KNOWS THIS STUFF, and if nothing else is fun to listen to and watch during class. However, this tests are very hard.

Very good teacher, intersting lectures, very funny. He is arrogant, but very inteligent. Test are fairly chalenging if you dont read the book because much of the lecture is not from the text. You wont be board if you take his classes.

EXTREMLY AWESOME PROFESSOR, HE KNOWS HIS STUFF. MAKE SURE YOU GO TO CLASS AND TAKE GREAT NOTES. IT WILL HELP ON TESTS

Study!! If you pay attention, take notes, and read the book the tests aren't that hard. Epps knows his stuff and isn't ashame to share his opinions.

This prof knows his stuff. People accuse him of being biased, when in fact after years of research and studying he has come to proper conclusions. He lets people (esp. liberals) know what is going on and backs it up well. Some immature students thought it would be funny to vandalize his car...

I absolutely LOVE this teacher, yes, his tests are hard, but if you read the book and goto to class and take good notes, you'll get an A pretty easily.

Wow, great teacher! He really knows his stuff and if you talk to him it's hard to get away: his conversations really suck you in. Best teacher that I've ever had.

Wow, Epps is a great teacher. He really knows his facts and there is a reason why he is biased against Democrats: he is easily able to poke holes in their rhetoric. Hopefully he's caused some people to realize the errors in their ways with his well-founded arguments.

Tough professor. Very tough. He openly admits that most people in his class will be working hard to get a C (he feels that when the average grade in a school is B that grade inflation is occuring). He really opens your eyes to the political realm. He sticks to his own ideas, but his reason changed me from liberal to conservative.

If you are a sensitive democrat you will want to avoid this class. Seriously, I mean it. If you are anything else or even a politically curious democrat (like me), then take it. He is very smart and interesting. Quirky too, but I found it sexy. Tests are hard but if you really study the text you will do good. I missed tons of class and got a B.

What a breath of fresh air. After listening to my insipid liberal professors pontificating about how evil families, freedom, straight people, and Christianity are. I finally found some real diversity at Century - Diversity of Thought.

Epps is a great instructor. It's good to see a different point of view at a place where you wouldn't expect. He knows his stuff, is fair, and very articulate. If you go in with an open mind you will learn a ton.

This class is worth taking just to see Epps hand it to those who lack facts and logic. If you've got a point he'll respect you, but if your making up stuff and distorting things for your own agenda, your screwed. Great class, interesting, Fun.

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Absolutly great teacher...He knows his facts so you better know yours if you are going to debate with him. It's nice to actually see a conservitive prof. in a Minnesota school!!!!

Epps was awesome! About time some professors were Republican. If I have to listen to liberal dribble from every other professor, then it's about time to have someone tell the other side. Epps takes a side in what he believes, best conservative prof I've had, and one of very few.

I currently attend UMD I am just begining me third year. However being from Shoeview I attended Century collage and to this day have to say that Donald Epps is the finest professor that I have ever had during my college career. I am not gonna say that I am a republican or democarate because I am neither,however,I appricate his honesty in poly sci

He wasnt too hard, no homework just 4 tests. Stadium seating, so you can look at the answers of the smart person in front of you. He babbles alot about his home and his dog and how he goes to the bars to drink milk. Also, I feel like I have known his mother for years. Take the class for an easy passing grade.

If you are a liberal who is easily offended, I would NOT Recommend this class. Epps is a staunch conservative, and spends A LOT of class time letting you know it. I spent a good deal of time arguing with him. He's a fun, interesting guy, and it's refreshing to hear from the other side for a change.

BEST PROF AT CENTURY! He completely changed my viewpoints on the government. I'll admit, I used to be liberal until I had Epps, and realized the direction of the country. His teaching style is mostly lecture and the TESTS ARE HARD (he doesn't believe in grade inflation)! But you'll learn a lot from him.

To be honest, every liberal in the class has been put to shame. I just love how "the other side" can't actually rate his teaching, just his viewpoints, and slandering his political party. Leave it to a liberal to do that. Epps gives pretty hard tests, but is one of the most well-informed teachers in the school, and I learned a lot from him.

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I've never seen Epps act like any of what the poster below describes. Most profs at most colleges are completely biased towards the right and like to shut up conservatives. Everytime I've seen someone present a contrary view to his, he blows it out of the water, and then laughs about it after class.

