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Dori Dipietro
Residential Faculty - Director of the MCC Social Work Program
Cultural Science, Philosophy & Religious Studies
Office: SC 14 - Room: SC 066
480-461-7074
480-461-7074 (alt)
Office Hours
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM | |||
| 4:30 PM - 7:30 AM | ||||
Online | Online | Online | ||
| By appointment |
This Spring 2023 semester I am avaible to teach and have office hours "Live Online" so I am happy to meet with you any time that works best for YOU! Please email me to make an appointment and I look forward to meeting with you.
Classes Taught
Spring 2025
| SWU291 | Social Service Delivery Systems | 3 Credits | ||||
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Purposes, structures, and delivery systems of human service agencies. Includes 40 hours of volunteer experience in local human service agencies. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in SWU171, or permission of Department or Division or Corequisites: SWU171. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
26311 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Class Ended |
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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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Spring Flex Start 2025
| SWU171 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 Credits | ||||
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Analysis of contemporary social welfare services and professional social work. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Historical Awareness [H], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27249 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Class Ended |
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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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33508 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Class Ended |
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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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| SWU250 | Mindfulness for Stress Management | 3 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to the theory, research and practice behind mindfulness and stress management as it relates to quality of life issues and professional self-care. Focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and managing personal/professional stress by incorporating evidence based research on nutrition, mindfulness, communication, positive psychology, exercise, environmental factors contributing to wellness and disease; immune system support, activity management and developing practices that facilitate maintaining living in balance. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28226 |
Dobson Campus |
Hybrid In-Person
Lecture
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01/29/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
Class Ended |
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Notes: Hybrid classes include face-to-face format on campus at the time listed in the class schedule. The other part will be held online either without a set time to attend or a Live Online session.
Students enrolling in a hybrid class acknowledge they already possess the skills described in the Minimum Computer and Technology Requirements at https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Fall 2025
| SWU250 | Mindfulness for Stress Management | 3 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to the theory, research and practice behind mindfulness and stress management as it relates to quality of life issues and professional self-care. Focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle and managing personal/professional stress by incorporating evidence based research on nutrition, mindfulness, communication, positive psychology, exercise, environmental factors contributing to wellness and disease; immune system support, activity management and developing practices that facilitate maintaining living in balance. Prerequisites: None. |
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| General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
24473 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 18 of 25 |
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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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| SWU291 | Social Service Delivery Systems | 3 Credits | ||||
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Purposes, structures, and delivery systems of human service agencies. Includes 40 hours of volunteer experience in local human service agencies. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in SWU171, or permission of Department or Division or Corequisites: SWU171. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
33486 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 14 of 20 |
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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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23199 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 8 of 20 |
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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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Fall Flex Start 2025
| SWU295 | Foundations of Social Work Practice | 3 Credits | ||||
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Introduction to professional helper communication skills with respect to cross-cultural practice and diversity issues, in a social work setting. Prerequisites: None. SWU171 suggested but not required. |
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| General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
22186 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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09/08/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 16 of 25 |
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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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