Sonia Morales-Jones

Residential Faculty - Psychology

Psychological Science

Office: RDM-PV Palo Verde - Room: 226

480-654-7232

Office Hours

Southern & Dobson office location: BP-B

Classes Taught

Fall 2024

PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits

Overview of the study and methods of psychological science. Includes an introduction to subfields such as biopsychology, learning, memory, development, social, and psychological disorders.

Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14161
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
TuTh
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Class Started

14157
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024
TuTh
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Class Started

Notes: Honors Program Only

Class 14157 Honors students are required to register for PSY 102.

14169

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/19/2024 – 12/13/2024

Class Started

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.

Class 14169 Students may contact instructor at: sonia.jones@mesacc.edu

Fall Flex Start 2024

PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits

Overview of the study and methods of psychological science. Includes an introduction to subfields such as biopsychology, learning, memory, development, social, and psychological disorders.

Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14358

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
09/03/2024 – 12/13/2024

Class Started

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.

Class 14358 Students may contact instructor at sonia.jones@mesacc.edu

PSY132 Psychology and Culture 3 Credits

Presents current knowledge about human diversity in behavior and culture using examples from a variety of contexts within western and global societies. Highlights topics in cross-cultural psychology, such as intergroup relations, diverse cognitive styles, ethnocentrism, gender, personality, emotion, language, communication, work and health. The role of enculturation throughout the lifespan will be explored to increase awareness of how behavioral and cognitive principles affect interactions in a multicultural world. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Global Awareness [G], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16115
Dobson Campus
Hybrid
Lecture
10/14/2024 – 12/13/2024
Mo
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Class Started

Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session. Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information.

Class 16115 is part of the Empire Southwest Think Big Program. Please contact Megan Taylor at megan.taylor@mesacc.edu for enrollment into class or contact the applied technology department at 480-461-7380.

Students may contact instructor at: sonia.jones@mesacc.edu

14592

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
09/03/2024 – 12/13/2024

Class Started

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.

Class 14592 Students may contact instructor at: sonia.jones@mesacc.edu

Spring 2025

PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits

Overview of the study and methods of psychological science. Includes an introduction to subfields such as biopsychology, learning, memory, development, social, and psychological disorders.

Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28748
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Open

18 of 20
Seats Available

Notes: Honors Program Only

Class 28748 Students must also enroll in PSY102 27515

26888

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Closed

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.

Class 26888 Students may contact instructor at: sonia.jones@mesacc.edu

26889

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

10 of 25
Seats Available

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.

Class 26889 Students may contact instructor at: sonia.jones@mesacc.edu

26895

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

23 of 25
Seats Available

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.

Class 26895 Students may contact instructor at: sonia.jones@mesacc.edu

PSY132 Psychology and Culture 3 Credits

Presents current knowledge about human diversity in behavior and culture using examples from a variety of contexts within western and global societies. Highlights topics in cross-cultural psychology, such as intergroup relations, diverse cognitive styles, ethnocentrism, gender, personality, emotion, language, communication, work and health. The role of enculturation throughout the lifespan will be explored to increase awareness of how behavioral and cognitive principles affect interactions in a multicultural world. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Global Awareness [G], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26902

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

10 of 25
Seats Available

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.

Class 26902 Students may contact instructor at: sonia.jones@mesacc.edu

PSY215 Sports Psychology 3 Credits

Application of the physiological, behavioral, social, cognitive, and humanistic perspectives in psychology to sport. Includes topics such as optimal performance, correlation, motivation, co-action effect, self-actualization, psycho-behavioral techniques, self-efficacy, and the general health benefits of sport participation.

Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
31213

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

22 of 25
Seats Available

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.

Students may contact instructor at: sonia.jones@mesacc.edu

Spring Flex Start 2025

PSY132 Psychology and Culture 3 Credits

Presents current knowledge about human diversity in behavior and culture using examples from a variety of contexts within western and global societies. Highlights topics in cross-cultural psychology, such as intergroup relations, diverse cognitive styles, ethnocentrism, gender, personality, emotion, language, communication, work and health. The role of enculturation throughout the lifespan will be explored to increase awareness of how behavioral and cognitive principles affect interactions in a multicultural world. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Global Awareness [G], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27382
Red Mountain Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/28/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
12:30 PM – 1:55 PM

Open

17 of 20
Seats Available

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