very easy. Two tests- midterm& final. gives extra credit, and oprtional essays. Doesnot take attendance

VERY EASY, DOES NOT TAKE ATTENDANCE. gIVE GOOD EXAMPLE, EASY EXAMS. FULL EXTRA CREDIT...

He is very very smart but also very boring. For his religion and politics class he makes you write a paper. But if you can finish it he lets you take an INC. His exams are easy but u have to pay attention in class. He grades fairly easy

Very easy. Just do something - pay attention in class (2 times is enough) or buy the book and skim through it

One of the most knowlegable teachers. I would definitly recommend him to someone I know. Very open to questions. I learned alot in the class because of him. he is the best politics teacher by far.

He does not care about absence, almost no deadlines on the papers, easy exams and research papers.. He is the best...

good professor.

LENIENT GRADER. I LEARNED A LOT FOR HIS COURSE AND HE IS VERY HELPFUL IF YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND SOMETHING.

Great professor, very smart. I felt bad for him when nobody listened in class, it's a boring subject but he is an expert in it

nothing to add - take him

No attendance, teaches straight out of the textbook (which is very clear), gives a lot of xtra credit. If deadlines are kept up with there is no need to go to class.

DeMaio is the man. Very knowledgeable in the field. Makes material enjoyable. Lets you finish your paper so it comes out right. Great lecturer, really nice guy.

best prof ever!!! nothing to say, just take his class ^^

thought he was great! nobody went to class which was fine by me because when those people did come to class they would talk all the time. if you like him, show up and get an A. if you don't like him, GO HOME and still get an A and the added benefit of not bothering people who really want to learn.A+

Smart professor but boring. Does not take attendance. A midterm and final and 2 extra credit papers up to 10 pts. Gives handouts with the class notes at the begining of the semester, no need to take notes during class.

Professor DeMaio is a VERY SMART professor. His lecture is outstanding, I have to say. A maven at political science and history. His exams are moderate. Study the BOOK as well, not only the notes=grade A in class definitely. I understand though that one might find him so boring BUT I recommend him.

His lecture might be boring, but he is actually a great teacher, just that no one appreciates him.

he's pretty easy.just like wut the person said below me.really read the book, cuz the test are straight from it.plus he gives u review sheets.u'll be fine.

very good professor, very patient in his class, will answer any questions you have. The test are easy if you listen to his lectures, i never opened the book and didn't receive less than 100 on any test. Which is another great thing, tons of extra credit opportunities.

He was GREAT definitely go to class and you will get an A

I was interested in the subject matter, and therefore found his lecture to be quite interesting. He is so smart and extremely helpful. When I had a question that required his intervention, I'd send it to him in email and would receive his prompt response. He is wonderful!

Proffessor is undoubtably the most informed person about politics and government that I have ever met.Hes like a walking encyclopedia and I learned a very lot.Test are easy(IF YOU STUDY ONLY)and info is repeated many many many times. Class was rude when i had him but you cant help but fall asleep.

class is borin... but easy. 55 question.. 5 extra bonus question and 1 extra credit essay for both test... max point on 1 test 120points and so basically he's givin out 20 points extra for each test!! very easy!! he gives out notes and sample questions!!! no need to copy any notes! over all very good

Professor is a very nice guy... has ready notes for students, explains material very thoroughly, tests are fair (u have to study)... Has 2 EC papers plus EC on the 2 tests. He speaks in a monotone so it's easy to fall asleep but he's a great professor...

Hes the best. While others claim hes boring, thats only because he goes over the same material and keeps talking and talking, which is not necesarily a bad thing. While attendance is optional, if you come to class and take notes of his lectures you will definitely get a good grade. He also gives out up to 20pts of EC on each test which helps a lot.

wow, my favorite professor at baruch, hes so kind and caring, he is a genius too!! he may seem boring to people becuase his lectures are long but you learn a lot, and his tests are really easy, gives you as much time as you need to turn papers in, the best!!

Extremely ez class if you decide to go to the lectures. As for him, his voice is deff. boring and sometimes he can get in his moods. But overall, if you don't ask or do anything stupid, he'll be glad to answer any questions and can be extremely helpful. Just study notes and do readings, you'll ace both tests. Also, 40 PTS. Extra CREDIT available!!!

Very knowledgeable professor. Provides notes, do your readings, and you'll be fine for the exams. Also gives extra credit papers to help supplement grades.

this class is sooo boring! the upside is that he never takes attendence. this is a great class if you're ready to basically just teach yourself out of the textbook. there is absolutely no stress to this class though.

