Very easy teacher. His notes are very clear, you just have to come to class. Tests are open book and note but a lil difficult. Participation is done online through Beach board. just one essay

Great guy. very clear. participation online consists of 1 paragraph of your opinion on that week's topic. made tests easier after everyone bombed the first one. if you show up to class, take notes, and do participation its an easy B. take him if you're doing this as a GE

he is very nice and very helpful, you take a lot of notes but i do recommend this class

you cant fail this class.his exams are based on his lecture note. he always puts his notes on beach board so you dont have to go to class. but be sure that you do discussion boards every time. and before final, you have B already for sure. no need to buy books for this class. just study his notes.

Ok first off DO NOT BUY THE BOOK, just go to class. test are stright out of his notes and I havn't opened the book once and have a B. SO EASY just make the simple effort of going to class, doing lame disscusion boards and writing a paper and you'll be fine.

Morton is wonderful! He is so knowledgeable, the books are if you miss the class. Otherwise, save yourself some money. The class is very "Urban Planning" ish, I think his Ph.D was in Urban Planning. Morton is helpful and great though!

Dr. Morton's passion&knowledge for the subject made the class more interesting.If you miss one class, he'll repeat what he said the next because we're too busy jotting down notes to listen the first time. Most of the questions on the midterm are from notes and they're fairly easy if u study the notes and read book & he emphasizes what's on the test

He was the BEST teacher! He was clear and teaches very slow, so that you understand the information. He is helpful and does not teach in a bias way.

Overall great teacher, a little dry, but gets the facts across clearly and thoroughly, and he's very nice and accommodating to his students.

This class is a breeze, he always "recaps" his lectures and I never had to use the textbook for the tests. He's a helpful and easygoing guy and it's very easy to do well in his class.

Dr. Morton is a great teacher, relax and helpful. Grades very easily and does not assign too much work. Do not buy the textbook, simply come to class and take notes. If you don't show up to class, you grade will suffer since all the assignments revolve around class lectures. Overall, a great teacher, I actually learned and would take him again.

He always repeats the lectures from the previous class, so sometimes it gets boring/annoying. His lectures are not that interesting, but if you actually pay attention (& sit closer to the front) and take good notes, you'll do well in the class. Exams are only about 35questions, and the book isn't that important.

Boring lectures because he repeats the lecture from last class. Didn't need the book. He is a dorky guy, but explains the information well and it is easy to understand.

Yup he is very repetitive but the material is not hard. 1 5-page paper and a bunch of discussion boards every week worth 5 pts per week. Overall, not a hard class and if you take good notes you should do good.

Class is easy. Gets really boring at times because he repeats lectures. There are many days when you have to wait until the last 15 minutes of class for new notes. He makes everything REALLY clear. There are discussion boards just about every week that add up to a great portion of your grade.

This is class is so easy! Do all the discussion boards and five page paper and you'll be fine! Tests aren't very hard just study a little.. Lecture can get boring, but it's not too bad!

This professor is very easy. DONT BUY THE BOOK. all you need is to get his powerpoint from class and his study guides and the rest is easy. lectures boring,, but its history...so what can you do. 5 pg paper is easy and only like 3 tests and a final.

His class is very easy but boring. He just basically gives you old and new notes each day on his powerpoint. You should write it down though... the tests are mostly based on it. Don't need to buy the book because you don't even gonna use it. He's a very nice teacher.. and if you have any question, just email him and he will answer you right away.

just do the weekly discussion boards online and one 5 page paper....3 test.... take notes on the powerpoints!!! and u dont really need the book...sometimes class was boring but he goes in a slow pase so thats kind of good.....

This class is easy! Just make sure you do the discussion boards and write the paper. If you go to lecture, you'll do fine on the tests. The lectures can be boring because he reviews the slides from the day before at the beginning of class. You can tell he likes teaching and loves the subject. I recommend him.

