Nebraska 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 · 224 sections · 26 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Intro and developmental psychology are among the highest-enrollment sections at Nebraska 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. 224 sections across 8 NCCA 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 →
| College | Sections | Courses | Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Community College Area | 66 | 10 | — |
| Metropolitan Community College Area | 52 | 10 | 22 |
| Central Community College | 35 | 6 | 18 |
| Mid-Plains Community College | 32 | 6 | 11 |
| Northeast Community College | 18 | 4 | 8 |
| Western Nebraska Community College | 18 | 4 | 7 |
| Little Priest Tribal College | 2 | 1 | — |
| Nebraska Indian Community College | 1 | 1 | — |
Psychology Availability Snapshot
How psychology sections are being offered across 8 colleges in Nebraska this term (224 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person148 (66%)
- online66 (29%)
- hybrid10 (4%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)75
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)39
- Evening (5 PM and after)8
- Asynchronous / TBA102
Start dates
Sections begin on 13 distinct dates. 59 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 56 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.
Southeast Community College Area1 program
Plan all required courses
Required First-Year Course
Psychology Core Classes
Written Communication
- ELEC XXXTake one of the following:not offered+ plan
- ENGL 1010English Composition I110 sections+ plan
- ENGL 1010HComposition I Honorsnot offered+ plan
- ENGL 1054Writing and Communities16 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXANDnot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXTake one of the following:not offered+ plan
- ENGL 1020English Composition II18 sections+ plan
- ENGL 1020HComposition II Honorsnot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2560Technical Writing2 sections+ plan
- OFFT 2120Business Communication Strategies8 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXTotal: 6 Creditsnot offered+ plan
Communication Studies
Mathematics/Logic
- CSCI 1010Introduction to Computer Science2 sections+ plan
- CSCI 1550Computer Science I1 section+ plan
- MATH 1150College Algebra55 sections+ plan
- MATH 1200Trigonometry8 sections+ plan
- MATH 1400Applied Calculus4 sections+ plan
- MATH 1600Calculus I and Analytic Geometry18 sections+ plan
- MATH 2170Applied Statistics25 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXORnot offered+ plan
- BSAD 2170Applied Statistics22 sections+ plan
- PHIL 1100Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking1 section+ plan
- PHIL 2110Introduction to Modern Logic1 section+ plan
- ELEC XXXTotal: 3 Creditsnot offered+ plan
Natural Science
- ELEC XXXTake two of the following:not offered+ plan
- BIOS 1010General Biology12 sections+ plan
- BIOS 1090Plant Biologynot offered+ plan
- BIOS 1120Introduction to Zoology1 section+ plan
- BIOS 1400Biology I10 sections+ plan
- BIOS 2460Microbiology4 sections+ plan
- CHEM 1050Chemistry and the Citizennot offered+ plan
- CHEM 1090General Chemistry I10 sections+ plan
- CHEM 2550Biological Organic Chemistrynot offered+ plan
- FSDT 1350Basic Nutrition36 sections+ plan
- GEOG 1500Physical Geography1 section+ plan
- GEOL 1010Physical Geology2 sections+ plan
- PHYS 1410Elementary General Physics I1 section+ plan
- PHYS 2110General Physics I1 section+ plan
Literature/Journalism
- ELEC XXXTake one of the following:not offered+ plan
- ENGL 2050Modern Fictionnot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2100Introduction to Literature3 sections+ plan
- ENGL 2140Introduction to Shakespearenot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2150Introduction to Women's Literaturenot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2160Children's Literature2 sections+ plan
- ENGL 2170American Literature from 1865not offered+ plan
- ENGL 2200Science Fiction Literature1 section+ plan
- ENGL 2220British Literature Post-1800not offered+ plan
- ENGL 2440African American Literature1 section+ plan
- ENGL 2450Native American Literaturenot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2460Latinx Literaturenot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2470Asian American Literaturenot offered+ plan
Creative/Fine/Performing Arts
- ELEC XXXTake one of the following:not offered+ plan
- ARTS 1050Introduction to Art History & Criticism I1 section+ plan
- ARTS 1060Introduction to Art History & Criticism IInot offered+ plan
- ARTS 1110Beginning Drawing I4 sections+ plan
- COMM 2050Oral Performance of Literaturenot offered+ plan
- ENGL 1510Introduction to Creative Writing1 section+ plan
- ENGL 2520Fiction Writing1 section+ plan
- ENGL 2530Poetry Writingnot offered+ plan
