3.7

Rick Herzog

Political Science - Stephen F. Austin State University

3.7
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
68%
Would Retake
103
Reviews
3.7
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
3.7
Helpful
3.6
Clarity

68%

Would Retake

103

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Herzog did a great job teaching NON-POLI SCI majors enough poli sci to get by

PSC142 - 5.0 rating

If you can avoid him I highly recommend it

PBA415 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

68%

Textbook Required

86%

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Grade Distribution
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Group projects (11)
EXTRA CREDIT (8)
Get ready to read (5)
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Tough grader (5)
GROUP PROJECTS (4)
Participation matters (4)
Hilarious (4)
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Reviews (103)
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POLS142
Jun 2, 2001

hideously cheesy lectures, you must read the book

3.0
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PSC142
Jul 2, 2002

I didnt read! I didnt do anything but got a "B"

4.0
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PSC142
Jul 20, 2002

he rambles a lot and tells awfull jokes but is a good professor

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PSC142
Jul 31, 2002

He rambles about stuff that has nothing to do with what is on the tests.

3.0
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PSC142
Aug 12, 2002

Crappy lectures and notes..which made tests hard to study for!

3.0
3.0
PSC132
Nov 18, 2002

uses corny jokes to keep you awake, fair teacher, 25% is book; read whole book

4.0
1.0
142
Nov 21, 2002

good professor, if you go to class you will do fine

3.0
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PSC
Nov 21, 2002

No Comments

2.0
3.0
PSC142
Nov 23, 2002

read the WHOLE book..the lecture is HORRIBLE

4.0
2.0
PSC142
Nov 25, 2002

Read the book. M/C test and T/F. Class isn't impossible. I got a B

5.0
2.0
PSC142
Apr 29, 2003

Does tell corny jokes but if you go to class and study the notes tests will be easy. Group presentations every 2 weeks, are fun and completely for extra credit.

4.0
2.0
PSC142
Apr 29, 2003

Very easy,I only study the notes for tests, didn't buy the book and I got a B. Gives group assignments for extra credit

4.0
2.0
PSC142
Jul 11, 2003

Gives bonus quizes. Made an A. Didn't study too much. His jokes are lame but they keep the class interesting.

5.0
1.0
PSC142
Jul 28, 2003

He is really funny. He is an awesome teacher. If you read and study a little you should do fine. I got an "A" Just read over his notes after each class and you'll do just fine. If you just talk to him and realate you'll do great. All around grea

2.0
2.0
PSI142
Oct 13, 2003

goes off on wierdest tangents. mostly his lecture notes and the terminology from the book are on the test.has very little tact and should think a little befor making off handed comments(i.e. where the ghetto is in nac.,students in your class live there.

3.0
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PSC142
Nov 3, 2003

great professor. funny jokes, kind of ****ed but funny. uses the book a lot on tests but if you take him, take the night class... soooo much easier!

5.0
1.0
PSC142
Jan 2, 2004

This guys class is the easiest i have taken, anyone would be stupid not to take him, if you are from the ghetto...you know it, theres nothing wrong with mentioning it, unless you are ashammed.

4.0
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PSC346
Jan 4, 2004

Dr. Herzog may seem at first to be somewhat unorthodox, but he is a very good teacher; very fair. I immensely enjoyed his class this fall and made an A.

4.0
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PSC142
Apr 14, 2004

He is LOONEY!!!! The class was EASY!!! He is CRAZY!!! But if you want an easy A or B, take him! Gives LOTS of EXTRA CREDIT, every other Friday he offers opportunity for extra credit. Easy tests, don't really have to come to class.

3.0
2.0
PSC142
Apr 22, 2004

His class was easy b/c I didn't have to read the book. I just had to read and study the notes. Which by the way, the notes on all on powerpoint! The tests are easy if you study, but late night Thursday nights will only give you a B in the class.

5.0
2.0
PA
Apr 26, 2004

Perfectly delightful and goffy professor (goofy in a good way). Quiz every two weeks, some homework, no "real" exams.

2.0
2.0
PSC142
Grade: Audit/No_Grade
Nov 12, 2004

im sure this guy is brilliant, but he is a lousy teacher and a lousy comedian! if you can sit through his joke you can survive the class.

3.0
1.0
PSC142
Dec 5, 2004

He makes jokes that are not very funny all of the time. This was an o.k. class.