Powerpoint user. Take notes. If he constantly repeats something, remember it. Book isn't that necessary, but clarifies things you didn't understand. Final was cumulative, but was the length of a normal test. Reviews previous notes from the day before. Discussion board and 5 concise paper all easy and boosts grades significantly. Very nice! :)

The class is easy as long as lecture notes are taken, discussions boards are done, and the essay is turned in. The three test are worth a lot especially the final. His tests are mostly based on lectures and a little on the textbooks. I got two A's and a B on my tests and I got an A for the class.

EASY CLASS! BOOK NOT NEEDED. by attending class, copying the power points, and studying a bit for the tests you can easily pass. This teacher made poli sci interesting to me when i was not in the least bit interested before. He is friendly and extremely helpful if you need it. I highly recommend this teacher!

If you want to learn more about bureaucracy take this class. I liked the class but this type of material is not for everyone. I didn't buy the book, which was a nice bonus. I strongly recommend to those that take this class that they do every single discussion board and go to class because those points add up quickly. Good teacher and course.

Morton is a great teacher -- he explains the subject material thoroughly, he is respectful of everybody's comments, and he does a great job of answering questions and making himself available to his students. Tests were more challenging than I anticipated, but it is definitely possible to get an A if you take good notes and study hard!

He is a great teacher~ although attendance is not mandatory, if u go to the lectures, you will know the materials you need to know for the tests... he appreciates everyone's questions and quetions.. really nice person :)

I like Morton's classes, they are well structured. Attendance is not mandatory, and he doesn't ban laptops like some other lame professors I know. He likes to make tests include half MC and half take-home essay. Very simple and straight-forward, he's not the kind to throw out any curve balls. He is an effective presenter, would take again.

He's ok. The turndown is his lectures can be boring when he repeats the same one all over again. I tend to skip his class A LOT and I so far have an 86%. Didn't even buy the book. EZ paper too on a campaign. I did it the night before and got an A. Perfect if your major is not political science.

Mr. Morton is tha man. His class is very easy. I recommend him to everyone!

He is an awesome teacher. you can tell he loves the subject and is open to any idea you have. He does not choose sides. Very sweet person and is willing to help you. Easy A. Just two mid terms and a final plus one paper.

Morton is extremely helpful and always appreciates comments and participation in the class. Really nice guy with nerdy swag ;)

Morton is extremely helpful and always appreciates comments and participation in the class. Really nice guy with nerdy swag !

Take him! 2 midterms, 1 final. 1 (4+ pages) paper. Weekly discussion board (except midterm week; do it every week because it helps cushion your grade a whole lot!) Provides study guides. Tests are pretty general (some specific questions). Doesn't take attendance, BUT he doesn't post his powerpoints on BeachBoard. Overall, easy A/B class for GE!

I stopped showing up after a month because his lectures were pointless. He gets off topic from his powerpoints and talks about other POSC topics that won't be on the tests. If I showed up it would've been an easy A. I just wish he put his powerpoints on BeachBoard. I haven't been to class in over a month and still have a B. So its a simple course

His class is pretty okay, if you don't study you won't get an A but if you do show up to class everyday and take notes you will be fine. It is not an easy A so don't be fooled by the other ratings. First midterm and the final is from the notes but 2nd mt is from the lecture. DONT MISS DISCUSSION BOARD it boosts up your pts get all 5!

Attend class all the time. Do not miss out. Take notes and go over them whenever you have the time. Do the discussion boards! They really help cushion your grades! As for the 5-7 page concise paper, it's not that bad, but do not wait until the last minute! I am serious. He gives you two months in advance. Great class though!

Overall he's a good teacher. Super easy class.

Really easy class. gets kind of boring and he looks like drake.

the teacher is really nice and lectures are off a powerpoint but be sure to pay attention to stuff he says other than the powerpoint! 3 exams (including the final) and 1 paper. Simple class, its not hard at all and the professor is tight.

