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Amber Nichole Acosta, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Communication

Communication, Theatre & Film Arts

480-461-7398

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

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

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

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

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

24361

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 10/17/2025

Open

21 of 24
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.

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

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

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

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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