I always failed American history,but for the first time I am not only passing but with flying colors. You can really understand him and his stories are funny. Just take notes(obviously for those who havent caught on yet..the topic he elaborates on will be an essay question.)Dont let the other annoying kids discourage you like in my class. It's easy

Your grade is based on three tests. He does only lecture and if you don't pay attention you will fail. I personally thought I was going to fail but instead I passed with a B! On the first 2 tests I a C and on the final I didnt even study... Not that hard if you pay attention.

When your professor says "Boy have I got a test for you!" its a little bit scary and funny at the same time. That pretty much sums up McCullough. His lectures are very entertaining, but he is not joking when he says the tests are hard! You get three tests, and you need to study a LOT to do well. Make sure you go to class, especially on review days!

Awesome teacher. You will learn a lot in his class but in a way that is interesting and taht you will remember. Also gives all the facts/sides on pieces of history like JFK, WW1 and others. I would suggest taking this class if you are interested in History.

Ken is the best professor I have ever had. He has so much knowledge to share with his students. If you are willing to learn you will learn so much in all his classes. After AMH 1010,1020 and government you should know something. I am glad I took all of his classes. JUST PAY ATTENTION AND READ YOUR TEXT BOOK!!!....MH

I think Mr. McCullough is an awesome teacher. He's fascinating, very knowledgeable, and funny. I've enjoyed every minute of his class. If you read the book, take lots of notes, and study, you should do all right for the test. He gives a study sheet for his tests, but you still have to study because he's pretty demanding. He's awesome though.

Didn't like him at all. His tests are really hard. I consider myself a good student. I always get A in all my classes but you have to be a genious to get an A in his class.

If you like politics you will enjoy this class, because he loves to spark debate. It is nice to see that happen and not get out of control. If you pay attention you will sure to get an "A" however, the cartoons get to be a little much

He is actually a very good teacher.He is strict yes,so make sure you are always on time for his class and study your notes for the test. Ah! and add every detail that you know of on the test(he likes details). He makes class very fun, I had never liked a history class before taking it with him!

Prof. McCullough is the most fascinating teacher I've had. Really knows and LOVES history. Hard class with only 3 tests. Remember this is a gordon rule class, so the tests are essay, timeline, and terminology. Apply yourself, read the book, and make use of the study guide! I would take him again!

Professor McCullough is a great teacher who really brings history to life in an interesting manner. Its true his tests are difficult but once you take one you know youve really learned the material unlike a multiple choice test. Id take him again anytime and would recommend him to my closest friends.

Gives great consistant lectures. Tests are essays within essays. Nice Guy but he seems to look forward for his tests critical in grading

Great professor! He truly knows what he is talking about and even with taking him over the summer with a 3 hour class, his jokes and stories made the class fly. The tests are difficult because of Gordon Rule so you have to study, but the book is unnecessary because his lectures are so detailed. His attendence policy helps you,and just take notes!

All I can say is Study, Study, Study and use his outlines/studyguides.

I absolutely loved this class. I took it condensed style over the summer, and was scared at first about shoving all the information into my head and not remembering, but his style of teaching is interesting and his lectures can be entertaining. The test are NOT difficult if you study like he tells you to. He's a critical grader but I pulled an A.

he brings interesting points and events as he teaches. but you will be taking a lot of notes (expected) but the test that you take requires so much studying. I have never studied so much in my life but the guidline he gives you is straight forward it's just up to you to get all the info for the test. the timeline part is bs just get the presidents

I had him for Early American History Honors. I has to record all his lectures and type them up. I always got above a 100 like 105 or 112 because he gives extra credit. Make sure to take his test very seriously and make this one of your most important classes.I am very bad at History and really bgan to like it. Don't read book... RECORD LECTURES

He is a wonderfully educated teacher. Tests are hard but from the lecture so make sure you take excellent notes or sit near someone who does. make sure you go to class. As long as you pay attention you will do well in the class. Reviews are straightforward, he will give you point by point exactly what he wants on his exams. Highly recommend!!!

