5.0

Joseph Frusci

History - College of Staten Island (CUNY - Staten Island)

5.0
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
118
Reviews
5.0
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
5.0
Helpful
5.0
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

118

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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118 total ratings

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What Students Say

Easiest A, never takes attendance & short classes

COR100 - 5.0 rating

I had him fall semester and he made me love history he is really funny and talks about what's going on in todays history as well explaining why it's important to know our history of this amazing country

COR100 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

83%

Textbook Required

27%

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Based on 70 grades
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A+ (9)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 80 reported grades
A: 30
A-: 23
A+: 9
Not sure yet: 9
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Respected (47)
Hilarious (35)
Amazing lectures (26)
Caring (22)
Inspirational (14)
Gives good feedback (14)
Clear grading criteria (11)
Accessible outside class (9)
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COR100

5.0

(38)

HIS260

5.0

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HST260

5.0

(43)

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HST200

3.0

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2.5

HST260

2.4

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2.0

CORE100

1.9

Reviews (117)
5.0
3.0
CORE100
Dec 16, 2012

Awesome Professor!!! I recommend anyone taking this course to take Professor Frusci. His powerpoints are awesome and he is extremely knowledgeable in American History. Makes the class fun and enjoys political discussion, as they relate to what we are learning.

5.0
2.0
CORE100
Dec 18, 2012

Really cool professor lets you make up any work you missed. I recommend anyone taking core to take Professor Frusci.

5.0
1.0
CORE100
Dec 19, 2012

Great Professor. If you want to learn more about the core in a clear and understand, learn what is going on in our political world. ake hif you wat A++++

5.0
3.0
CORE100
Dec 20, 2012

Really nice guy. Went out of his way to make sure we understood the material. Can be really funny at times, but always made sure the lesson was completed.

5.0
1.0
CORE100
Jan 22, 2013

Great guy, great professor. You don't have to attend regularly- just keep up with blackboard & participate in class. Easy A!

5.0
1.0
COR100
Mar 5, 2013

He's a really outgoing professor, very lean lenient. Make sure people in your class are answering questions or he'll start giving quizzes. But overall best professor I've had so far!!!

5.0
3.0
COR100
Apr 25, 2013

Great professor! Loves talking about the federal budget and the history of deficits and surpluses. He uses a lot of budget sources to show data. Gives you an unbiased view and uses historical topics from the class to try and interpret current situations when we discuss current events in the beginning of the class.

5.0
1.0
COR100
May 9, 2013

Amazing professor. He really Is the best and easiest Cor professor in the college. You would love going to his class! he makes the class fun and interesting. A Tip: Show up, do the blackboard postings, do the essays, and make sure everything is in on time!

5.0
3.0
CORE100
May 19, 2013

Nicest professor on campus. He loves talking about the economic history of the United States and how it pertains to our lives today. He is also a huge American Revolution buff and really knows his stuff. I might want to be a history major because of him.

5.0
1.0
COR100
May 23, 2013

TAKE THIS PROFESSOR YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!! My boyfriend took him in the fall and advise me take him in the Spring. I had no regrets his class was great, he clearly explains the topic & homework. And if you miss a class don't worry because the powerpoint goes up on Blackboard. Definitely advise everyone to take him!!

5.0
1.0
CORE100
Jun 7, 2013

Awesome Guy. Very entertaining. You'll never be bored in this class

5.0
1.0
COR100
Aug 28, 2013

AWESOME PROFESSOR! He's such a cool guy, extremely helpful and very good at making an otherwise boring topic fun and easy to learn. His stories are hilarious, if you have to take core take it with Frusci, you will not regret it

5.0
1.0
COR100
Nov 13, 2013

He is awesome at what he does and he is a must for taking a cor class

5.0
1.0
COR100
Nov 26, 2013

Probably the coolest, most laid back teacher I have ever had. Little to no work, and he let's us out early every time. My class on Monday was 17 minutes long. Just do the few assignments he gives, pay attention and have good attendence. Easy A. Definitely take this class.

