Minnesota Community Colleges
Psychology Programs
Psychology programs at community colleges in this state. Intro psych, abnormal, developmental, and transfer-track coursework for four-year programs.
26 colleges · 410 sections · 105 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Intro and developmental psychology are among the highest-enrollment sections at Minnesota 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. 410 sections across 26 Minnesota State 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
Pick a college to see its full plan — every required course, which ones transfer to the school you want, and what’s open now.
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 →
Psychology Availability Snapshot
How psychology sections are being offered across 26 colleges in Minnesota this term (410 sections total).
Delivery format
- online280 (68%)
- in person73 (18%)
- hybrid57 (14%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)70
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)57
- Evening (5 PM and after)7
- Asynchronous / TBA276
Start dates
Sections begin on 1 distinct date.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 139 distinct instructors across 26 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Anoka-Ramsey Community College1 program
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Plan all required coursesProgram Requirements: 14-15
Choose two of the following:
General Education/MnTC Requirements: 40 Credits
40 creditsSee catalog for course list
A. Written (one course required)
B. Oral (one course required)
Goal 04: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning
Wellness Requirement: 3 Credits
3 creditsSee catalog for course list
Elective Courses: 2-3 credits
2 creditsSee catalog for course list
Source: College catalog
Century College1 program
Goal 1: Communication
- ENGL 1020Composition I23 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXORnot offered+ plan
- ENGL 1021Composition I58 sections+ plan
- ENGL 1022Composition IInot offered+ plan
- COMM 1021Fundamentals of Public Speaking13 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXORnot offered+ plan
- COMM 1031Interpersonal Communication26 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXORnot offered+ plan
- COMM 1041Small Group Communication6 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXORnot offered+ plan
- COMM 1051Intercultural Communication10 sections+ plan
Goal 4: Math/Logical Reasoning
Goal 5: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences
- PSYC 1020General Psychology16 sections+ plan
- PSYC 1041Developmental Psychology: Lifespan11 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXORnot offered+ plan
- PSYC 2021Psychological Disorders2 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXORnot offered+ plan
- PSYC 2030Social Psychologynot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXOne additional MnTC Psychology course (this could be PSYC 1041 or 2021 if not used to fulfill the criteria above, or a different course from the discipline. PSYC courses transferred from other schools that transfer as equivalent or Goal 5 may also be used.)(1 cr)not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXMnTC Goal 5 Course List (2nd discipline)(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXMnTC Goal 5 Course List (3rd discipline)(3 cr)not offered+ plan
Goal 6: Humanities/Fine Arts
Student Success
Semester 1
Semester 2
- MATH 1025Statistics22 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXORnot offered+ plan
- MATH 1061College Algebra I19 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXSelect onenot offered+ plan
- PSYC 1041Developmental Psychology: Lifespan11 sections+ plan
- PSYC 2021Psychological Disorders2 sections+ plan
- PSYC 2030Social Psychologynot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXSelect onenot offered+ plan
- COMM 1021Fundamentals of Public Speaking13 sections+ plan
- COMM 1031Interpersonal Communication26 sections+ plan
- COMM 1041Small Group Communication6 sections+ plan
- COMM 1051Intercultural Communication10 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXMnTC Goal 5: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences (1st additional discipline)not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXPE/HLTH - At least two credits, at least one of which must be an activity course in PE.not offered+ plan
Semester 3
- ENGL 1022Composition IInot offered+ plan
- PSYC 2050Statistics for Psychology1 section+ plan
- ELEC XXXMnTC Goal 3: Natural Sciences (with lab 2nd discipline BIOL recommended if not selected for 1st discipline - see course recommendations in MnTC/General Education Requirements)(4 cr)not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXMnTC Goal 5: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences (2nd discipline)(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXMnTC Goal 6: Humanities/Fine Arts (Literature, 1st discipline)not offered+ plan
Source: College catalog
Inver Hills Community College1 program
Required Psychology Pathway Curriculum: 21-22 Credits
21 creditsSee catalog for course list
Elective Psychology Choose one course from:
Mathematical Foundation Choose one course from:
Health/Physical Education 2 Credits
2 creditsSee catalog for course list
General Electives: 0-15 Credits
0 creditsSee catalog for course list
Semester 1: 15-16 Credits
15 creditsSemester 2: 16 Credits
16 creditsSemester 3: 14-15 Credits
14 creditsSemester 4: 15 Credits
15 creditsSee catalog for course list
Semester 2: 7 Credits
7 creditsSemester 3: 9 Credits
9 creditsSee catalog for course list
Semester 5: 9 Credits
9 creditsSemester 7: 8-9 Credits
8 creditsSee catalog for course list
Source: College catalog
Common Psychology courses
- PSYC 1110General Psychology(65 sections)
- PSYC 1020General Psychology(16 sections)
- PSYC 1050Introduction to Mental and Behavioral Health Work(16 sections)
- PSYC 1101Introduction to Psychology(14 sections)
- PSYC 2618General Psychology(13 sections)
- PSYC 1041Developmental Psychology: Lifespan(11 sections)
- PSYC 1200Psychology Throughout the Lifespan(11 sections)
- PSYC 1310Introduction to Psychology(11 sections)
- PSYC 1105General Psychology(10 sections)
- PSYC 1720Lifespan Development(10 sections)
- PSYC 1300Child and Adolescent Psychology(9 sections)
- PSYC 1150Lifespan Developmental Psychology(9 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota’s psychology programs stack up.
Other programs in Minnesota
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.