New Jersey Community Colleges
Psychology Programs
Psychology programs at community colleges in this state. Intro psych, abnormal, developmental, and transfer-track coursework for four-year programs.
7 colleges · 442 sections · 53 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Intro and developmental psychology are among the highest-enrollment sections at New Jersey 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. 442 sections across 7 NJ County Colleges 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
| College | Sections | Courses | Online | Awards/yr | 5-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCNJ Union College | 123 | 10 | 51 | — | — |
| Bergen Community College | 83 | 12 | 44 | — | — |
| Rowan College at Burlington County | 67 | 12 | 39 | — | — |
| Hudson County Community College | 62 | 6 | 22 | — | — |
| Essex County College | 48 | 10 | — | — | — |
| Atlantic Cape Community College | 36 | 11 | 11 | 58 | — |
| Raritan Valley Community College | 23 | 7 | — | — | — |
Psychology Availability Snapshot
How psychology sections are being offered across 7 colleges in New Jersey this term (442 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person252 (57%)
- online123 (28%)
- zoom44 (10%)
- hybrid23 (5%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)124
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)85
- Evening (5 PM and after)47
- Asynchronous / TBA186
Start dates
Sections begin on 12 distinct dates. 91 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 157 distinct instructors across 7 colleges.
Common Psychology courses
- PSY 101Intro to Psychology(208 sections)
- PSY 204Lifespan Development(24 sections)
- PSY 102Psy of Personality(20 sections)
- PSYC 101General Psychology(17 sections)
- PSYC 103INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY(16 sections)
- PSY 106Develop Psych: Lifespan(12 sections)
- PSY 260Lifespan Development(11 sections)
- PSY 211Current Issues in Psy(10 sections)
- PSY 256Developmental Psychology(10 sections)
- PSY 207Psychology of Aging(9 sections)
- PSY 205Child Psychology(6 sections)
- PSY 251Child & Adolescent Psychology(6 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 New Jersey 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 Jersey’s psychology programs stack up.
Other programs in New Jersey
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