5.0
2.0
COR100
Dec 4, 2013

Awesome guy! I enjoyed the reacting to the past games, which he made really fun. I didn't like that I had a speaking role for every game, but Frusci is really cool. When we finished these games early, he would let us leave. On the days there are no games, he makes you stay to the very end.

5.0
1.0
CORE100
Dec 12, 2013

Awesome professor. laid back, entertaining. explains assignments, lessons very well. does not BS you with a whole bunch of non sense. definitely take him!

5.0
1.0
CORE100
Dec 13, 2013

Definitely the best teacher and professor I've ever had. He is a great person. Very helpful and very funny. You'd definitely be lucky to take his class. He makes going to class fun instead of boring so you'd actually enjoy being there. He's not just some boring professor who talks at the class the whole time.

5.0
1.0
COR100
Grade: A
Jan 3, 2014

Prof. Frusci is a very respectful guy. For some reason he had a lot of respect for me and i had a lot of respect for him. But he's an awesome, nice but cool professor. Go to class, do the discussions and participate a little bit,you will get an A.

5.0
1.0
CORE100
Jan 10, 2014

One of the best professors! He is a must for core. He teaches you what you need to know and makes it fun and interesting. As long as you do the work and participate, it will be easy. Funny guy.

5.0
1.0
COR100
Jan 12, 2014

Great Professor? do the work and participate during in class then u got a easy AAAA~

5.0
2.0
COR100
Grade: A+
Jan 15, 2014

He is a MUST for Core 100. ABSOLUTELY my favorite professor ever! I wish he taught more classes I would definitely enroll. Because if him I am now a history major! He made the so fun and I enjoyed coming to class. Totally was obsessed with my core class!!!

5.0
3.0
CORE100
May 27, 2014

Took Frusci this past semester and he was an awesome teacher. We did not have to buy textbooks. All we did was discussion boards almost every week, 2 essays and these 2 back to the past games. As long as you do that he will easily give you an A just for being there and doing the work. Very chill guy. Highly recommend.

5.0
1.0
COR100
Grade: Pass
May 31, 2014

GREAT PROFESSOR! Take him. You save money on textbooks by taking his class. Participate & do your homework and you are guaranteed to pass

5.0
1.0
CORE100
Sep 8, 2014

the best xD

5.0
1.0
CORE100
Dec 23, 2014

I LOVE HIM ! He's honestly the best professor I've ever had. No homework. gives only a midterm and a final. Very easy grader. He cares about his students! TAKE HIM !

5.0
3.0
COR100
Dec 25, 2014

he is by far the greatest professor he has life and feelings he is outstanding I wish everyone learn from him thank you my name is nabil and I recommend him to anyone I gave him 5 stars

5.0
1.0
COR100
Jan 15, 2015

Frusci was the best professor i've had at CSI. He is hysterical and is quick with his lessons. His stories about his neighbor are hysterical TAKE HIS CLASS!!

5.0
1.0
COR100
Grade: A-
Jan 27, 2015

HE IS THE BEST! He is sooo funny and he makes the topics fun for you to understand. You have to do the online homework but its easy, just look at your notes.

5.0
2.0
HIS260
May 27, 2015

Great history professor. Makes u love history Very cool guy love him. Respect his students and I love history because of him

5.0
2.0
COR100
Grade: A-
May 28, 2015

I LOVED PROF FRUSCI ! I had him fall semester and he made me love history he is really funny and talks about what's going on in todays history as well explaining why it's important to know our history of this amazing country. Great teacher will go over things if you don't understand and will give extra credit. His tests are fair as well.

5.0
4.0
HST260
May 31, 2015

Amazing professor! It is not just a straight history class. He goes over a different area of American History each week, then teaches you how to design lesson plans around the topic and teach history to students. He also puts you into groups and has you create lesson plans each week. Haven't come close to that in my education classes yet.

