Jeff Hershfield - Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Professor: Jeff Hershfield

Department: Philosophy

College: Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PHIL501
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He lacks so much clarity in what he is teaching, it is really hard to understand him. It was the worst I had taken ever in my college period. He also tends to lack structure in his lectures

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHIL144
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Grades on a few tests and quizzes. Quote his opinions directly and exclusively, he grades down for including material from the text in short answer and essay questions. Tests involve fill-ins and 7-8 essay questions. Easily distracted and prone to tangents. Ask for clarification as he often contradicts himself when distracted. Offers extra credit

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PHIL144
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had an A in his class... Until the in class assignment. The ICA was HARD! the tests and quizzes weren't too bad, everything is in the notes. He wants answers from the notes so you can not skip class. He's a really tough grader but not a bad prof.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MORAL144
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I absolutely loved his class. I think that he is a good professor and wants students to actually work hard and try to think for themselves outside of just the class. The people who say he is horrible blow my mind. This class was extremely beneficial and pushes your intelligence. You cannot get by just doing the bare minimum, use your brain!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MORAL144
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This professor is obviously quite intelligent and knows what he is teaching but fails to explain it adequately to his students. I am an A and B student that got a 4.0 in a trade school and a 3.8 in high school. I am incredibly upset that this teacher is costing me my education one test at a time. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PHIL144
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

We had a total of 3 tests and a few quizzes and that made up our whole grade. His lectures got a bit boring and it was hard to pay attention at times but I found the material to be fairly easy and the textbook explains it well. You have to be careful though because he disagrees with the textbook a lot.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHIL346
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gives great lectures that are extremely interesting as long as you stay focused. Presents all arguments and theories in an objective manner. Show up to class on time and actually read the material.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHIL144
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took PHIL144 with him and I have to say I enjoyed the course. Most people on here would disagree but I found the class useful. You have to read and grasp what is taught to get a good grade. The readings aren't that difficult but the tests are long. Overall, good class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PHIL144
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Philosophy is not easy! Most students have not been taught critical thinking skills. The tests are essay and are your grade! You need to read and really understand. Practice, practice, practice in essay form for the tests. If you ask for help and not a handout, he will help. Very knowledgeable and challenging professor. Ask questions!!!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHIL144
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is very very hard. Very stubborn and strict on grading. He does not want to know what your opinion is he wants verbatim what was in the readings. This class was awful. He gave me a D- just because I showed up to class every day. Only had 3 tests and a final all semester with a few quizzes.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHIL144
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He will not help you. He does not accept any synonyms on the tests. On the essay tests, if the notes say happy and you write glad, it will be a zero. He is a tenured professor who does not care. Avoid this teacher at all costs. He also preaches his politics in class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PHIL144
• 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:

This professor was great in my opinion. The class was interesting, lectures stimulating, book helpful, and notes exceptional. People who complain about this class are nuts. Copy the notes, listen to lecture, read the book, and review. It's an easy class. Only reason I didn't get an A is because I forgot about quizzes a lot and had to wing it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHIL144
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have had to take this class TWICE. I am an mostly B VERY few C student. This man may have just cost me my education at WSU because of his refusal to help. This second time I barely managed to get a D-. This is a 100 level class and he does nothing for his students. I spoke to him constantly and no help. Never take his class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 2012MP
• 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:

as long as you read the chapter of the book before class and make sure to spend maybe a half hour studying before quizzes and an hour or so before test you should do well in the class

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PHIL346
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This teacher is obviously very intelligent and knowledgeable about his content. However, he fails to translate the complicated material adequately enough while simultaneously being a notoriously vicious test maker and grader. Once was enough for me, I took my B and ran.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PHIL144
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I went to every class, wrote down every note, and read every chapter. That didn't help one bit. I understand that we're in college, but this class is very hard for an gen ed class. His lectures are hard to understand because he says every thought that runs through his brain out loud. The way he words his tests and quizzes confuse me. BEWARE!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MORAL144
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I attended every single class and took extensive notes.I am an A student...and he gave me my first F. I talked to him about it, and he seemed like a nice guy, but when it came down to tests and quizes, he pretty much tried to stump you. I was not impressed; I have had much better teachers.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHIL144
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a absolutely terrible teacher. He doesn't help you at all. If you ask him for help, it seems like he does everything possible to get around your question. I went to class every day and took every note. Didn't help at all. I hope i never see this man again in my life.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PHIL345
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Quality teacher. Do not take his courses if you're looking for something easy. Enjoyed this class. The content is truly something different for WSU and worth your time. Just remember it's a phil course and requires THOUGHT.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHILO211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

For entry level course it is hard but not impossible. I took Moral Issues and found it interesting. The class does not discuss personal opinions if that is what you want then wrong class for you. You have to take notes if you intend on passing. He improves as a teacher once people start dropping. It is almost like he weeds out the losers.