Hard but fair. I would recommend him. He is an excellent teacher.

Good teacher. His course requires a lot of work.

Awesome professor. Hard, but fair. Clear and precise. If you can succeed in his classes, you shouldn't be in college!!

Easy class, friendly prof..uses slides from book, which are also online...exams are m/c and essay, gives youpool of essay Qs...no attendance policy except on presentation days (its helpful to go to class though), very strict APA style grading...

very helpful

Tough but fair. 5 projects and they are very time consuming but if you simply follow his directions you will get an A. Only 2 tests & no book to buy. He is full of great stories about his career and that keeps the class interesting. If you want to really learn something & be entertained, take him.

cutie and super smart and interesting.... take this class!

maybe it is the class taught, Careers in Psych, but I am now motivated. Take him... he is the way you were supposed to be.

excellent teacher, and very helpful

DO NOT TAKE HIM! He is so hard. Way too anal and all about himself. He needs to get off his high horse!

I took him for abnormal psyc. He is brilliant and worth taking but don't expect an "A".

Nice guy. You do learn a lot of great info. There are 5 projects. Projects can be time consuming but they aren't hard, just read the directions carefully. It's not a bad class at all. I definitely recommend it.

Dr. Helms is one of those professors you have a love/hate relationship with. I hate how much I have to work in his class, but I absolutely love how much I'm learning from him. He is a pretty hard professor, but ridiculously helpful at the same time. I like having a professor that will push me to see just how much potential I have.

VERY STRICT GRADER... but he tells you EXACTLY what he wants. If you get an A in his class you know you have earned it. Hilarious but tough.

This professor expects alot of his students, this is not a course to take for fun! I learned alot and enjoyed his teaching, but I highly recommed studying and taking a 3000 level Psych course before this one!

The most challenging teacher I have ever had, but also the best teacher I have ever had. You really have to work in his class, but you learn alot. His expectations are high but he is available to help. Precision couts!! He comes off a bit gruff in the beginning, maybe even intimidating, but he was so funny and helpful when you ask for it.

Straight up. He is very picky but once you figure his grading out he is fairly easy. I found his class very helpful and he is VERY entertaining. Would take his class again.

Those who have complained about Dr. Helms, obviously did not try and do not know how to follow directions. Come on people, grow up. This is not high school! If you follow his syllabus exactly, you will be fine, he is VERY picky. Just do what he asks and you will make a decent grade. Easy B with a little effort. If you want an A, just do a little more!

It was a helpful class. It got kinda boring after a while cause he said the same stuff over and over. He's very picky and tedious over his grading of the assignments, prepare to spend some time on them, but they're easy. Doesn't require attendance, but it's helpful.

very, very cocky and disrespectful towards students. he makes you feel stupid. the tests are easy if you attend class.every class. he will make you cry.

He is an interesting funny teacher. Lectures are boring at times but I took a 3 hour class... His tests are all multi true/false questions. They are very straightforward but he throws in very stupid questions: what color is the psychology sign-up for advisement sign....Very strict detailed grader on the assignments.

Great Prof! I had him for Careers and it sucked. He doesn't seem to like teaching the class. I took him again for Juvenile Forensic Psych and it was awesome. He is very knowledgeable and he seemed happy teaching it. I recommend if you have to take Dr. Helms, take him for an upper level course.

Great instructor, I took him for intro to juvenile forensic psychology and he was really helpful. The presentations were pretty intense, but other than that, the class was pretty easy and straight forward.

This is the most straight forward class i have ever taken. On the first day you know exactly what will happen ever day for the rest of the year, he tells you word for word what do do on ever assignment and if you show up take notes and pay attention you will finish the tests in a mater of minutes. The teacher is not all that bad either

Most people either love or hate him. He is very picky, especially on essays questions and the paper, but if you study and take precise notes you can get an A in this class! Use the book companion site to study for MC and memorize the potential essays by heart. He's a very funny prof with awesome stories!

I had him for General Psych and Careers. PAY ATTENTION TO HIS RULES! Pay attention, FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS, study--you should do well. He is very passionate, intelligent, and VERY straight-forward. Some may find him intimidating, but don't be afraid to ask questions b/c he will answer fully. He is also hilarious! (And hot)

Dr. Helms is the most straight-forward professor you will ever meet. He has a 24 page syllabus and if you can READ and FOLLOW DIRECTIONS you will make an A. He is also always availible to look at your work before its due, I would DEFINATELY recommend meeting with him! Tests are tricky but again, meet with him! Once you get to know him, he's cool.

I really didn't think he was that bad. In fact, he was pretty hilarious at times. Yes, you have to take the exams seriously and study a lot. Yes, he's sarcastic and snippy. But you're not there to fall in love with him. Pay attention in class, study for the exams, and it's a fairly easy B.

I'm not going to lie at first I thought he was a jerk, but then as the class went along I saw where he was coming from. He really is a great Professor and very helpful. Very Straight forward Assignments are helpful. I got an A easily because I studied and followed directions, which is what we are supposed to do! Take him!!