Professor Gerald provided useful information and oppurtunities. Even at the minimum level of effort, I predict students will still able to achieve a fair grade if they complete additional assignments. But please note that this professor does not tolerate students talking in class.

great professor who knows his stuff. Gives out study sheets to help to prepare for the exam.Plenty of extra credit;easy A.If you don't do your reading on time the class may seem boring.And finally, he doesn't take attandance!!!!!!!!!!

This dude is awesome. Very clear and repetitive, which makes the class boring but easy as pie. Stresses everything that's important for exams. Gives a ton of extra credit opportunity. And if by chance you are interested in the subject, he is also very well informed and objective. Hard to go wrong with him.

HE IS VERY CLEAR AND HE KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT HE IS TALKING ABOUT. HE COVERS ALMOST EVERYTHING THAT IN THE BOOK. HE ALSO GIVES YOU PRACTICE TEST FOR EACH CHAPTER AND SOME QUESTION COME FROM PRACTIC TEST. HE GIVES EXTRA 20 POINTS (10 POINTS IN THE TEST AND 10 POINTS IN EXTRA ASSIGNMENT. 60% QUESTION COMES FROM HIS LECTURES WHICH IS ALSO IN THE BOOK.

easy class- attendance not mandatory but it's a good idea to go if you don't plan on reading the text. the tests are all m.c from the textbook, 2 extra credit essays if you feel like it

Very easy to understand. Textbook also easy to read and understand. Professor provided supporting materials free of cost. One could learn everything one needed to know w/o the textbook; just come to class, listen and take notes. Only 2 exams (multiple-choice) for the semester. Extra-credit writing assignments for those who need it. Teacher A+.

Awesome professor. Understands that we have other classes that may take preference so he doesn't overload you with work. Flexible and understanding about handing in your work. Had him for 1101 and 3008 (rel. and pol. class) and definitely no regrets. If you have the chance to take his class, by all means take it!!!

He is nice guy who knows his stuff. He doesn't take attendance. There are 2 tests and he gives two extra credit assignments. I never really payed attention to him and studied from the text book before the tests, but if you do pay attention it helps and is actually interesting. The tests are multiple choice and are not hard if you study.

He is one of the best professor from POll 1101, he gives you opportunity to get extra points on the exam. In his class just two exam. If I have a chance will take him again.

The professor is really nice- we had 2 papers and an exam on terms- it really can not be easier. he doesnt take attn but you should go to class to get the handouts thers a lot. The class is easy u just have to do the work he is not mean and does not want anyone to do poorly if you ask questions he will answer them he knows alot take it

BEST PROFESSOR!! He is straightfoward with the subject and does not b.s Tests are pretty easy if u read the text or pay attention in class. Got an A and hardly went to class. This class will def. make ur gpa go up!! take him

when i first saw this dude, he looked like he wants to kill himself. asside from that, hes great! honestly a good prof. only downside, hes really boring. if u can manage to pay attention, u'll be fine. read thhe book and do handouts, u'll be fine!

I love this subject but DeMaio took me to a totally new level of understanding and appreciation. He CAN be slightly dull in the day to day lectures, but if you are interested in the material you'll have no problem paying attention. A couple papers and a midterm--he helps you out if you have any problems. He's incredibly knowledgeable.

boring as HELL, but the dude is a genius in polisci, attendance isn't mandatory, just have someone sign you in and you're good. but trust me, its a really boring class..

At first, his class was boring but it gradually became very interesting. His test are fair and he is a straight forward & generous professor. He gave out review question and key terms. Understand it. "A" is very near. Take him!!

I love this guy! He is a bit boring, but he knows his stuff. You can really learn alot. Read the book and take notes. He gives practice questions for exams and vocab review sheets. Also, he gives extra credit opportunities.

he is very smart and explain stuff very well. vey flexible and nice guy. there is a lot of reading but it is worth it because u can learn a lot. he gives all material, u just have to purchase 2 books which are very cheap. he does excellent review before exams, (2 exams are take home essays). i would deffenetly recommend him.

He knows the material and is very laid back. You can go into class extremely late and he wouldn't care. You gotta study to pass though.

Prof is extremely helpful.Willing to meet with students.Extremely knowledgeable.Very flexible.Grading fast n quite easy.You don't really have to go to class but highly recommended.Based the whole class on 2 big essays n 1 id test.Be careful tho since he's easy in class, u might slide off n when the time comes,u'll be skewed.

