Hard but good, you will learn from him. He is a little bit odd the first few days, no peolple skills. He lightens up after a few days. You must work hard to earn a good grade. Lots and lots of reading. Test is a killer, you will have to study, however, the test is easy to understand and there are no trick questions. Good Luck, you'll need it.

This is the best professor i have ever taken!!!! he is a lifetime experience! attend class as you will need all the info for the test. take good notes and be willing to participate. :)

I absolutely love this professor. You will need to read and make sure you are very concise with defining things but what you learn from him you will use over a lifetime.

Dr. K is NOT easy - but he is GENUINE - Listen to him and learn. He will be one of the best you EVER have. He is a tough SOB, but has a world of wisdom to pass on. His tests suck and they are tricky - but you have to pay attention to him. I learned more from him than any 10 prof's combined. He is EXTRAORDINARY and worth the hard work!!!

Just be prepared before class and listen to what he says. Pretty straightforward with everything. Helpful in tying information from related courses together. Great professor!

Dr. Kaikobad is the best professor I have had so far while doing my masters in mental health counselling. He is so informative and insightful. His one class prepared me for all my other classes. I feel fortunate to have experienced him as a professor.He challenges you. I would highly recommend him and wish he could teach the whole program

Professor Kaikobad was the best professor I have had at Nova. He is clear, descriptive and articulate. I find many professors at Nova to be unnecessarily fluffy and Kaikobad is direct and to the point. I highly recommend this professor.

Dr K ROCKS!!! I don't know anyone who doesn't enjoy his classes. I have taken both Theories and Ethics with him. Class is fun and interesting but keep up with studying because his tests are all essays!

Dr. Kaikobad is awesome. I learned so much in this one class! Keep up with the reading, be precise when you define things, and take notes. He definitely does a great job of providing real-life information that is needed in this field. I wish he taught more classes and would definitely take him again.

I was so worried about taking this class, especially in weekend format- amazing surprise to say I learned A LOT and the time went by quickly! He is VERY informative, knowledgeable and surprisingly entertaining! You MUST read, will put you on the spot, but that was what helped me learn even more! I wish I could take him for another course!

LOVED, LOVED LOVED THIS MAN!!! You have to do the reading and are expected to know ahead of class what he is talking about. Be prepared, he will call on you and your grade will reflect. You will learn a lot from someone who makes it interesting and exciting.

I truly enjoyed the way Dr. Kaikobad engaged his students to discuss the theoretical in a practical and real way. Do not expect knowledge regurgitation, but an enlightening experience for those who choose to participate. One bit of advice, GO TO CLASS. Overall, expect a unique experience from the point of view of a very knowledgeable man.

Great professor! Really knowledgeable! Quick to share and explain. This is my third and final class with Dr. kaikobad. He is my favorite professor. He challenges us.

Dr. K is a fantastic professor. He has an expectation that his students will be active and engaged in class. Not an easy A but well worth the effort. I would recommend any class Dr. K teaches.

If you have the privilege of having Dr. Kaikobad consider yourself blessed. He is a fountain of knowledge and wisdom. It is impossible not to learn in his class. Ask, ask and ask some more. He is one of the few who authentically answers. Don't walk to class, RUN!!! Worth every second and penny.

Dr. K is one of the best professors I have had in graduate school. Im taking him weekend format, which is difficult enough. He keeps the class interested and engaged the whole time. He also shares some "real life" scenarios that most professors just don't discuss. Easy class if you pay attention! Must take him!

I think Dr. K is a great teacher. He knows a lot about the information that he is teaching. Make sure you read because he will call on you. He makes you put your name in sight so he can call on you.

Dr. K. was highly recommended and with good reason. He is wise and knowledgeable and deeply committed to the advancement of his student's awareness of the ethical and legal issues which counselors may face.He made the weekend format user friendly for the busy graduate student.Come to class well prepared.He will ensure your participation.

Wonderful teacher, very knowledgeable!