5.0
2.0
HST
Grade: B+
Jun 23, 2015

Professor Frusci was awesome to have for a Saturday class! He's easy going yet,very knowledgeable, and you learn so much! Expect group project... It wasn't hard.

5.0
1.0
COR100
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2015

I LOVED PROF FRUSCI ! the best prof in CSI

5.0
1.0
COR100
Grade: A
Jan 3, 2016

He is extremely easy, laid back & young guy. He does expect you to read & can get testy when he feels class isn't involved. Easiest A, never takes attendance & short classes. There was one short paper.

5.0
1.0
CORE100
Grade: A-
Jan 26, 2016

Frusci was an awesome prof. He makes class fun and is hilarious. Classes are not too difficult, and there aren't many tests at all. Make sure you do discussion boards on blackboard, and do the one or two essays he assigns and you will get a good grade

5.0
3.0
HST260
Grade: A-
Feb 7, 2016

He is the man!!! Makes you look at history from an entirely different perspective. I was on the fence about becoming a teacher, but after taking his class I am looking forward to teaching.

5.0
1.0
COR100
Mar 24, 2016

Great professor!! Class is very easy, just show up and do what he asks you to do and you will pass.

5.0
4.0
HST260
Grade: A-
Apr 10, 2016

Professor Frusci taught me more about teaching history than I learned from any education class I took at CSI. By far he was the best! So much insight on how to be a good history teacher. Definitely take him if you have the chance, you won't regret it.

5.0
1.0
COR100
Apr 17, 2016

He's literally historical, makes learning fun and you actually don't mind going to his class at all. Definitely take.

5.0
2.0
HST260
Grade: A
May 15, 2016

He make History interesting and fun. I Strongly recommend.

5.0
1.0
COR100
May 16, 2016

Best, easiest, teacher I've ever had in my life. Hysterical. If you want an easy A, take him whenever you can actually get a spot in one of his classes. You won't regret it!!

5.0
2.0
COR100
May 25, 2016

One of the best professors around. Made the overall class so easy and fun. Take him you won't regret it!

5.0
3.0
CORE100
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 2, 2016
Would take again

Hes very funny , and his works seems to catch my interest

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
COR100
Grade: A
Sep 13, 2016
Would take again

One of the best professor I've ever had. Awesome grader, easy class, funny.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
COR100
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2016
Would take again

Only way to fail is probably not to show up, even then you will pass.

Respected
Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
2.0
HST260
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2016
Would take again

ABSOLUTELY THE BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER HAD. EXTREMELY INTERESTED IN THE TOPICS AND KNOWS WHAT HE IS TALKING ABOUT. WILL HELP YOU IN CLASS AND LIFE IN GENERAL, GREAT WITH CURRENT EVENT DISCUSSIONS. VERY FUNNY, CARING GUY. TAKE HIM FOR ANY CLASS POSSIBLE JUST FOR THE EXPERIENCE ALONE. CANNOT SAY ENOUGH GREAT THINGS ABOUT HIM. OH, SUPER CORNY/FUNNY

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
1.0
HST260
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2017
Would take again

HE IS TRULY THE BEST PROFESSOR YOU CAN HAVE. HE KNOWS WHAT HE IS TALKING ABOUT AND WANTS EVERYONE TO PASS AND UNDERSTAND THE TOPIC AS WELL. HE IS A VERY RATIONAL GUY. IF YOU GO TO CLASS AND PAY ATTENTION IT IS AN EASY A. BEST PROFESSOR I HAD SO FAR.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
HST260
Grade: A-
Mar 16, 2017
Would take again

I really enjoyed his class. I am now thinking about becoming a history major with the hopes of teaching it. He really puts it in a way that help you understand how to teach the content. Oh, and he is very funny and keeps you engaged the whole class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
COR100
Grade: A
Mar 20, 2017
Would take again

