Missouri Community Colleges
Psychology Programs
Psychology programs at community colleges in this state. Intro psych, abnormal, developmental, and transfer-track coursework for four-year programs.
8 colleges · 357 sections · 31 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Intro and developmental psychology are among the highest-enrollment sections at Missouri 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. 357 sections across 8 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozarks Technical Community College | 126 | 10 | — |
| Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City | 64 | 5 | 23 |
| St Charles Community College | 49 | 6 | 28 |
| State Fair Community College | 34 | 5 | 13 |
| Jefferson College | 24 | 5 | 13 |
| Crowder College | 20 | 1 | 9 |
| East Central College | 20 | 5 | 10 |
| Mineral Area College | 20 | 2 | 11 |
Psychology Availability Snapshot
How psychology sections are being offered across 8 colleges in Missouri this term (357 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person235 (66%)
- online107 (30%)
- hybrid15 (4%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)113
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)45
- Evening (5 PM and after)14
- Asynchronous / TBA185
Start dates
Sections begin on 11 distinct dates. 65 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 104 distinct instructors across 8 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
St Charles Community College1 program
Semester 1
- COL 101College Success Seminar60 sections+ plan
- ENG 101English Composition I73 sections+ plan
- COM 101Introduction to Communication36 sections+ plan
- PSY 101Introduction to Psychology35 sections+ plan
- SOC 101Introduction to Sociology20 sections+ plan
- MAT 157College Statistics- General Education5 sections+ plan
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Total Credit Hours - 64 Credits
64 creditsSee catalog for course list
Source: College catalog
Common Psychology courses
- PSY 101General Psychology(89 sections)
- PSY 110INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY(83 sections)
- PSYC 140General Psychology(45 sections)
- PSY 130LIFE SPAN DEVELOPMENTAL PSY(23 sections)
- PSYC 101General Psychology(20 sections)
- PSY 1130General Psychology I MOTR PSYC100(19 sections)
- PSYC 243Human Lifespan Development(16 sections)
- PSY 210RESEARCH METHODS BEHAV SCI(13 sections)
- PSY 205Life Span Human Development(6 sections)
- PSY 150BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES SEMINAR(5 sections)
- PSY 250Human Development(4 sections)
- PSY 100POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY(4 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 Missouri 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 Missouri’s psychology programs stack up.
Other programs in Missouri
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