He gives you the answers to the test/quizzes 2 weeks before. Required reading is not that required. Take this guy if you can, kinda goofy.

a really guy, very passionate about his subject

This guy is bad ass. He's not very hard and he's a smooth operator. Great teaching style. Kind of rambles. Definitely goofy!

he is a total airhead! he is really cool and passionate about indian history

He's a little of balance and occasionaly goes off on tangents. Overall he's a good teacher. An easy "A". (You really don't have to do the reading, just take notes on lecture)

Really great teacher, likes to have student interaction and discussion about topics. Really fun class definitely not boring. You will learn a lot of juicy tidbits and facts in his hitory class than you would in someone elses. Take his courses.

sooo chill im waiting for him to be like allright guys so u dont understand anything ive said the whole semester but its allgood LETS GO TO MEXICO >>>

He graded easy, so i'm returning the favor.

Loved this class. Very good lectures and very easy exams. Very willing to help.

Goofy? Easy? Well, I don't know about that, but he is way enthused about his subject and he's an excellent instructor. If you're not especially interested in history, but you have to take it anyway, take any class he teaches. That might change.

His tends to go off on tangents during his lectures but that is because he knows so much about world history. His tests are easy because he gives you a study guide. Bottom line: If you enjoy history, take this class because Ward knows his ish.

I totally agree with everything that was said by the last rating. He defiantly tends to go off on tangents. Fun teacher.

Great Professor really knows about subject I highly recomm him!!!

Yes, he's a very easy grader, but even though the class was easy, I seem to have retained alot. He's great and very much into what he's teaching. You learn and remember alot because he presents it in an almost entertaining way. Take him if you can. At least you'll have an easy A.

Not very clear due to his tangents

Excellent teacher, makes the experience of learning the subject matter enjoyable.

Class in terms of grading is very easy. He gives you the study guides about 1 week before the test, so if you care only about the grade and not the course, you dont even need the book. However, its a pretty interesting class, and he knows a lot about history, goes off on tangents about other events, but doesnt explain them clearly sometimes. A+

This the second time I took his class but I learned a lot from him. He goes off topic a lot to explain the backdrop on what his teaching but it helps. He knows his history. He gives you an outline of the test which makes it easier. The test are fill in the blank and mini essay questions and one regular essay. He's a good teacher.

Dr. Ward is an extremely easy history teacher as well as a knowledgeable one too bad he is only teaching one class fall semester.

I took his online class. No midterm or final, only homework and quizzes on each chapter. Quizzes were easy and only ten questions. For homework he gave us 15 questions we had to answer. Make sure to write a lot for each question. It would take me an average of one page per question so it was almost like 15 essay questions. Overall I can honestly say I learned a lot but I probably wouldn't take him online again.

Great teacher. Tests are pretty hard because they are fill in the blank and essays as opposed to multiple choice so you REALLY have to study, but that is normal in universities so I am glad to see a teacher who practices this in community college. He is great and lecturing and keeps you interested with awesome stories.

Dr. Ward is extremely intelligent and a very nice teacher. His class is easy as long as you study for his test, which he makes study guides for. I'd def take one of his classes again. Possibly the best teacher I've had so far at VC.

GREAT TEACHER!!!! Very nice and is very helpful towards students. He tries to answer all he can but makes learning history more fun because before him i hated history!! Now I want to learn more!! =)

Great teacher. Not much work, just a few tests and the final. Before every test he gives the questions and the answers. Goes on tangents a lot, sometimes takes roll, sometimes he doesn't, but he counts attendence towards your grade. Very easy class.

I took his class online..there were 10 essays each week..I would devote one day to writing them..and then an easy quiz. He was reasonable and involved on discussion board. He was very responsive via email, and encourages participation on board, as part of your grade. Aced the class and learned a lot.

Although his class seems simple from the beginning, it's really not. I used to be extremely passionate about History, but the tangents he goes on really killed the subject for me. He teaches with powerpoints which include a lot of pictures, but no actual information that you need to learn. Prepare to do a lot of self teaching

Mr. Ward is always smiling. Very kind and understanding professor. Mostly lecture but course gets somewhat challenging. Very interesting and professor has a wealth of information and is very well read on the subject of History.