Real nice guy. Very flexible with the assignments. The whole class is based upon two essays and an id exam. Only thing is people become really lazy and when it comes time to submit work or take the id exam they mess it up. Just remember its like every other class you take. Take it seriously and you'll do great. I'd recommend him.

a class doesn't get much easier than this. he gives you the notes, and review terms. the questions are so easy. if you can't get a B in this class maybe you dont speak english

What happend to the half dozen reviews posted on here between June 2009 & December 2009? Half or more were pretty negative. Prof actually brought up one of the missing reviews in class that was negative and it is now mysteriously gone. I found the material to be quite interesting, but like others have said, he is quite boring. Engage the class more

Very nice and helpful professor! If you have any questions he will always find time to answer them in class or after. Highly recommended!!!

Excellent professor. Extremely helpful and knowledgeable. One of those classes you will leave actually learning something new and useful. class was 1 test 2 essays.I took hist of prophet Muhammad at the same time and this class was much easier workload wise. Excellent grader. I highly recommend him.

everyday i went into class w/ my laptop and went on facebook =D i never paid attention. honestly, though, the class is pretty easy. there are only 2 exams. he types up all the notes for you, so you can just study from them. there are 2 optional extra credit papers, fairly short. just read the book and you're def. set. the class is not hard :)

absolute encyclopedia of knowledge on the history of political movements and figures of American history. can talk about Hobbes, Locke in detail and move just as easily to Burke. can talk about the Anglican/Puritans in the English Civil War and then talk about necons and the religious right. One exam. two papers. helped me whenever i asked for it.

Extremely easy!2 non-cumulative m/c exams, 2 optional papers 5 pages each(extra credit). He is a bit of a mess when speaks, but gives all the needed info, even types the notes for you + examples of test questions. Read the book and you'll get an "A"!

A walk encyclopedia when it comes to American Conservatism. He makes your life very easy when it comes to the class. He pushed our only exam until after Thanksgiving. Afterward, just 2 papers that you can hand in any time before the deadline to submit grades for that semester. His original plan was a couple of exams followed by a take-home essay.

One of the most informative and intellectually stimulating classes offered at Baruch. Challenging, but very interesting.

i had no interest in this class and nor will i ever but he is the cutest old person ever. his notes are extremely helpful for his tests which are not hard if you actually study for them :)

Professor Demaio is superb. He really knows his subject and is very helpful. He lectures mainly so learn to stay awake and follow his detailed study notes. If you actually listen in class, you don't really have to study from the textbook. He's very direct in his tests and they're easy if you listen in class and review his notes.

Prof Demaio knows his material very well. His lectures are boring, but if you stay awake to take the notes there's no need to read the book. Plus, he gives out notes (which are helpful) to study for the test! 2 tests, both 55 MC. (5 questions are extra credit). 2 optional essays for e.c. Just study notes/read book and you'll be fine. :D

THIS CLASS IS A COMPLETE JOKE. First of all, thE guy has no idea whats going on. Second of all, theres only 1 midterm and 1 final (55 multiple choice=worth 110pts) and there are extra credit essays for each test. (10 pts each). This means each test is out of 120 pts. 3rd of all, you don't need to take one note. ALL notes are on blackboard. EASY A+

This guy is awesome!!! He really knows his stuff!!! Exams are pretty much straight forward if you take notes, listen to lectures, and study his. Notes on blackboard that really helps alot!!!! The only thing about this class is that you Must find a drug to help you stay awake!!! Because it is boring!!! Esp if you have no interest in the subject!!

this guy is a history encyclopedia. he is adorable. please come to his classes, even if you need to bring your phone or laptop. I felt so guilty that half of the class never showed up and took advantage of his kindness. 1 midterm & 1 final w 2 optional tests. Easy A if you study

Professor Demaio is such a wonderful professor. He wants everyone to pass. Come to class and take notes, as everything he says will be on the test. His notes on BB is really helpful. His exams are so easy! Gives a lot of extra credit (as much as 20% to final grade). I learned a lot and highly recommend taking his class.

he is adorable but utterly boring! EASY A

great prof.

This professor knows the IN's and OUT's about Political Science! Very easy class to pass. He posts his notes onto BB, which are based from the textbook. Midterm and Final (multiple choice)and optional extra credit essays. Easy class to get a good grade..

Professor is very knowledgeable, but at times his class gets too boring. Attendance is not mandatory, 2 tests, 2 optional papers, no final. He posts his notes and goes through them thoroughly.It helps a lot. Textbook not necessary. i like the class + it's an Easy A

Even if you are in sync with the class he is boring, his monotone is annoying. BUT if you go and take notes you know what he focuses on exams. He goes slow at times so there isn't much of an excuse for not doing the studying ahead of time. Last minute isn't the best for this class. No homework, two exams, had one paper and attendance is a must.

