Amber Nichole Acosta, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Communication

Communication, Theatre & Film Arts

Communication, Theatre & Film Arts

480-461-7398

[email protected]

Office Hours

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM	9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	1:00 PM - 2:30 PM	9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
		Online
	By appointment		By appointment	By appointment

Online office hours are held on Zoom: please email Prof. Green for the webex link OR visit Canvas for more details.

Classes Taught

Summer 2025

COM225	Public Speaking					3 Credits
Designed to enhance the student's ability to present public speeches confidently and competently. Also designed to improve information literacy and critical thinking skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.
General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
16151	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	05/27/2025 – 07/17/2025			Class Started
16151	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. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Class 16151 This course requires students to participate in at least two live, online, video meetings to deliver a speech and provide peer review. Students are required to have access to adequate internet bandwidth, webcam, and microphone to successfully participate. Students may contact the instructor at: [email protected]

COM230	Small Group Communication					3 Credits
Principles and processes of small groups and development of skills for participation and leadership in small group settings. Practice in problem solving, decision making, and information sharing. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
16206	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	05/27/2025 – 06/26/2025			Class Ended
16206	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. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Students may contact instructor at [email protected]

Fall 2025

COM225	Public Speaking					3 Credits
Designed to enhance the student's ability to present public speeches confidently and competently. Also designed to improve information literacy and critical thinking skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.
General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
23557	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/25/2025 – 10/17/2025			Closed
23557	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. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Class 23557 This course requires students to participate in at least two live, online, video meetings to deliver a speech and provide peer review. Students are required to have access to adequate internet bandwidth, webcam, and microphone to successfully participate. Students may contact the instructor at: [email protected]

COM230	Small Group Communication					3 Credits
Principles and processes of small groups and development of skills for participation and leadership in small group settings. Practice in problem solving, decision making, and information sharing. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
24362	Dobson Campus AC 2N	In-Person Lecture	08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025	MoWe	9:00 AM – 10:15 AM	Open 7 of 23 Seats Available
24362	Book Information
22947	Dobson Campus AC 2N	In-Person Lecture	08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025	TuTh	9:00 AM – 10:15 AM	Open 6 of 23 Seats Available
22947	Book Information
24361	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/25/2025 – 10/17/2025			Open 21 of 24 Seats Available
24361	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. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Class 24361 This course requires students to participate in at least two live, online, video meetings to deliver a speech and provide peer review. Students are required to have access to adequate internet bandwidth, webcam, and microphone to successfully participate. Students may contact the instructor at: [email protected]

Fall Flex Start 2025

COM225	Public Speaking					3 Credits
Designed to enhance the student's ability to present public speeches confidently and competently. Also designed to improve information literacy and critical thinking skills. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.
General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
23022	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	10/20/2025 – 12/19/2025			Open 16 of 22 Seats Available
23022	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. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Class 23022 This course requires students to participate in at least two live, online, video meetings to deliver a speech and provide peer review. Students are required to have access to adequate internet bandwidth, webcam, and microphone to successfully participate. Students may contact the instructor at: [email protected]

COM230	Small Group Communication					3 Credits
Principles and processes of small groups and development of skills for participation and leadership in small group settings. Practice in problem solving, decision making, and information sharing. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
22961	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	09/08/2025 – 12/19/2025			Open 19 of 24 Seats Available
22961	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. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0. Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]
22983	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	10/20/2025 – 12/19/2025			Open 20 of 24 Seats Available
22983	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 22983 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected] Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less. Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

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