Very nice guy. Loved taking his class. His tests are hard at times, but are online! You can use textbook/notes on tests but it is timed. DO NOT USE EACH OTHER, he is very hard on cheaters. Learned alot of outside materials in his class, he made the class fun to take. Get out of class two weeks early +, and also drops lowest test! Great guy.

Very nice guy. Loved taking his class. His tests are hard at times, but are online! You can use textbook/notes on tests but it is timed. DO NOT USE EACH OTHER, he is very hard on cheaters. Learned alot of outside materials in his class, he made the class fun to take. Get out of class two weeks early +, and also drops lowest test! Great guy.

I found him to be extremely arrogant.Do not take on-line tests with anyone else. He considers this cheating and will make the entire class miserable as a result.Very knowledgable.Does not respect his students.Study giudes he gives are very helpful.Test are challenging but not impossible.Class attendance is not mandatory.

Very sarcastic and rude at the same time. If you're a texter, don't take his class (he WILL call you out and ask you to leave). Gets distracted easily. Tests were online, 25 questions, and had a time limit. Used the book, study guide book, outline in class, and online resources to pass the tests and end up with a B in the class.

Okay, yes Dr. Helms is pretty difficult and he is a little stuck up, but he knows what he's talking about. If you're lazy and just want an easy A, then don't take him, but if you want to learn a lot, then he's a great professor. Also, he's always willing to help and talk to students, so if you are struggling I would recommend doing that.

Dr. Helms is a great professor, but he has a reputation of being a hardass. Here's the key to getting an A; just DO WHAT HE SAYS. It's that simple. Don't text in class, don't cheat, and make an attempt to help yourself before you ask him for charity in class (this may involve grades, questions about material, etc.). You can't half-ass this class.

He is very smart and arrogant but he knows what he's talking about. He has very high expectations, but he should in an upper level class. Abnormal psych is very interesting and he makes sure to be thorough in his explanations. DO NOT take him for careers. He seems to hate teaching it and is not very nice. I have to retake it and it will NOT be with him again.

He was extremely nice and helpful. I took online class. The assignments were detailed and time consuming, but very do-able. The quizzes were taken exactly from the powerpoints, usually word for word. Easy class, very helpful professor.

While Dr. Helms' class is no picnic, if you can follow directions, you'll do fine. He can be anal about some of the little things so make sure you DO them, not hard, just little things most overlook. He teaches right out of the book, so I suggest you read it.

I've taken Dr. Helms three times,so I can vouch for his teaching style.Let me preface by saying that I am not a 'A' student.What I learned about Dr. Helms is that he is fair.Do the work and put forth the effort to produce quality and you will pass.Additionally, you LEARN when you take his classes.Don't believe the negative hype.

I recommend taking Dr Helms online Careers class. The textbook is NOT necessary, he put all the info on ppt. You will need to thoroughly read the material before taking the test which is 25 questions in 20 mins. A total of 8 tests, a final, 2 assignments, & two discussion posts=easy A. Read the ppt thoroughly & you will get an A.

Dr. Helms' online Careers class is awesome. His assignments and exams are not that bad as long as you study prior to taking the exams or quizzes. He is very helpful if you simply ASK HIM. Every time I had a problem or was unsure about something, I emailed him and would get a response within the hour. Do your work and don't be lazy. It's that simple

I took this online! He is a very challenging teacher if you think you can get away wih not studying for this online class your WRONG! Final is composed of old tests. I can promise you that you will learn the information. there are 8 tests and one cumalitive plus two projects that were easy.

Run!! This guy makes this class too hard! If you value your gpa do not take him. He is a nice guy though (for whatever that's worth).

Dr. Helms really isn't that bad. I assume the people that are saying he is so terrible is because they did not want to put in work for an online class. It is a real and necessary class, and Dr. Helms is actually pretty cool. He gives very detailed instructions for assignments, so if you read and aren't dumb, you'll get an easy A.

Took the online course. Very direct and clear schedule. Grades quickly and fairly. All the tests questions are derived from the powerpoints. EASY IF YOU CAN READ AND PUT IN A LITTLE EFFORT. He does send out a lot of reminder emails which can be annoying.

It's class is really not that bad. You just have to read the ppts for the tests. All assignments are clear and to the point. Honestly you'll make an A if you just read the ppts before the tests.

Tough, but isn't that the point of a quality education??

Take him!! He's a great professor, very understanding and helpful, and the class is super easy!! He will pester you about turning in assignments on time but he just wants to see everyone succeed! Such an easy class!!! Just read over the powerpoints for the tests and you'll do fine. The final is questions straight from the tests.

If you don't get an A it's your fault. There are 2 major assignments that require a lot of detail, but I did both the day before and made an 100%. The tests are easy and straight from the powerpoint, no use for book at all. I was worried to take the course after the reviews, but it was super easy! Just keep up with the work, ask questions!