Chillest professor ever! Extremely funny and his lectures are awesome. You'll never get bored in his class.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
HST260
Grade: A+
May 2, 2017
Would take again

best teacher hands down. Took him for core 100 and HST260 he does not give a lot of work. He is very understanding. He is by far the best professor i've ever taken. As long as you show up some times and do his work (which is very little work) you will pass with an A.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
HST260
Grade: A-
May 17, 2017
Would take again

Such a nice young and understanding man. Learned so much in his class and would definitely take again. Wish I could say the same for other history professors.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CORE100
May 18, 2017
Would take again

Awesome professor... I learned a lot in this class. He is helpful and makes the subject easy to understand.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
CORE100
Grade: A
May 18, 2017
Would take again

Greatest professor I've ever taken at CSI! If you get an opportunity to take this man for COR100 or HIS260 do it! He is awesome

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
HST260
May 19, 2017
Would take again

Greatest guy ever!!! The entire class had so much fun this semester. Most of us always found history boring and dry, but definitely not in his class. He made it fun and interesting. He's also cute to look at!!!

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CORE100
Grade: A
May 24, 2017
Would take again

honestly, he is AWESOME!! extremely down to earth, coolest professor. you won't regret taking his class. He makes history fun... I promise you he is NOT OVERRATED!

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
HST260
Grade: A-
Jul 17, 2017
Would take again

Frusci is a great Professor! Super fun and gives awesome advice! If you're going to be a teacher I highly recommend his class, really helps with lesson plans. He just takes a while to grade things. Speak up in his class, keeps it moving along!

Participation matters
Hilarious
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
1.0
COR100
Grade: A+
Nov 27, 2017
Would take again

He's amazing core teacher. He's so funny that the time just past so quick. He's super easy to grade.... Only one final and the final is open book. His lecture are powerpoint...... If you have a chance to take him.... It an easy A!

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HST260
Grade: A-
Dec 3, 2017
Would take again

Awesome guy! Shares his PowerPoints and makes the material very easy to understand.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
CORE100
Dec 5, 2017
Would take again

He does an awesome lecture on the 2008 financial crisis! Really cool and engaging.

Get ready to read
Inspirational
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
COR100
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2017
Would take again

Professor Frusci is the funniest and most chill professor you will ever have. A few homeworks and two papers. You can use anything you want on the final. No need to buy the textbook because you don't look at it once. 10/10 recommend!! You don't have to listen to his lectures or copy his notes but if you do, you will learn!! 10/10 recommend.

Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Would take again
5.0
2.0
COR100
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2017
Would take again

Professor Frusci is awesome. Smart, intelligent and knows the subject very well. 2 paper and final which is very easy. I wish that all professors would be like him

Respected
Amazing lectures
Would take again
4.0
3.0
CORE100
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2017
Would take again

Core 100 was a very interesting course overall. Professor Frusci was very knowledgeable overall, and added a lot of humor to his lectures. My advice would be to participate, do all of the discussions on blackboard, and do your two papers. Guaranteed you will get an A. However, the assigned textbook was not needed at all, save your money!

5.0
1.0
COR100
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2018
Would take again

He said if I went up for the last lecture to speak in front of the auditorium that I'd get an A. I didn't even have to take the final hahahaha or do the last paper

5.0
1.0
COR100
Grade: A
Jan 28, 2018
Would take again

Literally one of the best professors I have ever taken in my life no joke. He understands that it's stressful to be a college student and takes it easy on us. He def knows his stuff and you can ask him a question about anything you're interested about. He actually makes history informative and fun. Very easy and overall a great class. TAKE HIM!