He is hard, but if you study his guide, you should not have a problem. His study guide covers more than what is on the test, so studying it will give you a good understanding of what he is asking. His class is a Gordon Rule, so his tests are essay form.

Great teacher that really loves what he does. He knows every date in American history to the hour, it's crazy. Study VERY hard and you'll be OK. I recommend leaving two spaces for this class as study time will easily take over your life.

A great teacher who is clear and precise about his tests. His attendance policy is very lenient, so much that he gives you extra points on your overall grade for good attendance all the way to slightly not so good attendance. Missing 2-3 classes still gives you extra points on your overall grade. Tough tests, but if you listen, you'll be fine.

It's true that his tests are in essay form, and he expects stuff that was not covered. However, his lectures are awesome and I have never learned so much about history! You shouldn't take his class if you are more concerned about your GPA than you are about learning. Take this course when you have a light semester. Study-phobes need not sign up!

A lot of work, but very interesting teacher, makes history kinda nice!

Very good teacher. He manages to interject just enough interesting historical information to balance the dry stuff. Tests are all writing and require a lot of detail. If you attend class, take good notes and study everything on the study guide, you will do fine.

His tests are hard, but fair. He expects you to know your stuff. His lectures are really amazing, he keeps it interesting. If you want to really learn about history, take him. If you want an easy A, don't.

RUN AWAY! I could very easily tell you to try him like I did, but why? He is the 'head' of the dept. and expects you to know history better than him. he keeps very little chronological order of events which is very important in history. we started with 30 students, half the class dropped after the 1st test, 4 after the 2nd, only about 11 finished.

The class is rewarding if you're willing to put forth the effort, which no one here seems to have done. Tests are drawn 100% from lectures and you can skip buying the book: just check it out in the library for the time-lines. College shouldn't be easy - you're supposed to learn from it and McCullough makes sure you do. Or he fails you, your choice.

If you are looking for a mindless & easy class--keep looking! McCullough holds his students to a higher standard. His class is 90% powerpoint lectures and 10% timelines throughout the book. He is very knowledgeable & has a true love for History. I enjoyed taking his class and would take him again. His grading is fair, with some extra credit throug

This is a great teacher. He knows his subject, he does his job. You will get an education in this class. This is how a college class should be. You need to know how to write a basic essay. You will leave the class a better writer and better informed about American Government and History. Wisdom is its own reward. Thank you Professor McCullough.

Very knowledgable. There was much more american history content than american govt. Why we needed DETAILED info about serial killers or lynchings, I'm still unclear on. Many in class were sickened by the descriptions. If you're interested in learning about govt don't take. Details of lecture are IMPORTANT. I used only my notes to study.Got A

Take Notes. exams are series of essays. you get the prompts to study. Focus on 2 from each section (long/short) and study the terms on the review. Very Knowledgeable BUT BIAS.. EXTREMELY LIBERAL and tries to make conservatives/independents look evil. like having morals or Christian standards is bad politics. Promises no F as long as you try

His class is very hard, but he makes you learn the material. All exams are written out, every answer. I would recommend recording the lectures and typing them and rereading them to pass this course. He teaches from power point and is very knowledgeable and makes learning super fun! His class is extremely difficult if you do not study the material.

A lot of writing,but he is a good instructor. You can make a high grade, it just requires a lot of prep time.The attendance & extra credit points can raise your score a letter grade.

His lectures are very fun and interesting, you won't fall asleep in his class. If you love history and would like a challenge, take this class. Otherwise, STAY AWAY. Tests are extremely hard. You must write at least 8 pages for each test, IN CLASS. Yes you read that right. Oh and, DON'T skip any class or you'll regret it.

