Mia Palmer
Residential Faculty - Psychological science
Office: BP 43A - Room: BP 16
480-461-7308
480-993-8111 (mobile)
Office Hours
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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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
Fall 2026
| 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], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB] | ||||||
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15839
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 19 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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| PSY132 | Psychology and Culture | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Global Awareness [G], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB] | ||||||
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15879
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
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Open 6 of 24 |
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17764
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Red Mountain Campus
RDM W131 |
In-Person
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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MoWe
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9:30 AM – 10:45 AM
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Open 15 of 20 |
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Notes: Applied Behavioral Health students. |
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15880
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 22 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] | ||||||
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15871
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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08/25/2026 – 12/18/2026
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TuTh
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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Open 3 of 14 |
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Notes: Concurrent enrollment required in PSY230 15871 and PSY231 15872. |
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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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15872
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Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 3 of 14 |
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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 2026
| PSY132 | Psychology and Culture | 3 Credits | ||||
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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. |
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| General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C], Global Awareness [G], Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB] | ||||||
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17890
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Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
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10/19/2026 – 12/18/2026
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Open 18 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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