3.7
Quality2.7
Difficulty66%
Would Retake85
Reviews66%
Would Retake
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What Students Say
“I took his online class”
HIST1301 - 1.0 rating“His online course is awful, the quiz's you take aren't that hard, if you read the chapter”
HIST1301 - 1.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
75%
Textbook Required
27%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.22 avg changeRatings by Course
ONCAMPUS
5.0
(1)HISTORY1301
5.0
(2)1302
4.8
(4)HISTORY1302
4.5
(4)1301
4.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
HIST1302
3.1
HIST1301
2.7
HISTORY1301
2.5
ONCAMPUS
2.0
HIST1402
2.0
Reviews (85)
He is a good History teacher, and funny and I would highly recommend taking his course. This class is fairly easy to take but do not abuse it by missing a lot of class, he does grade for attendance. Always participate in class discussions, and be ready for quizzes, there are a lot. He will give out test reviews, and help when needed.
Loved this professor! Reviews of the exam, ARE THE EXAM! If you maintain an A average throughout the semester you are exempt from the final. Lectures are good and he engages with the class. Would recommend this professor to anybody. Have no idea how anybody could fail the class. Great teacher!
Prof. Frierson is a comedian so you already know this is going to be a fun class. Open book quizzes and easy test! Would definitely take him again.
He is hilarious!! He will make you laugh! He made the course very interesting but expect to talk in class if your shy. I would take his class again!
One of the best professors I've ever had! This professor gives great lectures that you can actually stay awake to hear. He gives out reviews that are literally the test, and sometimes his pop quizzes are open book! I was actually interested in this subject because of him. I would take his class a hundred times.
He is a Great Prof. The easiest class i have ever taken! He literally gives you the test before you take it. Class participation is a big part of the grade, but he does make it fun. Left his class with a 99!
Its a great class, i wold recommend anyone for his class
Don't skip class. Listen to his instructions. He is a good person. You will get an A.
This has probably been the best experience I've had taking a history class. He literally used to be a stand-up comedian, so he's very funny and easy-going in his lectures. That said, he's not afraid to get real with his subject matter. Expect to learn and to think. He's a big fan of discussion and seriously encourages you to form your own opinions.
He is a great professor. Extremely helpful and funny. Go to every class, since he takes attendance seriously. Also, he gives the best reviews ever, the reviews are the same as the test. Make sure to be prepared for quizzes, since they're a big chunk of the final grade. Do not use your cell phone in class. Take him you won't regret it!
A fun class to be in, if you are comfortable enough to speak out. The discussions are always lively.
First History class that I wasn't falling asleep in. He encourages group participation and makes history interesting to understand and study. Used to be a comedian so he definitely knew how to keep the class laughing and entertained with his lectures. Would recommend to anyone!
Great Professor. He's very clear on what he would like from his students. I really enjoyed his class, he was always helpful and always had a great attitude. Best History teacher ever! Show up for class, participate, and leave your phones off or on vibrate.
As long as you read the assigned chapters and show up prepared for class, you will so well. He expects people to participate, don't sit in the back of the class. His lectures are engaging and he has a great sense of humor. The guidelines for papers and projects are very clear so if you follow those you're guaranteed an A.
THE BEST and easy unfortunately i miss a couple of days in which he gave quizzes brought my grade down Otherwise i would of pass with an A he gives reviews for tests same exact questions
I normally HATE history. I did not learn ANYTHING in high school . However, this professor has made history into a legend and it was NOT pointless at ALL. He grades very fairly and he wants YOUR opinion on answers to questions. His gives you the reviews that are EXACTLY the same as the tests. His tests are NOT essay questions only multiple choice.
Dr. Malcolm Frierson is an amazing professor! He encourages discussions and expects everyone to participate. He is absolutely hilarious! Best story teller ever! I guarantee you will not be bored in his class. Easy A if you pay attention, read the book, and look up all of the questions that he gives you on the exam review. Would definitely reccomend
Professor Frierson is an amazing professor. His classes are never boring and he's real down to earth. You don't like history and you're looking for a easy class to pass then take this Professor for both history courses. Everyday I look forward to going to his class, he makes history exciting and makes each student feel comfortable. PLEASE TAKE HIM!
