Derek Borman, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Psychological Science

Behavioral and Social Sciences

Behavioral and Social Sciences

Office: RDM-PV Palo Verde - Room: 237

480-461-7181

480-331-1849 (alt)

Office Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
 
Online
Online
Online
Online
 
    
By appointment

Office hours on Friday by appointment.

Classes Taught

Fall 2026

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], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15834
Red Mountain Campus

RDM P209
In-Person
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Class Started

Notes: Class 15834 Please contact instructor for more information about required textbook.
15841
Red Mountain Campus

RDM P209
In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Class Started

Notes: Class 15841 Please contact instructor for more information about required textbook.
16834
Red Mountain Campus

RDM P209
In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Class Started

Notes: Class 16834 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], Quantitative Reasoning [QNR]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15856
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

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 15856 and PSY231 15860 or PSY 231 15862 with the same instructor.

Please contact instructor for more information about required textbook.
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
15860
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

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 15856 and PSY231 15860 or PSY 231 15862 with the same instructor.

Please contact instructor for more information about required textbook.
15862
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

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 15856 and PSY231 15860 or PSY 231 15862 with the same instructor.

Please contact instructor for more information about required textbook.

Fall Flex Start 2026

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], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16258
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/19/2026 – 12/18/2026

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.

Please contact instructor for more information about required textbook.

Spring 2027

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], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
10668
Red Mountain Campus

RDM P209
In-Person
Lecture
01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
MoWe
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Open

14 of 20
Seats Available

Notes: Class 10668 Please contact instructor for more information about required textbook.
10669
Red Mountain Campus

RDM P209
In-Person
Lecture
01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
MoWe
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Open

15 of 20
Seats Available

Notes: Class 10669 Please contact instructor for more information about required textbook.
10671
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

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.
PSY132 Psychology and Culture 3 Credits

Examines how psychology is inherently shaped by cultural contexts. Explores how cultural influences relate to enculturated psychological processes, gaining insights into how individuals think, feel, and behave within their cultural environments. Prerequisites: None.
General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Global Awareness [G], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
11057
Red Mountain Campus

RDM P209
In-Person
Lecture
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
TuTh
12:30 PM – 1:55 PM

Open

15 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], Quantitative Reasoning [QNR]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
10688
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

Open

3 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.

Concurrent enrollment required in PSY230 10688 and PSY231 10691 or PSY231 10692.
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
10691
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

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 10688 and PSY231 10691 or PSY231 10692.
10692
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027

Open

4 of 12
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.

Concurrent enrollment required in PSY230 10688 and PSY231 10691 or PSY231 10692.

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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