Brian Hesse - Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO

Professor: Brian Hesse

Department: Political Science

College: Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: AMGOV102
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

You need to do the readings for each class or you will fail the quizzes and tests. The whole class is based on the readings. The research paper was odd. Half the class didn't turn it in and the other half failed. If you read, you will pass the class. Hesse is excited for you to learn and be prepared for him to try to get the class involved.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: AMGOV102
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Hesse is an amazing professor. His tests are long and hard, but if you do the required reading before class and attend the SI sessions you will be successful in the class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: AMGOV102
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

You must like Government. You read every day. No textbook use. Hard grader, class averaged a D on research paper. Go to the SI because it helps if confused.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: AMGOV102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If you are lazy DO NOT take him. Read and learn a lot. He is funny and be prepared for long tests. 80 questions and 15 pages.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AFRIC01
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I'm not sure if I learned about Africa, or just imagined us going on an African safari together. He is very easy on the eyes, but the class is definitely worth it! He is very passionate his class which makes students passionate as well! Take African World if you get the chance!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AMGOV102
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Great teacher and really good at relating topics to current events. if you do not read you will not do good in the class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: POLS421
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Hesse is an awesome teacher with a lot of knowledge. His classes are hard. You have to read a lot of articles, but for his more specific classes, there are no textbooks. I took International Conflict Resolution and loved it! I definitely had to work for my A, but he is a great help and wants to see everyone succeed!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: POLS102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Awesome professor! Easy to talk to, doesn't dumb the material down, but will help you any way that he can. Very passionate about helping people and about politics. I loved that he presented every side of the political issues, not just his side. If you work hard for him, he will work hard for you. There are a ton of readings! Make sure to do them

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: AMGOV102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Hesse's class is not easy, but he is an amazing and inspirational professor. He has a true gift and passion for what he does, and has a way of making you feel empowered to do good. There is a lot of reading but it's all relevant reading to today with information that will be useful to know later in life.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: POLS365
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

GO TO CLASS. You will be lost if you do not attend lectures. YOU READ ALL SEMESTER. Exams were filled with information from the lectures. Overall, his lectures are amazing and full of details and examples of his adventures to Africa.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 34102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I took American Government with Hesse and I enjoyed it a lot. I wouldn't say the class was easy by any means, but try not to miss class or you will be very confused. Also, he's super entertaining and very concerned for his students. If the class ever gets too tough he's super easy to talk to and does what ever he can to help you.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GOV101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

After a brutal and boring round of Intro to Government with another professor I retook the class with Dr. Hesse. Government was not something I really cared for but Dr. Hesse made it entertaining and interesting.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: POLS102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Hesse is by far the most fantastic teacher you will ever have at NWMSU. He is wonderful!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GOVT102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Definitely the best professor I've ever had. His class wasn't easy, but I think I learned more in his class than I have in all my other college courses combined. He's engaging, helpful, and overall a great professor.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AFRIC01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Best professor I have ever had! he makes boring stuff so interesting and inspiring! I would recommend every nw student to take his class! even if I am no longer in nw anymore i still miss his class a lot.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST02
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Best professor I've ever had, and I'm an Ag Major. Very engaging. If you only want a good grade, I wouldn't take him. If you want to learn something, he is the better choice.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: GOV102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Best prof. i've had. Makes a boring class fun and kinda interesting. Just show up for class and listen, and do the online readings. Tells you what you need to know for the three 100 point test and for the final. I would definitely take him over the other guy who teaches this class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: GOVT102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Hesse's classes are engaging, challenging and fun. I didn't do well at first b/c I had high school study habits.The secret: show up,stay engaged(can't FB during class or you'll miss much),put in study time outside class. He doesn't spoon feed you, but is very willing to help you. Overall a great teacher!Learned A LOT!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: GOVT101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

DO THE READINGS!!! There is a crap-ton of them, but 4/5ths of the test questions are over the readings he finds on the Internet. 3 100-question multiple choice tests, that he will tell you if you "get the big picture" from the readings you will be able to answer them.... FALSE! On a happier note, the paper is easy if you ask for help.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: DEVEL1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Amazing teacher. NWMSU is lucky to have someone of his caliber teaching at the campus. Take every class he offers and you will not regret it!