This was my first time taking a class with Dr. K. I was very pleased. I liked the class interaction. Be prepared and do your readings. He will call on you. He's very knowledgeable about his material. I enjoyed taking the weekend format with him. I recommend taking him!! :)

Great professor, you learn anything you need to know and more, friendly and relaxed, hope to take him again!

Great teacher

He made a dry subject very interesting. loved his sense of humor and experiences he shared with us. Definately recommend him.

Dr. Kaikobad is very knowledgeable, very calm. He cares that his students succeed as a result he will "call" on you in class. So READ the materials before attending class. He shares his experiences with the students and you will learn so much more than you pay for. Certainly, one of the top 5 teachers I have had. You won't regret taking his class

I took Ethics with Dr. Kaikobad my first semester of graduate school and he was immediately one of my favorite professors. He gets right to the point about what we need to know in order to be competent counselors. The class is heavily weighed on participation. If you keep up with the reading and participate, you should do well.

This professor will teach you life long lessons about mental health counseling. He is extremly smart and helpful. He wants you to do well. Read the book and be prepared to discuss the readings in class. participation is important! NO HOMEWORK -NO B.S. WORK- straight to the point and one Exam! Highly recommend him! He's the best!!!!

I wasn’t too keen on the subject but Dr. Kaikobad made the subject bearable and very interesting and needed for our career in psychology. Overall, the class was interesting, the assignments (book review, final of 17 essay questions and a video critique as extra credit).

FANTASTIC! Made a very boring topic VERY interesting. Do your reading, show up to class, participate and you will learn a lot and do well in the class!

His lectures are straight to the point and exactly what you need to know. Read the chapters before each class because he will call on you. Grade is based on 1 paper and 1 final exam. Really enjoyed listening to his experiences. Great professor.

He's real and filled with so much wisdom. If you don't enjoy his class or appreciate him as a professor there is something wrong with you, not him.

Dr. Kaikobad truly wants you to succeed not only in the course but also in life. He has the students best interest at heart. He is extremly smart and helpful. Attend the class, read the book and be prepared to discuss in class & you will do fine. Prof is interested in student getting the right information for a succesful life and career.

By far the best professor in the NOVA LMHC masters in over a year. Course material aligned perfectly with the lectures which was presented in a flawless and interesting manner, on topic, with concision. My wife (a Nova Psy.D.), who had him as an instructor in 1995 shares my feelings about Dr. K. Many thanks from this LTC (R).

Dr. Kaikobad is a wonderful professor. He has excellent subject knowledge and is very personable. Additionally, he has a way of getting to the essence of a topic that is borderline magical.

Dr Kaikobad is an excellent teacher and a great man. He focuses on helping us see what our clients will need. He is profound kind and interesting.

Dr. Kaikobad is a very friendly, knowledgeable, and excellent professor. He makes Ethics enjoyable and makes sure that students understand its importance by telling lots of interesting real life stories. He truly wants you to succeed. You will learn and enjoy his class. A fair professor. You will have plenty of chances to get a good grade!

Great person and excellent professor. Makes Ethics enjoyable. Grades: participation/interactions 25%, self-help book review 15% (“stop struggling & start living” which is very interesting), exam 60% (16 short essay questions you can answer in 1:15 mins), optional critique video “my doctor, my lover” for extra credit. Take him, don't think about it

I would give Dr. Kaikobad a 5 in all of these: degree of preparedness for class; knowledge of the subject matter; interest and stimulation he brings to the course; presentation and ability to explain in a clear and understandable way; attitude toward students (concern, interest, respect); evaluation/testing of students. I'd take him again!!

I'd give Dr. Kaikobad an excellent grade in all of these: degree of preparedness for class; knowledge of the subject matter; interest and stimulation he brings to the course; manner of presentation and ability to explain in a clear and understandable way; attitude towards students (concern, interest, respect); evaluation and testing of students.

Really usefull class for your future practice. The profesor used good videos and was clear and concise on the material and relevant information. Read all your text book, You will enjoy this class!

