Great Class. Only gives essay exams, but he gives you the questions on the first day of class. All you have to do is answer the questions on note cards and bring the cards with you on the day of the test. He also requires an oral presentation- very essay. Got an A in both classes. Highly recommend driving to Oak Hill for class at Pinnacle.

TAKE THIS CLASS ONLINE! I thought it was going to be some super difficult internet class at a COMMUNITY COLLEGE. But the class was actually not bad at all. His tests are pretty easy! The best advice I can give about those is TAKE THE PRACTICE TESTS! They are VERY helpful! He's a nice guy, I had a problem and he was quick to respond and helpful too!

Took this class online... AWESOME! In my experience, distance learning is usually much harder, but this class was a BREEZE! A discussion over each chapter read (10) and 4 exams. Take the practice tests provided and you will ACE the exams easily! Even though it was easy, I learned a TON! Text is super easy to understand!

P.S. Distance learning exams are 25 questions and multiple choice. The only downside is you have to take them in a testing center which requires a little schedule manipulation if your not single or your life involves more than school and work. BUT... it's understandable... too many dishonest people around today.

I liked his tests, since they were essay and you got to write them all out before hand, which meant that you didn't have to actually study for the tests. I thought that having to do a present wasn't bad at all. I enjoyed this class because he would always talk about current things that might be going on. I would reccommend this teacher to anyone.

The whole class is just discussions and arguments. Even if I just listened to everyone, I liked it. It wasn't boring. His exams are essays. All the questions were given at the beginning of his class so you can do them ahead and just copy them during test time. There's no reason not to get an A.

took this class online and it was FANTASTIC!! Keep up with the discussion boards and study the study guides he sets up for you...The practice questions are the EXACT same on the test!! learn that and you will ace every test!

I took the online class and it was awesome discussion boards and exams that is it no papers or anything if you do the discussion boards and take the practice tests you will make an A

I took him for US Government as a distant learning class. Very easy class. He literally gives you the test... the study guides and the actual test are EXACTLY the same. I suppose the only thing that requires any effort is participating in the discussion board, but even that isn't hard at all. I would DEFINITELY recommend this class for an easy A!

very easy. enjoyed the class...the discussion boards are great. tests are easy especially after the practice exams...straight A's all the way through! this class rocks

Easy A. This class is awesome. Use all the tools he provides for each unit and you will do fine! He provides practice exams that ensure a high grade. Take him take him take him!!!!I took the Online class and it was a piece of cake,with ice cream!

This Prof makes Govt. interesting with the online discussion boards. Take practice tests and you will do great on the exams. Easy A !

Great teacher, that is really there to help you, not only in government, but in real life. Always comes in with some song, or real world event that is relevant to that days lecture. Easy class to pass, but don't just go to pass, go to listen to everything he has to teach you. Off to his Texas history class.

Sometimes he comes off harsh, but he is always fair. Tests are essays, but you know all of the questions beforehand. Every student is required to give a 5 minute presentation to the class. Class is mostly discussion based--not lecture-- and he is the only non-liberal government professor I have ever meet.

Took his tx govt class online, it was awesome. Tests are word for word the same as the practice tests that are on blackboard. If you do the discussion boards, it is an easy A. Highly recommend!

AWESOME PROFESSOR!!! His only rules are be on time, no cell phones, and be interesting. Easy class to make an A as long as u do the work and are interesting. Tests are directly out of the book. I hate political science but actually learned in his class. Wish he taught everything!

This professor is crystal clear for DIL course. Your assignment is done on through your discussion board. Make sure you study the quizzes and you will do well on the test. Would highly recommend him, so stop thinking about it and take him now.

Made all A's on my test but I slack off on my DB's towards the end. Just take the practice exams, they are IDENTICAL. Never bought the book.

Took DIL Gov't 2305 Spring 2013 Semester. Do the practice exams - mirror what's on the tests. He responds quickly to any emails. Do the Discussion Boards (include any links to help your point). Was an easy class to take...would recommend it !

It's not his class or teaching method that was difficult, it was him. While I understand he commands respect, he seems not to understand that his students have life problems outside of his class.

Best professor! Although his lectures can get pretty boring attendance is mandatory. His test are extremely easy they are all essays but you get to write them before hand. If you need help with anything he will and he is very comprehensive. he does expect a lot from you but as long as you stay involve he will help

The tests are really easy and based on the practice tests online. This made it possible to not stress about the tests so I could spend more time focusing on the discussion boards which make up half the grade. I certainly worked a lot for the A, but I learned a ton. He is very fair as long as you back up your position, whichever way it leans.

