New Mexico 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 · 90 sections · 14 unique courses · Summer 2026 · Updated today
Intro and developmental psychology are among the highest-enrollment sections at New Mexico 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 6 Community 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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central New Mexico Community College | 59 | 9 | 48 |
| San Juan College | 16 | 4 | 15 |
| Santa Fe Community College | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Northern New Mexico College | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| New Mexico Junior College | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Southeast New Mexico College | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Psychology Availability Snapshot
How psychology sections are being offered across 6 colleges in New Mexico this term (90 sections total).
Delivery format
- online77 (86%)
- in person13 (14%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)8
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)4
- Evening (5 PM and after)3
- Asynchronous / TBA75
Start dates
Sections begin on 10 distinct dates. 85 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 37 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.
Central New Mexico Community College1 program
Term 1
- BCIS 1110Fundamentals of Information Literacy and Systems - GE36 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXornot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXArts & Sciences Elective 3 credit hour(s)not offered+ plan
- ENGL 1110Composition I - GE49 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXornot offered+ plan
- ENGL 1110PComposition I Plus - GE5 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXHumanities Requirement 3 credit hour(s)not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXMathematics Requirement 3 credit hour(s)not offered+ plan
- PSYC 1110Introduction to Psychology - GE36 sections+ plan
Term 2
- ENGL 1120Composition II - GE31 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXHumanities Requirement 3 credit hour(s)not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXLaboratory Science Requirement (Lab Required) 4 credit hour(s)not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXModern Language Elective 4 credit hour(s)not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXProgram Approved Elective 3 credit hour(s)not offered+ plan
Term 3
- ELEC XXXArts & Sciences Elective 3 credit hour(s)not offered+ plan
- COMM 1130Public Speaking - GE15 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXornot offered+ plan
- COMM 2120Interpersonal Communication - GE21 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXLaboratory Science Requirement (Lab Optional) 3 credit hour(s)not offered+ plan
- PSYC 2510Statistical Principles for Psychology3 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXSocial and Behavioral Science Requirement 3 credit hour(s)not offered+ plan
Program Approved Electives
- PSYC 2110Social Psychology - GE1 section+ plan
- PSYC 2120Developmental Psychology13 sections+ plan
- PSYC 2210Abnormal Psychology1 section+ plan
- PSYC 2220Cognitive Psychology2 sections+ plan
- PSYC 2250Brain and Behavior1 section+ plan
- PSYC 2270Psychology of Learning and Memory1 section+ plan
- PSYC 2320Health Psychology1 section+ plan
Source: College catalog
Northern New Mexico College2 programs
Common Psychology courses
- PSYC 1110INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY(51 sections)
- PSYC 2120DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY(20 sections)
- PSYC 2320HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY(3 sections)
- PSYC 2510STATISTICAL PRINCIPLES FOR PSY(3 sections)
- PSYC 2220(CNM ONLINE COLLEGE STUDENTS) COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY(2 sections)
- PSYC 2991Directed Studies in Psychology(2 sections)
- PSYC 1110GIntroduction to Psychology(2 sections)
- PSYC 2110SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY(1 section)
- PSYC 2210(CNM ONLINE COLLEGE STUDENTS) ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY(1 section)
- PSYC 2250BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR(1 section)
- PSYC 2270PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING AND MEM(1 section)
- PSYC 4400ST:Health 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 New Mexico 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 Mexico’s psychology programs stack up.
Other programs in New Mexico
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.