Jeffrey Hay - San Diego State University

Professor: Jeffrey Hay
Department: History
College: San Diego State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: HIST486
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Amazing teach. A little monotone, but great sense of humor. He is very knowledgable and approachable. Would take another class from him.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: HIST100
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Even though he is retired now, Hay was amazing! Go to class and read the required material and youll pass. A nice tip to pass all of his essays (exams) is to prep the week before by doing practice papers. The more detailed the better. Memorizes some dates and names and youll get an A.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: HIST106
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The problem with this class is that it is only out of 100 points. Two 5 point assignments that you must read both texts to complete. along with 3 30 point essay exams. He gives the exam questions a week before the test. overall a very interesting class.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: HIST100
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This was his last semester before retirement, so not much use reviewing him. His class was 100% quizzes and essay exams. The quizzes were tricky, but at least we could prepare well for the essay exams by doing a Google Docs study guide. He seemed shy, awkward, and monotonous at the start, but got confident and funny as time went on.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: HIST440
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I would recommend taking hay you have 3 in class writing test and 1 writing assignment he's a understanding teacher that is good at what he lectures he doesn't go up there and talk about nothing it's very important to go to lectures
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: HIS440
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Simply the best purveyor of information I've ever been privileged to experience. Professor Hay brought the subject of the Holocaust alive in a way that indelibly imprinted our minds & hearts concerning a subject that needs to be part of any informed 21st century student. Clear and succinct in his delivery; inspirational, gems of info each lecture.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: HIST440
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
By far the most interesting class I have taken at state and it is taught by the most amazing and respected professor! He is super smart and knows that he is talking about. It is a lecture heavy class, but the way he gives information is like he's telling a story that never gets boring. Learned so much and really appreciated being taught by him.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: HIS106
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Hay manages to make lectures interesting and intriguing, first history class i've ever enjoyed. 3 essay tests, which he gives the prompts for beforehand and 2 reading assignments. Doesn't take attendance, but you need to go to class as he lectures exactly what is on test and doesn't put anything online. Overall a great teacher and class.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: HIS440
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Difficult class for a gen ed, lecture heavy, but everything you need for the tests he WILL go over in his lectures. Take really good notes, and ask if you need help, he's very supportive.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: HIST106
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Write down everything he says during lecture and you'll do well on the exams. He posts 6 of the exact same test questions online and picks 3 of them to be on the actual exam. Easy class if you put in the effort. You'll only need the textbook if you're planning to skip class, otherwise you don't need it. He's a great professor overall though.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: HIST486
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
You don't necessarily need to go to every single class, but his lectures, and lectures are the only things he does, cover most the material you need for the essays and exams. He is very down to earth and easy to work with.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: HIST440
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Hay was actually one of my favorite teachers! At first I was hesitant about him, but he is so intelligent that he makes the lectures interesting! I am not a history person but after him I feel like history actually retained with me from his classes, unlike other history teacher where I don't remember a thing after the semester!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: HIS106
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Going to class is a must, but his lectures go by fast. He gives you the essay prompts for the test ahead of time so there is no reason you can't do well unless you aren't putting in any effort. I didn't have to spend too much time studying, not a stressful class. He is very understanding if you talk to him ahead of time.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: HIST411
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He has the most monotone voice I have ever heard. I never drank coffee before but I always did before his class. Despite that, his lectures were somewhat interesting. Can be kind of a jerk to people, especially if you get up to go to the bathroom or seem to not be paying attention to him. Pee before class!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: HIST106
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Absolutely love Hay! I have never in my life enjoyed a history class & his class ended up being my favorite of the semester. Not a class for people who don't go to class because he doesn't do powerpoints or blackboard. If you write down everything he says, the tests are crazy easy. 2 midterms, 1 final, 2 other easy assignments. I'm taking him again
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: HIS440
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Lectures are long monologues but contain everything you need to get good grades. Get ready to write tons (outlining helps). If you miss class - make sure you get notes or you will fail. Tests are bluebook, 3 short answers (1-1.5 pages per question) out of 5, you get the questions beforehand. One paper (requires reading 2 books). Tough as GE.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: HIST440
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Lectures are long but he makes it interesting. He does not use blackboard, powerpoint or anything of that sort just writes an outline and key words on the board and goes from there. You really have to pay attention in this class but if you write down everything and then look over it later you'll be fine. Must read the books for the analytical essay
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: HISTORY106
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I am currently in professor Hay's class and LOVE the class! When I first met Hay I was extremely skeptical and HATED the first class, especially after reading his reviews. However, the class and his lectures have quickly become some of my favorites! He only assigned 2 homework assignments, which were ridiculously easy, and 3 exams.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: HIST440
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I've taken just about every class Hay teaches. His lectures are informative and you need to be there for them (or read the chapter from the textbook if you miss). He'll call you out if: you're a ghost, you constantly come in late or leave early. Only issue I had was grading. I'd get A's or B's in other classes on my papers, but B's and C's on his
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: HIST100
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Hay is the best lecturer I have had at SDSU so far! He knows what he is talking about and makes the lectures worth listening to. Each tests consist of 3 essays. You get 6 of the prompts before the test and 3 of them are randomly chosen. If you take good notes and go to class you'll do fine! It also helps if you write the essays before.
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