4.2

Jean Crissien

Government - Dallas College - Mountain View Campus

4.2
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
77%
Would Retake
90
Reviews
4.2
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
4.2
Clarity

77%

Would Retake

90

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What Students Say

I took this class over wintermester, only 3 weeks

GOVT2305 - 5.0 rating

great professor and not bad to look at

GOVT2306 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

71%

Textbook Required

0%

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Based on 76 reported grades
A: 24
A+: 17
B+: 9
A-: 9
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Participation matters (21)
Caring (14)
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Respected (10)
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Reviews (90)
5.0
2.0
GOVT2305
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2016
Would take again

He was a beyond awesome professor! Honestly he was the professor that made the college experience better. As long as your engaged and pay attention you will be perfectly fine! He is hilarious and loves students feedback! He teaches in different ways like showing videos of jimmy fallon playing games and group activities ASK FOR HIM! HES AWESOME!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
4.0
3.0
GOVT2306
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2017
Would take again

The professor is quite engaging and enlightening. Participation and attendance are required, but don't fear the word "required," I believe that like many students, you will want to participate and enjoy attending class. You will read, and you will take something out of class.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
GOVT2305
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2017
Would take again

I wasn't so good in government, but his the way he taught his lessons and got us engaged in group activities helped me learn a lot better. He is the best professor I have taken for government and I highly recommend him. He is very understandable and helps out in any way possible.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
GOVT2306
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2017
Would take again

If you have to take any government class, TAKE HIM!!! He's an amazing professor, and very straight forward. You will actually want to go to class. He's pretty lenient. If you do your work, you should have no problem with your grades. Classes actually get pretty intense!

Participation matters
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
GOVT2306
Grade: A
May 2, 2017
Would take again

Government class with this professor was awesome! As long as you do your work and participate you will be good. He makes the lectures interesting and gives extra credit throughout the semester.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
4.0
3.0
GOVT2306
Grade: A-
May 4, 2017
Would take again

Professor Jean is a great choice for your government classes! 1. A fair grader, very detailed grading criteria 2. High energy and always open to discussion regarding grades and other related class topics. 3. Class participation is fun and it helps you add points to your final grade

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
GOVT2306
May 9, 2017
Would take again

I was lucky taking this class because I didn't research any of my professors first. But Prof. Crissien is an awesome professor and isn't overwhelming with assignments. I would take his class agai. and recommend him if you take government.

Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
GOVT2305
Grade: A+
May 9, 2017
Would take again

The professor is really cool and his classes were pretty amazing. you can easily get an A in his class just make sure to read. Readings are not much. Classes are fun too. I mean jokes here and there are quite often.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
GOVT2305
May 9, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Crissien is a great professor. He makes lecture very relevant and enjoyable. He is very clear with directives and his assignments are not a burden. You actually learn a lot in his lectures, I recommend taking him.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
GOVT2306
May 9, 2017
Would take again

If I could take his class again, I would. He's the best professor I have taken. He lets his students know what material is going to be on the tests and also, he has a reading guide available that is very helpful with the quizzes. He also has a good sense of humor. He has extra credit opportunities too (:

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
GOVT2306
May 10, 2017
Would take again

Great professor! Really enjoys teaching his material and knows how to make lectures fun with funny videos and slides. His personality is the best, makes it comfortable to talk to him. The course overall is how about how much effort you put into the class. I highly recommend him.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
5.0
4.0
GOV2306
Grade: A+
May 10, 2017
Would take again

Dr Crissien is a great professor, you must come to class to gain all possible points. The book is necessary if you want to do well. You take a quiz through lockdown every week before he discuss the chapter.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
GOVT2306
May 11, 2017
Would take again

Professor Crissien is really cool and his clases are not hard. Read the book and understand the topic. You can earn extra points if you participate in class. You can use your book to do the exams. You can easily get an A. I recommend him

Inspirational
5.0
3.0
GOVT2305
Grade: A
May 18, 2017
Would take again

AWSOME! Take his class. You won't regret it !