The professor knows a lot about the subject .Textbook is not needed if you go to class and pay attention. He also is available when needed to answer questions. He also offer extra credits on test. However, the class is a bit boring.

class is extremely boring and unlike a few other pol sci classes i have taken he makes no effort to include his students in the discussion. the course material is interesting though, he is truly a walking encyclopedia and a very fair grader. take if you want an easy a and/or are truly interested in the evolution of conservatism

Like everyone else says, he is incredibly boring but it's so easy. I watched movies the whole semester read the notes he posted online on the days of the exams and I passed. Obviously this method isn't the way to get an A, but an A is obviously something that requires moderate to minimal effort. He is knowledgeable but doesn't have interactive skil

Class was extremely boring, like what everyone else is saying. Just read the notes he posts online and you will pass with an A. Gives out around 20 points extra credit on the final. Ended up with an A-.

He WANTS everyone to pass! Extra credit on all 2 exams, plus optional essays that you can do to get more points. If you show up and listen, it helps as well.

Man knows his stuff. Class is easy. Discussion is cool. Pay attention, discuss politics, history and views and it will be a fun class. Midterm (1) and comprehensive Final paper. Start on it early. Great professor, wish more were like him.

Attendance is not really mandatory. I only went 3 times and still got an A. Do not even bother reading the notes he gives for the test because they have nothing to do with it. Study the practice multiple choice questions he gives. He is very boring and his tests are pretty tough

Easy class. Doesn't care about attendance, all the notes are online on blackboard and he is relatively chill. I personally didn't show up to most of his classes and still got a 82 on his tests, not bragging but imagine what I would've gotten if I studied hard. I'm not much of a worker and yet performed surprisingly well. Take this class!

2 non-accumulative exams, that's it. Rest is extra credit (we had 1 e.c essay) If you don't like doing extra work, no worries he puts extra credit questions on exams (as many as 20 points) Tests are normally 50 m.c. questions, additional m.c = e.c. Easy straight forward exams. Only read his bb notes 1 day before tests & barely listened to lectures

This is the one of the easiest professors in Baruch. Demaio gives you an opportunity to earn 20 extra points on the midterm and final, which makes each test out of 120 points. He posts all the notes on BB, so don't even bother wasting money on the textbook. Gives practice quizzes which the same questions show up on the test. Easiest A ever!

He's a super sweet and helpful guy. He's old, but always there for his students. For my class, we have one test + one paper, which are LONG, but not bad. Lots of reading, and pretty lenient on participation and even showing up to class. Just do the readings and don't leave the paper till the end, which I did!!! He basically wants you to do well.

Professor DeMaio is the ideal college professor. It's mostly dictation, and you have to take notes. He'll write the essentials and say the rest. But the good part is that you WILL not fail if you fail to take good notes. He has a booklet of notes for you. Studying that alone can get you a B. He gives extra credit, that can easily get you a B+/-A

TAKE HIM! but tip: you have to attend every class even though its not mandatory because it's the only way you will understand whats going on in the class. He gives you the answers to your essays/tests in class. You're graded by a few things but he's very lenient and its very easy to get an A in his class.

Really easy class with a midterm, 8 page essay, and final. The exams consist of identification words that you have to write about. Luckily, he gives a list of those words before the test. Even though it is an easy class, it is EXTREMELY boring. The class set up is just him reading off the textbook. I would not take again for that reason.

You are only graded on 2 or 3 non cumulative exams. He gives extra credit questions on each exam so it isn't hard to get a decent grade. However, you should come to every class even though he doesn't bother making the class interesting. He will tell you what textbook pages to read, which can be boring. Reading his packet of notes isn't enough.

I would say he is solid. Really know his material but the class os extremely boring. Hard not to fall asleep. Good thing is he does not take attendance after the first couple of weeks(even if he says he will, he always forgets). Your grade is solely reliant on the midterm and final. If you need an easy class then this is it.

Has a grumpy personality and gets mad since nobody ever participates, but he makes the class as easy as possible. The midterm & final have 20+ bonus points each. Most of my class still failed LOL so theres an additional curve. He gives you all the notes and sample questions exactly like the exams. Only took attendance like 5 times and never had hw

An easy class. Come to lectures, he literally gives you the answers for the tests. He uses an "identification items" list and then asks for a paragraph about each on the test (10 out of 15 of them). 2 essays. 2 tests. his voice is very monotone so he gets boring. he doesn't check attendance much but come to class he outlines everything clearly.

