3.8

Melinda Zupon

History - American Public University System (all campuses)

3.8
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
70%
Would Retake
151
Reviews
3.8
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
3.9
Helpful
3.7
Clarity

70%

Would Retake

151

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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What Students Say

grades based on stuff she doesn't tell you she requires

HIS101 - 1.0 rating

Don't expect fair here

HIST1011877 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

93%

Textbook Required

21%

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 103 reported grades
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A-: 18
B+: 15
A+: 15
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Gives good feedback (49)
Clear grading criteria (38)
Tough grader (21)
Respected (18)
Participation matters (12)
Get ready to read (11)
Lots of homework (11)
Caring (10)
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HISTHIST

5.0

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MILH498

5.0

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101

4.7

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MILH320

4.6

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HIST1011877

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HIST103

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3.0

Reviews (151)
5.0
2.0
MILH320
Sep 2, 2011

Great professor. She encourages critical thinking and provides excellent feedback on postings and writing. Her grading is fair and she is extremely responsive to questions and postings. The course seems very time consuming, but it isn't. She takes great effort to ensure the student understands the subject. Definitely would take her class again!

5.0
3.0
HIS101
Apr 10, 2012

She is very passionate about History. dB's are essay form with a question from her at the end of the week on each one. Only one test and that is the final with two short papers. Lot's of reading.

5.0
3.0
HISTHIST
Apr 27, 2012

Super hot and smart as well

5.0
2.0
HIST101
Jul 3, 2012

This Professor is an absolute Gem. She is great to communicate with. Expects high work output and quality, but gives rewarding grades in return. I would highly recommend her. I actually asked her if she was teaching my next class. Unfortunately she was not. Highly recommend.

5.0
2.0
HIST103
Oct 6, 2012

Awesome prof. Highly recommend. Stick to the work and you will get a high grade.

1.0
5.0
HIS101
Feb 24, 2013

grades based on stuff she doesn't tell you she requires.

3.0
5.0
HIST101
Mar 3, 2013

Very tough class! Forum discussion with 3 follow ups, plus a follow up to your previous forum post. 2 essays, and a 4 short essay final.

2.0
5.0
HIST1011877
Mar 27, 2013

SHE's RIDICULOUS!! Don't expect fair here! Not quite sure what her issues are but there's issues! Her grading is not even close to fair. If she teaches any other classes...steer clear

5.0
2.0
HIST101
May 7, 2013

Awesome teacher! She really cares about History. Assignments are ok. Not that bad. Pretty typical for APUS clases.

5.0
2.0
MILH320
May 8, 2013

This is a REALLY fun class. Each week you study a diff battle. Prof Zupon gives u the chance to be creative and learn at the same time. Pretty cool.

5.0
3.0
MILH498
May 8, 2013

this was my LAST class at AMU. It was awesome. There is a lot of work- you have a proposal- Bibliography and 25 page paper- but its a capstone class so its required. Prof Zupon was very helpful with comments & suggestions.

5.0
1.0
MILH320
May 12, 2013

Super hot professor. she's a reenactor and really cares about History. I could care less before this class about history but she makes it really fun. 2 short papers and weekly forums. Not too bad.

3.0
3.0
HIST101
May 15, 2013

Professor Zupon requires double the work compaired to other AMU professors. Initial post, three responses, and a follow up to the previous initial post each week. In addition, there are two short papers and a final. If you keep up with the work it is doable, but tough. You will work hard for your good grade.

5.0
1.0
HIST101
May 27, 2013

Professor Z's assignments are the same as other 101 classes- a main post 3 interactions and a follow up. It's a APUS requirement so ? 2 short papers and a final. No big deal. Pretty standard. Interesting class.

4.0
2.0
HIST402
May 27, 2013

Despite me hating History I really enjoyed this class and learned alot. Professor M gives you a lot of choices of topics for the forums and all the assignments have a traditional or creative topic. I really liked writing as a character. Very cool.

2.0
3.0
HIST402
May 29, 2013

Very complicated instructions, she lists the requirements for each assignment in numerous different places and they are vague at best. 4 small papers instead of 1 or 2 large ones. 2 forums per week plus 3 responses. Might consider taking another course with her, if I have to.

