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Ly Tran-Nguyen, Ph.D.

Chair:

Faculty Chair - Psychological Science

Program Director:

Psychological Science

Psychological Science

Office: BP 43A - Room: BP019

480-461-7925

480-461-7032 (alt)

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
12:00 PM - 12:50 PM12:00 PM - 12:50 PM12:00 PM - 12:50 PM12:00 PM - 12:50 PM 
    By appointment

Office hours are also available by appointment.

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

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]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26901

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

Class Ended

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.

Class 26901 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]
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]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
28928
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Class Started

Notes: Concurrent enrollment required in PSY230 (28928) and PSY231 (28929) with the same instructor.
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
28929

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025

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.

Class 28929 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Concurrent enrollment required in PSY230 (28928 ) and PSY231 (28929) with the same instructor.

Spring Flex Start 2025

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]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
33765

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
01/27/2025 – 05/09/2025

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.

Class 33765 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Summer 2025

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.

Course Notes: Honors students enrolled in PSY101 must enroll in PSY102.
General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16131

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
05/27/2025 – 07/17/2025

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.

Class 16131 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Fall 2025

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]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
22881

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

18 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.

Class 22881 Students may contact the instructor at: [email protected]
24603

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

18 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.

Honors Program Only

Class 24603 Honors students are required to register for PSY102

Class 24603 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]
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]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
24503
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Open

7 of 15
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.

Class 24503 Please contact instructor for further textbook information at [email protected].
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
24504

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

7 of 15
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.

Class 24504 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected].

Fall Flex Start 2025

PSY102 Introduction to Psychology Lab 1 Credits

Application of psychology as a science in areas such as: learning, memory, emotion, motivation, cognition, intelligence, development, personality, physical and mental health in a socially and culturally diverse world.

A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY101 or permission of Instructor.
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
22853

Online Course
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
09/08/2025 – 12/19/2025

Open

18 of 20
Seats Available

Notes: Class 22853: Recommended for PSY101 students. Attend orientation during first two weeks of class.

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.

Honors Program Only

For registration into this honors only class, contact the Honors Department at 480-461-7143.

Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Degrees & Awards

B.S. in Psychology

M.A. and Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience

 

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