Great class! If you are a crybaby-do-nothing of a student that expects college professors to hand you a grade because you momma told you that you are special, this is not the class for you. Show up for class, take notes(everything is important!), do a little extra outside studying and you will be fine! Tests are all essays,you have a week to prep

No assignments. Prepare for test by taking notes and reading in book if you want to. Tests are a bit difficult but not impossible. Study and taking in everything he says and you will be fine. The exam essay is not as hard as it sounds.

TAKE HIM!!!! His class is based on two exams and home assignments. He will curve the exams if a lot of people fail. In the beginning of the semester I was about to withdraw from the class because I got a 54 on my first exam and I thought I was going to fail, but he helped me get my grade up by doing extra credit and I ended up with a B.

Awesome teacher! Teaches some really interesting stuff. Makes you actually want to show up to class and listen to his lectures. He claims his test are hard but not really if you just do his work and take notes. I took his class during the presidential elections and he really taught me how government and politics works.

I took him for the Fall of 2012, and overall he was a pretty good teacher. Class is all lecture but we barely used the book I didn't even purchase the book and received an 'A' in this class. His tests are set up awesome! You just have to study and put forth effort just like any other class. That's how you succeed in college.

Had Mr. McCullough for Spring 2013 and was very skeptical after reading these comments, but let me tell you for a FACT he is AWESOME. Lectures are the best (even for a conservative like me) and he always finds ways to help you with extra credit. Exams are easy too if you study and put in the work. 1 of the best. HIGHLY, HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

He is a good teacher he lectures and uses powerpoint, his study guides aren't too helpful for the multiple choice part only for the fill in the blank. to pass you have to do the online work it is a lot do not procrastinate on that. Only 2 exams midterm and final. So you have to do good on them he does give Extra credit opportunity that do help test

Overall I enjoyed this course. His lectures are informative and marginally entertaining. He engages students that ask questions and keeps the content of the course unbiased despite his left wing beliefs. Only two exams, mid-term and final. Be warned, they are very tricky and require comprehension of the material (crazy, I know).

He is very good with his lectures. You have to pay attention and be sure to take notes!!! There are only 2 exams, midterm and final, but you also have your homework. You have the entire semester to do the homework, but don't procrastinate. He offers a few extra credit opportunities but they help a lot. Attend everyday and you get bonus points too.

This class is an easy "A", students are scared and find him hard because he only does three grades (Midterm, Finals,Soomo (online homework)) but honestly he teaches in the best way for a subject like american gov. , just a lot of note-taking which he makes fun cause he cracks jokes here and there and for the midterm he gives a review sheet.

He was an amazing professor, he really knows about the subject. I read the comments and was a little apprehensive about taking him but he tells you from the beginning what is expected. There's only 3 test which make up your whole grade but as long as you take the time to listen and take notes during lecture and read you shouldn't have a hard time.

For American government there was only 3 grades. 2 test that were long and difficult. the last grade was online work that had a lot of reading and videos. his lecture were just a bunch of slides of PowerPoint

He is a great teacher but I think he should give you more credit on test when you answer questions. Hey grades everything hard you have to have what he wants exactly and if you don't he won't give you any credit for what you did put down.

3 Chapter tests spread out through the semester. Make flash cards from the review that he posts and you will get an A.

With this lecturer get ready to ready about 200 pages of ppt. He gives fill in the blank, 97 questions for 2hrs only.

Cares a lot about what he is teaching which can make it a little hard to figure out what is on the test. Lots of information he has in his power points will not be on the exams, so its your job to figure out the important details. Never opened textbook. Make sure to learn the people on the study guides! Very generous with extra credit.

Great teacher, unique teaching style. WARNING: at least for this specific class: NO Homeworks, NO Quizes, ONLY 6 Tests the whole semester. Not for everyone, but I loved this style. Just cram all the info the week before and forget about it. I put the study guides ChatGPT and got average 75%. Don't buy the book. Lots Extra Credit. Drops Lowest Test.