5.0
3.0
HIST402
Jun 5, 2013

This class was the best I've taken at AMU. 4 small essays which are SO much better than large thesis papers. A weekly forum with 4 posts and you even get to be creative in your posts. Read the pdf instructions in the assignments! She spells out everything that is needed.

5.0
2.0
HIST101
Jun 5, 2013

Professor M is the best i have taken at AMU. Email her questions, email her assignments, etc. She is VERY helpful. I was really confused at 1st but she was very helpful and I ended up with a great grade.

5.0
2.0
MILH320
Jul 1, 2013

I totally loved this class. The text was interesting. The forums were actually fun. Plus Professor M loves History. You don't find that in many classes.

5.0
1.0
MILH202
Aug 4, 2013

This was a great class. Plenty of reading and posts each week. Every single email I sent was responded to very quickly and grades were posted extremely fast. Great class and I have no real complaints at all. I would not hesitate to take another one of her classes.

2.0
4.0
HIST101
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Nov 26, 2013

Difficult instructions, a lot of extra work and her comments are very vague when seeing grade report. I am not enthusiastic about this instructor. For it being a 101 course, this was certainly not at a 100 level, but more difficult than several 200 and 300's I have taken.

5.0
1.0
HIST101
Grade: A-
Nov 27, 2013

Great class. I really enjoyed it. Professor M didn't design this class she just teaches it. But she includes very detailed instructions and was very helpful when I had questions. Planning on taking her upper level classes too.

1.0
5.0
HIS101
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Dec 7, 2013

I have taken many online courses. She requires an initial post plus 3 responses. Normal is to post to 2, I have not problem with that part of it. It is the part that she does not inform you on all of the parts that she does not grade you on. This course is very hard. IF you can avoid her. Stay away

4.0
2.0
HIST101
Dec 26, 2013

Great class. Ask questions. I had a problem with the requirements. 101 has 3 posts to students each week. I asked and Professor M was very helpful. It you don't ask questions and fail it's your fault. I loved the class.

4.0
2.0
MILH202
Grade: B
Dec 26, 2013

Great class. Interesting topics and papers.

4.0
1.0
HIST101
Grade: A-
Jan 9, 2014

Class was super fun. I strugled at 1st then Professor M was really helpful. I learned a lot.

5.0
3.0
MILH320
Grade: A
Jan 28, 2014

This class was great. I really enjoyed the topics and weekly battle studies. Professor M was really helpful and great to work with.

4.0
2.0
HIST402
Feb 14, 2014

This was a fun class. You look at diff Colonial societies each week. I was alittle confused at 1st but Professor M was really helpful and I enjoyed the class. Plus no textbook!

5.0
2.0
HIST101
Grade: A
Mar 13, 2014

decent amount of writing but very fair grader. easy to understand class structure. take t=her class

4.0
1.0
HIST402
Mar 31, 2014

This was a great class. It movs quickly but I learned lot. Professor is super helpful and grades fairly.

4.0
3.0
MILH320
Grade: A-
Apr 5, 2014

This class was awesome. I really enjoyed it. Prof Z was involved very week and answered questions quickly even if she was out doing a battle reenactment.

5.0
2.0
MILH320
Grade: A-
Jun 30, 2014

I loved this class! I learned so much more than just teh regular post from the book classes. Professor M was helpful and answered question quickly. I would take a class with her again.

3.0
5.0
HIST101
Grade: C-
Jul 30, 2014

Class was more of a 300 class and not a 101. She makes you go back to the previous week to answer a follow-up question after that grading period already closes. A LOT of writing, some not even worth the points. Not matter what you will never get the Chicago style paper down. This is my first time writing a review so that should tell you something.

2.0
5.0
HIST101
Aug 3, 2014

This course is not a 100 level course, it is higher. Her comments after grading are very vague and her consistent gig for taking points away is, not enough historical analysis. She never explained what enough historical analysis was! She once asked for a follow-up question to explain it "in my opinion" and then took points for not citing sources.

4.0
1.0
HIST101
Grade: B+
Sep 14, 2014

This class was great. Not too much work. PRofessor was very helpful. I emailed her my assignmens ahead of time and e was really helpful in what I needed to do to get an passing grade.

