North Dakota Community Colleges
Psychology Programs
Psychology programs at community colleges in this state. Intro psych, abnormal, developmental, and transfer-track coursework for four-year programs.
5 colleges · 90 sections · 8 unique courses · Spring 2026 · Updated today
Intro and developmental psychology are among the highest-enrollment sections at North Dakota 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. 90 sections across 5 NDUS 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck State College | 31 | 5 | 8 |
| North Dakota State College of Science | 29 | 6 | 11 |
| Dakota College at Bottineau | 11 | 4 | 6 |
| Williston State College | 10 | 3 | 3 |
| Lake Region State College | 9 | 3 | 5 |
Psychology Availability Snapshot
How psychology sections are being offered across 5 colleges in North Dakota this term (90 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person57 (63%)
- online33 (37%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)24
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)28
- Evening (5 PM and after)1
- Asynchronous / TBA37
Start dates
Sections begin on 5 distinct dates. 86 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 29 distinct instructors across 5 colleges.
Common Psychology courses
- PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology(41 sections)
- PSYC 250Developmental Psychology(22 sections)
- PSYC 100Human Relations In Organizations(11 sections)
- PSYC 270Psychological Disorders and Treatment(9 sections)
- PSYC 105Personal Growth and Leadership(3 sections)
- PSYC 230Educational Psychology(2 sections)
- PSYC 207Introduction to Sport and Performance Psychology(1 section)
- PSYC 250N- Developmental Psychology(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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota’s psychology programs stack up.
Other programs in North Dakota
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