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.

CRN Course Sec Title Days Times Loc
01796 PSYC C1000 02Z Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 1000-02Z-: Fully ONLINE. This is an online class with SOME scheduled meetings as noted in the class listing. The rest of the class can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382 . The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .
 M·W···· 11:30 AM-12:20 PM ONLINE
49139 PSYC C1000 04Z Introduction to Psychology
PSYC 1000-04Z-: Fully ONLINE. This is an online class with SOME scheduled meetings as noted in the class listing. The rest of the class can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382 . The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .
 M·W···· 12:30 PM-01:20 PM ONLINE
CLAS ······· TBA-TBA
CRN Course Sec Title Days Times Loc
34240 PSYC C1000 04Z Introduction to Psychology
PSYC-1000.-04Z: Fully ONLINE. This class meets each week on scheduled days and times as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382 . The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .
 M·W···· 11:30 AM-01:20 PM ONLINE
26461 PSYC C1000 03Z Introduction to Psychology
PSYC-1000.-03Z-: This is an online class with SOME scheduled meetings as noted in the class listing. The rest of the class can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
M·W···· 11:30 AM-12:20 PM ONLINE
28720 PSYC C1000 05Z Introduction to Psychology
PSYC-1000.-05Z-: This is an online class with SOME scheduled meetings as noted in the class listing. The rest of the class can be completed independently each week on the student's own time. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning.
 M·W···· 12:30 PM-01:20 PM ONLINE
CLAS ······· TBA-TBA

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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