Absolutely in love with professor helms

The first online class I have ever taken. He was okay... For the subject matter he asked a lot. He also wrote the book (need I say more)

I would take this professor again. Just follow his instructions and definitely read the textbook. It is essential to passing, but the readings are very interesting and informative. There are 2 major assignments, but you will do fine as long as you follow his instructions! He can be very detailed with instructions, but he cares about his students.

I don't understand why so many people have complained about his grading structure. His rubric is VERY clear on what he's grading on, and he lists tips of common mistakes that students make. It was definitely a lot of work, but I expected that for a 4-week online summer class. As long as you do the reading and follow directions, you'll do fine.

He is very detailed with his instructions so follow them to the T and you'll do great. He is very helpful and wants you to succeed. I took the online course and it was 4 wks and quite stressful because I had 3 other classes at the same time. But because his instructions were so detailed I didn't have to worry about what grade I'd get.

Dr. Helms honestly scared me to death. When one reads through his rubrics, it is implied that the most minute mistakes can tank your grade. However, I believe that this man is a genius. Because of his heavy grading penalties, I did not dare to turn anything in without double and triple checking everything. His criteria also allowed me to know why!

I knew senior sem would be hard, but this almost killed me and took my joy forever. Even though he is difficult, He is very clear about everything, and gives many reminds as an attempt to keep students on track. His rubrics are inclusive. Directions are vague, but grading is not. Paper 10-15 pages, MFT Exam, and two 25-30 min presentations.

Helms is great. Take him for senior capstone!! Only 3 assignments plus MFT - Instructions are very clear and detailed. Follow the directions completely and it is possible to get an A on all assignments! If you have questions, ask him! He will get to you asap. Pick a topic for the paper early - be concise. Do all assignments early. You can get an A.

All the material to know is on powerpoints which have quite a bit of info for each. Gives multiple chances for each test. There are very few assignments outside of tests and discussions. Very timely about notifications to help keep you on track.

As other people have mentioned, yes, Dr. Helms is tough. He is very fair, though, and his instructions and standards are clearly laid out and easy to follow. College is supposed to be hard, folks.

Dr. Helms' online class was easy to navigate and very clear from the start. His grading policies are very specific which I loved since I knew what to expect. This was an asynchronous course meaning all learning was self by self-reading so if you can't do course work on your own, don't take this class. Tests every week but fair questions.

Personally loved how clear his grading criteria is. Just be sure to read the information every week and you should be good. Tests every other week, multiple attempts on each test, lowest 2 grades dropped. The class is not an easy A just because it's a lot of information to remember, but you can tell he wants you to learn.

Guys. I dont know why Dr. Helms has such low ratings. Im looking for classes to add, & i noticed his classes are still open. He was so caring about mental health, checked in if he noticed you hadnt been online as much, gives you five attempts on EVERY quiz & test? Hes a great professor in my opinion. cares, allows easy success, & teaches.

Great professor! Has lots of experience, made class fun, very helpful. Take his class! Easy A if you read the textbook.

Dr. Helms is a pretty decent instructor. He is a very harsh grader, but all the exams are equal towards your grade and you get multiple attempts, even though they are in lockdown. The Discussions are not hard either. His PowerPoints were unengaging, & the textbook was wordy - it was difficult to study for this class. Overall pretty decent though.

Im still taking the class currently, but so far he gives great feedback and I love how much he cares about our grades because he wants us to do our absolute best! The class does require alot of reading but it pays off but he gives you 5 chances on the exams and even the final exam which is a plus. Take him if you really want the practice.

This class was super easy idk what those other reviews are about. There's an exam every other week that does require you to read 2-3 lengthy powerpoints but you get 5 tries, two lowest grades are dropped, discussions were easy 100's, overall the class took me maybe two hours of time over the span of two weeks, recommend if you don't mind reading.

There was a total of 9 tests in the course, each had 5 attempts which made it easier. He gives you plenty of time to take your tests and study the material. A few discussions and minimal required assignments. Everything in the course is available Day One so you can do the course at your leisure, just make sure to pay attention to due dates.

Professor Helms is an excellent instructor for Careers in Psychology. His teaching style is engaging and informative, providing valuable insights into various career paths. The course is well-organized, with clear expectations and practical assignments. While not overly difficult, it offers useful for students exploring psychology-related careers.

Professor Helms' class is fast-paced but manageable if you stay on top of the textbook and assignments. Using unstuckstudy alongside the course materials was a game-changer for me.

It wasn't bad at all. As someone who works full time and usually DREAD doing homework after coming home from work, I didn't find that this class was as difficult as some people made it sound. You get 5 tries on each exam which is VERY generous. Overall, he seemed like a great professor. I emailed him a couple of times and he was very responsive.

Personally, I really like Professor Helms. I'm not sure what all of these bad reviews are about. He is a tough grader, but I always felt like he was very clear on criteria and the expectations he has for his students are realistic. He is also very generous and gives 5 attempts per test. I would take his class again.