POL 3008 is about the relationship between religion and politics in the U.S. Prof Demaio shows and critiques some of the ways The Supreme Court addresses the issue of the separation church and state. He shows trends in voting by religion and ethnicity. Prof Demaio is lecture heavy, but he is a lenient grader and willing to help u if need more time

This professor may be an easy A, but as somebody stated before me, he is the human embodiement of bad wifi. He speaks in a very low monotone voice which makes it difficult to hear him from the back of the classroom. This makes him very boring, which explains why half the class ends up falling asleep.

Was online bc of corona. 2 very long essays with pretty hard questions (6-8 pages each), but that was whole course. No lectures. Also, he's an easy grader. Would take but not an easy A.

2 tests. Your goal is to reach a specific number of questions correct on a test. He gives extra questions on both Midterm and Final. Get like 80% right and you get an A. Easy A if you know simple POL vocab.

His class might be a little slow but its really easy if you read his notes and keep up with the things he writes during lectures. Everything he says will be on the test is on the test and everything he says wont be on the test is not on the test so he basically prepares you from day one.

If you are taking POL 1101, you should take his class. The homework is mostly reading the textbook and matching it with his notes. He will review the chapters by going over quizzes in class. There are two exams, midterm and final. He also gives a lot of extra credit on the exams!

If you have a really long attention span, don't get bored easily, are an excellent writer, and arent afraid of multiple 10 pages essays, Professor DeMaio is for you. Youll learn a lot in his class and will feel very accomplished. Contrary to popular belief, the new edition of his textbook isn't found online, so it will set you back 30-40$

Professor Demaio was amazing. however, he assigns a lot of reading material from the new Hertzke "Religion and Politics in America" 6th edition book. Luckily, I am selling the PDF of this book for 5$. Email me at jjackson2685 at gmail dot com with "Hertzke Textbook" in the subject line. Cheers

Well, POL1011 is super straightforward. Make sure you're muted bc he'll get annoyed and possibly call your name out. Graded by two exams (midterm and final). No quizzes are graded, although he uploads past quizzes for PRACTICE. Textbook can be pirated. The docx materials on BB are helpful for preparing the exam, so use them.

Graded by a midterm and final with built in extra credit. I didn't attend classes but kept up with the reading and reviewed his notes for the exam. Easy A if you are disciplined.

100% take him. super easy class online. legit a free class

Professor DeMamaio is an understanding and kind guy. He wants you to succeed and isn't looking to put you in a tough spot. Achieving an A grade is highly manageable in his class. The only drawback is that he can be somewhat disorganized when it comes to materials and content. However, his leniency and generous grading compensate for this!

Took this professor for 1101 & 3008. His lectures are long but attendance wasn't mandatory. There were lots of materials to read in addition to the text, but you can get by skimming them. Only a midterm and final and he is a very generous grader.

best professor very easy to get an a just a midterm and a final all multiple choices and all of them are easy pay attention to his class and do the quizzes you will be fine.

Midterm: 1 paper, 1 identification list (8 words/phrases he will ask in a word doc and you define them, no time limit, you can legit send them in the next morning in an email and he'll take it). Final: 10 identification items and 2 pics that he will go over a million times in class, I never showed up and got an A-, very doable class.

Good class

Easy A, great professor. take him trust me

He is a really chill teacher, but his audio over Zoom was sometimes unclear. However, this class should be an easy A

2 tests so much extra credit so easy easiest a ever went to 5 classes

This class is a breeze with lots of extra credit. Just keep up with the readings and review the professor's notes - they're super helpful for the exams. Unstuck AI makes prepping a cinch too!

pretty nice and explains. he has his notes as the textbook so DON'T BUY TEXTBOOK.

V knowledgeable and caring professor; a very interesting subject, with lots of reading but the professor provides notes and additional materials that are very helpful for exams.Two exams with multiple choices and short answers. If you are disciplined and organized class should be easy.

Graded on two exams and that's it. Very easy to get an A in his class, even without extra credit. Got 100 on both finals and never attended class. Very nice guy, but old and not that great with technology so TA grades everything (very leniently). Take for an easy elective or lib arts cr.

Easy A, you're just graded on 2 exams and that's all. It's 35 multiple choice and 6 short answer questions in 3-4 sentences. Make sure to use AI detector to confirm ur response for short answers if it's written by human before moving on and u should be good.