Oklahoma 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 · 74 sections · 23 unique courses · Summer 2026
Intro and developmental psychology are among the highest-enrollment sections at Oklahoma 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. 74 sections across 7 OSRHE 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa Community College | 27 | 9 | 24 |
| Oklahoma City Community College | 25 | 9 | 22 |
| Murray State College | 7 | 4 | 6 |
| Redlands Community College | 6 | 2 | 5 |
| Carl Albert State College | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Connors State College | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Western Oklahoma State College | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Psychology Availability Snapshot
How psychology sections are being offered across 7 colleges in Oklahoma this term (74 sections total).
Delivery format
- online65 (88%)
- in person6 (8%)
- hybrid3 (4%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)6
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)1
- Evening (5 PM and after)2
- Asynchronous / TBA65
Start dates
Sections begin on 6 distinct dates. 6 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 47 distinct instructors across 7 colleges.
Common Psychology courses
- PSY 1113Introduction To Psychology(22 sections)
- PSYC 1113Introduction to Psychology(18 sections)
- PSYC 2023Developmental Psychology(5 sections)
- PSY 2113Introduction to Behavior&Adju(3 sections)
- PSY 1123Stress Management(3 sections)
- PSY 2403Developmental Psychology(3 sections)
- PSY 2523Developmental Psychology(2 sections)
- PSY 2163Death, Dying, and Grief(2 sections)
- PSYC 2053Social Psychology(2 sections)
- PSY 2533Social Psychology(1 section)
- PSY 2683Foundations of Case Management(1 section)
- PSY 2093Families and Societies(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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma’s psychology programs stack up.
Other programs in Oklahoma
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.