5.0
2.0
HIST101
Sep 17, 2014

Professor M was great. Very helpful and easy to talk to. Loved the class

1.0
4.0
HIST101
Sep 23, 2014

I turned in a forum and she said it was to short and need to be 250-300 words I copied and pasted my form on blank word doc and there was 316 words. She doesn't explain what needs to be done and by far the worst professor I have ever had. Do not take a class with her. Seems like she is only there for a pay check and not to teach

5.0
2.0
HIST101
Grade: A-
Sep 30, 2014

Assignments are very clear. 250-300 words does not count citations. PRofessor M is very clear with instructors. Best teacher I have had. Great.

5.0
3.0
MILH202
Grade: B-
Sep 30, 2014

Professor Zupon was great. Very clear and helpful. Super instructions. If you have a question- just ask. She will answer very quicky. Teacher love History and shares that with students.

4.0
3.0
101
Grade: A-
Sep 30, 2014

101 is not professor M's class. She has to teach what someone else set up. Take her upper level classes which she came up with herself. I loved those classes but 101 I hated. I've taken 3 classes with her and the upper levels were def beter. Whoever came up with the 101 assignments?

5.0
3.0
HIST101
Oct 26, 2014

EAsy class. Fun. Clear instructions. If you haev questions ask. Teacher provides good feedback.

4.0
4.0
HIST101
Oct 28, 2014

enjoyed class. Teacher is very helpful, but she should clarify assignments better and put all information together in one spot.. She was a great teacher. Grading was tough but fair and she held you to writing standards that all college level student should be held too. I feel like she gave me a better grade then i deserved.

4.0
3.0
HIST101
Nov 9, 2014

Great class. I really enjoyed it. Got an A. Professor Was really helpful.

5.0
4.0
MILH320
Grade: A-
Dec 5, 2014

Great class. I really enjoyed it. Fun assignments.

4.0
4.0
HIST402
Grade: B-
Dec 5, 2014

I enjoyed the class. Clear instructions and grading. She keeps to the APUS policies so its fair tio everyone.

3.0
4.0
HIST101
Feb 4, 2015

Very inconsistent grader.

4.0
4.0
HIST101
Feb 20, 2015

Be prepared to work for eight weeks. Being military I only take one class at a time but her class is consuming. This is not a brief in and out an hour or two a week. You really have to put forth the effort if you want to succeed and get an A. Even though I felt like pulling my hair out at times, I retained the most knowledge from her

4.0
2.0
HIST402
Grade: A
Apr 14, 2015

Good class, set up differently than others, but it kept it interesting. Sometimes things were not quite as clear as instructor thinks they are, but overall, pretty good. Even though there are no long research papers, there is plenty of writing. No final which is a little odd( and nice). Offers creative options for many assignments.

2.0
4.0
HIST402
Apr 28, 2015

This class was difficult and Professor M was all over the board with grading! She also is very vague with comments and grading and does not have the student's best interest in mind. I would never take a class with her again!

1.0
5.0
HIST101
May 3, 2015

Melinda Zupon: Rude. Tough grader. Unclear grader. Docks points for "bad grammar", then uses awful grammar in her own posts. Not understanding. Not lenient. I would NEVER take another class by her, and would not recommend her.

4.0
3.0
HIST402
May 9, 2015

The class has a unique structure, including creative options for some assignments. She is a stickler for length and hammers away at it repeatedly. Weirdly, she asks a followup question before you even make your post, which comes across as abrupt and rude. Not nearly as clear with directions as she believes she is.

5.0
3.0
HIST402
Grade: B+
May 14, 2015

Great class. I learned alot. Not sure what the others are complaining about. It's college. You have to WORK. Get over it.

5.0
3.0
HIST402
May 14, 2015

I really enjoyed the class. Learned alot. Got a good grade.

5.0
3.0
MILH320
Grade: A-
May 14, 2015

Great interesting class. Teacher really helpful.

5.0
3.0
HIST402
May 16, 2015

Sorry but I had to laugh at the rude bec she posts questions. It is guiding questions not follow ups. And bec people never post until Sunday when it is due she posts them early. I enjoyed her class and would take more with her. Great system.

5.0
4.0
HIST402
Jul 9, 2015

Great Professor - initial commentary can be a bit facetious - but given the students I see from time to time, it is understandable. Liked her enough to take the same Professor for MILH 320 course as well.