Super fun class, he's super funny and gives reviews for his tests so it's easier. He gives his students a chance to voice their thoughts in discussions, and tries his best to make it fun and interactive. 10/10.
Mr. Frierson is funny and blunt, he takes his job very seriously but acts like he's on vacation. As long as you show up and try you'll pass his class. And no phones in class, food and drink is permitted but frowned upon
He was a lot of fun! He does take attendance, so show up for class! His reviews are exactly like the test. Notes are on the powerpoint and book. His powerpoint are just the main point of the subject you have to read the book to understand. He does a lot of class participation. Always email him if you're going to miss.
I have never been a fan of History! Dates were always over-emphasized and quite boring. Dr. Frierson changed my opinion and I actually learned alot! He is engaging, funny, and passionate about his profession. You will not regret taking his class. I wish he taught Government as well :(
He is an awesome professor he will make you laugh the entire class!! He is a very nice person as well. BEWARE he is very serious about attendance and goes from the book no excuses but its an easy class to pass if you show and do your work!! I built a great rapport with him and it really shows he cares about his students.
Took this class online during a Flex semester. Teacher is good and quickly responds to any questions you have. Class requires a lot of reading. If you read and do all the practice questions/tests with the book - you will do fine.
Amazing professor. Dr. Frierson is the best option. He is very objective and classes are very dynamic. He respects his class and rules are clear from the beginning. He will help you if you need him but get prepared. Don't ask stupid questions. Be ready to read everything. And never ever use your phone in class.
this professor is the best ever and he knows how to explain the course clearly to help student, there is not enough words to explain is the best
Had very bad experience with his online class. Have to read a lot to pass his tough test. if something goes wrong, he does not show mercy to kill your grade. I'm retaking his class again.
A lot of quizzes- as difficult as the test. Not a class for busy mom and others taking with other courses at the same time. Unless, you are history major, it is useless to apply so much of effort. B was tough for me.
Tough professor. Do not take his class if you have a full time job. Many tough quizzes and test are tough too. No-extra credits. Have to spend too much time on reading textbook.
Classes are clear and they okey. But he has some attitude problems, often he get annoyed if you keep asking for your problems. I had a very bad experience and was not able to improve myself. Be careful his takes are very tough and you have to get ready to read a lot of materials and textbook.
He delivers a good lecture, but I found his class a tough one. While I was taking his class, it gave me nightmare to maintain GPA.
Professor Frierson is the coolest history teacher I've ever met! He will keep the class entertained and fun with his funny stories :) it's never boring. All his exams are exactly like the review!! :D Really recommend to take this teacher for history 1301 & 1302! He's awesome!!!
He is definitely not an easy professor. He is unnecessarily strict in his judgement. His quizzes and test are very tough.
Heavy assignments.
Dr. Frierson is one of my favorite professors. He is funny and leaves controversial topics open for discussion. It is really nice to have a history professor who tries to keep his opinion out of it and let you develop an opinion on your own.
I have to sorry. Very difficult to follow.
He really has a passion and very enthusiastic about history but gets off topic very often during lectures and forgets what he initially was talking about. There is a lot of reading materials. I wouldnt recommend him if you are busy and dont expect any help from him.
I made a mistake taking online class. I do not recommend him for anyone.
He is very funny in class. He is the person who has passion with history. He always gives extra credits for you. He gave test reviews but it very tough. So you need a lots of reading for those.
I took his online class. It was very difficult for me to get B. He is a tough professor I ever found. Beware.
Very easy grader. Very clear with expectations. Super funny. Gives reviews identical to tests. Teaches history with an emphasis to cultural changes and made history interesting.
Love his class! Amazing, fun, and it keeps you interested the whole time. He's really helpful and will make his class an experience to remember. I wish I could have more teachers like him.
I find him to be not very focused with the class lectures.. Entertaining and usually makes a happy class. Communicates and notifies quite often by mail.
Not a helpful professor. It is really irritating to ask any question to him. and ask tough quizzes. if you want to save your grade do not take his class.
