Michigan Community Colleges
Psychology Programs
Psychology programs at community colleges in this state. Intro psych, abnormal, developmental, and transfer-track coursework for four-year programs.
6 colleges · 181 sections · 34 unique courses · Fall 2026
Intro and developmental psychology are among the highest-enrollment sections at Michigan 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. 181 sections across 6 MCCA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw Community College | 54 | 11 | 2 | — | — |
| Lansing Community College | 43 | 9 | 21 | 110 | $38,511 |
| Mid Michigan College | 34 | 5 | 16 | — | — |
| Muskegon Community College | 18 | 5 | 7 | — | — |
| Southwestern Michigan College | 17 | 3 | 5 | 19 | — |
| Montcalm Community College | 15 | 4 | 10 | 3 | — |
Psychology Availability Snapshot
How psychology sections are being offered across 6 colleges in Michigan this term (181 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person112 (62%)
- online54 (30%)
- hybrid8 (4%)
- zoom7 (4%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)37
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)36
- Evening (5 PM and after)8
- Asynchronous / TBA100
Start dates
Sections begin on 12 distinct dates. 166 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 54 distinct instructors across 6 colleges.
Common Psychology courses
- PSYC 200Introduction to Psychology(27 sections)
- PSY 100Introduction to Psychology(25 sections)
- PSY 101Introduction to Psychology(24 sections)
- PSYC 101General Psychology(15 sections)
- PSYC 201General Psychology(13 sections)
- PSY 206Life Span Developmental Psych(10 sections)
- PSYC 120General Psychology(10 sections)
- PSYC 203Social Psychology(5 sections)
- PSY 103Human Relations(4 sections)
- PSY 220Human Development & Learning(4 sections)
- PSY 210Behavior Modification(3 sections)
- PSY 212Devel Psychology(3 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 Michigan 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 Michigan’s psychology programs stack up.
Other programs in Michigan
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.