About Me

Teaching for over 20 years in 3 different departments Mr. Avera has dedicated his life to helping students grow academically, personally, and professionally. He was a former director at a large social service agency, facilitated over a 1,000 small groups and trained numerous community organizations in the field of domestic violence and mental health. His research interests are in positive psychology, resilience, identity formation, and the intersection of Eastern & Western thought.

Classes I Teach

Fall 2026

CRNCourseSec.Title
26461PSYC 100003ZIntroduction to Psychology
28720PSYC 100005ZIntroduction to Psychology

Summer 2026

CRNCourseSec.Title
00908PSYC 100002ZIntroduction to Psychology
12210PSYC 100065ZIntroduction to Psychology

Faculty Info

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Joshua Avera
Part-Time Faculty Instructor

Communications Studies

averajoshua@deanza.edu

Virtual

Education

  • M.A. Psychology
  • M.A. Communication
  • M.A. Philosophy

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