5.0
3.0
101
Grade: B+
Aug 19, 2015

Great class. I learned alot and I feel like this class helped to set me up for the rest of the classes at APUS. Great teacher. Very helpful.

5.0
2.0
HIS101
Grade: B+
Jan 27, 2016

Great class. I learned alot. Very helpful. Would take this professor again.

3.0
5.0
HIST101
Feb 24, 2016

Tough grader - When you finally get your grade anyway. Sometimes you have to wait weeks. Currently have an F until she uploads 2 weeks worth of grades. Instructions - Some of her instructions are vague and you have to wait until others post to figure out what she wants.

2.0
4.0
HIS101
Apr 1, 2016

Really tough grader and not very clear on instructions or what exactly she wants posted in her forums. There are no tests, but three lengthy assignments. If you're a history major, I would recommend her, if you're not then just stay away. Be prepared for a lot of typing and citing every little detail of your posts. She does respond to questions

4.0
3.0
HIST101
Grade: B-
Apr 25, 2016

Great class. Really enjoyed it/. Learned alot

4.0
3.0
HIST101
Grade: B
Apr 25, 2016

I had to tke this class. But It was really fun and I learned alot.

5.0
3.0
HIST101
Grade: A-
Jun 6, 2016
Would take again

Great class. Good instructions and clear grading rubric. I would def take her classes again.

5.0
3.0
MILH202
Grade: A+
Jul 19, 2016
Would take again

I thought that the class was very well presented and easily understood all instructions. There was some confusion in the forum post for week 1. However, it was my error for not completely reading the syllabus. Awesome professor and class.

4.0
3.0
HIS101
Grade: B+
Jul 20, 2016
Would take again

Great class, exceptional teacher, learned a lot.

1.0
4.0
HIST101
Grade: C
Dec 18, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She is inconsistent with her grading, she makes the same incorrect grammar mistakes as the students does. She truly VAGUE with her assignments. Please avoid this instructor, she is far from a professor.

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
2.0
HIST101
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2016
Would take again

Great class, caring professor.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST101
Grade: B
Dec 26, 2016
Would take again

Great class. Learned a lot. Respected teacher. She really knows her stuff.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
HIST101
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2016
Would take again

Wonderful class. Learned a lot. Clear grading and directions. Best professor at AMU.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
MILH320
Grade: B
Dec 26, 2016
Would take again

Great class. Fun. Interesting. Great textbook.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
MILH320
Grade: B+
Jan 21, 2017
Would take again

Great class. Really enjoyed how it is set up. The Professor was very interesting. Loved it.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
HIST101
Grade: A
Apr 3, 2017
Would take again

You can tell that she has a passion for history. Really enjoys sharing her knowledge of history. Best use of the forum postings I have come across yet. Really enjoyable class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
4.0
4.0
MILH320
Apr 27, 2017
Would take again

Professor M is a tough grader not just on the course material but also formatting, and punctuation in papers. To me, that is a good thing because she pointed on things that I can and will be more aware of in the future. Overall, this was an interesting and enjoyable course, even if I had to work a little harder. I would take her classes again.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
HIST101
Grade: B
May 11, 2017
Would take again

Great class. I hate History but I enjoyed the class. The Professor always answered my questions and took the time to listen to any issue I had.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
1.0
HIST101
May 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Very unclear in criteria for assignments. Does not read forum posts, merely asks random questions. Terrible experience, will not ever take a class with Zupton, again.

5.0
4.0
HIST402
Grade: A
May 29, 2017
Would take again

tough but fair. you will read a lot, and you are expected to expand your own horizons. don't expect a lead-around in any lecture.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
SO MANY PAPERS
2.0
4.0
HIST101
Sep 25, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Professor Zupon is my least favorite at APUS thus far. She is NOT clear on what she is looking for or grading on in forums or assignments. Even when you ask questions, her answers are so vague. Want to work ahead? Don't even think about it. Your grade will suffer and she will say it is YOUR fault for not waiting for additional directions.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
4.0
5.0
HIST101
Grade: A
May 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

You learn a lot throughout this course, however, if you go into it expecting it to be easy be ready to fail. Tough grader; you can put 20+ hours into an essay, use the wrong formatting, and lose 20% off the bat. I learned a lot but for the sake of my GPA will never take another class through her again.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
HIS101
Grade: A-
Dec 16, 2018
Would take again

Great class. Great professor. she is so great I will def take her class again and stick with APUS.