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
2306GOV
Grade: A
May 30, 2017
Would take again

Profesor Crissien is a great professor. At the beginning seems like is really hard, but it is not if you put effort on it.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
GOVT2305
Grade: A+
Jul 6, 2017
Would take again

He is a great teacher. Had him for American Government. I learned a lot from him. He is an understanging professor but if you want to skip yeahhhh make sure your have a doctures note. He ralates to his classes.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
4.0
4.0
GOVT2305
Grade: B
Aug 13, 2017
Would take again

I took GOVT 2305 online summer session 2 and it was a lot of assignments. We had to do two assignments three time a week and one exam a week. He is also a tough grader and be prepared to read .Overall the class was pretty interesting. Hes really good with reminders and posting announcements.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
5.0
1.0
GOV2305
Grade: A+
Aug 24, 2017
Would take again

EASIEST CLASS EVER. It was an online class and there was homework and quizzes every other day and they were only five questions each. The homework activities were very engaging and interesting. I learned lot and enjoyed the class. The tests were straight out of the book and he gives you a guide to fill and if you fill it you will for sure get an A.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
GOVT2305
Nov 15, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Crissien does a fantastic job of teaching the material in a way that makes his students think and learn well, while creating an open classroom atmosphere that allows all students to speak with confidence and feel included and validated. He goes the extra mile to help and teach his students on an individual level. I learned so much in his class.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
GOVT2306
Dec 1, 2017
Would take again

You will NEED the textbook, without it you won't be able to do most of the assignments/understand the work. He is very considerate if there's an emergency. Try not to miss any days, he will count it against your grade. Super easy if you just PAY ATTENTION. Over all the class is easy if you just follow the syllabus.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
4.0
GOV2306
Grade: B+
Dec 1, 2017
Would take again

Best Professor I've had since I started school. He really helped me succeed in class I could tell he genuinely cared about teaching. MUST READ THE TEXTBOOK OR YOU WILL NOT PASS.

Respected
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
4.0
GOVT2305
Grade: B
Dec 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I took this class on online and I didn't enjoy it. He does not grade easily. You can't get a perfect grade. I did more than what he asked for one time and got a score of 28 out of 30. He docks you points if he feels your assignment wasn't good enough but all those missed points add up over time. Do not take him online.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Tests are tough
5.0
4.0
GOVT2305
Grade: A-
Dec 29, 2017
Would take again

I learned so much in this course! The course was kept interesting and current through assignments. Prof. Crissien provides a reading guide which targets the key areas of the chapter and helps tremendously with the reading quiz. There is a alot of work especially during a Wintermester(assignments daily M-F) with a 24 hr window to complete, worth it!

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
GOVT2305
Grade: B+
Jan 9, 2018
Would take again

I took this class over wintermester, only 3 weeks! That being said, there was a lot of work but fairly easy. Quizzes and tests are straight from the book pretty much!!! You will not pass without the book. He is very responsive. Do EVERY assignment! Easy short term class!

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
1.0
3.0
GOV2306
Grade: B
Jan 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Dont take, first he says to buy a textbook mandatory but is only used once. Took him for two classes and one was absolutely terrible

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
GOVT230563431
Grade: C+
Mar 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I took this class online for 8 weeks and yes there are numerous of assignments due in a short period of time. The class also consists of a lot of reading and the instructor is a stickler when it comes to grading.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
GOVT2306
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2018
Would take again

It took me until the last semester of my time at Mountain View to find my favorite professor, and it's this guy. He makes himself very clear of what he expects from you so there is no confusion. He makes you work for it, but as long as you do the work, you will do well. Very understanding but no pushover.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
GOVT2306
Grade: A-
May 7, 2018
Would take again

took crissean for govt 2305 and 2306. He is very blunt about what he wants in the assignments and responds to emails quickly. He is a tough grader, but if you put in the work there shouldn't be a problem. text book- yes! 3 exams. 12 quizzes. 3 critical thinking assign. +extra credit. great professor and not bad to look at

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
GOVT2306
May 7, 2018
Would take again

open notes on exams

5.0
4.0
GOVT2306
Grade: A
May 10, 2018
Would take again

Government & politics is just not my subject, but I really enjoyed his class! Hes a really good informative professor that honestly makes learning fun. If you work for an A, youll get it!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
GOVT2305
Grade: A+
Jul 9, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Crissien is an amazing professor! I took his 2305 Govt class online over the summer & it was a great experience. Quizzes & exams are be easy as long as you read & do the chapter review he makes. There's other work too & he can be quite a tough grader if you slack off in your responses. Otherwise, effort grade. Responsive, will work with you.

