John Chuchiak - Missouri State University, Springfield, MO

Professor: John Chuchiak

Department: History

College: Missouri State University, Springfield, MO

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HST350
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very easy grader, gives out lots of extra credit. Have a 10 page paper in the class but its not bad at all because he practically gives you all the sources (including primary) that you could need. This guy is one of the best professors ive ever had at MSU

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HST384
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You will NOT find a more fun and entertaining professor who LOVES and CARES about what he is teaching. I had took him for a few classes because I absolutely LOVED his teaching style and his personality in the classroom. He not only is extremely knowledgeable, but he has in-country experience in much of his specialty areas, which is awesome!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HST350
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was a very respectable and caring professor. He knows things happen and with the course material he does not want you to be an expert in a semester but to at least grasp the basic concepts - he is very laid back and very informative with great lectures. Pretty chill dude.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HST350
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Easily, the best history prof I have ever had. He is so knowledgable about history and willing to engage with students. He has clear expectations and wants to help you succeed. The night class was long, but he kept it interesting. Chuchiak is very reasonable and I would take any class by him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: HST350
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Chuchiak is the best history professor I've ever had. He is very passionate about what he is teaching, and tries his best to get the students hooked while being real. There is two quizzes, a midterm, final and all online so very easy. There is a huge research paper, but he is willing to help you out in writing it. Would take him again.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HST350
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Overall, pretty easy class. Only a couple tests/quizzes all on BB so open note/open book. One big paper due at the end of semester with smaller assignments to help with the progression of the paper during the semester. Gives feedback on anything turned in. Super helpful with pointing our sources to use. Would definitely take another class from him.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: UHC110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had Dr. Chuchiak for the freshmen course. Our section was supposed to be about the Spanish Inquisition but we never had to apply our knowledge (with tests or projects). Didn't feel guilty about sleeping in class. Very few homework assignments, always funny. Never read the textbook (which he supplied to us for free). Lots of guest speakers.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: HST210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The Prof. is the Latin American History specialist. He is a good teacher but if you are not in the honor students; you may get shorted on attention.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: HST121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honors, so there was plenty of work. Nothing difficult, just time consuming. He is an absolute joy to listen to. He really knows his stuff. The only class I actually learned something in this year. The two tests are online and open book. Several small papers and one big one. Quite enjoyable overall.Too bad we skipped two weeks of class for his trip

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HST121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was really hard. Dr. Chuchiak is a great guy and VERY excited about the subject. But, I found it difficult to follow his lectures - he uses powerpoint and the info presented is very detailed - it was hard for me to grasp the main ideas. His lectures felt more like speeches at a conference or something than in a classroom setting.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HST121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really an awesome professor. I'd recommend him to anyone. He is engaging, but difficult.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HST121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took this class as Honors and it was not easy. He is one of my favorite professors because he is always willing to help you succeed, but his exams were brutal and worth a ton of points. He was unorganized with his grading method and due dates. However he is understanding and I would recommend him to anyone!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HST350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I thought that the material in the class was really interesting and he knew a lot about the subject he was teaching. He has good stories to go along with the educational material. The assignments and due dates were a little vague at times, but the grading was fair and he gave out a ton of resources where we could find answers or info for papers.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HST210
• 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:

I took hst-210 and i enjoyed the class overall. He is very interesting and mkaes sure you know what to expect in the class... alot of writing. But he grades fair and helps you find sources. Take this class with him if it is required.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HST350
• 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:

I took a course over the "same material" by another professor and Chuchiak's class was so good he made the other guy look like he taught elementary instead of university. I learned sooo much from him in such detail! The textbooks don't know as much as him. Favorite university professor, no competition.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HST121
• 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:

FABULOUS! I absolutely LOVED this teacher!! he is SOO helpful and really wants everyone to pass, so he basically throws points in your face. If you need help with one of his papers or anything, he will even send you a list of sources on where to find it. Attendance isn't madatory but show up for extra points. Take Powerpoints to class; really helps

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HST121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher! He really wants his students to do well. The course load can be hard to manage but if you read and do the assignments as you get them, it shouldn't be a problem.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HST006
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is an excellent professor! Take it if you have the opportunity.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HST601
• 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:

Dr. Chuchiak is quite simply the best professor in the history department, if not in the school as a whole. He's the genuine article--you will leave with a wealth of knowledge and an appreciation for the subject matter. If you somehow get through your MSU experience without taking him, you will have missed out on an enigma.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: HST365
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Chuckiak is a great teacher, he is really funny and easy to get along with. He makes his class fun even though there are several quizzes and tests and other projects, however he is a great guy who is always willing to take the extra step to help the student