Michael Henry - St. John's University, Jamaica, NY

Professor: Michael Henry

Department: Philosophy

College: St. John's University, Jamaica, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HON1010C
• 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. Henry is a very good professor who has a great knowledge of philosophy. The class however is difficult. It requires a lot of studying and thought. There are some online quizzes, papers, and exams. The final was open book.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PHI2240C
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting Medical Ethics topics of which I didn't know most of them until this class. Dr. Henry made it convenient for us to express our opinions on the topics through his tests and papers. He also gives interesting comments and feedback on papers. I personally enjoyed this class, though you have to read a lot, study and work hard to pass.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: HON1010C
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very respected, but his tests were solely based on whether you knew the material or not. You can always find a way to BS through philosophy, but there's only so much you can BS. The final was open book which was great, but somehow I still didn't do very well. Knows a lot about philosophy and loves the subject, but personally I found it difficult.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HON1010C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I didn't enjoy this class at all. really boring lectures and it was hard to pay attention. 3 Tests that are all short answer/essay questions. take someone else if you can.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 1000C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Syllabus says you need the textbook, but you don't. Just show up to class and pay attention in class. Read the files on the content page and you'll get an A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: HON1010C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Henry is not a bad teacher, if you get him youll probably be okay. If you really want to pass I suggest sitting towards the front as you can barely hear him half the time, and the lectures are usually boring. Theres not much point in reading the textbook as he recites it in detail in class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PHI3510
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely terrible. Final """exam""" had mulitiple sections specifically requiring 750-1000 word answers! Sad!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PHI3000C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. henry is honestly a great teacher. Im surprised he doesnt have a 4 or better. He gives INSANELY detailed reviews for tests, telling you exactly what you need to study. He also is very caring, and drops things like quiz avergaes if they would hurt you, but adds it if it helps. Hes very passionate about the subject, and is very knowledgeable.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ETHICSANDHEALT1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hands down the hardest class I have taken at St. John's. Henry is not ready to play with any of ya'll so get ready to work. He's genuinely interested in the topics he teaches, but it's a terrible delivery. Hard to stay awake. Prepare to read. Prepare to write. You will learn a thing or two. If you don't put in the work, don't expect to do well.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PHI2240
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is very boring. He literally summarizes articles and what other philosophers believe about an issue. He is a tough grader and his papers require A LOT of reading and research. If you don't like writing, don't take his class. His class is not bad but if you have other class options, don't choose this one bc this one can get overwhelming.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PHI2240C
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, I don't understand why his rating is so low. There's a lot of papers, go to office hours, that shows care and effort. Turned my paper from a B- to an A-. Ask him a lot of questions, correct your papers and base it off what he wants, and you'll get what you want. Tests: 3 (Open Notes (2) + 1 take home) Papers: 4, 1 gets dropped

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HON1010C
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very boring class and I could barely hear what he says. 4 papers but you only have to do 3. Open book midterm and final. He grades kinda hard. You don't have to read because he goes over the reading in depth in class. My least favorite class from freshman year.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PHI2240
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

4 Papers, Drops one, open note exams (3 Exams) (Midterm, 2nd Test is Take home, final), no quizzes, GO TO OFFICE HOURS, he will boost your grades, he is the most caring professor I have ever had, doesn't take attendance, you can literally never go to class and get an A, just hand in your papers and take home exams.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HON1010C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The most boring class I have ever taken in my life. Great guy but he just talks straight through for 1.5 hrs. Otherwise, 4 papers, only need to hand in 3. A couple online quizzes. Two major tests and final, all open book. Never paid attention in class but read & annotated the notes he posts online and used those for the exams, always got over a 95.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: HON1010C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures will be boring, but he knows his stuff. Don't be tricked by the open book exams, you'll spend so much time going through your notes trying to find something that he never talked about in class. Grades very tough, thought the class would be an easy A because it's an introductory Philosophy but I thought wrong. Nice enough guy

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HON1010C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Henry is the worst professor I've taken so far in my studies at St. John's. I would dread going to his class every day because it was always the same; a lecture from start to finish with bare minimal human interaction with his students. Whenever we would answer his rhetorical godforsaken questions, he would tear us apart and leave nothing left.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PHI3500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Henry is nice and knows a lot about ancient philosophy. His lectures can get really boring though. Papers are a lot of work and you have to be concise. Tests are all take home and a lot of writing as well. Overall nice teacher but a lot of reading and work. Take only if you really love philosophy.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PHI2240
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I thought Henry was a pretty good teacher. All exams are open-book so just make sure you outline your notes really well before the exams. Going to class is useless because he reads from the textbook and his grading can get tough with the papers. But overall, if you do the work, the class isn't hard at all.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL4316
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr Henry is a really great teacher. She is very passionate about what she teaches. Her passion can sometimes come off harsh, but passion is what makes a great teacher. Talk to her if you need help, just don't wait until the last week of school, she will not help you then. She makes you think and challenges ideas!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PHI2240
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Definitely have to work for your grade, but it isn't so bad. You can email him for feedback before officially submitting an essay. Three essays and open book exams. Just be there and take decent notes and you really can't go wrong.