If you hate history like me, but need the credit, this is for u. This class focuses on the art, culture, and entertainment aspects of history rather than warfare/boredom.I have gained a whole new perspective and appreciation for History thanks to him. It's almost impossible to fail like u have to actually try to fail. I wish I took 1301 w/him too.
Dr. Frierson is very knowledgeable and passionate on his subject and is very easy going. The class focuses on culture and society rather than war and politics which makes it that much more interesting. He is cut and dry on his grading and teaches exactly what you need to know for the exams. I wish I took him for 1301, HIGHLY recommend. Cool hair!
Do not know about in campus class, but online class is horrible. Touch quiz, tough test. it was a grade killing class for me. I have A in HIST II. I don't recommend this professor to anyone.
Very funny teacher, makes lectures fun and not dull like most history teachers. Very clear on everything that is expected - I did have some health issues and as long as documentation is provided he is nice about it! I already signed up for his 1302 course. His tests are JUST LIKE the reviews. No trickery! Show up and participate though.
Really good instructor! Would take him again but don't miss class bc he gives pop quizes and if you aren't there you can't make up unless valid reason (hence the C). Sends you exact test to study so it should be an easy A if you just review it. Pop quizes will kill your grade though (not too many grades so they weigh heavy). No extra credit fyi.
very funny and good at his lectures. tests are easy bc u get the review in advance (hint:it's exactly the same as the test). Pop quizzes might be the only problem.
He is really interesting professor, so funny and knows to make history interesting subject. I just did not like that pop up quizzes but you need to be ready for every class to read what he said from book or notebook. You need to write down everything he say that is important. Exams are not hard.
Dr. Frierson is an awesome professor! He is hilarious and he truly cares about his students. He makes learning History fun. I would highly recommend this professor. Oh, as long as you show up for class, you will make an A. He also gives extra credit.
He is my favorite professor I've had so far! Just listen and study and you should get an easy A.
Such a boring class. There are a lot of work. Wont recommend anyone who care about their grade.
Amazing Professor who is also really funny. the class is not very difficult either, However, there are NO EXTRA CREDIT opportunities available. Would definitely recommend him if you find history boring. The jokes just makes it easy to attend lectures
Excellent teacher. Has a mastery of history. He apparently loves his work and it shows. He sets up facts for both sides of an argument and lets YOU decide for yourself. VERY WISE teacher. Answers questions. Makes you think outside the box. Watch out for pop quizzes though. Enjoy his class BUT pay attention. Study! Plays hard bc you will work hard.
Only for those, who go through their books and notes before each class cause there are too many pop quizzes.
He is very strict at his attendance policy. I made B because i was late to the class 3 times and he did not update my attendance. Exams are very easy, he gives review for that. Be aware of quizzes they are tough, these can take your grade lower. Its highly possible he gives extra credit for a maximum of 6 points but these he is not giving anymore.
Professor Frierson is a very cool teacher if you have to take this course I highly recommend him because it is very rich in information and you will love attending his class. The only reason I gave him a rating of 3 is because I'm an A student and I currently have a 79 in is the class for missing one day so guys ATTENDANCE is MANDATORY.
super awesome time every class! he literally gave us the test for a review and we got to look up the answers in our books over the weekend. he is very active at the school, at least in spring and we didn't have class on several days. I was very eager to take history 1302 with him but he was going out of town and wasn't able to teach it.
His online course is awful, the quiz's you take aren't that hard, if you read the chapter. He has lessons of the week but they don't match up with the quiz you are having to take that week. I just do not see the point of having a lesson of the week that involve reading a certain chapter that isn't even the chapter you are testing over.
I dont recommend him because of his quizzes. It is worth of 30 points and that can make your grade B or C.
Just passed class with the professor. Every week is quiz in the online. He will meet with you to show you wrong and right answers how to study. I would take him for both the history classes.
It's the toughest class I had ever taken in my life.
Cool guy, but seriously don't skip class. Attendance kills your grade. Also he made us buy a book no one used except for this one paper.
