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Profile
Christina Ahles
Education:
- Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, Northern Arizona University
Professional Experience:
- Residential Faculty at Mesa Community College (since 2011)
- Teach psychology courses including:
- Introduction to Psychology
- Culture and Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Introduction to Statistics
- Teach psychology courses including:
Publications:
- Author of the textbook: Basic Statistics for Psychological Science
- Focuses on effectively using statistics to summarize, analyze, and interpret social and behavioral research data.
Biography: Christina Ahles is a dedicated educator and psychologist with a strong background in clinical psychology and statistics. She obtained her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Northern Arizona University and has been a respected Faculty member at Mesa Community College since 2011. Christina is passionate about teaching and has developed expertise in various psychology courses, including Introduction to Psychology, Culture and Psychology, Social Psychology, and Introduction to Statistics. Her textbook, Basic Statistics for Psychological Science, is used in academia for its focused approach to statistical analysis in social and behavioral research within the community college course levels. Christina continues to contribute to the field through her teaching and writing, helping students and researchers alike navigate the complexities of psychological statistics effectively.
Classes Taught
Spring 2025
PSY132 | Psychology and Culture | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Global Awareness [G], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26904 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
MoWe |
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
Class Started |
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27269 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
MoWe |
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
Class Started |
Book Information | ||||||
26929 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM |
Class Started |
Notes: Honors Program Only |
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Book Information |
PSY230 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 Credits | ||||
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An introduction to basic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics, with emphasis upon application to psychology. Consideration given to the methods of data collection, sampling techniques, graphing of data, and the statistical evaluation of data collected through experimentation. Required of psychology majors. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: Students must take PSY231 (statistics lab) from the same instructor. |
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General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS] | ||||||
Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26923 |
Dobson Campus |
In Person
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
MoWe |
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Closed |
Notes: Concurrent enrollment required in PSY230 26923 and PSY231 26909 or PSY231 27789 with the same instructor. |
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Book Information |
PSY231 | Laboratory for Statistics | 1 Credits | ||||
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Applications of inferential and descriptive statistics to statistical software in the field of psychology. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: PSY230. |
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Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26909 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Closed |
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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. |
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27789 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Class Started |
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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. |
Spring Flex Start 2025
PSY102 | Introduction to Psychology Lab | 1 Credits | ||||
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Optional laboratory designed to accompany PSY101. Application of psychological principles in areas such as learning, memory, emotion, motivation, cognition, language, development, personality, and intelligence. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY101 or permission of Instructor. |
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Course Notes: Recommended for PSY101 students. Attend orientation first two weeks of class. Orientation schedule will be posted beside room AD 2 prior to beginning of classes. |
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Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26933 |
Dobson Campus Online Course |
Independent Study
Lab
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01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Class Started |
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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. |
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