Taken online. Class is 50% exams that are 95% word for word from the given practice exams. The rest of the class is a weekly discussion board that requires you to think. No real need for the textbook at all - save your money. Only complaint is that the class is structured to last the entire semester, you cannot work ahead.

Easiest class I've ever taken. Book isnt necessary, just memorize the practice exams and you will pass the tests. Just answer the questions specifically laid out in the DB's and you will get a good grade, no need to write a book. He likes short, direct, creative and well thought answers(Just my experience) Highly recommend, Im now taking 2305 w/him

Dr. Mullen was one of the easiest classes I've taken at ACC. Everything was clear, tests are based upon practice exams, so be sure to do them! Mandatory discussions every week and they're for you to think out of the box. I never liked politics but this class made me care more about whats happening in the world. Overall easy A!

Awesome Teacher. Lectures were basically him inciting political debates. If you simply form a opinion and defend it, you will pass this course. You get the test questions at the beginning of course and can write answers(essays) on note cards ahead of time and bring them to the test..Only a idiot will fail this class!

I took 2306 with him Summer 2013 and it was a breeze. For 2305 he completed changed the course material and included a new software (that of course is additional $) and the tests did not look anything like the practice exams. Thankfully I did enough studying to pass with a B but it wasn't easy. He admitted the study guide wasn't working & curved.

Great teacher! All the test are essay tests but he gives you the essay questions prior to the test and you can bring in as many note cards as you want with your answers to the essay questions. As long as you pre-write your essays on the note cards you'll get an A on most of the tests. Easy to talk to and great with answering questions.

I took the 8wk online class.I dislike GOVT and HIST classes and do very horrible in them. I was very scared on taking this class again. The professor was very good at replying to my emails and was helpful. Do the DB posts, they will def help you pass the class. It's the only way I was able to pass. Very easy class just complete the DB and exams.

Teacher can be slow to respond, not very organized. Errors on syllabus/study guides for which chapters to study, and didn't tell the class via Blackboard-just those who emailed to ask. Nonetheless, learned a lot, interesting class.

One of the best professors I have ever come across. Dr. Mullen is very helpful and clear. Regardless of what some of the other comments say he is not bias, at least as much as one can be. He will not indoctrinate you, but rather he will give you the tools to formulate your own abstract opinions about government and its workings.

The test are really easy if you study the practice exams.

Mullen is hilarious. The discussions in class are fairly interesting and the tests are a piece of cake. He gives you the test questions and lets you bring in note cards. Easy A.

Mullen is great. He will help you see and understand Government more clearly. Also his class is a very easy A. You do not need to buy the text book. Just show up to class, and take part in the lectures. There are four open note essay tests and one presentation. As long as you stick to his essay format you get an A. Took him for Tx and US gov.

Straight forward teacher who doesn't screw off! The test reviews are great! 200 question reviews w/ 25 taken out for the exam. Fine by me. Go to quizlet, import questions w/ the correct answers study a few hours and you're good. Do the damn discussion boards and cite sources ppl. Pretend you're on reddit arguing with someone! Easy EASY EASSSSYYYY!

Professor Mullen is absolutely amazing. He was a colonel in the army, he's been shot in combat multiple times, and he's been in several mass shooting. As a former mayor, he has insight into the process of government that others do not. He's a fountain of funny stories and witty sayings and is an all around cool guy. This course is easy and fun.

Took him for Texas Govt and it was extremely easy. 4 essay tests which he gives you the questions for on the first day of class. You can prepare your answers on notecards. The class period is mostly spent going off on tangents or class debates, but he takes attendance so definitely still show up. The book is def helpful for the test questions :)

I was not looking forward to this class because I did have any interest in Government, However by the first week I was intrigued. He teaches the class in such a way that provokes discussion. His tests are 5 paragraph essays in which he gives you the topic before hand and you get to write them on notecards for the test. By far one of my fav teachers

Great professor! Exams are easy. Mainly based on essays for every section, allows you to use countless note cards for exams. Explains thoroughly, and gets you involved in discussions.

Dr. Mullen was a great proffessor. Took his US Government course and loved it. His test are fairly easy if you study and prepare. He is also an easy grader and gives fun assignemnts

I took this class online over Summer. Best class I have ever taken at ACC. Do the discussion boards and stay on top of the due dates. They help bring up your grade. They are actually very interesting. Study the online quizzes and you will do well on the tests.

This was my first reading intensive course in college and while it sucked, I really feel like I learned a lot! The "online classroom" is pretty interesting as the debate questions related a lot to the book but also just your general opinion. You HAVE to read to pass the tests. Even with reading I never got above a B on the tests.

