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Carolyn St. Peter, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Psychological Science

Psychological Science

Psychological Science

Office: BP 43A - Room: BP-15

480-461-7868

carolyn.st.peter@mesacc.edu

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Classes Taught

Fall 2023

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
18220	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023			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 18220 Students may contact instructor at: carolyn.st.peter@mesacc.edu
	Book Information
18226	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023			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 18226 Students may contact instructor at: carolyn.st.peter@mesacc.edu
	Book Information
18227	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/21/2023 - 10/13/2023			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. Class 18227 Students may contact instructor at: carolyn.st.peter@mesacc.edu
	Book Information
18255	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023			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 18255 Students may contact instructor at: carolyn.st.peter@mesacc.edu
	Book Information

PSY266	Psychological Disorders					3 Credits
Distinguishes between healthy psychological functioning and psychological disorders. Includes topics in psychopathology such as problems with anxiety and depression, eating disorders, substance-use, schizophrenia, sexuality, and personality. Also covers causes and treatments of psychological disorders. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101, or permission of Instructor.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
18269	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023			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 18269 Students may contact instructor at: carolyn.st.peter@mesacc.edu
	Book Information Fund of Abnormal Psychology (Achieve 1-Term Access Required Format: Textbook Alternate Title: Fund of Abnormal Psychology 10th Edition Author: Comer Publisher: Worth Publishers, Incorporated ISBN: 9781319247218, 9781319424510 Estimated Price (varies): $99.00 to $329.25 Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology Required Format: eBook 10th Edition Author: Comer Publisher: Bedford Saint Martin's ISBN: 9781319424626 Estimated Price: $73.99 Get these books at the bookstore

PSY290AC	Research Methods					3 Credits
Planning, execution, analysis, and written reporting of psychological research using American Psychological Association guidelines (APA). Surveys the literature, procedures, and instruments 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.
Course Notes: Students must take PSY290AC (Research Methods Lab) from the same instructor.
General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L], Natural Sciences General [SG]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
18251	Dobson Campus BP 8	In Person Lecture	08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023	MoWe	10:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Class Started
	Notes: Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 18251 must also register for lab 18250 or 18252. Class 18251 Students may contact instructor at: carolyn.st.peter@mesacc.edu
	Book Information
18250	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lab	08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023			Closed
18250	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 carolyn.st.peter@mesacc.edu
18252	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lab	08/21/2023 - 12/15/2023			Class Started
18252	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 carolyn.st.peter@mesacc.edu

Fall Flex Start 2023

PSY266	Psychological Disorders					3 Credits
Distinguishes between healthy psychological functioning and psychological disorders. Includes topics in psychopathology such as problems with anxiety and depression, eating disorders, substance-use, schizophrenia, sexuality, and personality. Also covers causes and treatments of psychological disorders. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101, or permission of Instructor.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
18249	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	10/16/2023 - 12/15/2023			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 18249 Students may contact instructor at: carolyn.st.peter@mesacc.edu
	Book Information Fund of Abnormal Psychology (Achieve 1-Term Access Required Format: Textbook Alternate Title: Fund of Abnormal Psychology 10th Edition Author: Comer Publisher: Worth Publishers, Incorporated ISBN: 9781319247218, 9781319424510 Estimated Price (varies): $99.00 to $329.25 Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology Required Format: eBook 10th Edition Author: Comer Publisher: Bedford Saint Martin's ISBN: 9781319424626 Estimated Price: $73.99 Get these books at the bookstore

Spring 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
27459	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024			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 27459 Students may contact instructor at: carolyn.st.peter@mesacc.edu
	Book Information
27508	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024			Open 24 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 27508 Students may contact instructor at: carolyn.st.peter@mesacc.edu
	Book Information

PSY266	Psychological Disorders					3 Credits
Distinguishes between healthy psychological functioning and psychological disorders. Includes topics in psychopathology such as problems with anxiety and depression, eating disorders, substance-use, schizophrenia, sexuality, and personality. Also covers causes and treatments of psychological disorders. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101, or permission of Instructor.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
27701	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024			Open 18 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 27701 Students may contact instructor at: carolyn.st.peter@mesacc.edu
	Book Information Fund of Abnormal Psychology (Loose Pgs) Required Format: Textbook Alternate Title: Fund of Abnormal Psychology 10th Edition Author: Comer Publisher: MPS ISBN: 9781319247218, 9781319424749 Estimated Price (varies): $142.50 to $329.25 Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology Required Format: eBook 10th Edition Author: Comer Publisher: Bedford Saint Martin's ISBN: 9781319424626 Estimated Price: $73.99 Get these books at the bookstore

PSY267	Introduction to Forensic Psychology					3 Credits
Overview of the practice of psychology in the law, by the law, and of the law. Focuses on the complementary functions and distinctions between psychology and the legal justice system. Topics include, but are not limited to, criminal investigations, risk and level of danger, competency, interrogations, confessions, assessment, eyewitness testimony, child custody, and domestic violence. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101 or permission of Instructor.
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
31523	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024			Open 22 of 25 Seats Available
31523	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. Class 31523 Students may contact instructor for further textbook information at: carolyn.st.peter@mesacc.edu

PSY290AC	Research Methods					3 Credits
Planning, execution, analysis, and written reporting of psychological research using American Psychological Association guidelines (APA). Surveys the literature, procedures, and instruments 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.
General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L], Natural Sciences General [SG]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
27491	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024			Closed
	Notes: Concurrent enrollment required in PSY290AC 27491 and PSY290AC 27492 or PSY290AC 27493 with the same instructor. 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 27491 Students may contact instructor at: carolyn.st.peter@mesacc.edu
	Book Information
27492	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lab	01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024			Closed
27492	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 27492 Students may contact instructor at: carolyn.st.peter@mesacc.edu Concurrent enrollment required in PSY290AC 27491 and PSY290AC 27492 or PSY290AC 27493 with the same instructor.
27493	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lab	01/16/2024 - 05/10/2024			Closed
27493	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 27493 Students may contact instructor at: carolyn.st.peter@mesacc.edu Concurrent enrollment required in PSY290AC 27491 and PSY290AC 27492 or PSY290AC 27493 with the same instructor.

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