Alabama Community Colleges
Psychology Programs
Psychology programs at community colleges in this state. Intro psych, abnormal, developmental, and transfer-track coursework for four-year programs.
12 colleges · 245 sections · 6 unique courses · Fall 2026
Intro and developmental psychology are among the highest-enrollment sections at Alabama community colleges — partly because most college students take at least one psych course as a general-education requirement, and partly because the field is a popular transfer-track major. 245 sections across 12 ACCS colleges this term cover general psychology, abnormal psychology, developmental psych, and statistics for psychology.
A psychology associate is almost entirely transfer-prep. Direct career roles in psychology (clinical, counseling, school) require a graduate degree, but the CC associate completes the first two years of a four-year psychology bachelor's at lower tuition. Adjacent career paths — social services case manager, behavioral technician, mental-health technician — open up with just the associate plus relevant certifications.
Colleges offering Psychology
| College | Sections | Courses | Online | Awards/yr | 5-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Alabama Community College | 51 | 2 | 36 | — | — |
| Jefferson State Community College | 39 | 3 | 23 | — | — |
| John C Calhoun State Community College | 35 | 5 | 24 | — | — |
| George C Wallace Community College-Dothan | 27 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Shelton State Community College | 23 | 3 | 9 | — | — |
| Northwest Shoals Community College | 21 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Central Alabama Community College | 12 | 3 | 3 | — | — |
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College | 11 | 2 | 5 | — | — |
| Enterprise State Community College | 10 | 3 | 7 | — | — |
| H Councill Trenholm State Community College | 9 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | — |
| Reid State Technical College | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Psychology Availability Snapshot
How psychology sections are being offered across 12 colleges in Alabama this term (245 sections total).
Delivery format
- online142 (58%)
- in person95 (39%)
- hybrid8 (3%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)82
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)29
- Evening (5 PM and after)10
- Asynchronous / TBA124
Start dates
Sections begin on 13 distinct dates. 22 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 45 distinct instructors across 12 colleges.
Common Psychology courses
Frequently asked questions
- Can I become a therapist or psychologist with a CC degree?
- No. Clinical and counseling psychology require at least a master's degree (Licensed Professional Counselor) and often a doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) plus state licensure. The CC associate is the first two years of the path; expect 6+ more years of education after the bachelor's to practice clinically.
- What jobs are available with just an associate in psychology?
- Direct-service roles that benefit from psych foundations but don't require licensure: behavior technician (especially in autism / ABA settings), mental-health technician at residential facilities, social-services case manager, school paraprofessional, and intake or admissions specialist at human-services agencies. Pay is modest but the work is meaningful and the field has steady openings.
- Does psychology credit transfer to a four-year program?
- Yes — intro psych, developmental, abnormal, social, and psychology statistics all transfer cleanly to Alabama state universities under the standard articulation agreement. The structured associate-of-science-in-psychology pathway is the safest route to ensure every credit applies toward the major.
- Is community college a good place to start psychology?
- Often yes — the intro psychology sequences are the same content at CC and four-year, taught at substantially lower tuition with often smaller class sizes. Students serious about clinical careers should plan for the bachelor's and graduate work to follow; students considering related applied fields (social work, counseling, education) can use the associate as a flexible foundation.
Compare Psychology programs in other states
Same comparison view, different state systems. Useful if you’re considering an out-of-state community college or just want to see how Alabama’s psychology programs stack up.
Other programs in Alabama
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