New Hampshire 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 · 27 sections · 19 unique courses · Summer 2027 · Updated today
Intro and developmental psychology are among the highest-enrollment sections at New Hampshire 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. 27 sections across 6 CCSNH 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHTI, Concord's Community College | 9 | 4 | 9 | — | — |
| Great Bay Community College | 6 | 5 | 5 | 30 | — |
| Manchester Community College | 5 | 3 | 3 | — | — |
| River Valley Community College | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — |
| Lakes Region Community College | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| White Mountains Community College | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Psychology Availability Snapshot
How psychology sections are being offered across 6 colleges in New Hampshire this term (27 sections total).
Delivery format
- online24 (89%)
- in person3 (11%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)1
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)1
- Evening (5 PM and after)1
- Asynchronous / TBA24
Start dates
Sections begin on 5 distinct dates. 10 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 7 distinct instructors across 6 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Great Bay Community College1 program
First Year
15 creditsSpring Semester
16 credits- MATH 106GStatistics I: An Introduction to Statistical Reasoning(4 cr)1 section
Second Year
15 credits- PSYC 241GSocial Science Research Methods(3 cr)not offered
Source: College catalog
Common Psychology courses
- PSYC 105CIntroduction to Psychology(4 sections)
- PSYC 220CHuman Growth & Development(3 sections)
- PSYC 110GIntroduction to Psychology(2 sections)
- PSYC 110MIntroduction to Psychology(2 sections)
- PSYC 210MHuman Growth and Development(2 sections)
- PSYC 101RIntro to Psychology(1 section)
- PSYC 105MCIntro to Psychology: Mindful(1 section)
- PSYC 111WPsychology(1 section)
- PSYC 112WHuman Growth & Development(1 section)
- PSYC 114RHuman Development(1 section)
- PSYC 125LIntroduction to Psychology(1 section)
- PSYC 126LHuman Growth & Development(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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire’s psychology programs stack up.
Other programs in New Hampshire
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