Kentucky Community Colleges
Psychology Programs
Psychology programs at community colleges in this state. Intro psych, abnormal, developmental, and transfer-track coursework for four-year programs.
15 colleges · 293 sections · 9 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Intro and developmental psychology are among the highest-enrollment sections at Kentucky 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. 293 sections across 15 KCTCS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College | 53 | 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College | 31 | 5 | 12 | — | — |
| Elizabethtown Community and Technical College | 25 | 5 | 13 | — | — |
| Gateway Community and Technical College | 25 | 3 | 19 | — | — |
| Somerset Community College | 24 | 6 | 15 | — | — |
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College | 22 | 5 | 9 | — | — |
| Maysville Community and Technical College | 20 | 5 | 16 | — | — |
| Owensboro Community and Technical College | 17 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Hazard Community and Technical College | 15 | 2 | 13 | — | — |
| Madisonville Community College | 12 | 3 | 6 | — | — |
| Hopkinsville Community College | 11 | 3 | 9 | — | — |
| Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College | 11 | 3 | 9 | — | — |
| Ashland Community and Technical College | 10 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Henderson Community College | 10 | 3 | 7 | — | — |
| Big Sandy Community and Technical College | 7 | 3 | 5 | — | — |
Psychology Availability Snapshot
How psychology sections are being offered across 15 colleges in Kentucky this term (293 sections total).
Delivery format
- online177 (60%)
- hybrid65 (22%)
- in person51 (17%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)62
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)45
- Evening (5 PM and after)8
- Asynchronous / TBA178
Start dates
Sections begin on 8 distinct dates. 54 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 87 distinct instructors across 15 colleges.
Common Psychology courses
- PSY 110General Psychology(208 sections)
- PSY 223Lifespan Psychology(44 sections)
- PSY 298Psychopathology(15 sections)
- PSY 230Psycho Aspects of Death/Dying(11 sections)
- PSY 180Human Relations(5 sections)
- PSY 185Human Potential(5 sections)
- PSY 212Appl Statistics in Psychology(2 sections)
- PSY 299Special Intro Topics in Psych(2 sections)
- PSY 297Psychology of Aging(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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky’s psychology programs stack up.
Other programs in Kentucky
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.