Gives good feedback
Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
2.0
MILH320
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2019
Would take again

Professor Zupon is a gem to have at APUS. Great class. Learned alot.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
HIST101
Grade: A+
Jun 2, 2019
Would take again

Great 1st class at APUS. Can't wait to take more with Professor M

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
1.0
4.0
MILH202
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Not sure if I signed up for a History class or English. She has provided zero history information but a ton of writing criticism. No matrix. No direction. No real benefit to taking a class with her. Avoid at all cost!

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
HIST101
Grade: A+
Nov 8, 2019
Would take again

Honestly the best professor I have had at APUS. Clear grading. Clear feedback. The best!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST402
Grade: A-
Nov 8, 2019
Would take again

Great teacher. Loved the class.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
MILH320
Grade: A
Nov 8, 2019
Would take again

Really enjoyed this class. Teacher was really helpful in not only improving my writing but also historic analysis.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
MILH202
Grade: A
Nov 8, 2019
Would take again

If you do the work- you get a good grade. The professor is very clear with directions and gives extra help if you ask. Great professor. Would def take a class with her again.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
HIST101
Grade: A+
Jan 7, 2020
Would take again

Great class. I learned alot and had fun. Great professor.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
MILH320
Grade: A
Jan 7, 2020
Would take again

Loved this class. Esp the creative options. I hate History but I loved this class and professor.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
MILH202
Grade: B+
Jan 7, 2020
Would take again

Professor was easy to work with. Cared about me and my classwork. Would def take a class with her again.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
HIST101
Grade: A+
Jan 7, 2020
Would take again

My 1st class. I was nervous. But the classroom is entirely open. So you can work ahead. Professor was great to look over assignments and give helpful hints. Would def take a class with her again.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
HIST402
Grade: A
Jan 7, 2020
Would take again

Colonial America. Boring right? Not with Professor M. She was great to work with and I learned a lot.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
HIST101
Grade: A-
Mar 15, 2020
Would take again

Everything is open. Clear directions. Professor will look over assignments before they are due to give you hints on how to improve. Who does that? Professor M does. Great to work with. Def take any of her classes again.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
HIST101
Grade: Rather not say
Jun 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Let me preface this with I already have a Bachelor's degree from a top school in the US. This is the hardest 100 level class I've had. Grading is super hard and focused on writing, not history. Her responses to your forum are cut and paste. If you care about your grade or sanity, DO NOT TAKE HER.

Tough grader
Participation matters
1.0
4.0
HIST101
Jun 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Does not respond to messages in a timely manor. After not understanding the material, and after asking for help she only repeats herself on where to find material on how to "Cite" properly. Worst instructor I have ever had. I do the same thing in my other class and other instructor helps me to understand.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
4.0
2.0
HIST101
Grade: A
Jun 29, 2020
Would take again

There is a lot of reading, history is one of those where reading is required. You will have three or four short papers. The finial is a timeline that was pretty easy. An easy A is you do your work.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Get ready to read
2.0
2.0
HIST402
Grade: A
Oct 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This instructor's teaching style consists in copy and paste comments and poor feedback. In her lectures, more space was dedicated to the way settlers dressed than the origin of slavery. No wonder that there are still so many racial issues in this country if in a college-level history class, these are the priorities. Lowest quality at APUS.

1.0
4.0
MILH320
Grade: B+
Oct 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Weekly lessons are wrought with copy & pasted texts and grammatical errors. Weekly post critiques revolve around citation format and not content. Not flexible and easily offended. She Does Revolutionary War Live action role playing and will cite her fellow reinactors. I never bumped heads with her but she is surprisingly unprofessional.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
HIST402
Grade: A
Jan 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Second class with Zupon and will be my last. I am a straight-A student and prefer classes that are challenging, but with fair professors - this class was offered neither. Zupon gives minimal perfunctory feedback, is barely present in the class, grades only on mechanics of writing and nothing on content. She has no grasp of subject. HORRIBLE. AVOID

Tough grader
1.0
3.0
HIST402
Grade: A-
Jan 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I am third year student, straight A, multiple honor societies and Dean's List. Zupon is the worst professor at APUS. Class is not a university level class, content is scarce, horribly presented, and juvenile. Zupon's grading is not on material content, just focused on citations, and is not readily available to students. AVOID AT ALL COST! A WASTE!