If you're hoping for an interactive learning experience, skip this class it is all lecture. He has a nice grade set-up it's all tests and can drop your two worst scores. He does a nice job of showing the applicability of the information in the "real world"; however, as others have said he can be offensive.

SO REFRESING to FINALLY have a professor with some common sense!!! other classes make me want to shoot myself in the foot with the extreme left-thinking. i LOVED having someone show us the other side of things. this class really re-sparked my interest in political science. it also pissed off a lot of liberals...

One of the best

Tests are very difficult -- make sure that you read the text throughly and COME TO CLASS! A lot of people skip, and he includes a lot of material in lectures on the tests. He does a good job of explaining what all viewpoints are, but makes it very clear about what his viewpoints are and why. He challenges thinking, so beware.

Good teacher but hard tests.

yeah, I loved taking his class, but I didn't do so well on the tests. Make sure you read the chapter at least two times. He made me laugh a lot cuz he gets some people really mad.

Fantastic teacher. Political alignment aside, he is a VERY knowledgeable and interesting guy. Listen in class, combine notes with textbook reading and you'll do fine. Tests are the only grade, so make sure to study and ask questions.

You either like him a lot or you hate him. I liked him, but that may be because I agree with his political views.

Professor Epps is AWESOME. He is very conservative, and isn't afraid to make that clear as he lectures. Test are are hard and require a lot of close attention to both the textbook and lectures. He is fun and approchable outside of class. The class overall is hard, but you learn a lot.

I don't know why some people find Epps so difficult. He outlines eveything you need to know for a test a day or two in advance, I barely skimmed chapters in the book and got an A. Listen to him and write down his examples. He's not afraid to defend his conservatism either, if you speak up, so will he. Fair enough. He's always up for a hearty debate

Wonderful teacher, but very hard class. He clearly teaches what he's talking about, but a lot of material is covered. He has a unique and fun personality, and a great understanding of politics. Only take this class if you're seriously ready to study and learn.

Great Professor...very hard but good and Conservative. He doesn't give you the normal Liberal Crap.

He is a really great prof. Knows alot about his feild. VERY VERY VERY conserative and it shows in lecture. Over all the class was great, so was his teaching, the test are hard but not if you study the recommended 2hrs a day that he says is what you need. over all great prof great class, but it was hard.

Fav. prof. of my entire college career -- interesting lectures, avail. and open to debate. Tests are difficult, but passable if you attend,note take, read text.

Awesome prof - challenging and opinionated, but refreshing.

Extraordinary professor. Very clear and informative. Very interesting to speak with, knows his trade well.

I really liked Epps, but barely got a passing grade. I attended every class and did all of the extra assignments but since the whole grade is calculated in what you get on the tests, I got a very bad, but passing grade. He is a great guy, but unless you are a good tester, it is difficult to get a good grade, even if you study.

He can be hard class, but overall his classes are pretty easy

Epps is incredibly hard to take as a teacher, but is really amazing to listen to. Bias, yes, because his politics are the same as mine, and it's really nice to hear intellectually informed politics from a black conservative. He's really funny, but his handwriting can be a little challenging to read... If you're liberal and defensive, dont take Epps

Great professor awesome conservative that out the liberals in their place without being offensive

By far my favorite professor at century college. If you are an ignorant liberal you had better do your research before taking this class or you will be put in your place.

Actually a pretty difficult course, mainly because the tests wording can be interesting at times. Does let you drop two tests, but still expect to work hard to get a high grade. As many have said, an extremely biased conservative in lecture, but his tests were all on the readings so it was annoying but bearable.

I've enjoyed reading all the comments by students who bash Don Epps for his conservative views. It's interesting that these same students often cannot support their own liberal ideas because they are just repeating what they have heard without questioning. Don Epps makes you think about what you believe. There's more to a good teacher than grades.

Very educated man.. I def agree with a lot of his views :) tests are HARD!! Make sure you read the chapters you test on.. I definitly learned A LOT in this class..

Interesting man love his views on taxes. There will be another election for president that I learned for this man. Don't agree completely will everything that is said but its politics ladies and gentlemen. He is here to teach about the truth. He is also a sports fan on the side which makes him cool. If you want a challenge take his class.