Ward is a wonderful teacher! He is passionate about history, extremely knowledgeable and his so called "tangents" are fascinating and always relevant. He just wants everyone to learn and succeed. He will look over your work beforehand, and grades generously. Do read the books for multiple choice! I would take this teacher again! He's the BEST!!

Very good Professor. Thorough and makes Class interesting with good discussion.

Boring class but a great teacher

Really nice guy. Gives 1 quiz, 2 midterms and a final. Gives study guides with definitions and essay questions on them. You just need to read for the multiplace choice. Great professor and I learned a lot from him!

Really really great teacher!! He takes the time to answer any questions that you have and is a very nice guy. The tests are a little weird in that you have to write an essay and memorize definitions, but still isn't that hard. Got an A and would definitely take him again. Such a good professor!!

Nice guy, worth taking with him. Textbook is for reading chapters outside of class. He can and does get off topic a lot, but if you read the chapters you should have no problem. Gives out essay questions on exams but gives the questions out ahead of time for studying.

Dr. Ward is a great teacher, regardless of the fact that he goes off into random stories, but they're historical nevertheless. The book is a must, and you need to be an independent studier in order to do good in class. He does give out the essay questions ++ vocab ahead of time so you should be good.

Loved this class so much. Dr. Ward is awesome and very passionate about history. read all material and get engaged in class discussions. Exams are pretty difficult, however he does give u a study guide. Don't use your cell phone & don't leave during lecture. He really cares about student educational goals. I would take another class with him.

Good class but professor is strict about plagarisum. I dont like turnitin Why cant I copy from the book?

Professor Ward is a great guy but his class isn't an easy one. It requires you to read the text book often. There are 3 test and on each test are 2 short essay questions. He really knows his history but does tend to go on tangents about random things. Hard to stay awake in class if you plan on a 7am class. But overall a great teacher!

Dr. Ward is a great history professor, even if he sometimes gets sidetracked. As long as you read the material, you'll do fine!

He is very passionate about history and open minded about different opinions that come from the students. Though, the only thing he does in class is lecture from powerpoints and so it was really boring! But the only assignments are the quiz, 2 midterms, and final which is ALL online and open book! so there isn't much chance to fail the course

This was a fun and easy class! Thank you prof. ward!

Native American's History Class Prof. Ward has incredible knowledge and he lectures with passion! Please read his assignments, they are super interesting. I learned a lot in this class, I will take more from Michael Ward. Also, he is a kind and considerate man. I like his politics back from the sixties when people used to speak up against "the man"

Mike Ward is the professor that will influence your college experience dramatically for the positive. He is tough but fair, gives amazing lectures, and goes the extra mile every time for every student. Take every class he offers! You will thank yourself for years.

One of the best professors I have had. You learn a lot of amazing facts and he really helps you become interested in History. His online class was very easy as well as knowledgeable. He hosts many activities's around campus for students to engage themselves in Historical research. How could somebody not ace his online course?

Great Professor!!!

This is my second class with Dr. Ward. His lectures are full of amazing facts that will blow your mind. Though he is a relatively easy grader, I still learned more in his classes than any others. Michael Ward is a very kind person and he smiles throughout the class. Online tests are some multiple choice and some essays.

Great professor. He gave detailed feedback on each assignment. He gives 2 chances on quizzes, so you have double the chance for an A! Gives extra credit assignment at the end. Easily available via email. Great guy

I have taken professor ward for 18a, 20a. He is pretty chill guy. Discussions and quizzes every week, that's it. I like the books he picks. He is totally understanding and I like his teaching style. Must take if you don't like history much.

He was a really great professor. Seriously, his feedback is amazing, his tests are clear e, he provides GREAT notes on d2l, and best of all he is relaxed about attendance (although I would show up, his lectures are pretty vital). The only negative is that he is a rambler, but he really knows his stuff and his rambles kinda pertain to the class.

Loved the class

Tough class but makes you work for it. The semester is laid out with a clear grading criteria. Four essays are due and discussions with five questions are due every Sunday. Participation in discussions is mamdatory.

Professor Ward is great! Sometimes his geeky passion for History and the fact that he looks just like John Denver can be off putting to some but he is very kind and helpful and knowledgeable! He does tend to go off on tangents in lectures but they are interesting. Test and essay answers are easily found in the text. He is an easy grader,and lenient

He definitely wants to help you get your degree and be prepared for going to university. His classes are definitely not boring but if you don't do the reading you can't bluff your way through. He is always available to help you and is kind and inspiring.