The tests are 25 questions taken directly off of the study guides. He never gave any feedback on discussion boards. Very easy A but not fun or interesting.

This internship course was well worth it. Dr. Mullen is an awesome, kindhearted man with a lot of experience. His syllabus is very clear, and there are great additional resources on his website. Don't forget your outlines when you come in on presentation days!

Fantastic professor, passionate on what he teaches, and inspires his students.

Pretty solid class. I took DL class. Do the discussion boards!!! If you want to make an A on every test then memorize the study guides. They are word for word on the test with a few exceptions. I took him for both govt classes and made an A.

Prof. Mullen inspires his students to be the best they can be -- I was encouraged by his concern for students (don't let him scare you on first day of class). He requires class participation and oftentimes the whole lesson was student discussion. you will learn. Tests are essay questions; he is particular about writing style.

I took Texas State and U.S government online. They were fairly easy, you have 4 tests and discussion board questions every few days. There are around 11-12 discussion board questions in total for six weeks course. The 4 tests consist of multiple choice question. Make sure you pay attention to all his posts and documents posted in BlackBoard.

I took the online class during the summer and I have to say that it was actually a really easy class. I struggled at first since I wasn't sure on what I had to do, but you get the use of it after a week. You take 4 exams in which you can prepare by learning the review that he gives. Besides, that, you just have to answer a question and respond.

Had Dr. Mullen for 2 courses. US Government and for an Internship course. He is lecture heavy but engages with the class in conversation. He doesn't tolerate tardiness. Exams are as other comments say. You are given several question prompts in advance, you write them on note cards and then write 2 essays over the prompts in class. Easy A really.

The only grades are 4 tests. On the first day of class, he gave us all the questions to every test we would have. on top of that we were allowed to bring as many notecards as we wanted to use on the test. His lectures are all based on what he wants to talk about. You must attend class and he hates when students are late. Easiest A I've ever had.

I took Dr. Mullen for the internship class. We only met with him three or four times during the 16 weeks. For presentations and the ACC B-fast. You do need to "interview" for the class, then hope to get a response from the county or city for an internship, work, and show up to meetings. There is no test or textbooks. Very little work. Do as he says

Really easy class. Didn't need the textbook, with the lectures he had in class was enough for notes I needed for the written essay exams he'd give every other week. Passed with an A+ and he gives extra credit if you want a higher grade.

Very Understanding Guy, He makes it possible for anyone to pass and if something is going on just reach out to him! Do your discussion boards!! study guides are not really helpful but I diddnt read the book ether! YOU WILL NEED THE BOOK!

Very clear about grading criteria and essay format. If you follow his format, you pass

Excellent professor. Test are essays but not difficult at all!!! Highly recommended

Clear syllabus, he stuck to the schedule. If you participate in the discussion boards and study the question guides he puts together then you will pass with flying colors.

Professor Mullen is the greatest. He really cares about the students and if you love to argue and debate with your piers, this class is the one for you.

Great professor! You wont NEED the book but it's worth having, and you can bring note cards for the tests. His lectures are entertaining and always pertain to the topic of the day. He's likable and is generally non-biased, especially for the tests. Debates are welcomed as well. 10/10 recommend and would take again.

Dr. Mullen's exams are extremely easy-if you prepare the way he shows you. Yes, he does you how to take his exams. I'm not being sarcastic, either. He has many stories to tell, and even though he may go down a rabbit hole once in a while, he easily gets caught up. There is a lot of reading, and it's impossible to get it all done. Worth every penny.

Tests were easy as long as you study the study guide. Discussion boards are interesting. You have to put in work for those boards, but it is easy and possible. Take this class if you want to ensure an A in the class and only need this for credit. Love him!

Took DL 5 week summer class. You had to read a chapter every few days and write an short essay on a discussion board topic provided by the professor. Research the topic well, provide sources, and you will do well. There were no exams in this class, but I suspect a full 16 week semester will likely have them. This professor is worth taking.

Took both his GOVT classes this summer You had to read a chapter every few days and write an short essay on a discussion board topic provided by the professor. Research the topic, provide sources, and you will do well. There were no exams in this class, but I suspect a full 16 week semester will likely have them. This professor is worth taking.

I can't say enough great things about Prof. Mullen-I took his local gov class online- not only is his class informative and very clear-cut, but he is a true gem! Very thorough w/ his expectations. Fair grader (if you authentically TRY!) DO the DBs!! I enjoyed the class so much, I'm actually now taking his federal gov class this fall semester!

Great professor in the sense that it's pretty easy to pass. No real grading criteria but not difficult to understand. This is the 2nd class I took of his. Made an A+ in both. You don't really have to read the txt book but you MUST do research on your own. Each week he posts a question and you must provide your opinion backed with citations.

