Mia Palmer

Residential Faculty - Psychological science

Psychological Science

Office: BP 43A - Room: BP 16

480-461-7308

480-993-8111 (mobile)

Office Hours

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM9:00 AM - 10:30 AM1:30 PM - 2:30 PM9:00 AM - 10:30 AM 
    

Online

    By appointment

If the alloted office hours do not work, I can make an appointment for another time. 

Classes Taught

Summer 2025

PSY132 Psychology and Culture 3 Credits

Presents current knowledge about human diversity in behavior and culture using examples from a variety of contexts within western and global societies. Highlights topics in cross-cultural psychology, such as intergroup relations, diverse cognitive styles, ethnocentrism, gender, personality, emotion, language, communication, work and health. The role of enculturation throughout the lifespan will be explored to increase awareness of how behavioral and cognitive principles affect interactions in a multicultural world. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Global Awareness [G], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16473
MC OFFSITE

Japan

Study Abroad
Lecture
05/12/2025 – 06/24/2025

Closed

Notes: This course is part of the Japan study abroad program which takes place in Japan. There are additional program fees. For information, please contact the Study Abroad Office at: https://www.mesacc.edu/study-abroad.

Class 16473 This class is in person for two weeks in Japan (6/2-6/17) and the rest of the time is online. Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

Fall 2025

PSY132 Psychology and Culture 3 Credits

Presents current knowledge about human diversity in behavior and culture using examples from a variety of contexts within western and global societies. Highlights topics in cross-cultural psychology, such as intergroup relations, diverse cognitive styles, ethnocentrism, gender, personality, emotion, language, communication, work and health. The role of enculturation throughout the lifespan will be explored to increase awareness of how behavioral and cognitive principles affect interactions in a multicultural world. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Global Awareness [G], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
22885
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Open

5 of 24
Seats Available

33506
Red Mountain Campus
In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025
MoWe
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Open

18 of 20
Seats Available

Notes: Applied Behavioral Health students.

22886

Online Course

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

Open

4 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 22886 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
22876
Dobson Campus
In-Person
Lecture
08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Open

16 of 24
Seats Available

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
22878

Online Course

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

Open

6 of 12
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 22878 Students may contact instructor at [email protected]

23154

Online Course

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

Open

10 of 12
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 23154:@ Students may contact instructor at [email protected]

Fall 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
22840

Online Course

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

Open

20 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 22840 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected].

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