Tough grader
5.0
2.0
HIST101
Grade: A
Feb 2, 2021
Would take again

Professor M was great. Easy class. Helpful. Gets back to you quickly with answers. I loved the entire class.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
HIST101
Grade: A+
Feb 2, 2021
Would take again

Great class. I hate History but I really enjoyed the class. I feel like if you put in the work you get the good grade. If you slack off you won't pass.

Respected
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
HIST402
Grade: A
Feb 2, 2021
Would take again

I loved this class. Easy to follow. Easy to understand. The professor got right back to me with any question.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
HIST402
Grade: A+
Feb 2, 2021
Would take again

I'm not sure what class these other reviewers took but maybe they were just having a bad day. I took several classes with professor M and always got great results. I'm not sure what a "Revolutionary War Live action role playing" is but the professor does reenacting. She shares it as a love of History not quoting reenactors as sources.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
MILH320
Grade: A+
Feb 2, 2021
Would take again

Some of these other reviewers must be the straight A snowflakes you see sometimes. Teachers give them A's just bec they don't want to grade. I enjoyed all 3 of the classes I took with Professor M.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
HIS101
Grade: A+
Feb 2, 2021
Would take again

Great class.

Respected
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
MILH320
Grade: A+
Feb 2, 2021
Would take again

Answers email quickly. Not sure what some of these people are expecting but writing is important and I appreciated the professor helping me with not only content but writing.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
HIST101
Grade: Not sure yet
May 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Poor feedback " More substantial post"

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
HIST101
Grade: C-
Jul 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She called herself a professor, but her attitude is just like a grumpy old high school teacher. Not clear on her grading criteria, she always based her grading and quality of work on the number of citations. Lots and lots of homework every week. Beware of this so-called university professor. I Will definitely avoid all her classes at all costs.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
HIS101
Jul 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT waste your time by taking her class. She is horrible and she should not choose teaching as her career. She killed students by her grading, comments are not clear. This is a history class not a English class. She keeps telling me lack of history information even I researched a lots and write a long paragraph. I was not born in 1800 so please!

Lots of homework
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
HIS101
Jul 8, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I cannot call her a professor because she just wants to put pressure on students by grading. I always get straight A's in every class. Avoid her class if you want to save your GPA and money. If students are understand history then they dont need to come to school. As a professor, she should focus on teaching than find mistakes from students.

Tough grader
1.0
3.0
HIST101
Grade: C
Jul 18, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I'm not gonna get into my experience, but she just doesn't understand how to work with her students. If you want a robot that thinks she's an English teacher with bad communication skills here's your professor.

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
HIST103
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jul 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Do yourself a favor Do not take clasess from this person. She is not a professor. You will not learn anything nor teach you anything. GROSS!!

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
HIS101
Jul 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Avoid her class if you want to save your GPA. Cannot call her a professor because she did not teach anything. I would go to the other school to take His101. This is just a basic history but seem like I study the advanced hist. The worst class I ever taken. I always get A and B for every class but for this class I have no hope. SILLY professor!

Tough grader
3.0
4.0
HIST101
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This professor is the hardest 100 level teacher I have ever seen. You can spend hours on your paper or your discussion posts but if you misspell a few words or do not cite to her specific liking (Which she does not make clear until after she grades.) you will automatically be knocked down 5, 10, 15 points etc. I fought pretty hard for my grade

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
HIST101
Grade: A
Jan 22, 2022
Would take again

This teacher was the best I've had at AMU. Very responsive to emails. Flexible with issues.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
HIST402
Grade: A+
Jan 22, 2022
Would take again

Great class. #4 with Professor M and I'd take more if I could.