Great professor, learned a lot of useful metaphors. It was a weekend class so was intense, but he made it bearable.

Dr. Kaikobad really shares himself and his life experience with you - I learned quite a bit about ethics as well as life in general. Excellent professor!

He is open to share his experiences with you, He is easy but you have to put in the work. His test is directly from the book and lecture. One thing is making sure you to his class on time.

Dr. Kaikobad is an excellent professor and his class is easy. He makes class interesting with his stories and helps you succeed. Take him! You won't regret it.

He is a good professor and the class is pretty easy. His stories and videos are very helpful. Make sure you participate in class.

Dr. Kaikobad's class is great! I took this class as a weekend course and it was a great decision! I loved his stories and the videos he played! They were super helpful and his exam and papers were fair. Book was required but not 100% necessary to pass the class as long as you participated and took notes. I would recommend him to anyone!

I took this course in the weekend format. Of course attendance is mandatory since you only meet twice. He was a fairy easy professor. It says you have to read the book before class but it didn't seem that you had to as he went over each thing. The assignments were fair. Pay attention and participate and you should do fine.

I took this class in the weekend format and would definitely recommend taking it with him! Dr. Kaikobad has been working in this field for many years and is very knowledgable about the material. If I had a question about something he explained it in a clear concise manner. I also really enjoyed the supplemental book for this class!

He is an excellent teacher. You will learn in his class. I had low expectations for the Ethics class but he made it worthy. I highly recommend him.

I love this professor. He tells us how things are- the inside scoop. Touched my heart. Made me think about subjects on a different level. He's the cutest, funny, sweet, caring, he listens to students concerns. Bring him oatmeal cookies.

Great professor. He knows his field and explains very well the subject. Read the text required because he will call on you and he doesnt like I dont know. Loved him and I learned a great deal.

Brilliant Man, Very challenging professor, as one should expect in graduate school. Tests are essay or short answer and fairly difficult - you must be able to reason, not just repeat, in his classes! Don't come unprepared!

Great professor! Be prepared for class and study with time for his exams. Do not go unprepared! His exams are essay or short answer but challenging.

Very knowledgeable Professor, concise and straight to the point. Reading was related to the course. If you pay attention in class and take notes you will do great.

BRILLIANT! I love Dr. Kaikobad so much. He knows his stuff. You must come to class prepared...he will call on you and expect you to know the answer or at least be on the right track. He also gives you insight to the real-life profession. One test which is the final and it is a short answer and cumulative. TAKE HIM! You will not regreat it.

Awesome teacher! Ethics is a boring topic but necessary, he did a great job engaging the class and keeping us paying attention. Go to class prepared or you will regret it. He will call on you whether you know the answer or not. Overall, a great class

Incredible Professor! Dr. Kaikobad took what could be a boring topic and taught it with passion to make it interesting. He will call on you so be prepared. Challenging but feasible if you pay attention. Full of knowledge so ask questions and embrace his answers!

I have had Dr. Kaikobad for three classes and I can honestly say that he has never disappointed. Dr. Kaikobad facilitates an environment that is not only conducive to a quality learning experience but one that is all inclusive. He is an advocate for a highly interactive classroom, which makes full topic comprehension almost impossible to avoid.

Great professor and very informative. Uses material that will actually be used in practice. If he ever goes off topic it will be with the intent to better your future practice or practicum.

Awesome Professor, enjoyed every lecture kept it all interesting and extremely understand =)

I took Professor Kaikobad for several classes and enjoyed them very much. He is very knowledgeable, helpful, and challenging. Make sure to participate and be prepared as he will expect you to know the material well.

Awesome professor. Extremely knowledgeable in ethics. Full of lessons to be learned. Keeps the class interesting and has a great senses of humor. So glad I took him as my professor. I'm definitely recommending him to anyone who has the option.

Great professor! Has a great sense of humor and keeps the class engaged. Definitely recommend him.

Class was good. As long as you read as told and are prepared for class you should be fine. Just study but class is interesting

Dr.Kaikobad is great. He challenges his students to learn the material. I'd take him again.

