Idaho Community Colleges
Psychology Programs
Psychology programs at community colleges in this state. Intro psych, abnormal, developmental, and transfer-track coursework for four-year programs.
3 colleges · 58 sections · 13 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Intro and developmental psychology are among the highest-enrollment sections at Idaho 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. 58 sections across 3 Idaho Community Colleges 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
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Psychology is a transfer program — community colleges offer the coursework; you earn the degree, and its earnings, at a four-year university. See where it transfers →
| College | Sections | Courses | Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Western Idaho | 32 | 11 | 18 |
| North Idaho College | 19 | 3 | 11 |
| College of Eastern Idaho | 7 | 2 | 3 |
Psychology Availability Snapshot
How psychology sections are being offered across 3 colleges in Idaho this term (58 sections total).
Delivery format
- online24 (41%)
- in person15 (26%)
- hybrid11 (19%)
- zoom8 (14%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)21
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)12
- Evening (5 PM and after)2
- Asynchronous / TBA23
Start dates
Sections begin on 5 distinct dates. 5 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 23 distinct instructors across 3 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
College of Southern Idaho1 program
Fall Semester Freshman Year
14 creditsSpring Semester Freshman Year
16 creditsFall Semester Sophomore Year
16 creditsSpring Semester Sophomore Year
15 creditsSource: College catalog
College of Western Idaho1 program
Recommended Course Sequence
60 credits- CWI 101Connecting With Ideas(3 cr)44 sections+ plan
- CRIJ 280Victimology(0 cr)2 sections+ plan
- PSYC 110Drug Use and Misuse(0 cr)1 section+ plan
- PSYC 211Psychosocial Aspects of Dying and Death(0 cr)1 section+ plan
- PSYC 221Gender(0 cr)not offered+ plan
- PSYC 231Human Sexuality(0 cr)1 section+ plan
- SOC 120Global Issues(0 cr)1 section+ plan
- ENGL 101Writing and Rhetoric I (GEM 1)(3 cr)68 sections+ plan
- ENGL 102Writing and Rhetoric II (GEM 1)(3 cr)38 sections+ plan
- PSYC 140Human Relations for Career and Personal Success (GEM 6)(3 cr)7 sections+ plan
- PSYC 101Introduction to Psychology(3 cr)11 sections+ plan
- PSYC 120Career Exploration(1 cr)2 sections+ plan
- PSYC 190Writing for the Social Sciences(3 cr)3 sections+ plan
- PSYC 201Child and Adolescent Development(3 cr)2 sections+ plan
- PSYC 250Fundamentals of Social Science Research(4 cr)1 section+ plan
- PSYC 251Statistical Methods(3 cr)2 sections+ plan
- PSYC 290Professional Development(2 cr)1 section+ plan
Source: College catalog
Common Psychology courses
- PSYC 101Introduction to Psychology(32 sections)
- PSYC 140Human Relations for Success(7 sections)
- PSYC 190Writing for Social Sciences(3 sections)
- PSYC 211Psych Aspects of Dying & Death(3 sections)
- PSYC 120Career Exploration(2 sections)
- PSYC 201Child & Adolescent Development(2 sections)
- PSYC 251Statistical Methods(2 sections)
- PSYC 205Developmental Psychology(2 sections)
- PSYC 225Child Development(1 section)
- PSYC 110Drug Use and Misuse(1 section)
- PSYC 231Human Sexuality(1 section)
- PSYC 250Fund Social Science Research(1 section)
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 Idaho 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 Idaho’s psychology programs stack up.
Other programs in Idaho
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.