Maria R. Chavira
Adjunct Faculty - Research Methods
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Office: BP 43A - Room: 16
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment |
Classes Taught
Summer 2026
| PSY290AC | Research Methods | 3 Credits | ||||
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Planning, execution, analysis, and written reporting of psychological research using American Psychological Association guidelines (APA). Critical review of literature and methods in representative areas of psychological research. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY230 or PSY230WL or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: PSY290AC lab course. |
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Course Notes: Students must take PSY290AC (Research Methods Lab) from the same instructor. |
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| General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L], Natural Sciences General [SG] | ||||||
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14088
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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05/26/2026 – 06/25/2026
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Class Ended |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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13867
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Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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05/26/2026 – 06/25/2026
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Class Ended |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified. Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Fall 2026
| PSY290AC | Research Methods | 3 Credits | ||||
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Planning, execution, analysis, and written reporting of psychological research using American Psychological Association guidelines (APA). Critical review of literature and methods in representative areas of psychological research. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY230 or PSY230WL or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: PSY290AC lab course. |
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Course Notes: Students must take PSY290AC (Research Methods Lab) from the same instructor. |
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| General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L], Natural Sciences [NSI], Natural Sciences General [SG] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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16236
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 9 of 24 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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16237
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Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Closed |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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16238
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Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 10 of 12 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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