Great teacher! Makes it interesting and gives a good review for test.

This guy rocks he doesnt teach you that text book high school crap, he teaches real history and he is incredibly smart and well researched and the class was easy also, Kirkpatrick rocks and is a great speaker and very well informed.

He sucks. You are required to read like three ten page stories and if you have let's say MW classes you write on M and then test on W and they are very hard. It is like he thinks he teaches at yale or something...totally impossible to take his class and have a life...or even another class becuase of work load

great teacher, good test reviews, dont need book, just come to class and you make a

This guy is a bad ass. He was in the navy and knows his****. He tells a story about history A+ guy.

Kirkpatrick is a easy and badass teacher ever in history class. I took him for western civ 2. i got A in his class. Very easy class can be boring sometimess. test is really easy its all written not multiple choice. you do 20 short answers. All from lecture notes and no outside work. easy A.

this class was easy... yeah the tests are all essays but take good notes and study and you will do fine! plus hes funny!

Kirkpatrick...interesting prof. some what funny. hes a scott and proud of it..lol...he lectures the entire time, but i learn best that way so i didnt mind. His tests are all essays....he grades ratherstickly...INCLUED EVERYTHING POSSIBLE on the essays, the more u put, usually the better.... but over all hes apretty good prof

good.

All the tests are essay format, but he tells you EXACTLY what he wants you to write. If you attend class and see him if you have questions, you'll do great. You DON'T need the book! Don't purchase it

an interesting helpful and truly entertaining prof.

The tests are kind of hard, but his essays are what really get you the grade- they're 50% of the test- make sure to include all you can in them! He's a really interesting guy and I like learning from him, and I HATE History. I would take him again

his lectures are fairly interesting and he is enthusiastic about the subject. but not very helpful outside of class, his tests are essay (you either know it or you dont) i would not suggest his class unless you are some type of history major.

This guy rocks. He is really passionate about what he teaches. He sticks to the syllabus and gives reviews for test. Take him if you want to get fired up about history and get a good grade!

He's extremely passionate about what he's saying, which helps because it keeps you awake. Gives an outline on the board to follow and a test review. MEMORIZE ESSAY PROMPTS!! That's the majority of the test, so if you know then well... you'll do great! TAKE HIM!

Extremely funny and fun to be around. Essays are the majority of the test, so go to class, pay attention, and write what he tells you to write. He's eager to help outside of class. He'll make you laugh and love history. He's got to be the greatest prof I've ever had.

Kirkpatrick is a really awesome teacher. He knows more about history than any prof I ever had and he is all around a really smart guy. He is very passionate and says what he thinks so the class is never boring. His tests are mostly essay, but he will teach you everything you need to know. He is a cool old dude to talk to after class too!!

AWESOME!!!! Actually looked forward to going to his class each day. As long as you attend class you should do awesome. Actually makes History interesting as you learn.

Very passionate about teaching this class and is always willin to help you outside of class. the class overall is pretty difficult, must pay attention, take notes, and read but he does a great job preparing you for tests! AWESOME PROF!!! highly suggest you take him, makes class very interesting!

Truly an interesting guy to be around, he knows exactly what he is talking about and he makes it VERY VERY clear that he is passionate about his work. He makes it an exciting class to be in, although his tests can be rather specific on some topics they are relatively not that bad

Ok, he is an awesome teacher. Sometimes his lectures are hard to follow, but if you write down the outline that he puts on the board and just listen to what he says, you will do fine. He is a very nice guy and says some very funny things in lectures, tests are not that hard he reviews you and everything he says is on the test will be there.Got an A

great teacher keeps lessons interesting some times checks role not always 99% of things on the test are in his lectures not just notes on the board but lecture to reviews usually over the test class period before test date 50/50 half multiple choice half essay choice of 2 essay topics tests are easy to me got high As on almost all my tests

HIGHLY RECOMENDABLE.Outlines the most significant events in American history.Kept lectures interesting.If you are good at taking notes this class is an easy A. Gives test reviews for exams.Compared to other history teachers-that use extravgant online notes and require reading-,his class is clearly defined and requires minimal textbook use.

Great teacher! He made everything so easy to learn and he absolutely loves history and everything in it and is very knowledgable about it all! Especially his time and ours!

He tells your EXACTLY what he wants for each test. He has been the most helpful prof outside of class that I've ever had. He likes to go off onto rants, alot. He is very opinionated, but also very interesting. Great prof!

Mr. Kirkpatrick is the best History professor. He makes it fun and easy to learn by telling events in the order that they happened and where you can understand it. He also gives you a review of exactly what will be on the exam! Going to his class is fun, and this is coming from a girl that did not like History at all!

I actually really enjoyed this class, even though I hardly listened to him.. To pass his class all you have to do is read the book and write down the outlines he puts on the board. Make sure you listen to what he wants on the essays!

