Tawn Hauptli, Ed.D.

Residential Faculty - K12 Education

Behavioral and Social Sciences

Behavioral and Social Sciences

Office: SC 14 - Room: 60

480-461-7912

[email protected]

Office Hours

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Online	Online	Online	Online
By appointment	By appointment	By appointment	By appointment	By appointment

Office hours on Monday through Thursday will be in person. Virtually appointments are available. Friday's I am available by appointment virtually.

Profile

Program Director

K12 Education

Classes Taught

Fall 2026

EDU222	Introduction to the Exceptional Learner					3 Credits
Overview of the exceptional learner with emphasis on factors relating to current practices, identification, characteristics, and educational adaptations. Issues related to mild disabilities, severe disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, and students who are gifted. Prerequisites: None.
Course Notes: During this course students will conduct a minimum of 15 hours of field experience in a P-12 classroom environment, often requiring an IVP fingerprint clearance card. To begin the IVP card process, go to https://www.aps.gemalto.com/az/index.htm Before filling out the fingerprint card application, be sure to check the locations list to verify locations and hours of operation.
General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
15262		Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026			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. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.
	Book Information

EDU230	Cultural Diversity In Education					3 Credits
Examination of the relationship of cultural diversity to academic success. Includes educational environments and their impact on educational equity. Emphasis on teacher preparation that offers an equal educational opportunity to students of all cultural backgrounds. Prerequisites: None.
Course Notes: While not mandatory, during this course students will have the opportunity to conduct a minimum of 20 hours of field experience in a P-12 classroom environment, often requiring an IVP fingerprint clearance card. To begin the IVP card process, go to www.azdps.gov/services/fingerprint/#1 and click on Apply for a Card.
General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
15258	Dobson Campus SC 16N	In-Person Lecture	08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026	TuTh	9:00 AM – 10:15 AM	Class Started
	Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information. Honors Program Only
	Book Information

Spring 2027

EDU230	Cultural Diversity In Education					3 Credits
Examination of the relationship of cultural diversity to academic success. Includes educational environments and their impact on educational equity. Emphasis on teacher preparation that offers an equal educational opportunity to students of all cultural backgrounds. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Arts and Humanities [AHM], Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Humanities, Fine Arts & Design [HU]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
11578	Dobson Campus SC 16N	In-Person Lecture	01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027	MoWe	9:00 AM – 10:15 AM	Open 16 of 24 Seats Available
11578	Notes: Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. This course will be taught with multiple attendance options. Contact your instructor for more information. Class 11578 Flexible attendance options are available for this course, please contact the course instructor for more information.

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