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Maria R. Chavira, Ph.D.

Adjunct Faculty - Research Methods

Psychological Science

Psychological Science

Office: BP 43A - Room: 16

[email protected]

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Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
By appointment	By appointment	By appointment	By appointment	By appointment

Classes Taught

Spring 2025

PSY290AC	Research Methods					3 Credits
Planning, execution, analysis, and written reporting of psychological research using American Psychological Association guidelines (APA). Critical review of literature and methods in representative areas of psychological research. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY230 or PSY230WL or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: PSY290AC lab course.
General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L], Natural Sciences General [SG]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
27565	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	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 27565 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected] Concurrent enrollment required in PSY290AC 27565 and PSY290AC 27566 or PSY290AC 27567 with the same instructor.
	Book Information
27566	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lab	01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025			Closed
27566	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 27566 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected] Concurrent enrollment required in PSY290AC 27566 and PSY290AC 27565 or 27567 with the same instructor.
27567	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lab	01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025			Class Started
27567	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 27567 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected] Concurrent enrollment required in PSY290AC 27565 and PSY290AC 27566 or PSY290AC 27567 with the same instructor.

Summer 2025

PSY290AC	Research Methods					3 Credits
Planning, execution, analysis, and written reporting of psychological research using American Psychological Association guidelines (APA). Critical review of literature and methods in representative areas of psychological research. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY230 or PSY230WL or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: PSY290AC lab course.
Course Notes: Students must take PSY290AC (Research Methods Lab) from the same instructor.
General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L], Natural Sciences General [SG]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
16975	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	05/27/2025 – 06/26/2025			Open 17 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.
	Book Information
16190	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lab	05/27/2025 – 06/26/2025			Open 9 of 12 Seats Available
16190	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 16190 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]
16137	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lab	05/27/2025 – 06/26/2025			Open 8 of 12 Seats Available
16137	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 16137 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Fall 2025

PSY290AC	Research Methods					3 Credits
Planning, execution, analysis, and written reporting of psychological research using American Psychological Association guidelines (APA). Critical review of literature and methods in representative areas of psychological research. A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY230 or PSY230WL or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: PSY290AC lab course.
Course Notes: Students must take PSY290AC (Research Methods Lab) from the same instructor.
General Education Designations: Literacy & Critical Inquiry [L], Natural Sciences General [SG]
Section	Location	Delivery	Dates	Days	Times	Availability
23306	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lecture	08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025			Open 20 of 24 Seats Available
23306	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 23306 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]
23307	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lab	08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025			Open 8 of 12 Seats Available
23307	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 23307 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]
23308	Online Course	Online (On Your Time) Lab	08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025			Open 12 of 12 Seats Available
23308	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 23308 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

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