2.0
2.0
POLISCI142
Dec 10, 2004

This class was so boring! Tangents is a complete understatement! He laughs at his corny jokes and doesn't teach anything relevant to actual Gov. His power points rarely make sense. The most interesting thing you'll learn is that lawn darts were banned, because people like him impaled their feet.

1.0
1.0
PA
Dec 12, 2004

avoid, what a waste of my time

2.0
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PSC142
Dec 20, 2004

Run far away..do not take him. His tests are so stinkin random. He is NOT specific at all about what will be on his tests. COnstantly goes on tangents that are NOT related to government. He must thing the hour class is his comedy hour all he does is tell CORNY jokes..if you like corny jokes then tak

5.0
1.0
PS142
Jul 11, 2005

The jokes are bad, but other than that a very easy class

5.0
2.0
PSC142
Jul 11, 2005

Take this professor..He's GREAT. You don't have to wonder what he's teaching or what's going to be on the exams. Exams are only difficult if you don't go to class or read. He IS funny!!!!! Need alot more Dr. Z's at SFA.

5.0
1.0
PSC346
Dec 5, 2005

Herzog can be corney but at least he contributes information that is relevant to today. He tells you what is on the quizes and is helpful answering questions. The book sucked but I did get alot of questions right when I did read it. If you know the terms, you cant fail...I would definatly recomend this hot pepper...

5.0
1.0
PSC346
Grade: Audit/No_Grade
Dec 7, 2005

I love this teacher. Ive had him twice. I would take him again if I could. Very interesting. All power point. easy to comprehend. He gives you the questions on the quizzes. Take Herzog

5.0
2.0
PSC142
Dec 10, 2005

Very nice teacher. Makes too many corny jokes though. All lecture with handouts and powerpoint. Very understanding and helpful if youre struggling and have problem. Lot of emphasis on small group presentations (5 easy ones) on current events. I would highly recommend.

5.0
1.0
PSC346
May 4, 2006

Herzog is by far my absolute favorite teacher at SFA! He can be corney as hell, but I guess it's his jokes that make him adorable! Love his classes! Take him!

4.0
2.0
PSC142
Jun 29, 2006

Zog was great. Loved the corny jokes, kept it interesting. Absolutely easy class if you go. He pulls some questions from book, but mainly from statistics. Take Zog for an easy grade.

5.0
2.0
PSC142
Jun 30, 2006

Hey is a real character! His class is just about paying attention bc he pretty much tells you what will be on the tests. The Discussion and Presentations you will have to give can possible give you 4 to 12 pts extra credit and it really helps your test grades. Tests pretty straight forward. Just take good notes.

5.0
2.0
PSC142
Aug 22, 2006

DR. Z IS AWESOME. HE MAKES THIS CLASS FUN. HIS HUMOR MAY BE A LITTLE DRY AT TIMES, BUT IF YOU PUT FORTH A LITTLE WORK, ITS CAN BE AN EASY A.

4.0
1.0
PCS142
Nov 4, 2006

this was the easiest class of my first semester of college. i suggest everyone take him. hes kinda corny but always cracks political jokes that you just cant help to laugh at. he teaches through powerpoint, tests are EXTREMELY EASY, and the d&p's are your best friend and a chance at an extra 25 points to your test.

1.0
3.0
PSC132
Dec 18, 2006

This was the worst I have seen at SFA. DO NOT TAKE HIM! His lectures make no sense and his test do not match the book or what we talked about in class.

5.0
2.0
PSC346
Jan 17, 2007

Dr. Z is great! His motto is, "you don't have to know everything, you just have to know something." If you go to class, pay attention to the lecture, listen to his HINTS about what will be on the quiz, you will do great. If you don't make an A in this class, it is either because you are lazy or stupid, IMHO.

4.0
1.0
PSC142
Apr 19, 2007

This class was so easy. All you have to do is show up and take notes and you should at least pass. No attendace taken, 4 tests inc. final plus 5 6 min. long group presentations over a current event that are worth 4-12 bonus points. You have to TRY to fail, the class is that easy. Very corny.

4.0
4.0
PSC470
May 15, 2007

I'm not going to BS here and say this class was easy. There is a lot of work involved. It was interesting to learn how a city manages itself. Dr. Herzog made the class about as entertaining as a 400 level PSC class could be. I would recommend this class for juniors and seniors who are interested in Public Administration.

