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

Spring 2025

CRNCourseSec.Title
01796PSYC 102ZGeneral Psychology
49139PSYC 104ZGeneral Psychology

Winter 2025

CRNCourseSec.Title
34240PSYC 104YGeneral 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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