Sonia Esposito

Residential Faculty - Counseling and Applied Psychology

Counseling

480-461-7588

Office Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Online
Online
Online
Online
Online
By appointment
By appointment
By appointment
By appointment
By appointment

Office hours are also available by appointment. Please email me so that I can send a Google Meet link for all meetings.

Classes Taught

Summer 2026

CAP120 Introduction to Counseling 3 Credits

Provides an introduction to and broad overview of the field of counseling. Covers counseling topics related to ethics, prevention, intervention and treatment, as well as multicultural counseling. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
13956
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
05/26/2026 – 06/25/2026

Class Started

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.

FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success 3 Credits

Focus on student success through exploration of academic, career, and life skills. Includes study of goal-setting/success strategies, academic mindset, interpersonal skills, financial literacy, self-care strategies, diverse perspectives, and campus tools and resources. Develop an education/career plan utilizing career assessments and other college resources.

Prerequisites: None.

Course Notes: Zero-Textbook-Cost Class: The total cost of required online instructional materials for this "Z Class" is $0.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
14002
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
05/26/2026 – 06/25/2026

Class Started

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.

Fall 2026

BHS205 Introduction to Individual Counseling Theories 3 Credits

Introduction to the major evidence-based therapeutic models and interventions in social and behavioral sciences. Defines the key concepts, techniques and procedures of each theoretical model.

Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
32078
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 10/16/2026

Open

19 of 20
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.

CAP120 Introduction to Counseling 3 Credits

Provides an introduction to and broad overview of the field of counseling. Covers counseling topics related to ethics, prevention, intervention and treatment, as well as multicultural counseling. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16869
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 10/16/2026

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.

CAP220 The Counselor in a Multicultural Society 3 Credits

Covers current theories and research on culture, race and ethnicity, gender and other specific aspects of cultural diversity in a multicultural society. Explores themes, theories, topics and research related to power, privilege and oppression in the United States as applied in the counseling discipline.

A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CAP120 or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16948
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 10/16/2026

Open

12 of 20
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.

CPD102AH Stress Management 3 Credits

Reviews the sources of stress, the physiological effects and the psychological impact of stress on the individual. Provides strategies to manage and reduce stress. Helps students develop and understand behaviors to create a healthy balance in their lives by studying the biological, psychological, physiological, and social aspects of stress and wellness.

Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17131
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
08/24/2026 – 12/18/2026

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.

Honors Program Only

Fall Flex Start 2026

BHS205 Introduction to Individual Counseling Theories 3 Credits

Introduction to the major evidence-based therapeutic models and interventions in social and behavioral sciences. Defines the key concepts, techniques and procedures of each theoretical model.

Prerequisites: None.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17382
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/19/2026 – 12/18/2026

Open

16 of 20
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.

CAP120 Introduction to Counseling 3 Credits

Provides an introduction to and broad overview of the field of counseling. Covers counseling topics related to ethics, prevention, intervention and treatment, as well as multicultural counseling. Prerequisites: None.

General Education Designations: Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB], Social and Behavioral Sciences [SCB]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16943
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/19/2026 – 12/18/2026

Open

10 of 20
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.

CAP220 The Counselor in a Multicultural Society 3 Credits

Covers current theories and research on culture, race and ethnicity, gender and other specific aspects of cultural diversity in a multicultural society. Explores themes, theories, topics and research related to power, privilege and oppression in the United States as applied in the counseling discipline.

A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CAP120 or permission of Instructor.

General Education Designations: Cultural Diversity in the US [C]
Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16868
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture
10/19/2026 – 12/18/2026

Open

16 of 20
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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