Ly Tran-Nguyen, Ph.D.
Residential Faculty - Psychological Science
Program Director:
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Office: BP 43A - Room: BP019
480-461-7925
480-461-7032 (alt)
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | |
By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment | By appointment |
Fall 2026 Office Hours:
Office hours on Mondays and Wednesdays are held at the Southern and Dobson campus in BP019 and on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Red Mountain Campus in DW131. Office hours are also available by appointment.
Classes Taught
Fall 2026
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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15875
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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Class Started |
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15837
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Red Mountain Campus
RDM W131 |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
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Closed |
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15994
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Class Started |
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17314
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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. |
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| PSY230 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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Course Notes: Students must take PSY231 (statistics lab) from the same instructor. |
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| General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS], Quantitative Reasoning [QNR] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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17229
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
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Closed |
| PSY231 | Laboratory for Statistics | 1 Credits | ||||
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Applications of inferential and descriptive statistics to statistical software in the field of psychology. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: PSY230. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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17230
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Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Closed |
Fall Flex Start 2026
| PSY102 | Introduction to Psychology Lab | 1 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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15852
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Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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09/08/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Closed |
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17276
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Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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09/08/2026 – 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. |
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Spring 2027
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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10672
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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Closed |
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10678
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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Open 15 of 25 |
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10683
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/19/2027 – 03/12/2027
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Closed |
| Book Information | ||||||
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12219
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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Open 21 of 25 |
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| PSY230 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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Course Notes: Students must take PSY231 (statistics lab) from the same instructor. |
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| General Education Designations: Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application [CS], Quantitative Reasoning [QNR] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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12038
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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TuTh
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9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
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Open 7 of 14 |
| PSY231 | Laboratory for Statistics | 1 Credits | ||||
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Applications of inferential and descriptive statistics to statistical software in the field of psychology. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: PSY230. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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12039
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Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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Open 7 of 14 |
Degrees & Awards
B.S. in Psychology
M.A. and Ph.D. in Behavioral Neuroscience
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