Professor Kaikobad, INSPIRED ME! I learned more than expected; wish he could be the only teacher for my whole program.

Dr. James Kaikobad is an intellectual professor of psychology who uses thought and analytical reasoning. Dr. Kaikobad's lectures are clearly and remarkable concise.

Professor was very professional, knowledgable. Really enjoyed the class and learned a lot

This is the best class I have ever had. He is extremely knowledgeable and caring. We had knowledge gaps from previuos classes and he had to teach 3 classes in 1.After 5 other classes and 4 different professors,for the first time I feel I'm in grad school. You will learn with him. Thanks Dr. Kaikobad

Very wise professor, learned so so much in his course. He is realistic and lays down the truth. You gain much insight from his expertise. Highly recommend if you take your academic career seriously, this is not an easy peasy course. He will make you think and without realizing it want to participate in the course.

You will learn a lot from Professor Kaikobad. He is one of the best professors I have had and the one that I learned the most from. He will help you develop your critical thinking through different analysis. I loved his class!

You learn a lot from him. He is a very wise teacher. He helps you with other parts of the programs and gives you tips in being successful in graduating with you licensing test. His final is on his notes, but you need to read before class. he will ask you questions and expect you to be able to give 1 sent. You leave class early for weekend class.

Great Professor, I learned a lot of things in his class, take good notes!! and study! exams are not difficult but you must study to pass the test! overall great professor!

Dr. Kaikobad is attractive because of his warmth which is only shown when you answer his questions with intelligence and directly. He is intense and provides both the affirmative and "devil's advocate" approach to individual opinions his attempts at stretching the class's ethical stronghold. I vote "YES" for Kaikobad. He is a winner.

I just took 2 classes with him. This exceptional professor will give you the real taste of experience of the field and answer your questions realistically and honestly that almost nobody else does. This is might be your last chance to learn how not to be a brainwashed cyborg in this manipulated society. Real life experience is much more than grade.

Professor Kaikobad is very clear from the beginning on how to earn your grade. Pay attention to his lectures, read before class and be prepared to participate as it will earn you points with him. He is fair and if you come to class prepared to learn and work at a masters level, you will enjoy his class. Work load is very manageable. Great guy.

THIS PROFESSOR IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE OF HIS PROFESSION AND DOES NOT MIND SHARING HIS EXPERIENCES OF HIS PROFESSION.

Dr. Kaikobad is an amazing professor. Very knowledgable and his life experiences which he shares during class are inspiring. I hope I will have yet a third class with him in the near future.

Dr. Kaikobad not easy, but he is good in teaching. Exams very tricky but you pay attention you will be good. I learned more from this professor than any other professor combined. I Think I will be learning code of ethic the rest of my working profession. Very extraordinary professor.

I really enjoyed taking ethics with Dr. Kaikobad. He keeps you interested and engaged with the incorporation of real life experience, along with course content. Participate.

You need very strong notes because that is where your test answers will come from!! He's extremely knowledgeable and it may seem overwhelming at first but that is how you will learn.

Participation is a must. Great professor with a lot of knowledge. You will end class with a lot of knowledge.

Dr. Kaikobad is a very interesting teacher he really challenges you as a student in class to learn an participate in class. I learned true life lessons in his class from the assignments he assigned to professional development

Dr. K is very knowledgeable. You realize all that he says has tremendous meaning and value to it. Nothing comes easy, and he'll flat-out tell you when you're wrong. Be ready to work! I will say that you DO IN FACT come out feeling way more confident after. He will help you lay the proper foundation for your career. 3 thumbs up! I enjoyed the class.

He is very intelligent and has many years of experience. He prepared us for the test by not being specific or detailed on what will be on it. His only response was "it will all be on it." It was stressful and overwhelming but made me learn more and study more. Test also covered almost everything.

I really get more aware about the importance of the studying each pathology and theory in deep because this is a Master Degree. He helped the group to get more conscious of this. I learned a lot. I'm very thank full to him.

