Georgia Community Colleges
Psychology Programs
Psychology programs at community colleges in this state. Intro psych, abnormal, developmental, and transfer-track coursework for four-year programs.
21 colleges · 288 sections · 6 unique courses · Summer 2026 · Updated today
Intro and developmental psychology are among the highest-enrollment sections at Georgia 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. 288 sections across 21 TCSG 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.
Earnings & outcomes for Psychology graduates
Federal College Scorecard data on what graduates of this program actually earn after completion. Where a school’s cohort is too small to publish, we show the national benchmark for the same field of study.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, per-program (4-digit CIP) data. CIP 4201 — Psychology, General. School cohorts are suppressed by the federal source when fewer than ~30 completers in the reporting cohort.
Colleges offering Psychology
| College | Sections | Courses | Online | Awards/yr | 5-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Georgia Technical College | 44 | 5 | 28 | — | — |
| Gwinnett Technical College | 32 | 4 | 22 | — | — |
| Southern Crescent Technical College | 22 | 3 | 19 | — | — |
| West Georgia Technical College | 21 | 4 | 9 | 2 | — |
| Augusta Technical College | 19 | 3 | 11 | — | — |
| Chattahoochee Technical College | 17 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Southern Regional Technical College | 16 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Georgia Northwestern Technical College | 14 | 3 | 14 | — | — |
| Wiregrass Georgia Technical College | 14 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Lanier Technical College | 13 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Georgia Piedmont Technical College | 10 | 3 | 6 | — | — |
| Atlanta Technical College | 9 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Columbus Technical College | 8 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Oconee Fall Line Technical College | 8 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Albany Technical College | 7 | 2 | 7 | — | — |
| Savannah Technical College | 7 | 3 | 5 | — | — |
| South Georgia Technical College | 7 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Athens Technical College | 6 | 3 | 6 | — | — |
| Coastal Pines Technical College | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Ogeechee Technical College | 5 | 1 | 3 | — | — |
| Southeastern Technical College | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Psychology Availability Snapshot
How psychology sections are being offered across 21 colleges in Georgia this term (288 sections total).
Delivery format
- online166 (58%)
- in person122 (42%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)79
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)28
- Evening (5 PM and after)15
- Asynchronous / TBA166
Start dates
Sections begin on 8 distinct dates. 47 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 114 distinct instructors across 21 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 Georgia 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 Georgia’s psychology programs stack up.
Other programs in Georgia
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.