Mia Palmer
Residential Faculty - Psychological science
Behavioral and Social Sciences
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 | |
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 | ||||
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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] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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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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Class Started |
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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] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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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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Class Started |
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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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Class Started |
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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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Class Started |
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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], Quantitative Reasoning [QNR] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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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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Closed |
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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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Closed |
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] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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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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Class Started |
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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. |
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Spring 2027
| 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] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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10681
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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TuTh
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12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
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Open 12 of 24 |
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10666
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
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MoWe
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10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Open 13 of 24 |
| Book 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. |
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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] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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10685
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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TuTh
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10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
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Open 17 of 24 |
| Book 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. |
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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], Quantitative Reasoning [QNR] | ||||||
| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
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10703
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Dobson Campus
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In-Person
Lecture
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01/20/2027 – 05/14/2027
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MoWe
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9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
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Open 11 of 24 |
| Book Information | ||||||
| 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 |
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10690
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Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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Closed |
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11360
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Online (On Your Time)
Lab
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01/19/2027 – 05/14/2027
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Open 11 of 12 |
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