Respected
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
HIST101
Grade: A+
Jan 22, 2022
Would take again

Online classes are hard for some people. I found Professor M's classes to be great. They really prepared me for my next class. I felt my writing and researching really improved.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
MILH320
Grade: A
Jan 22, 2022
Would take again

Great class. Good teacher. Ready to take more classes.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
HIST101
Grade: A
Jan 22, 2022
Would take again

I admit I was struggling with class. This was my 1st online college class. But instead of just failing I reached out to the Professor. She was really helped in getting me back on track. And I enjoyed the class.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
HIST101
Grade: A+
Jan 22, 2022
Would take again

I've felt like some of my teachers at APU just give out grades without even looking at my work. I'm not here to just pay $ and get an A. I want to learn. Professor M really helped me with that. I learned alot and hope to take a class with her again.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
HIST101
Grade: A-
Jan 22, 2022
Would take again

I think some people lost it over the pandemic. I can't believe some of these reviews. Grammar/ spelling and research are not important? It's a History class. What did you expect? I liked the class. I enjoyed the Professor. Would take again.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
1.0
3.0
HIST101
Grade: C+
Jul 11, 2022

Inconsistent with grading criteria, unclear about curriculum. She can't make her mind up. Very frustrating.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
5.0
3.0
HIST101
Grade: A
Jul 31, 2023
Would take again

The teacher was great. Easy class. Would def take again.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
HIST101
Grade: B+
Jul 31, 2023
Would take again

The class was organized. I loved the assignments. Teacher got back to emails really quick.

Participation matters
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
101
Grade: B
Jul 31, 2023
Would take again

The teacher was extremely helpful. This was my 1st college class and I had a hard time. But she really helped. And I feel like I can handle more classes now. Great school.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
HIST101
Grade: A
Jul 31, 2023
Would take again

Class was great. Everything was graded quickly. 2 papers. Weekly posts. It was a lot but manageable. It liked it. Would take more classes with the professor. Answered emails quickly.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
HIST101
Grade: A+
Oct 30, 2023
Would take again

10/10

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Caring
1.0
5.0
HIST101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 22, 2023

Worst experience ever. There is 2 short essays each week while responding to your classmates. There is also A writing assignment and a final exam with 4 questions in the form of essays. The final week had 4 assignments due. 2 you could not do in advanced and one was completely irrelevant. My final week was Christmas. Would not recommend to anyone.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
MILH202
Grade: B
Mar 9, 2024

This was by far the worst instructor I have ever had after 3 years of courses at two different colleges. She was extremely unclear on grading requirements, graded inconsistently, and refused to answer questions regarding grading requirements and paper submissions. Don't take the chance on failing a class because of this poor instructor.

Tough grader
So many papers
4.0
3.0
HIST101
Grade: B+
Dec 1, 2024
Would take again

The class had a lot of assignments, but the professor did a great job of providing feedback and support. Unstuck ai was a helpful study tool alongside the textbook.

1.0
3.0
HIS101
Grade: C+
Mar 1, 2025

no feedback, late grading, and not helpful with questions. recommend finding a different professor

Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
HIST101
Grade: C+
Mar 17, 2025

Way to much course load, expects 1000 word eassys on discussion board. Requires 3-4 cited sources, even for discussion board answers.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
HIST101
Mar 23, 2025

If you want to lower your GPA, this is the professor for you! The course itself is easy, but the professor grades far too harshly and makes it nearly impossible to earn an A. Even when I reached out for feedback before submitting an assignment, I still received a ridiculously low grade. RUN, RUN, RUN!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
3.0
HIST101
Grade: C+
Apr 1, 2025

I wish I was graded on the material of the class rather than using page breaks for cover pages. This really isn't much of history class, it was a English class. I got a C+ solely because minor grammatical errors, which she docked me 15+ points on per paper. Has unrealistic grading standards, doesn't listen to her own feedback. CHANGE PROFESSORS!!!!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
5.0
3.0
HIST101
Grade: A
May 26, 2025
Would take again

"Great online class! Prof. M organized everything so clearly – weekly modules were easy to follow, and expectations were always laid out ahead of time. The readings were actually interesting, and the discussion posts helped me understand the material better. Grading was fair and feedback was thoughtful. Would definitely take another class.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
3.0
HIST402
Grade: A-
May 26, 2025
Would take again

"Professor M made the class super manageable. No lectures, but the materials provided (readings, short videos, and primary sources) were engaging and not overwhelming. The assignments really helped reinforce the content, and Prof. M was quick to respond to questions. If you're looking for a well-run online class, this is it."