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
COR100
Grade: A
Feb 25, 2018
Would take again

He is definitely the best professor I ever took, he understood his lecture very well and he is a funny guy.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
HST260
May 17, 2018
Would take again

He was definitely my favorite professor. He makes class interesting and fully explains the material. He is a great person and professor, he also has the best stories. DEFINITELY TAKE HIS CLASS!! I wish I could take him again

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
COR100
Grade: A
May 29, 2018
Would take again

Well, to use his own joke. Oprah: You get an A! You get an A! Everybody gets an A! Seriously tho: lectures are interesting, ties humor & current events w/ history, managed to teach entire curriculum while spending >20% of classes practically doing stand-up. EXTREMELY lenient grader. I actually looked forward to going to class every week b/c of him.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
HST260
Grade: B+
May 30, 2018
Would take again

Very interesting class. The first few minutes of the class he takes to tell a funny story, which keeps our attention. Then uses it to go right into the lesson. Interesting strategy for teaching. Looking forward to using that in my own classroom. Knows his topics well.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
HST260
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2018
Would take again

I love this guy. Thank god for him this semester. Knows the material and models his class the way his students will have to model theirs in the future. Breaks up the monotony of class with humor. He smells amazing too. Take him.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
HST260
Grade: A-
Jul 26, 2018
Would take again

I took him a year ago and he was the best! He makes the class fun and interesting while covering all the material. Definitely the kind of teacher I want to be when I have my own class. He was also training for some kind of sporting event and looked really good.

SO MANY PAPERS
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
HST260
Grade: A
Aug 19, 2018
Would take again

Professor Frusci is a great professor. He's easy going and will help you with any questions you have. He cares a lot about his students, he has many stories that relate back to the subject which really helped me to better understand the material. I recommend you taking him for COR and any type of History class. One of the best professors I've had!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HST260
Grade: B+
Aug 27, 2018
Would take again

Such a sweet and caring man. I am twice his age, but you would never know it with the level of maturity he brought to the class. I decided to come back to school after my husband passed and Professor Frusci was so nice in making sure I understood the work.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
HST260
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 9, 2018
Would take again

Love him, take him you won't regret it. He's funny and really cares about students.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
HST260
Grade: A-
Nov 27, 2018
Would take again

The best! Sat with me and showed me how to sequence of events, annotate my bibliography, and how to be a good social studies teacher, which I now do in middle school.

Respected
Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
HIS260
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2018
Would take again

Professor Frusci, is one of the Best Professors at CSI... He really explains his lectures very well. I would recommend to Students to take Professors Frusci's classes. You will get an easy A. He is the best. He is very calm and cool.

Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
COR100
Grade: A-
Dec 7, 2018
Would take again

Super easy class! Professor Frusci is not strict at all.. He is very knowledgable on the topics he teaches and he makes the class go by so fast. He tells jokes every class and really makes you never want to miss it. Take him before the class gets filled!!

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
COR100
Grade: A
Dec 31, 2018
Would take again

Best Professor ever, automatic A for the easiest work on this planet. If you dont him you are missing out!

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HIS260
Grade: A+
Jan 29, 2019
Would take again

Really cool guy, tried to relate to his students and his stories had me laughing so hard! Greatest thing is once he is done teaching he lets you leave class at a better time. If you get the chance to take him do it.

Inspirational
Hilarious
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
1.0
COR100
Grade: A
Feb 2, 2019
Would take again

Best teacher I've taken, funny and caring guy, makes you look forward to going to class. Easy A!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
HST260
Grade: A-
Mar 6, 2019
Would take again

Best history professor. He makes history fun and interesting. I want to be a history teacher and he really helps you understand what it is to be one.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
HST260
Grade: A-
Apr 16, 2019
Would take again

Great economic historian. Does an amazing compare and contrast lecture on the Great Depression and Great Recession. I want to do more economic history because of his class.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
So many papers
5.0
1.0
HST260
Grade: A
May 1, 2019
Would take again

He is great. The class was supposed to be three hours long and he always had us out within the hour. Assigns readings but you don't really need to read. Gives a weekly discussion board, no tests and two 5 page papers that are super easy.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
HST260
Grade: A-
May 14, 2019
Would take again

His class is fun and engaging. A lot of group work and projects. Be ready to read and learn how to teach history.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
HST260
Grade: B+
May 31, 2019
Would take again

Probably the best class I took this semester. He's really nice, fun, and so easy to talk to. I highly recommend taking his class. Not too bad to look at either.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
COR100
Grade: A-
Jun 18, 2019
Would take again

Coolest guy ever. His American History course is the best. Lots of writing, but it doesnt feel like it because he makes the class fun.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
HST260
Aug 21, 2019
Would take again

He is one of the best professors Ive had so far and also the easiest class Ive taken so far. All I really had to do was show up. There wasnt much work to do and whatever he did assign was easy and he always gave us the option to do it in class and hand it in that day.