He's pretty good. Responds to emails quickly and makes a good enviroment.

the online summer class is tough. there's a lot of reading and writing packed into 4 weeks. if you don't have time in your schedule to commit at least 6 hours a week, don't take it unless you're fine with a C. 4 open book quizzes and summary of 4 chapters due each week. no big tests, which is nice considering. not a fan of the textbook, tho not $$

Pretty awesome teacher. He replies to emailed pretty fast and gives you two chances on quizzes. He grades your Dropbox submission kinda hard but hey that's college. And this class prepared me properly for the rest of t.

Fantastic professor! Very caring and takes the time to explain grades to students. Always willing to help a student who may not understand. When taking this class I learned a lot and enjoyed myself. The final/tests were super straight forward because he gives you the questions in advance. Great professor!!!

To date, Michael Ward has been my favorite teacher in college, perhaps ever. Tests are all online and the essay portions are challenging, but not too difficult. His lectures are always very informative and he seemingly knows everything in history. If I had the chance to take more than the three classes he teaches I absolutely would. The Best.

I took this course online and found it to be very clearly laid out. Professor Ward put a lot of work into organizing powerpoints and material and clearly loves history. I would love to take an in-person class with him.

I love this professor. When I had my wisdom teeth taken out, I forgot to turn in a paper on time and he was so understanding and helpful. His classes are full of really interesting information, it isn't just the usual history class where it drones on. He really cares and is very interesting in his subject. I take Mr. Ward every chance I get!

Professor Ward was a great teacher for my online summer course. Be ready to read a lot, but I truly enjoyed his class. His summer class definitely moves quickly because it is a 4 week class but if you stay on top of your work you'll be fine.

Mr. Ward is one of a kind, to be honest. Get ready to write a couple of essays, in the semester. Instead of him assigning book work every day, he gives us an essay, definitions, and an online exam to do. You will need the textbook to do all of those three, but you could look up the answers online as well.

One of the most inspirational professor at Ventura College. He has a great knowledge on the subject, understanding and caring with ALL students, no matter his level. His lectures are an absolute must, I didn't miss one! Absolutely available after class: a rare gem in the world of teaching.

I'm a full time student at another University and just took this class to fulfill a GE credit. It was a semester class fit into 4 weeks so there was a lot of work, but Dr. Ward was super nice and gave great feedback. If you put effort into your work he'll give you great grades. I recommend him for any online History class. Great class overall!

Best professor at VC. He is so nice, organized and caring. His lectures are very interesting, you can feel his passion towards history! Hope to join his class again! Thumbs up for this professor.

The 4-week summer courses are expected to be challenging, but Professor Ward's online class is a lot of work, make sure you have time to write his 3-4 Essays each week. He definitely knows his stuff and is really prompt when it comes to replying to emails. He doesn't give any tests. The class is very organized, be prepared to work for your grade.

His lectures are boring unless you are a history major. The test is based on the powerpoint and the book. I didn't buy the book but you definitely need it if you want to get an A.

This was my first online class. Best and easiest class, no midterm or final. Lots of writing but the quizzes we're easy as well as the discussion post. definitely would take again

I took his summer technical writing class and it wasn't very hard. As long as you don't procrastinate, this class should be an easy A. The only "issue" I had was having to learn how to format papers in APA because that's the style he preferred. I would take again for sure!!

Dr. Ward is an expert in history, providing context to the framework material of the course with an engagement that brings life to the material. He encourages free-thinking and provides ample room for students to reflect about patterns in history. Dr. Ward structures online classes well, and grades fairly, providing feedback. Highly recommend!!

Each week you have to read a chapter, comment five posts on his discussion boards, and write a "essay/summary." He isn't a tough grader, but you need to participate in every "mandatory" assignment to receive a good amount of credit.

His course is straightforward. Discussions, Quizes, Essays on current topic with questions you have to answer. Lots of work but not really hard. Answers are all in the textbook.

Reading is light for a history class. Essay, Quiz and discussions assigned for every chapter. Essays are overkill in my opinion. Professor Ward was very quick to get back to me, and walked me through anything I had questions on. Loved the content. Would take again, although I need a break after the eleven essays.

