Mia Palmer
Residential Faculty - Psychological science
Office: BP 43A - Room: BP 16
480-461-7308
480-993-8111 (mobile)
Office Hours
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| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | |
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| 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 | ||||
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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. |
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| 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
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05/12/2025 – 06/24/2025 |
Closed |
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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. |
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Fall 2025
| PSY132 | Psychology and Culture | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| 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
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
MoWe |
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM |
Open 5 of 24 |
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33506 |
Red Mountain Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
MoWe |
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM |
Open 18 of 20 |
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Notes: Applied Behavioral Health students. |
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22886 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 4 of 25 |
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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.
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. |
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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] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
22876 |
Dobson Campus |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/26/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
TuTh |
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM |
Open 16 of 24 |
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| 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 |
22878 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 6 of 12 |
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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.
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. |
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23154 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/25/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 10 of 12 |
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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.
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. |
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Fall Flex Start 2025
| 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] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
22840 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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09/08/2025 – 12/19/2025 |
Open 20 of 25 |
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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.
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. |
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