Very easy class. He is super clear during the lectures, and discusses some interesting topics. He makes political science fun! He always tries to link class with current events. Brought his son to class one, cutest thing ever!

This class was fairly easy. He talks about current events then he goes on to the actual lecture. 2 Midterms 1 5pg Paper (don't worry it's super easy!)and the Final. I suggest to buy the book, it goes into depth about the information he lectures. If you didn't catch the things he say the book is a good resource to look back to. Amazing professor!

He's a great teacher! You must attend all his lectures in order to receive a good grade and pay attention to what he is teaching. Didn't really use the book much, but it helped when it came to studying or for more clarification. Very easy, again, only if you attend class. Basically he just talks about current events then moves onto lecture.

I don't really know where I stand with this professor. His class just consisted of lecturing which was easy, but boring! There's 1 paper, and 3 exams. The exams do not have an open ended (essay) portion, which is considered weird for a Poli Sci class, but still. He's nice but if you can choose another professor, I would...

He an excellent teacher and very easy teacher. One of the best professors at Cal State Long Beach. Highly recommended, teacher to take for the course.

I dreaded taking this class, but I'm glad I took it with him because he made it more interesting. He just lectures, but it's not bad. There were three exams (scantron), online discussions and a five page paper. He's always willing to help you if you need it. Just take notes from his powerpoints and the things he says, study and you'll be fine.

Professor Morton is an great teacher and light grader. His T.A's offer great assistance. Your able to learn a good perspective of government in this class. The book can be necessary to achieve an A but go to the library and check out an older edition, the learning material should be the same. I never brought the book and did this instead, saved $$.

Really nice guy, he is clear in what he expects out of the students as well as what is on the tests. His TA's weren't exactly the nicest people in the world but helped when needed. If you remember US History from High School you can usually ditch. I finished with an high A. Essay was super easy. If you do what he tells you, you will pass.

Morton is AWESOME! So nice and considerate. He doesn't post his notes on BeachBoard so you have to go to class to get the notes. TAKE HIM!

Dr. Morton is a good professor. He lectures well and makes the material relevant to today's events. Study your notes and do some reading and you'll be fine. I would recommend him.

very nice preofessor, he wa cute! and nice!i would take him all over again!!! :)

To be specific, Rodger Morton is an exceptional professor. His lectures are interesting, unbiased, and for being a poli sci class they are fun. I've taken 4 classes with him, three last semester and I wanted to make sure I showed my appreciation. He's there for his students and reviews to instill the information, it helped me out a lot. Thank you

To be specific, Rodger Morton is an exceptional professor. His lectures are interesting, unbiased, and for being a poli sci class they are fun. I've taken 4 classes with him, three last semester and I wanted to make sure I showed my appreciation. He's there for his students and reviews to instill the information, it helped me out a lot. (corrected)

Don't need the book but must attend lecture. 3 Midterms w short essay, in class group work, discussion boards, and final. Morton is extremely clear and thorough. This class is a posc pre-req, so it's extremely dry. But class is super easy if you go to lecture and pay attention. Would definitely take Morton again because of his clarity.

Not difficult at all, you learn some stuff, but incredibly unbiased to the point where he's simply presenting information without any sort of perspective and its terribly boring if you like any sort of intriguing discussion in your classes.

Morton is an amazing POSC professor. He is my favorite professor, he is so understanding and supportive. Lecture is dry, but if people participated more the class would be so much interesting. This is my third time taking him and he is the absolute best!! Kudos Dr. Morton!

SUCH a nice guy! He is so understanding and laid back, unlike very uptight professors who give no leeway. He is an extremely generous grader and his lectures are very informative. Attendance isn't mandatory, but there are group activities & powerpoints aren't online so you need to be there to get the info since that is what the tests are based off.

