Nevada Community Colleges
Psychology Programs
Psychology programs at community colleges in this state. Intro psych, abnormal, developmental, and transfer-track coursework for four-year programs.
4 colleges · 229 sections · 24 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Intro and developmental psychology are among the highest-enrollment sections at Nevada 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. 229 sections across 4 NSHE 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Southern Nevada | 161 | 18 | 82 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | 45 | 11 | 23 |
| Western Nevada College | 15 | 5 | 6 |
| Great Basin College | 8 | 5 | 1 |
Psychology Availability Snapshot
How psychology sections are being offered across 4 colleges in Nevada this term (229 sections total).
Delivery format
- online112 (49%)
- in person110 (48%)
- hybrid7 (3%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)52
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)37
- Evening (5 PM and after)22
- Asynchronous / TBA118
Start dates
Sections begin on 8 distinct dates. 35 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 53 distinct instructors across 4 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
College of Southern Nevada3 programs
Common Psychology courses
- PSY 101General Psychology(140 sections)
- PSY 210Introduction to Statistical Methods(13 sections)
- PSY 241Introduction to Abnormal Psychology(11 sections)
- PSY 240Introduction to Research Methods(10 sections)
- PSY 102Psychology of Personal and Social Adjustment(8 sections)
- PSY 200Introduction to the Psychology Major(8 sections)
- PSY 233Child Psychology(7 sections)
- PSY 105Introduction to Neuroscience(6 sections)
- PSY 130Human Sexuality(4 sections)
- PSY 261Introduction to Social Psychology(4 sections)
- PSY 201Lifespan Development(3 sections)
- PSY 228Psychology of Dreams(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 Nevada 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 Nevada’s psychology programs stack up.
Other programs in Nevada
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.