- HUMS 1200Contemporary Arts & Ideas1 section+ plan
- MUSC 1010Introduction to Music (Music Appreciation)7 sections+ plan
- MUSC 1610Music Theory Inot offered+ plan
- MUSC 2750Introduction to American Music1 section+ plan
- MUSC 2800Introduction to World Music3 sections+ plan
- MUSC 2870History of Rock Music8 sections+ plan
- THEA 1010Introduction to Theatrenot offered+ plan
History/Philosophy
- ELEC XXXTake one of the following:not offered+ plan
- HIST 1820Modern Asian Historynot offered+ plan
- HIST 2010American History I20 sections+ plan
- HIST 2020American History II8 sections+ plan
- HIST 2100World History to 1500 CE4 sections+ plan
- HIST 2110World History since 1500 CE1 section+ plan
- HIST 2604World War II1 section+ plan
- PHIL 1010Introduction to Philosophy7 sections+ plan
- PHIL 2130Bioethics2 sections+ plan
- PHIL 2250Environmental Ethics1 section+ plan
- PHIL 2610Comparative Religions4 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXORnot offered+ plan
- RELS 2610Comparative Religionsnot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXTotal: 9 Creditsnot offered+ plan
Social/Behavioral Sciences
- ELEC XXXTake one of the following:not offered+ plan
- ECON 1200Personal Finance32 sections+ plan
- ECON 2110Principles of Macroeconomics17 sections+ plan
- ECON 2120Principles of Microeconomics6 sections+ plan
- POLS 1000American Government10 sections+ plan
- POLS 1040Comparative Politicsnot offered+ plan
- POLS 1080Introduction to Political Science2 sections+ plan
- POLS 1600International Relations2 sections+ plan
- POLS 2020State & Local Governmentnot offered+ plan
- POLS 2270The Presidencynot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXTotal: 3 Creditsnot offered+ plan
Culture and Gender Studies
- ELEC XXXTake one of the following:not offered+ plan
- ANTH 1120General Anthropology2 sections+ plan
- COMM 2110Intercultural Communicationnot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2150Introduction to Women's Literaturenot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2440African American Literature1 section+ plan
- ENGL 2450Native American Literaturenot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2460Latinx Literaturenot offered+ plan
- ENGL 2470Asian American Literaturenot offered+ plan
- GEOG 1020World Regional Geography3 sections+ plan
- GEOG 1400Human Geography4 sections+ plan
- HIST 1820Modern Asian Historynot offered+ plan
- HIST 2100World History to 1500 CE4 sections+ plan
- HIST 2110World History since 1500 CE1 section+ plan
- HIST 2960Survey of African American History1 section+ plan
- MUSC 2800Introduction to World Music3 sections+ plan
- PHIL 2610Comparative Religions4 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXORnot offered+ plan
- RELS 2610Comparative Religionsnot offered+ plan
- POLS 1600International Relations2 sections+ plan
- SOCI 1020Social Identities in Everyday Lifenot offered+ plan
- SOCI 2000Gender in Contemporary Societynot offered+ plan
- SOCI 2010Social Problemsnot offered+ plan
- SOCI 2150Exploring Unity and Diversitynot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXTotal: 3 Creditsnot offered+ plan
Electives
- PSYC 2870Psychology of the Personalitynot offered+ plan
- PSYC 2980Abnormal Psychologynot offered+ plan
- PSYC 1250Interpersonal Relationsnot offered+ plan
- PSYC 2210Animal Behaviornot offered+ plan
- PSYC 2510Adolescent Psychologynot offered+ plan
- PSYC 2710Positive Psychologynot offered+ plan
- PSYC 2901Psychology Internshipnot offered+ plan
- PSYC 2970Introduction to Psychological Researchnot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXTotal: 12 Creditsnot offered+ plan
Source: College catalog
Western Nebraska Community College1 program
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Plan all required coursesAA General Education Core 31 credits
31 creditsSee catalog for course list
Core Program Requirements: 18 Credits
18 creditsSee catalog for course list
Recommended Electives: 12 Credits
12 creditsSee catalog for course list
Total AA Requirements: 60 Credits
60 creditsSee catalog for course list
3rd Semester
Source: College catalog
Common Psychology courses
- PSYC 1810Intro to Psychology(106 sections)
- PSYC 2200Human Development(27 sections)
- PSYC 1010Psychology of the Family(22 sections)
- PSYC 1120Human Growth and Development(19 sections)
- PSYC 1000Psychology for Everyday Living(8 sections)
- PSYC 2150Sport and Exercise Psychology(4 sections)
- PSYC 2140Behav Modif & Prin Learning(4 sections)
- PSYC 2450Social Psychology(4 sections)
- PSYC 1250Interpersonal Relations(4 sections)
- PSYC 2350Fundm of Abnormal Psychology(3 sections)
- PSYC 2650Research Methods(3 sections)
- PSYC 1050Resident Hall Assistant I(2 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska’s psychology programs stack up.
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