Prof Morton is the best! Class had 3 midterms which he gave study guides for. Tests are short 25Qs usually. Pay attention to current event presentations because he'll put them in the tests. Really study for each exam and you should get an A easy. Final was an essay 3-5 pages. Fun easy class. Helps you if you need it, super nice guy!

Dr. Morton is really terrific. Although some lectures can be a bit tiring to get through, it is only because the material is dry itself. He really wants students to care about the subject and understand it. Going to class is essential to passing;lectures are crucial to doing well on exams. I only wish he taught more classes! Really great professor.

The dryest lectures I've ever experienced in college, but he's a nice enough guy and the material is pretty much common sense. Don't bother with the book, some short weekly discussion board assignments and a short current event presentation are the only homework. Just do those, go to most of the lectures and an A is easy enough to get.

Morton is awesome! Took 3 of his classes this semester and would do it again. No textbook. Tests based on lecture. 4 multiple choice exams including the final! Gives you a study guide. Going to class is useful because he does 5 random in class group assignments that you cant make up if missed. SUPER EASY prof and class, TAKE HIM ALWAYS.

Great Prof, I take him whenever I can. Tests are multiple choice. As long as you attend lecture or get the notes from someone youll be fine. He provides a study guide for each exam,4 exams including the final and all were around 25 Qs. 5 page paper, easy. Honestly, Morton couldnt make the class easier if he tried. Hes awesome for you GPA. TAKE HIM

Great professor. Show up to class! Write down everything on the power points and you will pass every single exam. Multiple choice exams everything is from the lecture! One 5 page paper which is super easy! great teacher.

This is completely off topic but his voice kind of throws you off initially. However, he seems like a cool dude. He makes the class where you learn a lot but you do not feel overwhelmed with work.

Prof. Morton provides a truly great learning experience in the class, which makes him a cool, awesome, and a lenient person. He provides lots of time to make-up for missed assignments to get one to pass the class. Hands down one of the best professor I had as a newly transferred student. Take him. Take him. Take him

You need to come to class because the professor does not post his notes on PowerPoint slides that are accessible. However, he is very nice & extremely genuine! Take him :)

His lectures are very boring, so be prepared. Always write down the stuff he reviews from the previous class. Those are the test questions. Final was so easy, I got an A and just read my notes once. He rounded up my grade and rounded up our globalyceum grades by 2 points. He is very caring, an easy grader, boring, and looks like Drake lol

Go to class and take notes on his powerpoint presentations and you won't need the book at all. 3 midterms and 1 final exam, but he gives you a study guide for each. His exams are easy: 25-30 multiple choice and a quick/easy written portion. Graded classroom exercises, so try not to miss class. Weekly discussion board (EASY). 5-page essay.

I cannot begin to say how awesome Dr. Morton is. He could not structure this class any easier than he did in spring. There are 10 DB, 3 Midterms of 25-30 multiple choice, 5 page concise paper, which he helps you start (if one pays attention to his PowerPoint lectures), random group discussions (must be present in class to get credit), and a Final

This guy has become one of my favorite professors at CSULB. He could not make POSC 328 any easier than he did in spring. Have to say though he reminds me of DRAKE (face) and OBAMA (personality-chill, easy, and very open minded) at the same time. If given a chance to take him, trust me, TAKE HIM. TAKE HIM. TAKE HIM. Best decision I have ever made!!!

I took this class a couple semesters ago. Frequent discussion postings, multiple-choice exams, and an essay. What I appreciate most about Morton is that he never pushes his own opinions on students and likes to play devil's advocate. Other professors could really learn from his teaching style. He is really nice, very kind and approachable.

Such an amazing professor. He literally has a fan club, once you take him once, you will take him multiple times. Highly recommend!