5.0
2.0
PSC470
May 17, 2007

Dr. Z is great. If you don't pay attention, however, you won't do well on the quizzes (there are no tests) and you will miss his jokes. However, if you pay attention and DO YOUR WORK, it's easy to make an A. Dr. Z is actually a softy and will have pity from time to time on us students by providing opportunities for extra credit.

4.0
1.0
PSC142
Nov 9, 2007

He's somewhat inappropriate at times, but he does that so people will pay attention.This class was one of the easiest classes that I've taken here. Most of the material comes from the notes.I would recommend taking his class if you don't mind bad jokes and want an easy A.

5.0
2.0
PSC346
Nov 25, 2007

The topics were boring but Zog is a blast, you can tell he really cares about the students and teaching. The book is a waste of time and money, just study notes and you will be fine.

4.0
1.0
PSC142
Apr 20, 2008

EASY! EVEN iF Y0U MAKE C'S 0N ALL TEST Y0U CAN STiLL GET A 'B' iN THE CALSS CAUSE 0F THE D&P'S. TEST ARE LIKE 30 TRUE,FALSE AND THE REST M.C. MUST G0 T0 CLASS CAUSE N0TES ARE 0N TEST! TAKE HiM... EASY!

3.0
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PSC142
Apr 25, 2008

This class is definatly the best one to take out of all political science teachers.. he relates stuff to your life and you get etxtra points added to your tests with D & P notes.. go to class even tho its not mandatory bc all his test is from class.. he can be inappropriate but thats just him. sometimes its really funny!

4.0
4.0
PSC142
Aug 8, 2008

Dr. Herzog was fun but could be a little bit crazy at times with his jokes and all. He made the class laugh like almost everyday while telling jokes with the lecture. The class wasn't hard you just need to listen when he lectures and take notes and read your online book. D&P help out a whole lot. Just pay attention and you'll do fine.

4.0
2.0
PSC142
Aug 8, 2008

Dr. Herzog was fun but could be a little bit crazy at times with his jokes and all. He made the class laugh like almost everyday while telling jokes with the lecture. The class wasn't hard you just need to listen. The D&P help out a lot with extra points on the test. overall just listen and you'll be fine.

5.0
1.0
PSC142
Aug 9, 2008

This professor was extremely helpful and understanding. He give flexiblle office hours to aid students outside of class. Attendance is mandatory so be sure to always attend class. This teahcer is hot...literally!!!

4.0
2.0
PBA310
Nov 21, 2008

Dr. Z is very nice...and funny (you'll understand his humor after a couple of weeks). Attendance is not required, but helps prepare you for quizzes. No exams, No final, just 6 quizzes throughout the semester. Quizzes are fill in the blank with 2 short answers; know the key terms! No canceled class, rarely let out early.

5.0
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PSC142
Dec 4, 2008

good teacher..i had a lot of fun with the dnps!

5.0
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PSC142
Dec 9, 2008

Dr. Herzog was an interesting professor to take for Political Science. Although the test were a little complex the course was interesting and well worth it. I had a great time presenting D&P's in class. They were a great way to receive extra credit and very helpful. I wish that more professors would consider this incentive.

5.0
3.0
PSC142
Dec 11, 2008

Doc. Z was an excellent prof, the material was boring but he made it fun. The notes were straight forward from the power point, he brings visuals to help better understand the material. The Semester with Doc. Z Seemed to fly by.

4.0
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PBA415
Apr 27, 2009

Doesn't take attendance, but you are expected to be in class. Exams are given on-line. Assignments are partly done in-class.

5.0
2.0
PSC142
May 13, 2010

Herzog is a great professor. The D&Ps and the extra credit essays are really beneficial. He's pretty funny but if you arent atleast some what intelligent you may not understand his humor. Make it a point to ask him to write points of importance on the board and he will gladly do so.

4.0
4.0
PSC142
May 13, 2010

The class is somewhat hard you do have to study the class notes and the youtube chamba videos do show up on the test. The essays and D&P are very helpful to your grade.You will do just fine if you watch the news.

5.0
1.0
PSC142
May 13, 2010

He is a really good teacher that likes to have fun at the same time. he relates his materials to modern day things which helps alot and if you pay attention he basiclly gives you everything you need for the tests in class... very good teacher

4.0
3.0
PSC142
May 13, 2010

Not a difficult class as long as you study your notes and do the D&Ps. Class isn't mandatory but go anyways cause thats the only way to get the information for the test! Lots of the jokes are helpful!

5.0
2.0
PSC142
May 13, 2010

dr. herzog is a snazzy professor!! he teaches the material so that you can understand it.