Very well educated in the subject matter, but also holds firm opinions and has a tendency to share them frequently. If you can't handle people with legitimately differing opinions from your own, avoid his class, but he is very informative and has quite a few interesting stories to tell. Grade based almost entirely on tests, 2 lowest scores dropped

Mr. Epps was a very good teacher. I will agree that his tests are extremly hard. I had to take book notes read chapters multiple times and also take his lecture notes. I dont think he cares if you come to class but you will be lost if you dont. Plus he is a great lecturer. Very smart opinionated man. He grades on a curve!

Taking class from Epps is a good college experience. His tests are only moderate in difficulty if you are diligent in studying the text. For everyone who is griping about his opinions, you are only upset because his biases do not match your own!

Solid teacher. He's opinionated, but backs up his reasoning with factual evidence most of the time. He's also got a lot of great stories and keeps the lectures entertaining.

Hard class, super tester, the test start out hard then get easier at the end. Do not take if you are sensitive liberal, female or older.Very opionated. But also very helpful if you can get his attention.

HARD TESTS OVERALL IT WAS FUN

He is a good teacher but hard if you can not comprehend college level reading material. Most of the people who do not care for his class are liberals who do not agree with him. Others do not care for him because they actually have to work hard to get a good grade. He tests from book material, so read the chapters and you will be fine.

Wow, just got done reading all of the comments on Don... Here is the truth. He is a TAKE HIS CLASS you will learn alot.The test can be a little tricky,but everything comes straight from the book,so I dont see where some of you that rated him are coming from. If you want to get a good grade, WORK FOR IT!his job is teach you not cuddle you!great guy!

If you read the book and show up to class you will do fine. If you don't then you will be one of the low scores...pretty simple stuff people

Some think he's a staunch right wing conservative but he's not, just a realist (and this is coming from a lib democrat). Very knowledgeable and insightful. Lectures are always very interesting and informative. He doesnt coddle u like in h.s so take him only if u actually want to learn. The quizzes were hard but made u study at the college level.

Wouldn't recommend this class because of the tests. Interesting lectures but tests are hard. It wasn't worth it. Lots of people also did bad on the tests in the class too.

Epps is a great teacher, and has a very interesting class. He pulls no punches and you are not going to slide by here. It's not easy. Very high educational value for your dollar. If you don't find the subject interesting, you might find this to be a tough class. Otherwise, great opportunity to expand your understanding of politics/government

Awesome lecture, must take! Die hard republican and will let you know it the minute you walk through the door. Liberals beware ;) Do your homework before you debate anything with him or he will eat you alive! He's not being mean, he's antagonizing you into doing more homework and becoming more involved in politics. Fairly easy class, just show up!

Excellent teacher!!

Challenging professor. If you are a close-minded liberal, your head may explode.

At first I was skeptical of Professor Epps, but now I do honestly believe that Professor Epps is great. To do well in his class you will actually have to read your text book and study/take notes on it also attend his classes and lectures. I really enjoyed how he tied in what we were learning with current events! He is very skeptical and observant!

LOVE MY AMERICAN GOV CLASS! Epps is awesome. This is probably the only chance you will EVER get in your college experience to be taught by a black conservative; it will be eye opening. It is very possible to pass this class if you read the chapter, online resources, and take notes on what he says in lectures, not just what he writes on the board

Thanks Don for you're real world analysis with critical thinking. I often think of your stories. Yes your class is convoluded and that it is unfortunate, but no whining here.

Here's the truth. Passing this class with more than a C requires reading the material. Passing with an A requires reading and taking notes. Most people don't have the willingness to do either (even though they're in college). He's an honest, intelligent professor. His class is difficult, but straight forward. Don't expect to breeze through.

I took a class given by Epps about 6 years ago and would take more if they were available. Requires reading and paying attention (you know, basic grow up and be a college student stuff). Clearly defined expectations and a willingness to help make sure the material is understood, if you are willing to ask for help (another basic college skill).

Very difficult teacher, but honestly one of the most influential in my understanding of the political world. He is extremely knowledgeable and explains everything he is talking about. Textbook is essential to passing and take good notes from it. I may not have gotten the best grade, but the information I learned sticks with me.

I took 3 classes with Mr. Epps, and he changed my life. I learned more about international politics and national civics in those 9 credit hours than I had in the 20+ years preceding. Yes you will do a lot of reading, and yes the tests are difficult but he gives you all the answers and was almost always accessible both during and post office hours