4 tests (MC), 5 page paper, &10 discussions (short & easy). gives study guides for tests, which aren't too hard if you do the reading &take great notes. can get away with not reading the books completely if you get the concepts, but id suggesting reading most. come to class every day, he randomly does group discussions for points! not tough grader

Professor Morton is one of those rare professors that you will never forget. His easy-going demeanor and genuine care for the subject matter and students is shown every day in class. The most knowledgeable professor I've met over my years at CSULB. Professor Morton really drives the point of lectures and lets you see how it affects you in real life

This professor is amazing. He makes the subjects interesting by offering examples and having students present current events that have to do with the subject. He also offers a study guide before each test that helps you know exactly what will be on the test so there is no surprise about what you need to learn.

The usual, easy A, 10 DB, 3 easy Midterms, random class exercises (so be in attendance every day), 5 page concise paper, and final. To be honest, every POSC class he teaches, is structured the same way. So, if you get an A in any of his classes, then you are set for all A's in all his POSC courses. Easy guy and very understandable. Take him!!!!!!!!

3 midterms, final, 5 page paper, discussion posts every week, current event presentation, random class participation exercises, tests are multiple choice, lectures are powerpoints, study guides are posted, overall one of the most easy going political science teachers in the whole department. love him so much.

looks like Drake, sounds like Obama. Super slow and boring lectures. I was on my phone the whole class time (still took notes) and passed every midterm with an A.

Dr. Morton is a really nice guy but his lectures are pretty dull. You need to go to class in order to get the powerpoint notes because he does not post them online. The tests are literally his powerpoint notes so if you study those, you'll be just fine. 10 DB's, in-class exercises that are grades, 3 midterms, and 1 final.

Professor Morton is great! His voice is a bit monotone so sometimes it can be hard to sit through lecture but he is a really great professor. There are weekly discussion posts, an essay and 3 exams(including final). Never touched my book and still got an A in all three classes I took with him. He has powerpoints but doesn't post them so go to class

Professor Morton is amazing! His voice is monotone and lectures can be difficult to sit through especially if it's a morning class. BUT, overall simple structure. Weekly Discussions, a couple midterms, one final, 5 page paper. If you take good notes, won't need the book. Powerpoint lectures, study guides posted online. Taking Again for more classes

He is a great professor! 3 midterms 1 final and 1 five-page paper and 1 in class presentation. He is a super lenient grader take him!!!!

Morton is a wonderful professor. You learn a lot, but it's so thoroughly and interestingly explained, that it doesn't feel overwhelming. The class is very interactive, lots of group assignments and student input. He is very patient, willing to help, answer questions and understanding if life happens. Highly recommended.

Professor Morton is an extremely nice man that does care about his students i'm not sure if its the subject or the lecture material, but I found the course to be extremely boring. His tests also ended up being very hard even when I studied heavily. I'd still recommend the course just don't attend class and self teach the info it may be easier

Professor Morton is kind and easy going as long as you go to class and take down the notes you'll be set for the tests. They are about 3 tests and 1 paper that he gives so much time to do! Honestly, you'll get an A as long as you go over the study guides with your notes.

2 midterms & 1 non accumulative final. One 5 page essay, you have all semester to write it. One discussion board every week, easy. DO NOT buy the book never even opened them! Overall easy class. Recommend the professor. I could of got a higher grade if I studied for the exams.

Professor Morton is an extremely caring guy, and I would definitely take his class again. Being a POLSCI major, the material taught was on the easier side, but studying was still required to get A's on tests. For the most part, exams were based off the lectures, however he doesn't post the slides online so attend class to get the information. :D

Professor Morton is great and super nice. DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOK! Go to class for the powerpoint slides, pay attention and you'll pass. 1 essay, 2 midterms, and a final; pretty easy. if you take APUSH and/or AP Gov, this class will be a breeze for you.

Professor Morton is an extremely easy professor. 2 midterms and a final, which are completely based on his lectures. Just study his slides and youll be fine. The only downside is that he doesnt post his slides online (even during COVID-19), so attending his lectures/zoom meetings is mandatory. Also, dont buy the books! Didnt use them at all.