4.0
3.0
PSC142
May 13, 2010

Herzog is a good professor, not difficult at all. He likes to tell jokes and have fun in class. The D&P?s and extra credit essays are very helpful to your grade. If you pay attention you should do pretty well in his class.

5.0
2.0
PSC142
May 13, 2010

TAKE HIM!!! Good teacher and he's funny. Test are true/false and multiple choice. NO ESSAY!!! Love the DnPs they can change your grade an entire letter grade when you participate. Gives a TON of extra credit also that will help your grade out to.

4.0
1.0
PSC142
May 13, 2010

he is a great teacher. would recommend him to anyone.the DnPs were fun and helpful towards the final grade. also no essays are given. he use just true and false and multiple choice test.

5.0
3.0
PSC142
May 14, 2010

I really enjoyed this class. He made it interesting and gave plenty of opportunities for extra credit. Honestly, if you dont pass or atleast make a C its because you flat out didnt show up to class and were lazy. His tests were not too bad so long as you took notes in class and paid attention to his cheesy jokes. Reading is light if you take notes!

4.0
3.0
PSC142
Jun 1, 2010

I TOOK THIS CLASS FOR MAYMESTER AND ACTUALLY ENDED UP IN THE WRONG CLASS BUT IM GLAD I DID. IM NOT GOOD IN HISTORY OR POLITICAL SCIENCE BUT I DID GOOD IN DR.HERZOG'S CLASS. HE HAD GREAT POWERPOINTS AND I LOVE THE D&P'S IT IS A GREAT WAY TO BOOST UP YOUR GRADE. THE CLASS IS NOT HARD BUT ITS NOT EASY YOU HAVE TO BE PREPARED TO LEARN TO PASS.

5.0
3.0
PSC142
Jun 3, 2010

I took Dr. Herzog for the maymester and I can honestly state here that he is one of the best professors I have taken at SFA. He is more than helpful in class and keeps it entertaining throughout lecture.He uses examples to explain lecture that relate to our everyday life and his D&Ps encourage real life experience with politics in the classroom.

5.0
4.0
PBA415
Dec 14, 2010

Knowledge learned in this course: believe I took a lot from this class that will prepare me for the future in any career path I choose. Budgeting skills and knowing budgeting terminology are great skills to have. Class Sessions/PowerPoint Presentations: The class session and power point presentations were very helpful. The class sessions were ver

5.0
3.0
PSC142
Jun 2, 2011

He is a good teacher. If you take good notes and read your book, you will be fine... He is really funny too. I took him this maymaster.

3.0
3.0
PSC142
Jun 2, 2011

Dr. Herzog is a pretty good teacher.He tells jokes through the lectures that may or may not be funny.The exams are half T or F and half multiple choice. If you study great you will have a B or above but if you dont then it may be a little tricky because exam questions are rarley gimmies.

5.0
2.0
PSC142
Jun 2, 2011

Dr. Herzog was a great teacher. He was very clear on what we were going to cover in the syllabus and he also went into great detail about topics with explanantions of current events to compare to the lecture. I liked learning although the class was 3 hours long(maymester). Otherwise he was a great teacher and I would recommend him.

4.0
4.0
POLSC143
Jun 2, 2011

Dr Herzog was a great teacher. He was very funny and definately made the may mester more interesting even though it was three hours every day. He didnt just read from powerpoints but added extra videos and stuff to look at which made me pay attention more. He is a good teacher and I recommend him. The D&Ps were also very helpful.

4.0
2.0
POLI142
Jun 2, 2011

Dr. Herzog is an interesting teacher. He told some jokes that were obviously funny to him. Studying for this class will basically help you pass. He has group presentations the class can do for EXTRA POINTS! This REALLY helps the grade for the class! I highly recommend anyone to take him. He is one of the easiest PoliSci professors!

4.0
2.0
POLSC142
Jun 2, 2011

Dr. Herzog is an interesting professor. He likes to tell jokes a lot. Some are funny and some aren't. The only thing that will help you pass this class is to STUDY and KNOW your stuff. He lets the class do group presentations for extra points which is a BIG help for the grade. I recommend to take him!

5.0
1.0
PSC142
Jun 2, 2011

I am a science based student and anything having to do with history, economics, or government is usually difficult. To say the very least I usually struggle to pass, but this class was different. It was my first maymester class and I enjoyed it. Overall good class... alot of reading though :/

4.0
3.0
PS142
Jun 2, 2011

Honestly had no interest in political science going into the class since I hated this POLYSCI 141 but I'm pretty interested now. He made the class fun and relevant. I would suggest that the power points are better layed out to be more clear. He is a pretty funny guy so be prepared to want to go to class. Thumbs up to Proff. Herzog.

