i cant believe how interesting the class is. i never thought political science to obe interesting. that is why i put it off till senior year. i looked at the ratings, if you just pay attention & participate in the discussion you will do well. prof is not a jerk, i am not trying to kiss up either.

If you are not lazy and just read the chapters and the assigned readings then the tests are not bad at all. The only people that do very bad in his class are the ones that do not study or do not come to class. I got an A.

This guy is a very nice professor, but I would not suggest him if you are a lazy student. You must go to class, take notes, read the chapters, and then you will do fine in the class. The only reason people don't like him is because he requires that you actually put effort into the class.

Not that difficult. He only requires that students take initiative for their own education. Some outside reading. And, yes, he does lock the door if you're late.

Althaus is a great teacher, but is very unreasonable about msc stuff. If you want a good grade, avoid him.

Great teacher, you will learn a lot, but he grades tough on essay's

He's a really nice guy! You just have to study really hard for his tests! I wouldn't recommend him for a teacher if you have problems coming to class! Attendance is necessary & you actually have to read the book! But his classes are passable! And he keeps it interesting!

Kept class interesting with discussion; demands a lot but I respect that

Very nice. Very helpful. He makes it fun and interesting. It is true that he won't allow you to be late more than twice, but that's to keep the interruptions down. My only complaint is that he grades too tough.

He is a great prof that really cares. You can ask him questions after class and he is good about returning messeges.

I was not interested in politics at all before taking this class. He made class interesting and got me really excited about politics, elections, etc. His assignments are pretty easy, but the tests require a fair amount of studying.

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I really like his class. He's an excellent professor and really knows his material. He is very helpful and will explain anything to you that you don't understand. He has said that he is a democrat but that does not affect his teaching. he shows little to no bias at all.

This guy know his stuff and makes complex ideas easy to understand. He looks at more than just the text. I like the fact he doesn't let late students in because when that happens it distracts me and I think it is rude. You have to read and study and go to class in order to do well. He is very organized and lays everything out there for you.

this was my first year seminar course. the tests consisted of subject matter from the book and anything mentioned in class. make sure you know the nine university studies objectives. don't be late he locks the door, but you can get in with a note slid under the door.

His tests are impossible!!! Also, he is kind of cocky and always tries to persuade poliical beliefs. Dont show up late for class!!!

This guy is a great teacher. His tests aren't that impossible like some people say. As long as you study for them, you will do fine. He's a pretty funny guy and I found it easy to stay awake in his class (while I found it hard to do with some other professors). Go to his class and study for his tests and you'll do fine in the class.

Don't be late to class. He only lets you in late twice a semester. He's not a bad teacher but I would say you need to kinda teach yourself cause everything on the test isn't covered by him in class. He's nice as long as you don't have an attitude and he sees you put forth an effort.

Wow, you have to come to class, take notes and prepare for the tests! The HORROR! He kept things interesting in a class I didnt care about, and he was more than fair. If you are an adult attending college, take him. If you are a kid wanting someone to hold your hand thru your classes, find someone else.

I wouldn't take this class again. He wasn't a terrible teacher, but his tests were ridiculous & he didn't keep up with work at all. He knew his topic well but times didn't clarify what was important for the class. He didn't necessarily leave time for questions. If you didn't cover everything he wanted in class you just didn't know it for the test.

This was a good class. His lectures are not bad. You HAVE TO READ the assignments to pass the quizs. Quiz about once a week. You have to read an extra book for the tests, but only a small portion and it is only for the essay part. He DOESN'T POST GRADES ONLINE. The was the one realy problem I had with him. Overall- GREAT CLASS!!!

Good Teacher. You have to study and read chapter. He doesnt give out A's but you can earn them.

I was really nervous about political science before, now I like it. He's an awesome person with a good sense of humor. Come to class, take notes, read the chapters once, study notes and main concepts in the book and you will be golden for the test. DON'T let these harsh comments scare you.

He's a nice guy. If you just attend class (this is the key to class!, take notes and READ the chapters you should have no problem getting an A. There are two very simple and short writing assignments. Test are multiple choice.

Quizzes and tests are easy as long as you actually read the chapters and come to class, but dont' be late.

This guy is a great prof. He really has an interest in this field and he wants people to know it just as well as he does.

He's a really great professor who loves everything he teaches. The course work is easy and as long as you make sure to include ALL the information asked, you'll get a good grade. There are only about 215pts for the semester so you have to be careful not to mess up on to many assignments or you'll never make an A. He gives no extra credit EVER.

Took this online class to fulfill 1 credit hr of MO government as a transfer student. Dr. Althaus is extremely knowlegable of politics which was great. However, this class was extremely difficult for its level. I am an A student & put A effort into this class and barely passed. Lots of essay type homework w/ tough (at his mercy)grading system.

Honestly, he really is a nice guy. The tests were multiple choice but all concept. If you didn't understand what he was talking about in class, don't expect to do well on the tests. Ask questions.

Althaus has a difficult class. He is strict but fair.

Never met another professor so enthusiastic about what they teach. Read the material and be on time. No cell phones. Ask questions! He loves that. If you're super Conservative, you won't like him. He's listens to all students' opinions.

He is a very nice guy although he can be a bit different at times. I feel like he is big on teaching students responsibility and if you have a problem with that your'e going to have a rough time in his class. Pay very close attention to what he teaches in class and his opinions!

I didn't like Dr. Althaus at first, but I warmed up to him over the course of the semester and ended up liking him a lot. He does put a lot of focus on his own class with little consideration for your other classes, but it isn't all that hard to manage. The reading was the toughest part since he assigned at least one chapter a week.

I really enjoyed his class. All you have to do is show up and then read the textbook. Quizzes every week over a chapter, 4 Test, and a final. I really like this style of teaching. He made the subject very easy to understand and was willing to help you out if you are struggling

I graduated in May 2017 and I had Dr. Althaus as my professor my last two semesters. When I first started the class, I was scared and ready to give up, but when I finished, I felt I could accomplish anything. Yes, he is the most difficult professor at SEMO; however, nothing good comes easy. He helped me get past my limit and I am thankful he did!

The code of the class I took was not an option. It is PS492/693: Nonprofit Management. Dr. Althaus often gets a bad reputation at SEMO, but he is a great professor. He is super engaging in his lecture and always understanding of questions. He is quick to get back to students emails. In my class we had no tests, just chapter reviews and papers.