Florida Community Colleges
Psychology Programs
Psychology programs at community colleges in this state. Intro psych, abnormal, developmental, and transfer-track coursework for four-year programs.
10 colleges · 265 sections · 5 unique courses · Fall 2026
Intro and developmental psychology are among the highest-enrollment sections at Florida 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. 265 sections across 10 FCS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia College | 106 | 4 | 66 | — | — |
| Indian River State College | 32 | 1 | 16 | — | — |
| State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota | 31 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Pasco-Hernando State College | 24 | 1 | 6 | — | — |
| Lake-Sumter State College | 20 | 1 | 11 | — | — |
| St. Johns River State College | 17 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Gulf Coast State College | 14 | 2 | — | — | — |
| South Florida State College | 10 | 1 | — | — | — |
| Northwest Florida State College | 9 | 1 | 4 | — | — |
| The College of the Florida Keys | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Psychology Availability Snapshot
How psychology sections are being offered across 10 colleges in Florida this term (265 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person160 (60%)
- online105 (40%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)75
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)38
- Evening (5 PM and after)17
- Asynchronous / TBA135
Start dates
Sections begin on 11 distinct dates. 31 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 94 distinct instructors across 10 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 Florida 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 Florida’s psychology programs stack up.
Other programs in Florida
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.