4.0
2.0
PSC142
Jun 3, 2011

dr herzog is constantly keeping the class entertained and the class was too easy for anyone to fail

1.0
4.0
PSC142
Jun 3, 2011

BAD BAD prof. asking his students to go to rate my professor and rate him well to get a grade.. honestly the class was fine but the prof isn't the best there is.

5.0
1.0
PSC142
Jun 7, 2011

Please ignore all of the immature things said above. Dr. Herzog did a great job teaching NON-POLI SCI majors enough poli sci to get by. I sat in the front row of his class and he was hilarious. He made me laugh every day and I got 94, 88, 88, 94 on all of his tests by reading the assigned readings and by looking over the notes. DNP'S WERE GREAT!

1.0
4.0
PBA415
Oct 7, 2011

This dude is garbage. He failed me for doing TOO MUCH on a quiz. He's lazy, has TERRIBLE jokes, and won't explain the assignment until AFTER you have been graded on it. One of the worst professors here by far. If you can avoid him I highly recommend it. God forbid you actually try to get some help on your work. This guy's ridiculous and not funny.

2.0
3.0
PCS141
Grade: B+
Nov 24, 2014

Dr. Herzog is a really iffy professor. I personally was not a fan at all. His quizzes were barely over the material actually covered in class and more over current events, which I don't keep myself updated. I couldn't relate to his humor AT ALL, and his Power Points were unclear and disorganized. I would never take him again, but some like him.

3.0
3.0
PBA415
May 17, 2015

Professor Herzog was helpful in that he related his lectures to real life scenarios. His office was always open if I had any questions and concerns and he always did his best to help. There were NO test in this class but we were assigned 2 project, quizzes, short assignments, and bonus quizzes (which were helpful). PBA isn't my fav. but I made it!

4.0
2.0
PCS142
Grade: A+
Apr 10, 2016

The D2L quizzes are over the textbook and what's in the news (google the news part). They SI is very helpful! You MUST attend class to get credit for the D2L quizzes! He gives bonus opportunities! His tests are exactly what is covered in class. You will have group assignments every month, be wise who you pick to be in your group!!!! Great teacher!

4.0
3.0
PSC142
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2016

Dr. Herzog may come off as a little weird sometimes, but that's what makes his jokes funny. As a professor he is really good at what he does, best political science teacher hands down.

4.0
3.0
PCS142
Aug 12, 2016
Would take again

I found Dr. Herzog very funny and very easy to learn from.

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EXTRA CREDIT OFFERED
4.0
3.0
PCS142
Aug 12, 2016
Would take again

I actually thoroughly enjoyed this class. I took the summer session and I think it was much more efficient this way. Attendance is not mandatory, but highly recommended in order to get the notes for your tests. Dr. Herzog likes to tell a lot of jokes and definitely keeps the class interesting. Just pay attention to what he says! I give him an A+

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Participation matters
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
1.0
PCS142
Aug 12, 2016
Would take again

Very nice man. He is pretty flexible with quizzes and they are easy to pass if you read the material. His quizzes are online but don't rely on the internet to search for the answers. Tests are multiple choice and true/false, and fairly easy. He bases most of the test on the notes you take in class so make sure you show up. Overall great professor.

Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
3.0
PS142
Grade: C
May 18, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Herzog is super nice and hilarious and keeps class entertaining. You don't get credit for the quizzes if you don't show up the next day. The group presentations really do help out your grade and are easy. He gives a lot of opportunities for bonus points so take advantage. You don't absolutely need the textbooks but they would help a little.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
PCS142
Grade: B+
Aug 10, 2018
Would take again

Hes a great professor & offers LOTS of extra credit opportunities. There are group presentations but you dont really have to meet outside of class. You can use GroupMe to contact each other, plus you get some time to discuss in class. Its lecture heavy, but that was a given considering I took this class in the summer. Would DEFINITELY take again

Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
5.0
PCS142
Grade: B
Nov 15, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Harsh grader, okay lecturer with terrible powerpoints, and generally unpleasant guy. He has some funny moments and is good about responding to emails, but doesn't really help you or care about your success in his class. He gives you short windows of time for assignments with no chance to make up missed assignments. I hated this class a lot.