Uncle Steve is a wonderful teacher! He is very knowledgeable and it reflects the way he teaches. He will meet with you just about anytime and go over anything you have a problem with. No reason why anyone should NOT make an A. You MUST go to class and take notes because the notes are guidance for the exams

Nice person & willing to help.He isn't going to GIVE you anything but will tell you EXACTLY what he expects.Gives study guide w/key terms & possible essay topics(gives 3 to study but only 2 will be choices on test).Will LITERALLY write notes & key points he needs to see in essay--no reason not to ace that part!Take notes & study!

He is awesome! And very helpful and super nice! As long as you go to class, write good notes (whats on the board and what he says) and study well for tests you'll do great! The only grades he has are test but its not bad at all! Trust me! His class is worth it! If I can do it then anyone can! He isn't boring unlike the other ones!

He writes lecture outlines on the board and these also serve as the essay outlines. He helps people after class and tells you what he wants in the essays. I barely used the book, I just searched for the key terms he gave out. By talking to him you learn the material and don't really need to read. Just pay attention and you will do good.

He loves to talk, and you better like writing. The class is easy and passable with an A. He is a very honorable veteran that tells the real story. Great man. Take class.

Great Professor,tells you exactly what is on the test and what to write the essay about. Makes class very interesting.

I've taken him 2 years in a row. Love him! His is really good at telling history as a story. His test are half essay but he outlines it in class and is super easy on grading! It's a strait lecture class, hardly any class interaction. But it's an easy A class. Take him!

Must show up to class & take notes. Tells history like a story and keeps it interesting. Fair grader and will work with you if you need extra help. Five tests make up your grade. One will be based on a small book you read (easy facts-read it!).The other 4 will consist of 50 Qs and 1 essay(easy if you memorized the outline HE WRITES on the board).

You have to show up and take notes. if you don't do that then you won't do good on the tests which are the only grades. but he's really chill and hilarious. highly recommend "Uncle Steve" as a prof

Uncle Steve is great! Just show up to class, listen and take notes. His test are 1/2 essay 1/2 multiple choice. He will outline the essays in class. Super nice guy who really loves american history. Also he rocks a pony tail!

You have to write notes every class and everyday. You have to read the book to pass. This is not an easy A. Good luck....Mr. Kirkpatrick is a nice guy, I just don't like his class.

He is and awesome prof. He is very easy!!! I was his top student and didn't study until the day before class. All you have to do is go to his review days and record the lecture. Just wright everything he says for the lecture cause he tells you exactly whats going to be on the test. He also has great office hours and will go over essays.

Entertaining at times. No extra credit. Just the tests. He does meet every evening before a test to review one on one or group, depending on who shows and how long you wait around. Has essay section at end of every quiz. I always felt like I had no idea what he was looking for even after writing 2 pages. Go to review! Missed two, it showed!

i liked his style of teaching

Curves tests. Easy A for Hist. majors. Easy B for the average "Historically challenged" student. No extra book to read. Goes over exactly what will be on every test. Multi choice test questions w at least 1 of the choices a joke usually, giving you a 33% chance if your completely clueless. Repeats the important stuff. Must show up and listen.

If you go to class and listen and take notes it's an easy A. The only grades are tests but he gives you a study guide and goes over it completely. He also has an essay portion on his test but he practically writes it for you the day before the test if you listen. There's no extra credit opportunity but if you go to his office hour he'll help you.

he is a fun professor and is very clear about what he wants. but he has only 3 tests in the semester so if for some reason you do bad on some of the tests you are screwed. ALSO every test you have to write an essay during the test. so no way you can pass this class by just paying attention in class. if you procrastinate then pick a different prof.

He grades essay's hard.

Kirkpatrick is pretty good, he is very passionate about history and it is apparent. As long as you pay attention and take decent notes, you should be fine for the test. The test is half multiple choice, half essay. He gives outlines of each essay multiple times, so its easy to know what he wants. Only 3 tests and the final. I would recommend him.

He is fun and energetic and passionate about history! But his tests can be brutal if you aren't prepared. His tests are 5050 multiple choice and essay. I did great on the MC part but then on the essay I didn't do well. He gives a guide and all but if you don't cover everything he wants he is brutal. But even so you can ask for help.

READ THE BOOK. GO TO LECTURES AND TAKE NOTES. Great passion by this man, I didn't study enough though or even touch the book and got a C. If you put in effort unlike me you will be fine.

I didn't buy one book and I made an A on every test. YOU HAVE TO TAKE NOTES! NEVER miss class and write everything he says and whats on the board. The only negative is that on every test theirs an essay and he gives you 3 options and you don't know which one you'll get so you've got to study them all. His test are impossible if you don't study.

Go to class everyday and write down everything that comes out of his mouth. He tells history as a story and makes things easy to understand. Tells you exactly what you need to know for the tests. If you don't pass its your own fault

LOVED THIS CLASS and I have 100% never been interested in History. He's so cool and gives you exactly what you need to pass. Provides an outline on material for the exam the DAY he starts lectures. Tests are 50 mult choice and one essay. Just write what he lectured about that topic and you'll be fine! If you can't stay awake don't take him lol

Absolutely loved his class! He is so passionate about history i took him 1301 and 1302 and had some friends join my 1302 class and they loved him as well! Exams are easy if you study and he reviews the test material with you the class before exam day! Definitely recommend. His exams features an essay that if u do outline you'll be golden!

