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

Spring 2025

PSY101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits

Overview of the study and methods of psychological science. Includes an introduction to subfields such as biopsychology, learning, memory, development, social, and psychological disorders.

Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26884
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Class Started

26883
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/13/2025 – 05/09/2025
MoWe
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Closed

26899
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Class Started

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
26903
Dobson Campus
In Person
Lecture
01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025
TuTh
10:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Class Started

Spring Flex Start 2025

PSY240 Developmental Psychology 3 Credits

Human development from conception through death. Includes biological, physical, cognitive, emotional, and sociocultural development across various ages.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101, or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
26925

Online Course

Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025

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 26925 Students may contact instructor at: [email protected]

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