Maryland Community Colleges
Psychology Programs
Psychology programs at community colleges in this state. Intro psych, abnormal, developmental, and transfer-track coursework for four-year programs.
9 colleges · 365 sections · 56 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Intro and developmental psychology are among the highest-enrollment sections at Maryland 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. 365 sections across 9 Maryland CC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George's Community College | 102 | 15 | 66 | — | — |
| Anne Arundel Community College | 79 | 11 | 40 | — | — |
| Howard Community College | 34 | 3 | 18 | — | — |
| Hagerstown Community College | 32 | 7 | 16 | — | — |
| Harford Community College | 32 | 11 | 13 | — | — |
| Wor-Wic Community College | 25 | 6 | 15 | — | — |
| Carroll Community College | 21 | 5 | 10 | — | — |
| Frederick Community College | 21 | 6 | 10 | — | — |
| Allegany College of Maryland | 19 | 8 | 8 | — | — |
Psychology Availability Snapshot
How psychology sections are being offered across 9 colleges in Maryland this term (365 sections total).
Delivery format
- online196 (54%)
- in person134 (37%)
- hybrid35 (10%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)104
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)63
- Evening (5 PM and after)10
- Asynchronous / TBA188
Start dates
Sections begin on 18 distinct dates. 364 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 83 distinct instructors across 9 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Anne Arundel Community College1 program
General Education Requirements: 34 credits
34 creditsSee catalog for course list
English: 6 credits
6 creditsArts and Humanities: 6 credits
6 creditsSee catalog for course list
Biological and Physical Sciences: 7 credits
7 creditsSee catalog for course list
Mathematics: 3 credits
3 credits- ELEC XXXStudents must choose one Mathematics course from the following:not offered
- MAT 133Finite Mathematics1 section
- ELEC XXXORnot offered
- MAT 135Statistics19 sections
- ELEC XXXORnot offered
- ELEC XXXMore advanced level if qualified from the list below:not offered
- MAT 137College Algebra30 sections
- MAT 145Precalculus 18 sections
- MAT 146Precalculus 22 sections
- MAT 151Accelerated Precalculus2 sections
- MAT 191Calculus and Analytic Geometry 15 sections
- MAT 192Calculus and Analytic Geometry 23 sections
- MAT 202Linear Algebra3 sections
- MAT 230Elementary Calculus (For Business and Social Sciences)5 sections
Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 credits
6 credits- ELEC XXXStudents must choose one History course from the following:not offered
- HIS 111Ancient and Medieval Western Civilizations2 sections
- HIS 112Early Modern and Modern Western Civilizations1 section
- HIS 211United States History through the Civil War5 sections
- HIS 212United States History Since the Civil War5 sections
- HIS 113World Civilizations to 15002 sections
- HIS 114World Civilizations Since 15002 sections
- HIS 214African American History3 sections
Additional General Education Requirements: 6 credits
6 creditsSee catalog for course list
Area of Concentration Requirements: 26 credits
26 creditsSee catalog for course list
Required Courses: 9-12 credits
9 credits- PSY 100Career Development and Assessment6 sections
- PSY 111Introduction to Psychology49 sections
- ELEC XXXANDnot offered
- PSY 211Developmental Psychology11 sections
- ELEC XXXORnot offered
- PSY 214Introduction to Psychopathology5 sections
- ELEC XXXPsychology Elective 3 credit hours (To fulfill this requirement students must take three credits from PSY. Recommend students check on transfer institution’s requirements.)not offered
Electives: 14-17 credits
14 creditsSee catalog for course list
Source: College catalog
Carroll Community College1 program
College of Southern Maryland1 program
First Semester
- ELEC XXXENG-1010 completed with a minimum grade of “C”not offered
Biological/physical sciences (3 credits)
3 creditsSee catalog for course list
Humanities (3 credits)
3 creditsSee catalog for course list
Biological/physical sciences (4 credits)
4 creditsSee catalog for course list
English Literature (3 credits)
3 creditsSee catalog for course list
Elective (6 credits)
6 creditsSee catalog for course list
Elective (11 credits)
11 creditsSee catalog for course list
Source: College catalog
Common Psychology courses
- PSY 1010General Psychology(60 sections)
- PSYC 101General Psychology(56 sections)
- PSY 111Introduction to Psychology(49 sections)
- PSY 101Intro to Psychology (SS)(46 sections)
- PSY 2070Human Growth and Development(21 sections)
- PSY 211Developmental Psychology(11 sections)
- PSY 214Intro to Psychopathology(10 sections)
- PSY 204Dev Psych: Lifespan Human Dev(9 sections)
- PSYC 200Lifespan Development(7 sections)
- PSY 100Career Develop and Assess(6 sections)
- PSYC 203Human Growth & Development(6 sections)
- PSY 251Human Growth & Development(5 sections)
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 Maryland 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 Maryland’s psychology programs stack up.
Other programs in Maryland
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