Christina Ahles

Residential Faculty - Psychology

Psychological Science

Office: BP 43A - Room: 18

480-461-7037

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM8:00 AM - 8:45 AM9:00 AM - 10:15 AM 
 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 

Online

   

Online

By appointment   By appointment

If the above office hours do not fit your schedule, please email me at [email protected] to request an alternative meeting time.

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

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

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.

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
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Class Started

27269
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Class Started

26929
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Class Started

Notes: Honors Program Only

PSY230 Introduction to Statistics 3 Credits

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.

Course Notes: Students must take PSY231 (statistics lab) from the same instructor.

General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26923
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
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.

PSY231 Laboratory for Statistics 1 Credits

Applications of inferential and descriptive statistics to statistical software in the field of psychology.

Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: PSY230.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26909

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

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.

Class 26909 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Concurrent enrollment required in PSY230 26923 and PSY231 26909 or PSY231 27789 with the same instructor.

27789

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

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.

Class 27789 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Concurrent enrollment required in PSY230 26923 and PSY231 26909 or PSY231 27789 with the same instructor.

Spring Flex Start 2025

PSY102 Introduction to Psychology Lab 1 Credits

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.

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26933
Dobson Campus

Online Course

Independent Study
Lab
01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025

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.

Class 26933 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

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