Tough Grader
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
PCS142
Grade: C+
Aug 14, 2019
Would take again

Very lecture heavy. Most of your grade comes from in class notes. Recommend taking advantage of all extra credit opportunities. Very bad jokes which make them funny. Will work with you on grade.

Group projects
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
PSC142
Grade: A
Nov 9, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Herzog is the goat. always hands out pretzels and bonus points. if you do the quiz and show up the next day you get 2.5 bonus points, which really add up. Make sure you do well on your D&P's! If you don't show up for class you will fail.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
PBA310
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Herzog is a great professor to take if you are looking for an extra class to take. He gives a lot of extra credit so take advantage of it when you can.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
2306
Sep 22, 2022
Would take again

Gives a good lecture and always gives clear information

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Clear grading criteria
1.0
1.0
PADM
Grade: B+
Oct 26, 2022

I couldn't relate to his humor AT ALL, and his Power Points were unclear and disorganized. I would never take him again, but some like him. Make sure to have a zoom meeting with him it always helps.

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
2.0
5.0
2306
Grade: B
Jan 12, 2023

Would include very random info said during a lecture on exams (like his personal opinion on a Time magazine about Trump for example). Would say controversial statements, such as how he made a concentration camp for barbies as a child, which was concerning. Let off certain students for phone usage while others would get consistently watched.

Participation matters
Group projects
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
PADM
Grade: B
Mar 14, 2023

Herzog is very tough when grading but does offer ways to make up for your work. He is late on grading sometimes and has very strict guidelines for his assignments. Generally speaking, he's a good guy with an unrealistic viewpoint of students lives and their willingness to put everything on the back burner and only focus on his class.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
3.0
2.0
govt2305
Grade: A+
May 1, 2023
Would take again

He is a super fun prof to take you just wont learn anything. I was able to get an A easily but thats because the quizzes and tests are online and when we had an exam he cancelled class so you can just meet up with classmates anyways. The group projects were very fun and a good way to get creative but still kinda pointless when it comes to education

Participation matters
Group projects
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
govt2305
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Herzog was a great professor to have for my first semester, and had a way of making long lectures entertaining. The class is easy if you do you work and pay attention. His group projects also helped me make a few friends!

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
govt2305
Grade: A+
Dec 23, 2023
Would take again

Great Prof! Super easy to make an A. There is so much extra credit available and so many minor grades. I never used the book and it was perfectly fine. All quizzes and exams are online. Take himmmm.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Amazing lectures
1.0
1.0
PADM
Grade: A+
Mar 22, 2024

The material was not efficient in the modules. The topics were not taught or explained properly. I felt like this course was not at the university level. After each module, I felt like I had learned very little, if any information on the topic being taught. Everything was so surface level and did not explain anything deeper.

Tough grader
4.0
4.0
govt2305
Grade: C
Dec 16, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Herzog was a good professor to have my first semester of college. Although the lectures felt long, he always provided us with entertaining videos and snacks. He also gives you plenty of time (even cancelling classes) for group projects, so they're easy to complete. Overall just do all of the quizzes and pay attention in class for a good grade!

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
govt2305
Grade: B
Aug 18, 2025

This class was difficult. There was lots of reading and notes along with difficult tests. We always had group projects which were not always the easiest to complete. Though he is accessible out of class, I did not enjoy his teaching methods.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
govt2305
Grade: C-
Nov 6, 2025
Would take again

Very chill and funny guy. Lectures can be slow and boring at times, but he tries his best to make it amusing at times. Be prepared for group projects, where if you participate and do research, its an easy 100. A mandatory online quiz almost every week, and exams follow the textbook more than the lectures, and can be very difficult at times.

Group projects
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
govt2305
Grade: A
Nov 13, 2025

Don't take any of Dr. Herzog's classes. He is a fun guy but his test questions are incredibly random, specific, and irrelevant, making his tests impossible to study for. If you want to pass, you literally have to memorize every word and statistic he says in class.

Participation matters
Group projects
4.0
3.0
govt2305
Grade: C+
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

Herzog is an "OK" professor, but the lectures were boring, and I'm sure he knew that. And he often played SNL or other videos to keep things lively. The GDs every few weeks can boost your grade if you're prepared. He also assigns mandatory weekly ‘quizzes' that are really homework, and you must keep up with current events going on in America.

Group projects
Lots of homework
Hilarious
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

68%

Textbook Required

86%

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