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Derek Borman, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Psychological Science

Psychological Science

Psychological Science

Office: RDM-PV Palo Verde - Room: 242

480-461-7181

480-331-1849 (alt)

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM10:00 AM - 11:00 AM12:30 PM - 1:30 PM10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 

Online

Online

Online

Online

Online

    By appointment

Office hours on Friday by appointment.

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits

Overview of the methods, concepts, and applications of psychological science. Includes an introduction to key domains of psychology: Biological, Cognitive, Developmental, Social and Personality, and Mental and Physical Health.

Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26885
Red Mountain Campus
In-Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Closed

Notes: Class 26885 Please contact instructor for more information about required textbook.
26886
Red Mountain Campus
In-Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Closed

Notes: Class 26886 Please contact instructor for more information about required textbook.
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
26907

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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 26907 Please contact instructor for more information about required textbook at: [email protected]

Concurrent enrollment required in PSY230 26907 and PSY231 26910 or PSY231 26911 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
26910

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 26910 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Class 26910 Concurrent enrollment required in PSY230 26907 and PSY231 26910 or PSY231 26911 with the same instructor.
26911

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 26911 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Class 26911 Concurrent enrollment required in PSY230 26907 and PSY231 26910 or PSY231 26911 with the same instructor.

Spring Flex Start 2025

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
26908

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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.

Concurrent enrollment required in PSY230 26908 and PSY231 26924 or PSY231 28948 with the same instructor.

Class 26908 Please contact instructor for more information about required textbook. at: [email protected]
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
26924

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
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 26924 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Concurrent enrollment required in PSY230 26908 and PSY231 26924 or PSY231 28948 with the same instructor.
28948

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
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.

Concurrent enrollment required in PSY230 26908 and PSY231 26924 or PSY231 28948 with the same instructor.

Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Fall 2025

PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits

Overview of the methods, concepts, and applications of psychological science. Includes an introduction to key domains of psychology: Biological, Cognitive, Developmental, Social and Personality, and Mental and Physical Health.

Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
22835
Red Mountain Campus
In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Open

12 of 20
Seats Available
24027
Red Mountain Campus
In-Person
Lecture
08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
TuTh
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Open

16 of 20
Seats Available
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
22857

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

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.

Concurrent enrollment required in PSY230 22857 and PSY231 22862 or 22864 with the same instructor.

Please contact instructor for more information about required textbook at: [email protected]
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
22862

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

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.

Concurrent enrollment required in PSY230 22857 and PSY231 22862 or 22864 with the same instructor.

Please contact instructor for more information about required textbook at: [email protected]
22864

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

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.

Concurrent enrollment required in PSY230 22857 and PSY231 22862 or 22864 with the same instructor.

Please contact instructor for more information about required textbook at: [email protected]

Fall Flex Start 2025

PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits

Overview of the methods, concepts, and applications of psychological science. Includes an introduction to key domains of psychology: Biological, Cognitive, Developmental, Social and Personality, and Mental and Physical Health.

Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
22849

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
09/08/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

21 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.

Please contact instructor for more information about required textbook at: [email protected]
23337

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/20/2025 – 12/19/2025

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.

Please contact instructor for more information about required textbook at: [email protected]
23438

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/20/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

25 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.

Please contact instructor for more information about required textbook at: [email protected]

Degrees & Awards

Bachelor of Science, Psychology (Developmental concentration) - Brigham Young University

Master of Arts, General Psychology - Humboldt State University

Doctor of Philosophy, Research and Evaluation Methods in Psychology (Educational Psychology concentration) - Utah State University

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