Mia Palmer

Residential Faculty - Psychological science

Psychological Science

Office: BP 43A - Room: BP 16

480-461-7308

480-993-8111 (mobile)

Office Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
9:00 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

Fall 2026

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], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15839
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

Open

19 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.

PSY132 Psychology and Culture 3 Credits

Examines how psychology is inherently shaped by cultural contexts. Explores how cultural influences relate to enculturated psychological processes, gaining insights into how individuals think, feel, and behave within their cultural environments. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Global Awareness [G], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
15879
Dobson Campus

BP 8

In-Person
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM

Open

6 of 24
Seats Available

17764
Red Mountain Campus

RDM W131

In-Person
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
MoWe
9:30 AM – 10:45 AM

Open

15 of 20
Seats Available

Notes: Applied Behavioral Health students.

15880
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

Open

22 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.

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
15871
Dobson Campus

BP 8

In-Person
Lecture
08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
TuTh
12:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Open

3 of 14
Seats Available

Notes: Concurrent enrollment required in PSY230 15871 and PSY231 15872.

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
15872
Online (On Your Time)
Lab
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

Open

3 of 14
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.

Concurrent enrollment required in PSY230 15871 and PSY231 15872.

Fall Flex Start 2026

PSY132 Psychology and Culture 3 Credits

Examines how psychology is inherently shaped by cultural contexts. Explores how cultural influences relate to enculturated psychological processes, gaining insights into how individuals think, feel, and behave within their cultural environments. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Global Awareness [G], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17890
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/19/2026 – 12/18/2026

Open

18 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.

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