Tough Grader
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
GOVT2305
Grade: A+
Aug 23, 2018
Would take again

I don't have enough words to explain how awesome this man is! His lectures are interesting and fun. I took 2306 lecture and made an A. I also took 2305 over the summer and made another A. DO ALL THE WORK in a timely manner with your honest opinion/thoughts on the discover politics assignments and you should do great. You need to READ the chapters!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
5.0
4.0
GOVT2305
Grade: A+
Nov 28, 2018
Would take again

Looking for an easy A class. This is not your professor. Looking for an real college experience, by dedicating your time in a course to actually learn something. You have come to the right place. Just Make READING GUIDES, TAKE NOTES, And do homework no time. I will guareentee an A. +extra credit +handsome+ can take note in exam. Simply great

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
GOV2305
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2018
Would take again

Fill out the study guides and read the chapters and youll be in good shape. Offers extra credit and the class is very engaging. Great experience!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
GOVT2305
Grade: B+
Dec 2, 2018
Would take again

Lets us use our notes and reading guides on exams, and reading guides go along with quizzes.

Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
GOV2305
Grade: B
Dec 5, 2018
Would take again

Very inspiring. His tests are pretty easy just follow the study guides and do your readings.

Get ready to read
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
GOV2305
Dec 5, 2018
Would take again

i never really liked government and this class made it interesting to me, if you do the study guides you should be fine and you should be able to get at least a C in this class by reading and answering the guides. test are open notes, you can retake quizzes, and earn points during class.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
GOVT2306
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2018
Would take again

One of the best experiences in my college life thus far. This professor is outstanding and if you do the work and put in the effort, youll be in good shape. He truly is a teacher that I recommend for everyone to take.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
GOVT2306
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

I just loved watching him talk ever class period. This guy is down to earth and lays he law on day 1. Do the reading, section quizzes, discovering politics assignments and you wil be just fine! His class is no hard AT ALL. Take good notes during lecture you will need them for the test. I wish he taught all my courses. Keep up the good work Doc!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
4.0
2.0
GOV2305
Grade: B-
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

Lots of quizzes (at least one per week), he makes/ uses his power points and there is a lot of points for participation. Very nice professor and great personality. As long as you fill out the guides and watch the videos the class is pretty easy.

Participation matters
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
GOV2305
Grade: A
Dec 25, 2018
Would take again

He's a very understanding professor. He grades clearly and gives great feedback. He also emails frequently to remind students of upcoming papers and gives more information and how to successfully pass his class. He allows for easy extra credit often too. 10/10 would take again, he will be having a large class in spring for the upcoming class.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
GOV2305
Grade: B
Jan 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I took this class only due to his rating. Truth is I don't know why. You take multiple quizzes in 6 minutes! I feel like he tries to make the class hard. You have to take a test 19 question (worth one point and then a written answer worth 20 minutes) Not all test are multiple choice you must fill in answer. book required, you can't google your answ

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
4.0
GOVT2305
Grade: A+
Jan 16, 2019
Would take again

Took the class over Wintermester, very well structured class makes it simple to learn in a quick amount of time. He gives you daily reminders to keep you on task and gave great feedback. Read the chapter, fill out the guides, watch the videos, this class is easy to pass. Max, 1-2 hours a day.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
GOVT2305
Grade: A
Jan 26, 2019
Would take again

Doctor Crissien was a very fun & charismatic teacher. He both gave good feedback & was willing to take it from students. He opened topics up to discussion, & managed to get the class just as passionate about government as he is. He gave lots of quizzes, but it's no problem if you read the chapters & do the study guides. I recommend him to anyone.

Participation matters
TEST HEAVY
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
GOVT2305
Grade: B+
Jan 30, 2019
Would take again

Easy! multiple choice quizzes and fun assignments. As long as you try, he gives you a good grade.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
POLS207
Grade: A+
Jul 3, 2019
Would take again

Amazing Professor amen very organized.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
GOVT2305
Grade: A
Jul 4, 2019
Would take again

I'm glad I chose to take this class. Over all it taught me a lot of useful information. Just be ready to have daily short chapter quizzes. Just make sure to read and complete chapter reviews and you will do fine!