Dr. Ward is a true gem at VC. Lectures were very engaging and he welcomed feedback and comments. Class structure was organized, textbook use was balanced with the lectures and other assignments. Overall great experience and would easily recommend his class.

This professor is by far one of the best. I highly recommend everyone takes this course with him. I learned so much. He also leaves comments on all of your work letting you know what to improve on or telling you have excellent your writing was. The class has no quizzes, but every week you submit an mini essay to the discussion board. Go sign up!

Professor Ward is probably my favorite teacher ever. He is so passionate about history and he truly cares about his students. His lectures were optional but I still attended just because he is such a sweet and amazing teacher. He goes out of his way if any of his students need any kind of help. I would definitely recommend him!

As a history major myself, I absolutely loved taking his class! I would be happy to take him again and recommend him to everyone. Super easy, not too many assignments. He's incredibly passionate and intelligent. Make sure you read the book and pay attention to his lectures. Only a few unit tests that are part essay/multiple choice.

The workload sounds like a lot but you're given a week to complete it all which is pretty reasonable. Although the readings were long, the units are not cumulative so once you finish those chapters you never have to go back to them for the following weeks. The assignments were straightforward and he is not a tough grader as long as you show effort.

Dr. Ward is my favorite professor at this school. Even though this was an online class, I could tell he cares about his students through his weekly emails to the class. His grading criteria is clear and he leaves a sweet little note on every assignment, which is encouraging. Super easy class if you read thoughtfully and complete assignments timely

Hes so funny and I like how his powerpoints are well written. I like how you know what to expect since the first day of class! amazing teacher, would def take again!

Classes are just lecture and the only homework was reading. A few exams throughout the semester but they are fairly easy and he is a generous grader. Super chill dude as well. Classes can be boring but it's easy so I can't complain

The class was interesting and I like the professor, but he can assign A LOT of reading. If you wanted to read all of the material for certain modules it could take like half the day to finish it.

Best Prof for History. Exam's and discussions are easy as long as you read the sources he gives you. Gives good feed back, taking him again for next semester (:

I took Professor Wards 4 week online course and it was a wonderful class. Of course due to it being 4 weeks it was fast paced and a lot of work but it was a really fascinating course and he was very involved and gives great feedback on each assignment. Stay on track and follow each assignment prompts for success. I Highly recommend his class!

This class was nice and easy. As long as you do the work you will pass with an A. I failed history twice and passed with Professor Ward with a 98 percent.

Professor Ward takes his time to read each paragraph or essay turned in and write to you on how to make it better! This class I took online and it was super easy. I RECOMMEND GUYS!!!

Prof. Ward is one of the most genuine professors I have ever had. It is easy to tell from the first class that he is passionate about his job and that he cares about his students.

if you want a very easy A or a B highly recommend you take his class very sweet professor and will hear you out if you don't attend class that day! he will accommodate you within reason if needed. I remember I had to miss class because of the roads being flooded & I take the bus and he let me miss class for my safety:) His quizzes are fairly easy

Professor Ward is incredibly sweet, just loves to chat during lectures. Knows a lot about history as it's his passion, encourages students and is always available to help. No homework only tests, as long as you read the textbook which is available free online. Gives you clear feedback on tests just wants to make sure you understand the material.

Engaging lectures, but expect a heavy workload. Utilize Unstuck study and the free textbook to stay on track. Would recommend for students seeking a challenging yet rewarding history course.

Weekly discussion and readings and major writting assignments. easy grader. hes the sweetest I took him at csun made me enjoy California history. take him

His character is excellent, and he is more than willing to help you. The work itself isn't tricky. It's just text-heavy; I put the difficulty higher because of how much reading it is. Reading 20 pages a week is a must, sometimes more, to complete work on time. And he expects your responses and definitions to be nuanced.

Professor Ward is the best history professor I've ever had! He is very understanding if you miss a day or two. Assignments are clear and to the point. I would recommend this class to anyone who enjoys taking notes. I really enjoyed my spring semester with him and i hope to take another class by him soon.

Professor Ward is a good professor very chill and gives good feedback in the discussion posts and quiz and definition summaries.

I LOVE professor Ward!! He truly is the best history professor in Ventura College. I've taken 2 in person classes with him and he always makes lectures fun and interesting to go too. The assignments are clear and he is a very fair grader.