Oregon Community Colleges
Psychology Programs
Psychology programs at community colleges in this state. Intro psych, abnormal, developmental, and transfer-track coursework for four-year programs.
9 colleges · 145 sections · 26 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Intro and developmental psychology are among the highest-enrollment sections at Oregon 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. 145 sections across 9 Oregon CCs 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 →
Psychology Availability Snapshot
How psychology sections are being offered across 9 colleges in Oregon this term (145 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person69 (48%)
- online67 (46%)
- hybrid9 (6%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)36
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)36
- Evening (5 PM and after)9
- Asynchronous / TBA64
Start dates
Sections begin on 5 distinct dates.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 39 distinct instructors across 9 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Chemeketa Community College2 programs
Portland Community College1 program
Rogue Community College2 programs
Common Psychology courses
- PSY 201ZIntroduction to Psychology I(46 sections)
- PSY 202ZIntroduction to Psychology II(20 sections)
- PSY 101Psychology of Human Relations(20 sections)
- PSY 215Developmental Psychology(12 sections)
- PSY 104Workplace Psychology(10 sections)
- PSY 237Life Span Development(7 sections)
- PSY 216Social Psychology **NC(3 sections)
- PSY 235Human Growth & Development I(3 sections)
- PSY 280Coop Wk Exp: Psychology **NC(3 sections)
- PSYC 101PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN RELATIONS(3 sections)
- PSY 239Abnormal Psychology(2 sections)
- PSY 236Human Growth & Development II(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 Oregon 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 Oregon’s psychology programs stack up.
Other programs in Oregon
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.