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
4.0
2.0
MILH320
Grade: B+
May 26, 2025
Would take again

No Zooms, no lectures – and yet, one of the most organized classes I've taken. Prof. M made the material engaging through articles and videos. Weekly assignments kept me on track, and grading was always prompt. Would recommend if you like working at your own pace but with clear structure.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
HIST402
Grade: A-
May 26, 2025
Would take again

Loved this class! Professor M made history interesting even without lectures. The course was 100% online and asynchronous, which worked great with my schedule. Readings were relevant, and the discussion boards actually felt like real conversations. A+ experience!

Clear grading criteria
So many papers
5.0
3.0
MILH202
Grade: A
May 26, 2025
Would take again

If you're looking for a solid online history class, take Professor M. Very fair grader, and the work is spread out in a way that avoids last-minute stress. There are no live sessions, but everything is explained clearly in weekly announcements and assignment instructions. Would take again!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MILH320
Grade: A
May 26, 2025
Would take again

Professor M is great for online learners. The course was very self-paced, and she provided all the resources you need to succeed. Clear rubrics, straightforward assignments, and always available. You can tell she cares about students doing well.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
HIST101
Grade: B+
May 26, 2025
Would take again

Professor M made History 101 enjoyable and stress-free. No busywork, just thoughtful assignments and great supplemental videos. She's very responsive and gives detailed feedback on essays. This class improved my writing and understanding of historical thinking.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
HIST101
Grade: B+
May 26, 2025
Would take again

Honestly one of the best online classes I've taken. Super easy to follow, no lectures, and everything is laid out clearly week by week. Professor was chill, responded quickly to questions, and grading was fair. Would 100% take another class with her.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
HIST402
Grade: A+
May 26, 2025
Would take again

Great class if you like to work on your own schedule. No Zooms, no weird tech stuff — just readings, videos, and weekly assignments. Prof was super organized and actually cared about our work. Easy A if you stay on top of things.

Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
HIST101
Grade: A
May 26, 2025
Would take again

This class was so chill. No lectures to sit through, just clear weekly modules. Assignments were spaced out and made sense. Professor was super helpful when I had questions. Honestly wish more online classes were like this.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
HIST402
Grade: A-
May 26, 2025
Would take again

Really solid online class. Not too hard but not a blow-off either. Just do the readings and participate in the discussions. Prof is nice and grades fast. I was able to balance this with a full-time job no problem.

Gives good feedback
Caring
2.0
4.0
HIST103
Grade: A
Jun 11, 2025

Always wanted more historical analysis but wasn't ever sure how to achieve that. She could never answer my questions on how to do that. I did end up with an A but it was very stressful.

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
HIST101
Grade: A-
Jul 28, 2025
Would take again

Professor Zupon's HIST 101 class was excellent. She's a great instructor—engaging and clear in her lectures. She responds to emails quickly and is very approachable if you need help. Grading is fair and transparent, and she genuinely wants her students to succeed. Highly recommend taking this class with her!

Gives good feedback
Caring
4.0
3.0
MILH320
Grade: A
Jul 28, 2025
Would take again

MILH 320 is a really interesting and informative class. The material is engaging, and you'll learn a lot about military history and strategy. The professor is very helpful and supportive—always willing to answer questions and provide guidance. If you're interested in military history, this course is definitely worth taking.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
HIST402
Grade: B+
Jul 28, 2025
Would take again

Professor Zupon's HIST 402: Colonial America was a great class. The content was informative and presented in a way that kept things interesting throughout the semester. Professor Zupon was very helpful and approachable—always willing to clarify material and support students. Highly recommend this course.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
HIST101
Grade: B+
Jul 28, 2025
Would take again

HIST 101 with Professor M was a really good class. It was super interesting, and the online format made it pretty easy to keep up with everything. Professor M was really helpful and quick to respond if you had any questions. Definitely a good pick if you need a history class.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
4.0
2.0
HIST101
Jul 28, 2025
Would take again

Professor M's HIST 101 was a great class, especially for an online course. The material was interesting, and the workload was really manageable. Professor M is super approachable and genuinely cares about students. I'd definitely recommend this class if you're looking for an easy and engaging way to knock out a history credit.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
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