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
GOVT2305
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Doesn't care about students. Professor thinks her class is the most important class ever and thinks highly of own. Never take this class, If this is the only available class then wait for another term. Biggest mistake ever by taking this class. Doesn't understands the situation of students. Ignore this class! Ignore! Ignore! Ignore!

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
1.0
GOVT2306
Grade: A
Sep 22, 2019
Would take again

Nice Professor!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
GOVT6240
Grade: D-
Sep 25, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I like that I read each chapter before taking the quiz so I gain a lot of information. Nonetheless, she only gives 4 minutes for the quizzes!! Its just not enough time to go back and search specifically for that question. I run out of time and can only take it twice and the questions change the second time. I do not recommend her. I have to retake.

Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
3.0
GOVT2305
Grade: A-
Nov 15, 2019
Would take again

Honestly, This course is how I wish most courses were. One reading assignment per week. Professor Crissien is nice enough to photocopy the chapter for those that dont but the text book. Gives a Reading guide. I mean they practically give you the A if you just do your work. 10/10 would recommend.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
4.0
4.0
GOVT2306
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

He was honestly a good teacher. He did require reading and a 5 question quiz to take within 4 min. He also gave you question to answer during the readings to help with quizzes. If you do the reading and the question you should be fine!!

Amazing lectures
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
5.0
GOVT2306
Apr 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Im my opinion just too much homework. The quizzes are timed to 4 minutes and even if you have the reading guide done its still not enough time sometimes. The work is very time consuming.

Lots of homework
Group projects
2.0
5.0
GOVT2305
Grade: C
Jun 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

A very hard class in my opinion. You get a quiz or two every other day, and an exam by the end of the week. You NEED the textbook and a printer. You cannot cheat in his class. He gives you only 4 minutes on the quiz and one hour on the exam; SO MUCH ANXIETY. I would not take him again.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
4.0
GOVT2305
Grade: B+
Aug 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Makes you work for your grade. Do those reading guides cuz they help most of the time

Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
GOVT2306
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2021
Would take again

I took Professor Crissien for both GOVT 2305 and 2306, one in person and the other online. He is very good and clear on due dates. As long as you read the chapters thoroughly, fill out the guides, you should be fine. There are quizzes and finals throughout the course but you should make a good grade as long as the guides are filled out.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
GOVT2305
Grade: A-
Jan 29, 2021
Would take again

I took Professor Crissiens online Government class during the pandemic his class has been by far my favorite. Reading is mandatory, it is certain you will learn in his class. Dr. Crissien is humorous and his enthusiasm makes the class enjoyable. He replies to emails in a timely manner and is very clear and professional about his work.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
GOVT2305
Grade: A+
May 1, 2021
Would take again

Professor Crissien was an amazing Government teacher. He gives note pages that tell you what to take notes on so that you don't have to take notes on everything in the textbook, and his quizzes and tests are based on those note pages. If you take good notes and study them, you will pass the quizzes and tests.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
4.0
GOVT2305
Grade: B
Jul 7, 2021
Would take again

I took Prof. Crissian online GOVT class & enjoyed it. He is very clear on due dates, does not allow makeup work. He provide note pages - if you take good notes from the textbook and the video clips he provides and study them, you should do well. His quizzes are timed so prepare, and tests were based what are in his notes.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
GOVT2305
Grade: B+
Dec 9, 2021
Would take again

Professor Crissien is an awesome Professor! His lectures are very interesting and easy to understand, do not be afraid to participate in his class.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
GOVT2305
Grade: A+
Jan 4, 2022
Would take again

I took professor Crissien for GOVT 2305 in the fall semester and GOVT 2306 in the winter term. Both semesters went great. His class is very easy and organized. He sends daily emails to remind us what assignments are due. To pass this class reviewing the guides are key!! If you take good notes then you will pass the tests.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
4.0
GOVT2305
Apr 19, 2022
Would take again

This Professors amazing, funny and caring! On paper it seems like a hard class to take but Id take it again. You have to read but he has guides that make the reading easy and effective. His lectures are amazing and the class made me care for politics in a way I never did or thought I could. Test are based on reading and lectures but easy

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
GOV2305
Grade: A+
Jul 6, 2022
Would take again

She cares about her students and her class is incredibly easy if you follow along in the textbook. YOU HAVE TO WATCH THE VIDEOS or else you will fail the video quizzes. She also gives really good feedback on your essays!

