Michael Pierson - University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA

Professor: Michael Pierson

Department: History

College: University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: HIST302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A lovely professor. Is always willing to help with papers. He selects great readings for class and discussion is very important to him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: HIS358
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Excellent Professor, He's hilarious which keeps the class interesting. He is extremely knowledgeable, expects effort from students.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CWR43253
• 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:

Dr. Pierson is by far the best professor I have had at UML. Brilliant when it comes to the Civil War he is generally concerned about students, always asking first year students how things are. Lectures are filled with information. He does give pop quizzes and a rather long midterm but I would suggest any history major to take his Civil War course.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: HIST3580
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've taken Michael Pierson three times now, and he's never disappointed. There is a lot of reading, but in-class discussion is interesting, captivating even. He always has great insight on the topic but lets students lead the discussion and your opinion matters. Easily one of the best professors I've had at any level for any major. 100% Recommended

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 43270WAH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Pierson is an excellent lecturer and teacher this is my third class with him and he still remains consistent. His class is all discussion based so it gives you an easy opportunity to talk and that counts as your participation. I would consider him one of the best if not the best history professor at UML. I recommend his class 100%!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 43300
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely briliant. My favorite professor of all time, this man cares about you and eduction like its his day job (maybe because it is). Inspirational dude and great personality. Recommended for sure.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: HIST43356
• Grade Received: 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:

this is the only rating i'll ever do because this guy deserves it. He is an outstanding prof., and is just a great all around dude. I have been inspired by Pierson a great deal and he is helping me achieve a deal in my academic career. DO NOT TAKE IF YOU ARENT HIST MAJOR, he'll do everything to help you, but take another 300 lvl if you need one!!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: 43270
• 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:

Tons of reading, and you really need to do it all. Upwards of 200+pgs a week depending. Pop quizzes can happen on any day that a reading is due, which is everyday, so attendance is important. No reviewsheet for midterm or final. Great teacher and you will learn a lot, but pick another professor if you are not a history major just fulfilling a req.

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Super nice guy. Has a very 'quirky' sense of humor (which I loved) and takes a great amount of interest in the topics he teaches. He is very passionate about women's history and feminism, which was another plus for me as a gender studies minor taking his class. He is always civil in his discussion manner. I highly recommend his classes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: HIST302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The best professor at UML, by far. Classes are document and discussion based, no real lecturing. He is the sweetest man, and always willing to lend an ear if you're having trouble with anything. He is hysterical, uses teachable moments wonderfully, and is the kindest and smartest individual I have met.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: USHIST1877
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Pierson is great! Everyday is a great day to study history and he is extremely enthusiastic about history. He will yell, jump, bounce and you may think he has ADD something but its to keep you interested. Great guy take any class he offers.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HIST357
• 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:

Civil War in Memory was the best class I took for my entire undergrad. Hands down my favorite professor. A lot of reading but its quality reading. Funny dude, very fair. I had him for 3 classes and they were all great.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: HIST355
• 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:

he gets very excited about history

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: HIST355
• 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:

Dr. Pierson is awesome! Every history major, whether your interested in US or not, owes it to themselves to take one of his classes, if only to push the bounds of what you think you know about 19th century US history.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CIVWAR
• 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 have had him 3 times. He is the best prof I've had at UML. He isnt easy by any means but a great teacher and he can make even dry topics interesting. Expect a lot of reading and class discussion. If you are a history major you owe it to yourself to take him. Non history majors may be overwhelmed at first but he a great guy and understanding.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: HIST111
• 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:

He's awesome. Very enthusiastic about history.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: HIST1877
• 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:

The guy is hilarious and makes learning history very fun and exciting

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HIST210
• 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:

Great Teacher, Really Fun

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: HIST357
• 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:

Awesome Professor, knows his stuff, especially when involved in 19th century United States. A capital fellow.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: USHIST
• 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:

Great teacher. You will learn a lot from him. He is very nice and keeps class interesting. Although he is nice and a very good teacher I must say he is not easy. He expects you to read and take notes and know your material.