This is my favorite professor! If you thought you hate history like me, you will actually learn and enjoy Dr. Frierson. Classes are never boring. He is super funny but also hates cheaters and slackers. Sit at the front and, buy a book. I didn't want this class to end!
Took online class for 1302. Quizzes are really hard. You won't find any answer in quizlet. He have to go through his every heavy lecture. So difficult. I would not recommend this professor.
he is a lighthearted, fun, and smart professor. He makes learning fun.
My favorite professor of all time! a sweet, funny guy who cares about his students. He offers a few extra credit opportunities then and there. There's no need to buy a textbook since he offers a free U.S history one on ecampus so it's all good. I honestly did not read it and just mainly wrote down all the notes we took in class & still made an A!
Great teacher!! Dr. Frierson makes learning about history fun and is always super fast with grading. Make sure you attend all of the lectures because attendance is a grade.
Hes amazing , always responds to my emails. He gives 2 chances to pass the tests!
He is very entertaining during lectures and keeps the material interesting and fun to learn, however he is a tough grader. Keep in mind that there are only so many assignments he gives in this class so you have to do very well on all quizzes and exams he gives out or it will easily drop your grade.
Great Professor! Always communicating, very involved. He finds a free textbook so you don't spend money. Pay Attention and you'll be okay!
His tests are hard. He is funny and caring but the course material and his lectures barely match.
Dr. Frierson was a hilarious and enjoyable, great professor. Pay attention in class, attend every class, and you will be fine. All our quizzes (some pop quizzes) were from our class notes, and every test we had was given to us beforehand, where we could answer the questions as a class. I learned a lot from him, and I recommend taking him in class.
Hard online, I read every chapter and studied all I can, and barely ended up with an A (I thought I should've had a B). Get ready to read a lot. No extra credit. Hard, but good if you really want to learn about every aspect of the time periods researched. He is not a bad choice for a professor online, but it will for sure not be an easy A.
Professor Frierson is great, the classwork is so straight forward. Participation does matter. I wish he could teach all of my classes. I would absolutely take this class again!
No extra credit, almost none of the quizzes / tests were on quizlet. made us do a written essay for a quiz grade and specifically mentioned to use our voice and graded it incredibly tough. Takes hours if not days to grade that quiz and respond to emails. By far one of the most stressful classes i've taken to this date. Would NOT take this class
Free textbook, 2 attempts on assignments, and extra credit if you participate in his discussion boards. Best professor I've had!
Class is real easy, quizlet is your bestfriend on tests, and the only brain power you need is for discussion boards and they aren't hard at all. A lot of them are your opinion. Easy professor, just make sure everything is on time, no late work accepted.
This class is not that hard overall, there are only discussions and exams. However, I don't think would take this professor again. He takes a while to grade,gives no extra credit(there was only one of 5 points in the whole class),and he wants everything turned it at the exact second he says. I believe I can find anotherteacher thatcanhelpmebetter.
His history class has 4 dbs. You have to write a post and respond to 2 classmates, There are 4 exams. Supposed to have lockdown browsers but he hasn't figured out that the lockdown part hasn't been on all semester. Doesnt accept late work(really strict about that) and only gave one extra credit assignment. Don't miss deadlines and you'll be fine.
Hes a really good grader. As long as you submit in time and follow the rules then you'll get full points. Miss the deadline and you get zero. All his test answers are on quizlet. Would def recommend if you manage to stay on time.
This professor is great! I took a 4 week class and every week we had a DB. The DB had to meet a 250 words answering the prompt. You then had to respond to two different classmates with different responses. We also had 1 quiz a week that took up as a major grade. If you don't study the chapters for the quiz you won't pass. The DB are an easy grade!
Unhelpful, not caring professor. The essay Assignment was really hard. Don't take him.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
75%
Textbook Required
27%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.22 avg changeRatings by Course
ONCAMPUS
5.0
(1)HISTORY1301
5.0
(2)1302
4.8
(4)HISTORY1302
4.5
(4)1301
4.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
HIST1302
3.1
HIST1301
2.7
HISTORY1301
2.5
ONCAMPUS
2.0
HIST1402
2.0