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
GOV2305
Grade: A+
Jul 9, 2022
Would take again

This man is the man right here! Yes you will actually need to study but just do the work and actually engage in class. PLUS: he is not bad to look at.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
GOV2305
Grade: B+
Jul 20, 2022
Would take again

Amazing professor they do give quizzes and exams but provides a guide to the textbook which makes the questions super easy! only one small essay but I recommend this professor I would take their class again!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
4.0
GOVT2305
Grade: A+
Aug 9, 2022
Would take again

Wonderful professor. Provides detailed guides on what to focus on when reading/watching provided videos. Quizzes are timed but easy if you read and fill out the guides. One written assignment halfway through with clear instructions; gave great feedback. Very organized. Class is at your own pace with set due dates every week. Comprehensive syllabus.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
GOV2306
Grade: A
Nov 13, 2022
Would take again

Okay, hear me out! if you are not into government and you think it's boring and that it has nothing to do with you. Just give Professor Jean a chance to change your mind. He is amazing! You will 100% learn in this class. He is very straightforward with his syllabus (and very funny). Read, study, and do the guides and you will succeed.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Caring
3.0
3.0
GOV2305
Grade: B
Nov 21, 2022
Would take again

The quizzes oof be careful there is 5 question one wrong 4/5 grade drops, 2 attempts 2ND SCORE will get saved NO MATTER WHAT lets say you get 80 on 1st go 2nd get 60 BAM you now stuck with 60. READ READ Read the chapters again and use the study guides, still pretty tuff small 5 min 5question quizzes

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
GOVT2306
Grade: A-
Apr 18, 2023
Would take again

i hate government but professor jean was amazing the work is easy and the instructions were easy to follow along. Fill out the reading guides and everything will be alright. Love all the assignments and wish i could keep taking them for all my classes. loved them sincr govt 2305 that i took them for govt 2306

5.0
2.0
GOV2306
Grade: A+
Jul 14, 2023
Would take again

Professor Jean is amazingly helpful. Easy guidance and clear instructions in all assignments. Take this class!

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
GOV2306
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2024
Would take again

Easiest college course i've ever taken

5.0
2.0
GOV2305
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

I enjoyed Dr. Crissien's lectures at Richland College. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. There is only one major writing assignment, module quizzes are online (lockdown browser without camera), and exams are made of short answer questions. Attendance is mandatory and impacts your grade.

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Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
GOVT2306
Grade: A-
Dec 16, 2024
Would take again

Professor Crissien was amazing! He truly cares for his students and rewards hard work. There are weekly quizzes with a lockdown browser, so take lots of notes on the readings & videos. There is one major writing assignment. Late assignments are accepted for partial credit. The midterm & final exams are essay questions with no multiple choice.

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Caring
Respected
4.0
2.0
GOV2306
Grade: B+
Feb 1, 2025
Would take again

There is only one major writing assignment, module quizzes are online (lockdown browser without camera), and exams are made of short answer questions. this online class is very easy to navigate and to see what assignments need to be completed. Overall, this class was very easy! I recommend this professor!

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Gives good feedback
Caring
4.0
3.0
GOVT2306
Grade: A
Apr 7, 2025
Would take again

this prof was amazing, just make sure you actually fill out the reading guides for the quizzes, they're not due but they def help you remember the info that'll be on the quizzes. quizzes are mcq, but major assignments + exams are written. late assignments are half credit. easy grader, but make sure you do everything he asks for, and you're all set

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Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
GOV2306
May 5, 2025

He was the worst professor i have ever taken in my life. SUPER STUBBORN! DOESN'T CARE ABOUT THE STUDENTS GRADES. AND definately one of the professors who take a whole week or more to reply back to the emails. IS NEVER THERE TO SOLVE THE PROBLEMS AND GRADES SUPER HARD! LET ME TELL YOU ONE THING IF YOU'RE PLANNING FOR THIS CLASS IS RUNNNN!!!!!

