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
Summer 2026
| 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] | ||||||
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16554
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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05/26/2026 – 07/16/2026
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Class Started |
| 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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14044
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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05/26/2026 – 07/30/2026
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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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Fall 2026
| 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], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB] | ||||||
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17204
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 12 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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32231
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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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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| 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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16150
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 7 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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17758
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 19 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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| 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], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB] | ||||||
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15236
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 3 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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32224
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 25 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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