Expects excellence and professionalism from his students. Very helpful and knowledgeable with the content. Has very unique & applicable view on life. Not an easy class but very informative and life changing.

Make sure you take note of everything he says and you should be fine. Overall, he is a good professor!

The books that he will assign will teach you much more than only course material if you really grasp their meaning. You must take notes and participate in class.

He is very knowledgable. I left the class feeling as if I got my money's worth and finally feel somewhat better prepared to be a mental health counselor. He clarified a lot of topics that other professors were vague on. Prepare for his tests by making sure you takes notes in lecture and participation is a must.

Great professor, you learn a lot. Be prepared with your readings before classes and be active in answering questions.

Great professor, very knowledgeable, and you learn a lot. you need to participate, show up to class and you are definitely going to have to study for his class.

Dr. Kaikobad provided clear and concise explanation of what he expected from the students from the first day of class. His expertise and experience in the mental health field is an added bonus as he provided personal insight into how to be a better more effective counselor in the field. Be prepared to participate in class!

Dr. Kaikobod has one of the most unique lecture styles I've encountered since entering grad school. He uses a mixture of personal narrative and textbook knowledge to engage his students and convey a subject (ethics) than many would find dry and dull. His perspective on life and the counseling practice is one I will not surely forget.

Dr. Kaikobod has probably been my favorite professor during my time at nova. Ive taken him twice. I'll be honest, it is not easy getting through 3 hour lectures in my grad program but the intellect and substance Dr. K has is very apparent and demonstrated in his lectures. I literally feel smarter overtime I leave the classroom. He is fair, do it :)

Dr. Kaikobad is very knowledgeable of Ethics. His lectures are very informative and interesting. He teaches from experience and provides real life examples from the profession. He requires attendance, reading and participation. There is a book report and a final. He is always engaging his students in the lecture and keeps the class interactive!

Dr Kaikobad is great at explaining material in class and always adds his own experiences which makes it easier to relate readings to real life situations. He has a great sense of humor and is both approachable and knowledgeable. I would definitely take another class with him in the future.

Dr Kaikobad is a brilliant professor who will share his own life experiences from the field. You will not only learn the necessary course materials, but life lessons that will stay with you beyond the semester. I would highly recommend anyone to take his class that is eager to learn more then just the basics. attendance is a must!

One of Nova's best professors. He is so knowledgable about the field.

You must read and come prepared for class. He will call on you and participation is a must. Attendance also a must. He has a final and a paper due on the last day of class, and you will not receive feedback on either one. However, his test isn't difficult if you show up and take good notes. Be a good student and he will respect you!

Professor James is very inspirational in that he does not only teaches you concepts from the book, but he teaches you concepts about everyday life that can be very beneficial for individuals.

I really enjoyed his lectures, great story teller. He brings in real life examples from his extensive experience in the field. He's hilarious, but doesn't tolerate nonsense. Class is mandatory, and majority of your grade (60%) is dependent on your comprehensive final exam. I have already signed up for another course he teaches next semester.

Great Professor! You only have 1 test & 1 paper. You must attend class to pass & take really good notes. You use the book as a reference to review what he says in class, but good note-taking is key! He's really knowledgeable & cares that students learn. He knows his stuff! He makes class exciting by sharing personal stories. Would take again!

Dr. Kaikobad is a great teacher and makes the classes fun. Make sure you read the assigned book and participate in class discussions.

World class experience and knowledge. You must pay attention and take notes in class. Be prepared for class, participation is a must!

Dr. Kaikobad is an excellent professor. He has full command of the course material and delivers it in a way that is interesting and engaging. Dr. K is also a professor with a great worldly perspective that is helpful on both a personal and a professional level. He is also highly experienced in the field and shares interesting examples.

This professor was good overall, he made you think deeply about the topics he would bring up in class. He did not like when the students would say "I don't know", he felt as though you have a brain you have an answer. Only downside is that you get one test which is the final test, which will make or break you.