1.0
5.0
GOV2306
Grade: Rather not say
May 6, 2025

He is the worst professor I've ever had in my life. He is so selfish doesn't care about student grades. He doesn't reply to the emails. give "zero" to students there is no homework. There is a quizzes and you have to take in in front of camera. There are two exams and it's essay, the exams are so difficult if you fail one you won"t pass the class.

5.0
4.0
GOV2306
Grade: A
May 14, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Crissien is one of the best instructors I've had at Dallas College. His lectures are engaging and captivating, inviting students to participate and share their views on various issues. This class is not easy, but you should do just fine if you put in the effort expected of any committed college student.

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Amazing lectures
Inspirational
2.0
2.0
GOVT2306
Grade: C+
May 19, 2025

The course was easy. Major assi were 2 essay exams and 1 critical thinking assignment. I was on top of everything until the end, I wouldve gotten an easy A if he were a bit more responsive and cooperative, he gave me a zero on one exam cuz of some reasons that were not true, i even resubmitted the paper, but He just doesn't want to reply to emails.

5.0
3.0
GOVT2305
Grade: A
May 20, 2025
Would take again

There is only one major writing assignment, module quizzes are online (lockdown browser with camera), and exams are made of short answer questions. this online class is very easy to navigate and to see what assignments need to be completed. Overall, this class was very easy! I recommend this professor!

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Gives good feedback
3.0
4.0
GOVT2306
Grade: A
Jun 13, 2025

lockdown browser. No extra credit. lots of work. He will give you a blank guide so for 80-90% of the quizzes they are covered through the guide. All quizzes are timed and they are on lockdown browser. no notes allowed. you will have multiple quizzes due the same day. The class was a lot of work, it was doable. would not take again

Tough grader
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Lots of homework
4.0
3.0
GOV2306
Grade: A
Jun 19, 2025
Would take again

just make sure you fully read all the articles/watch all the videos and fill out the guide. the only grades are 5-10Q but 2 attempt mcq quizzes, open book exams, and a writing assignment. grades fairly, just make sure you actually answer the question directly and explain.

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Test heavy
1.0
5.0
GOV2306
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 3, 2025

All exams by cam, no extra points, no tolerance.

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
GOV2305
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jul 24, 2025

Dont take if you dont want to be monitored by a webcam 24/7 i didnt have a webcam therefore he told me to drop his class.

2.0
4.0
GOVT2306
Jul 29, 2025

He uses a lockdown browser with webcam on to grade every assignment. You need to write down a lot of notes in order to pass the exams. Lots of reading and watching videos. I would never take a class with this professor again.

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Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
GOVT230563431
Grade: A+
Aug 3, 2025

For this class you will read a lot of articles and some are very long. That being said the only assignments are mainly Exams/Quizzes that you take once you are ready after you are done with the readings. This class also includes one major writing assignment, each test also uses lockdown browser, no tolerance for AI or cheating at all

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Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
GOVT230563431
Grade: A
Aug 3, 2025

this class requires a lot of Articles, some articles are as long as 33 pages. all assignments are Exams that will be taken using lockdown browser. You will have one major writing assignment that you will write on your own with no help from outside sources, 0 tolerance for AI, he will give you the sources you can use to write.

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Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
GOV2305
Grade: A-
Aug 18, 2025

So much reading, long articles, that you will be tested over + you need to take notes. The way his exams/quizzes are set up is not very good, you can't go back to the questions, you NEED a webcam+lockdown browser for everything,you get 2 tries per exam but no matter what, he will take your second grade. No extra credit besides the syllabus quiz.

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So many papers
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
GOV2305
Grade: C-
Nov 11, 2025

Don't recommend this class quizzes every week which wouldn't be too bad but you only get 5 minutes to do them and requires both lockdown browser + webcam.

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Lots of homework
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
GOV2305
Grade: A-
Dec 8, 2025

A lot of reading is necessary for this class and its honestly a lot of work for a class that most universities need as a core credit for transfer students. I also didn't like that most of the class is about him sharing about his political opinions. However I never saw any bias against students who didn't have same political views in assignments.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
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