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Prof. Henson is an incredible professor. I attended class every day eager to learn, and his class provided me with an immense amount of knowledge. I've never felt so motivated to work as hard as I did for this class, and it paid off. Try hard and you will succeed! Also make sure to take advantage of his office hours--he's extremely approachable.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Henson is the single greatest professor I have ever had; I cannot say enough good things about him. Every lecture was extremely thought-provoking and engaging. His class has completely changed the way I see the world. I am so grateful to have had him as a Professor, and will forever be a better Political Science student because of him.Rate My Professors ↗
Such a great professor, definitely my favorite so far at Madison. Keeps lectures interesting and funny by encouraging participation. In class quizzes sometime seem to test on the smallest things, but luckily don't count for too much of the grade. Exams are hard due to time, but really get you thinking. I now love PoliSci because of him!Rate My Professors ↗
My favorite professor. He is EXTREMELY knowledgeable about his material and overall a very intelligent man. It was wonderful to have such an unbiased professor for a political science teacher. Take this class seriously--he expects a lot out of his students but it's worth the work.Rate My Professors ↗
He is the best. he's extremely helpful and knowledgeable and he's a great lecturer. his tests appear to be harder than they are, but you do have to know the material to do well. Overall a great teacher, I'm going to try to take his class again.Rate My Professors ↗
The guy needs work. His lectures were fine and everything, but then he hits you in the face with an exam that is impossible to finish within 75min. He also gives pop quizzes that are ridiculously specific (like translate this latin phrase about law) he looks great at first impression, but he really knows how to screw you over in the grade bookRate My Professors ↗
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No teaching recorded in Fall 2026.
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Distinct courses recorded per term
Explore courses taught by this instructor →| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2014 | LEGALST 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2013 | LEGALST 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2013 | LEGALST/POLISCI 217 | Law, Politics and Society |
| Spring 2013 | LEGALST/POLISCI 217 | Law, Politics and Society |
| Fall 2012 | LEGALST/POLISCI 217 | Law, Politics and Society |
| Spring 2012 | LEGALST/POLISCI 217 | Law, Politics and Society |
| Fall 2011 | LEGALST/POLISCI 217 | Law, Politics and Society |
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