Simple and clear expectations outlined when the course began and kept the same throughout. Discussion boards are the hub of this course. Spent a couple of days researching each week and then writing a post for the discussion board. Engaged with others by replying to their posts. That's it! Professor was kind and super responsive.

This was the easiest class I have ever taken. I took his Texas and Local Gov course. I kid you not we only had discussion boards that were due at the end of every week. That was it! However, you do have to try on your discussion. Put effort and know what youre writing and youll earn an A+ easy! Take this course! A breeze!

If you actually want to learn about Government this isn't the class for you. If you just want an easy A look no further. Class is entirely discussion board based and the topics are more philosophical than anything. I haven't looked at the required textbook once this semester. Would definitely take again!

Great Professor! I had him in a DIL class, so everything was based on an ebook and personal research. There were not any lectures. Whole grade was based on DB posts due every week. No tests. He gives GREAT feedback on your post if you ask. Easy class, rather fun to get credits for researching into topics that I'm already interested in.

Take him! Class is heavy lecture (in person), but tons of discussion. He's kind and caring. Discussion posts every week make up your grade. He believes in having discussions than lecturing. Put it effort to research and answer discussion posts, you will get an A! Do not procrastinate, try to participate in class. Wish to take him again if I could.

Took Mr. Mullens 5 week online gov course. I would highly recommend this class for an easy A! One of the easiest classes I've done. We had 9 DB each worth 11% of our grade and one make-up DB in case u missed one. We had a new DB every 3 days and he graded them pretty quickly! He was a sweet guy and even responded to DB topics in emails. Would rec!!

i took one the five week session, and my class consisted of reading the textbook and responding to a discussion board question. super simple, no tests, interesting research. he responded to the db too in an email, which was nice. i thought the class was going to be more difficult, but not at all. definitely recommend!

NO TESTS!! There is one chapter reading a week followed by a discussion board post where you must provide sources to support your opinion. I learned so much in this class and it was a neat way to learn. I enjoyed being able to do my own research and on important topics that affect us all. My only regret is that I didn't take him for GOVT 2305!

Professor Edward Mullen was great. I would highly recommend. There are no tests, just Discussion Board posts that involve writing essays on the topic to be discussed that week. As long as you include multiple references and respond to at lease one other post each week, you will do fine.

At first, I was very intimidated. The entire class was graded on discussion board posts, which didn't have a minimum word count. However, I was pleasantly surprised! Research and use credible sources, write at least 800 words, write well and you will pass with flying colors. Very responsive professor and predictable class.

He's the best professor I ever had, there are a lot of papers, but he teaches well and is overqualified.

Super doable online class. It was actually pretty interesting to me. He allows you to use outside sources along with the textbook which I found helpful. Your grade is based strictly on discussion board essays, do the research and write a decently written summary of your findings, and you'll receive a good grade.

This class was super easy because we pretty much only had to submit discussion board responses for the whole semester. Some of the topics were extensive and required wordy responses but this is the easiest it's gonna get for a GOV class. The prof himself gave good feedback and seemed to respond to emails fast. I took the asynch class.

Not a blow off class, but an A is doable if you just read the chapter. Interesting and relevant topics. Good class.

Literally, the only thing for this class is to post a discussion board every three days. If you miss one, there is a makeup post at the end. It was really doable and easy to figure out what he was looking for in each post. Really recommend taking this especially if the government isn't really your thing, the posts are really opinion based.

The only assignments were discussion boards. As long as you write enough in each discussion board and read the textbook if you're not familiar with the topics in the prompt, you'll do good.

Prof Mullen structures the class so that it is extremely easy to get an A as long as you put effort into the discussion boards.

The class had 12 total discussion boards that were for a grade and that's it. Super easy class to get an A as long as you do your discussion boards each week. Make sure to cite your sources on the discussion boards though otherwise you will fail that assignment. We learned the hard way as that was not in the syllabus.

Professor Mullen is someone I will never forget. He showed great concern for all of the students in and out of school. He was honest and let us create our own opinions on the criteria he taught. More than just Government he tought us how to be people in the real world. The amount he cared about our learning and as people needs to acknowledge.

Honestly Prof. Mullen is great. After re taking GOVT 2305 after failing it my first semester, I am so please with my final grade in this class. The discussion boards were interesting and I didn't fully mind writing them every week. Do the discussion boards and give an honest opinion and you will do just fine.

Prof Mullen's GOV2305 class is a breeze if you put in the work. The discussion boards are the main focus, and as long as you engage with the prompts and read the textbook, you'll do great. Unstuck study was super helpful for prepping for the discussions.