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
 
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

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.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16554
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
05/26/2026 – 07/16/2026

Class Started

SWU291 Social Service Delivery Systems 3 Credits

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14044
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
05/26/2026 – 07/30/2026

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.

Fall 2026

SWU250 Mindfulness for Stress Management 3 Credits

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.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17204
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

Open

12 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.

32231
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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.

Honors Program Only

SWU291 Social Service Delivery Systems 3 Credits

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.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16150
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

Open

7 of 20
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.

17758
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

Open

19 of 20
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.

SWU295 Foundations of Social Work Practice 3 Credits

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.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15236
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

Open

3 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.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

32224
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

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.

Low-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of the required materials for this course is $40 or less.

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