He was one of the best professors I've had, he really knows what he's talking about! The fact that he can tell us personal stories was the best part, loved listening to him! There are only 4 exams and he gives you a review which has everything you need to know on the test. As long as you attend class and take notes it's an easy A!

This was by far my favorite class to attend. Steve is very passionate, and speaks his mind. There are no trigger warnings or safe spaces in Uncle Steve's lecture. Tells it as it is. Take notes, study what he tells you for the essay, and you'll be golden. Great man, wish I took him for HIST 1301.

Such a good prof! He teaches history like a story so it's really easy to follow. He gives really good reviews before each test which are great study tools for the test. He doesn't post anything on ecampus so you do definitely have to go to class and take good notes. I'm taking him again next semester for 1302. I definitely recommend this prof.

Good professor and an easy A. He gives reviews of his exams the class before and the exam is exactly like the review, even in the same order. Can be boring at times but has funny stories about his life that makes the class worth it.

Take notes! Take lots of notes. As soon as Uncle Steve starts speaking you gotta write it down. You will pass this class EASILY if you just take notes. The entire test comes from his lectures and the review he gives. He's pretty funny and even though he is lecture heavy, he makes it interesting.

You need to hear the lectures to know what you need to know for the test. He gives a review sheet but it isn't very helpful unless you went to class every day. Offers extra credit as well. All around good Professor just not a class for people that have ADHD... like me

This guy is a trip! Hilarious with great stories. Only 4 tests (half m/c - half essay) so show up to class for the lecture or you will fall behind. Gives reviews for tests and questions come directly from lecture. Not extremely difficult, just study you're notes. TAKE UNCLE STEVE!

He's very enthusiastic about history and his whole class is a big lecture with 4 tests. All the answers are exactly what he describes in his lecture so pay attention.

I would definitely suggest Prof Kirkpatrick if you're willing to put in work and attend class. I attended every class, took diligent notes, read the book, and didn't struggle at all with grades. He is an opinionated guy but he makes things abundantly clear and I enjoyed the class a lot. I definitely learned a great deal from this class!

by far the best Professor I have ever had. You can miss class and still get an A just read the book. Taking notes in class does not help much its better to just listen. He gets most of his test questions from the book. He might not be interactive but his lectures will not put you to sleep. The man tells it how it is

I would recommend him to everyone he is so funny. If you read from the text book you will get an A that is were he gets his test question. His office hours are awesome he will explain any period of history you have a question about. Also his language is very colorful

Laid back prof, history can't get more realistic, he has very good lectures, never boring and always funny.

This class was super easy, and Mr. Kirkpatrick is hilarious, he teaches what really happened not what they put in the textbook. There are 4 tests and thats it, if you write down what he puts up on the board and show up to class you will do well.

He is very passionate about history, but he tends to go on tangents that make it hard to follow. Luckily, he makes it very clear what you do and don't need to know for each test & gives reviews. Tests come from his lecture and a large portion of it is an essay but he tells you exactly what info he wants you to write. Textbook is not needed for an A

Kirkpatrick's class is definitely a challenge but if you attend review down and write down everything he says you're guaranteed to do good. He's really passionate about history and tells a lot of stories. Don't expect an easy A, but a B is absolutely possible and an A if you really work for it. Also the class has zero work outside of class.

If you want to learn Accurate ,Relevant And Truthful history, this is the class for you! If your just filling out a basic unit you may have a little trouble. History is a story. What part of the story is relevant to your life today? How did we get here? Kirkpatrick is no PC- BS. He tells the truth as he perceives it. He tells it passionately!

I genuinely never understood history until this prof. He tells it like a story and makes it easy to understand. The tests are half multiple choice and half essay. He gives you a sheet with the terms you need for the tests and 3 essay prompts that he outlines for you in class. Out of the 3 essay prompts, on the test you're given 2/3 and you do 1.

Uncle Steve is a great prof. I would recommend him to anyone, 4 test straightforward just go to class and you will get a good grade. Do not buy the textbook it is a waste of money with him because all of his test he makes and you can tell they came out of his mouth not online. Just go to class, pay attention and take notes. PAY ATTENTION TO REVIEWS

Prof Kirkpatrick is a good teacher and really cares about history. He writes on the board everyday and lectures off that. There are no slideshows or anything online to review. If you're not good at taking notes or paying attention to lectures, he's not the guy for you. The class is only 3 tests and the final. Don't use the textbook at all.

Very nice and personable, but all of your grades will be tests. There are no quizzes or homeworks to up your grade which sucks. If you do the review and study you should do fine on the test, but the fact that there are 4 grades altogether leaves no room for error.

He is an amazing professor, I never enjoyed history but that was until I had his class. I enjoyed this course. I got an easy A, all you have to do is pay attention to his lecture. He is passionate about the subject and genuinely cares about his students. Don't expect to pass the class if you are not willing to pay attention!