Best Professor at CSULB by far! Theres no question that he should be the department chair. Hes a brilliant Prof. and cares about providing a quality education to his students. He clearly explains various arguments for policy and laws and keeps his own opinions to himself the best he can. He encourages student participation, which was great.

Dr. Morton is a great professor! The grading criteria for the class are easy to identify and he is very accessible. A lot of reading but the course can also be passed only by watching the lectures and taking notes. Class discussions are great.

The best professor Ive had at CSULB. He requires you to watch pre-recorded lectures every week for a grade, weekly discussion quizzes, and zoom meetings once a week. If youre a political science major, I recommend you to take this class because you will learn a lot from him.

Meet once a week. Weekly discussion boards. One 5 page essay, he gives you a lot of time and is an easy grader. Go to OH before the midterms and you should be set. Let's you submit late work. Zoom can be kinda boring but super easy class.

Met once a week! all we do is watch pre-recorded lectures and make a study guide. the day we meet we go into breakout rooms and create a study guide together. super easy class! kinda got boring at times! class consists of 2 midterms super easy, 1 cumulative final which was easy and a 5 page concise paper easy as well. discussion boards as well.

The class was really easy, but you do have to show up one time of the week. During class we get put in breakout groups and work on our notes. The class is great and you learn a lot.

Class is truly based on participation, attending lectures, and doing the online discussion boards. There are 3 midterms, a final, and a five page paper. Dude sets up the class really well from day 1 and is one the more prepared professors at CSULB.

Dr. Morton is a really kind professor. The class was very doable online. 2 midterms and a final. The exams are based on his lectures. I would say this is an easy A class, but effort comes into play as well. We met once a week and created study guides with breakout room students. Discussion board due every Sunday.

Very few homework assignments. Every class is mostly just a big discussion over various issues which is great as opposed to just a straight lecture. There are 2 midterms(open note) and one final(respondus lockdown monitor). One five-page concise paper which is pretty easy and a current event presentation that you can do in 5 minutes. Great class!

Great professor definitely would take again easy class exams are easy and multiple choice meet once a week for a group study guide after watching lecture

I have taken professor Morton for POSC 328, 431 and 432 now. If you show up and take note on his lectures his tests are super easy. All his tests answers are from his lectures so just study from your notes and you should get A's on them. He also assigns 1 5 page paper that you have the entire semester to do so it is fairly easy.

2 midterms, one paper, one final and discussion board posts in the first half of the semester. Must submit group evaluations and study guides done in class. Everything is pretty straightforward and just requires keeping up with dates. Other than that its fine, the lectures are asynchronous and if looking for extra help he does have a TA.

Great great professor and sooo nice!! Very easy class but is still very informative and engaging. Really lets students put in their 2 cents and makes them feel heard. would definitely take again!

Dr. Morton's courses are great for students that want online pre-recorded lectures aside from zoom meetings. His lectures are good and provide great information, but they may feel long at times. Overall, a clear grader and very supportive.

Easy going professor. Never felt stressed about this course. During zoom lectures, students get to discuss interesting recent political events. And the homework consists of taking notes which gives you all the information needed to pass the final.

Class was thoroughly enjoyable and interesting. Professor said we needed the textbook, but I never opened it at all. Everything was really straightforward. 2 Midterms, 1 Final, 1 Paper, and a handful of discussion boards. Also the prerecorded lectures help out a lot.

I took POSC 328 and POSC 430 with this professor! Almost all his lecture times consists of 2-3 people doing their current event (which isn't bad at all). It's just a quick spiel about a current event topic of your choice. The tests were not bad at all, easy to understand. Discussion boards were due at the end of every week. There's also a 5pg paper

Super fast-paced because I took during the winter session. 10 lectures in 2 weeks. graded from 3 assignments: midterm, policy letter/summary & final. most information is from the lectures, however you need the book for a few questions. midterm is MC, final is written, simple but tedious. mandatory zoom meeting on first day, rest was asynch.