Jamie Theresa Lopez, Ph.D.

Residential Faculty - Early Childhood Education

Education and Reading Studies

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 
 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM4:00 PM - 5:00 PM  
 

Online

Online

Online

 
By appointmentBy appointmentBy appointmentBy appointmentBy appointment

Appointments may be scheduled with my online calendar

Office Hours Take Place in my Zoom Personal Meeting Room https://mesacc-edu.zoom.us/j/5310681111 or in person on campus.

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

CFS176 Child Development 3 Credits

Study of the science of human development from conception through adolescence. Includes observation skills, parent and adult roles in the lives of children, and contemporary issues. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26349

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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.

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

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 26349: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong

Class 26349 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

28201

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025

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.

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

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 28201: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong

Class 28201 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

ECH298AC Special Projects 3 Credits

Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development.

Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or Instructor.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32542
Dobson Campus

TBA

Field Based
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

3 of 12
Seats Available

Notes: Students may contact department at 480-461-7904 or [email protected] for permission to register.

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 32542: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong

EEP412 Assessment of Dual Language Learners - Birth to Age Eight 3 Credits

Teaching and assessment of dual language learners ages birth to eight. Covers differentiated instruction, special education needs vs. language needs, learning environments and utilizing ongoing assessment of student learning to guide instruction.

Prerequisites: C or better in EEP311 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
31615

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025

Open

2 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.

Open Educational Resources (OER) are learning, teaching, and research materials in any format and medium that reside in the public domain or have an open license copyright that permits no-cost access, re-use, re-purpose, retention, redistribution, and adaptation by others.

Students may contact department at 480-461-7904 or [email protected] for permission to register.

Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 31615: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong

EEP415 Student Teaching in a Dual Language K-3 Setting 3 Credits

Supervised (K-3) student teacher practicum in a dual language setting. Emphasis on the provision of instruction to learners. Covers lesson plan development, classroom procedures, classroom management, and educator professionalism. Includes learner preparation, learner engagement, and learner outcome awareness.

Prerequisites: C or better in EEP311 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
31918
Dobson Campus

TBA

Field Based
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

Open

9 of 12
Seats Available

Notes: Students may contact department at 480-461-7904 or [email protected] for permission to register

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 31918: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong

Spring Flex Start 2025

CFS176 Child Development 3 Credits

Study of the science of human development from conception through adolescence. Includes observation skills, parent and adult roles in the lives of children, and contemporary issues. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
27721

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/27/2025 – 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.

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

Class 27721 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

EEP314 Teaching of Reading and Writing for Dual Language Learners - Birth to Age Eight 3 Credits

Introduction to teaching reading and writing for dual language learners in early childhood settings. Includes second language acquisition terminology, theories, and strategies. Emphasis on instructional and assessment strategies as well as reading comprehension and writing skills.

Prerequisites: C or better in EED200 or permission of Instructor and (formal admission to an undergraduate educator preparation program or declaration of the BA in Early Childhood Education - Dual Language program or permission of Department/Division).

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
30462

Live Online

Live Online
Lecture
03/19/2025 – 05/09/2025
We
5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Closed

Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required. 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.

Students may contact department at 480-461-7904 or [email protected] for permission to register.

Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

iBelong Student Success Initiative. Class 30462: is part of “iBelong” utilizing an iPad to complete coursework. Please visit our iBelong website for more information on student iPad checkouts. https://www.mesacc.edu/ibelong

Degrees & Awards

PhD Family and Human Development

MA Curriculum & Instruction- Bilingual Education & ESL

BA Elementary Education - Spanish Minor

Arizona Teaching Certificate - Elementary, K-8; Spanish Bilingual PreK-12 Endorsement; Early Childhood, Birth-Age 8 Endorsement

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