Accessible outside class
Group projects
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
HST260
Grade: A-
Sep 16, 2019
Would take again

The Best! That is all!

Respected
Group projects
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
COR100
Grade: A-
Dec 26, 2019
Would take again

One of the best professors at csi. He is very nice and funny and he makes a boring class very interesting. If you havent taken Core yet he is definitely the best option. If I needed to take a history class Id choose his class in a heartbeat.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
HIS260
Grade: A
May 16, 2020
Would take again

For HST 260, you will do an assignment every week. But it is so easy and good exercise. One 5 page essay for midterm and a take-home final. If you need your help with classwork he will help you and he will also help you get a job. What kind of professor does that! Be very respectful and he will show you respect. He gives donuts to his class.

Respected
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
COR100
Grade: A
May 22, 2020
Would take again

Hes very laid back and caring! Would recommend you to take one of his classes if needed !

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CORE100
Grade: B+
Jun 24, 2020
Would take again

Very easy and straightforward

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
HST344
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 13, 2020
Would take again

Amazing Professor very passionate about the course. Makes the subject and lectures interesting and allows the class to have an open discussion on the lecture. 10/010 would recommend. Weekly discussion boards, readings and 2 papers. Participation does matter

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
HST344
Dec 8, 2020
Would take again

Dr Frusci is by far the best professor i've ever had. He doesn't just sit there and lecture, he makes his class time a discussion, for everyone to bounce ideas off eachother and really discuss whatever reading was assigned. He also gives very interesting annecdotes and assignments are light.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
HST200
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 11, 2021
Would take again

I had my first HST 200 class with professor frusci. It was a really good class that get everyone to discuss what history is and the different approaches to it. He used various examples from the American revolution to world war 2. Definitely looking forward to the rest of the semester in this class

Gives good feedback
Respected
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
HST260
Grade: A
Jun 19, 2021
Would take again

Professor Frusci is a great professor. You will learn in his class, and he cares about his students. If you are looking to become a teacher in particular he will help you get prepared for the process. Definitely take his classes

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
1.0
HST260
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2021
Would take again

Easiest history Professor at the entire College. Doesn't give feedback on papers but makes lectures super interesting. I would definitely take Dr. Frusci again.

Respected
Participation matters
5.0
1.0
HST100
Grade: A+
Dec 24, 2021
Would take again

Really nice, I was surprised later on in the semester to realize how great he actually is. Very lenient with assignments, I don't know what I would have done this semester if I didn't have such a peaceful class like his.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
HST260
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 25, 2022
Would take again

I dont think he reads your assignments i used an assignment for his mid term from highschool and the previous semester i took the class i recievied and A for terible work

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
3.0
HST260
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 28, 2022
Would take again

He is a very laid-back professor that enjoys conversation with students in class. He makes the class interesting and engaging, but do not get caught cheating. He just caught a few students in my class cheating on their midterm. Because of them, the entire final is now being changed and those students might be expelled.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
1.0
CORE100
Grade: C+
May 3, 2022
Would take again

Based

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
HST260
Grade: A
May 14, 2022
Would take again

The class was so easy, really nice guy. Will say I did find him a bit immature but other than that he was great. It is an easy class but you also learn a lot, do your weekly reading and you'll have no problem.

5.0
3.0
HST260
Grade: Not sure yet
May 14, 2022
Would take again

Super chill guy that likes to have discussions with the students on how current events reflect historical ones. He will tell you everything you need to know on how to become a teacher in the DOE and will help you get licensed to teach. You can tell he's been teaching for awhile because he has that corny sense of humor that all teachers have.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
HST260
Grade: B+
May 19, 2022
Would take again

He made the classroom a safe space for discussions that are hard to have in the general public. He is very respectful of students from different ethnic and religious backgrounds. If you enjoy history but want to learn more about American history, please take him.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
HST260
Grade: A
Jan 15, 2023
Would take again

Professor Frusci was amazing. He cares deeply for his students and truly wants to see them succeed. He made history fun. The midterm and final are on black board with lots of time. There are a few discussion posts throughout the semester that relate to the topics of the week. Would take him again if I needed another history course.

Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
HST260
Grade: B+
Jan 17, 2023
Would take again

Frusci was a really cool and awesome history professor. He was always accessible on campus during his office hours. This was not the case for many other history professors i've taken over the last couple of years and I am a history major. Defintely take him if you want to teach history. he will show you how to become a good history teacher.

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
HST131
Grade: Not sure yet
May 20, 2023
Would take again

I never knew how interesting the 1950s were and how crucial they were for pop culture, civil rights, and foreign policy. He shows some really cool clips of civil rights activists and popular performers of that time to help walk us through an important decade for America. This class was pretty cool

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
HST260
Grade: Not sure yet
May 22, 2023
Would take again

No other professor walked me through the process of becoming a social studies teacher the way he did. Most of my professors were very hard to meet during office hours, but he was so easy to meet and sit with to get information.

Group projects
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
HST260
Grade: A-
Dec 28, 2023
Would take again

He is so hilarious! He cares for his students and likes to hear his students comments and concerns. There is no way you could fail his class unless your really lazy. Highly recommend!

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
HST260
Grade: A
Jan 10, 2024
Would take again

One of the best professors ever! such a great guy and found his class very interesting. He truly cares about his students and has a great sense of humor and great stories. I will miss him and this class.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
HST131
Grade: A-
May 29, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Frusci is hands down the best professor on campus, his classes are always engaging and interesting leaving it something to look forward to. truly a breathe of fresh air at CSI. Cannot recommend this prof enough.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Respected
5.0
2.0
HST260
Grade: A-
Jan 4, 2025
Would take again

Professor Frusci is an engaging instructor who makes history come alive. His classes are fun yet informative, and he genuinely cares about student success. For study prep, I found unstuck study and ChatGPT really helpful alongside the textbook. Definitely take this class if you can!

5.0
1.0
HIS260
Grade: A
Jan 24, 2025
Would take again

Gave 2 or 3 Discussion posts, you don't have to respond to peers. 2 papers, 1 midterm and 1 final Paper, both a couple pages based on proposed list of history topics to select from. Midterm and final test are both done online, don't worry just multiple choice questions! Let's you out extremely early, 3 hour class was only 1 hour class! Take him!

Caring
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
HST100
Grade: A+
Feb 28, 2025
Would take again

I LOVE HIM PLEASE TAKE HIM IF YOU WANT TO BE HAPPY

Inspirational
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
1.0
HST131
Grade: A
Mar 16, 2025
Would take again

VERY easy professor. Only a couple of papers (1/2 was because some girl asked for annother paper??) that were very very easy. A few discussion boards but nothing too crazy. Canceled class a bunch and was overall a great professor, very chill. Take him.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
HST260
Apr 3, 2025
Would take again

great professor!!! the best, very understanding, lecture is so interesting.

Caring
Respected
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
HST260
Grade: A-
May 19, 2025
Would take again

Take him you wont regret it. He is the only professor I've taken that gives republican students a voice in the classroom and doesnt push liberal propaganda like every other professor on this campus. He is fair and easy to talk to.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
4.0
HST260
Grade: A-
Jun 12, 2025
Would take again

If you want to be a teacher you need to take him. He devotes the last class or two of the semester going over how to become a teacher in the doe. My advisor has no idea what I need to do, but Frusci will walk you through it step by step.

Inspirational
Respected
Accessible outside class
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