Pennsylvania Community Colleges
Psychology Programs
Psychology programs at community colleges in this state. Intro psych, abnormal, developmental, and transfer-track coursework for four-year programs.
10 colleges · 561 sections · 88 unique courses · Fall 2026 · Updated today
Intro and developmental psychology are among the highest-enrollment sections at Pennsylvania 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. 561 sections across 10 PA 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.
Earnings & outcomes for Psychology graduates
Federal College Scorecard data on what graduates of this program actually earn after completion. Where a school’s cohort is too small to publish, we show the national benchmark for the same field of study.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, per-program (4-digit CIP) data. CIP 4201 — Psychology, General. School cohorts are suppressed by the federal source when fewer than ~30 completers in the reporting cohort.
Colleges offering Psychology
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| College | Sections | Courses | Online | Awards/yr | 5-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Carbon Community College | 91 | 13 | 52 | 65 | $29,760 |
| Northampton Community College | 88 | 12 | 45 | 144 | — |
| Community College of Allegheny County | 82 | 13 | 49 | 75 | — |
| Montgomery County Community College | 72 | 13 | 39 | 131 | — |
| Community College of Philadelphia | 61 | 15 | 37 | 170 | $39,730 |
| Delaware County Community College | 57 | 11 | 24 | 118 | $34,933 |
| Luzerne County Community College | 38 | 8 | 11 | 25 | — |
| Harrisburg Area Community College | 34 | 7 | 11 | 81 | $38,225 |
| Reading Area Community College | 25 | 12 | 13 | 57 | — |
| Westmoreland County Community College | 13 | 9 | 13 | 33 | — |
Psychology Availability Snapshot
How psychology sections are being offered across 10 colleges in Pennsylvania this term (561 sections total).
Delivery format
- online265 (47%)
- in person241 (43%)
- zoom29 (5%)
- hybrid26 (5%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)191
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)105
- Evening (5 PM and after)44
- Asynchronous / TBA221
Start dates
Sections begin on 27 distinct dates. 202 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 140 distinct instructors across 10 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Community College of Allegheny County1 program
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Plan all required coursesFirst Semester
Total: 16–17 credits
17 creditsSee catalog for course list
Second Semester
- ENG 102English Composition 257 sections+ plan
- PSY 202Social Psychology2 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXORnot offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXPsychology Life Span/Developmental Electivenot offered+ plan
- BIO 110Introduction to Biological Science45 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXORnot offered+ plan
- BIO 115Human Biology in Health and Disease2 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXORnot offered+ plan
- BIO 151General Biology 14 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXORnot offered+ plan
- BIO 161Anatomy & Physiology 129 sections+ plan
Total: 16-17 credits
16 creditsSee catalog for course list
Third Semester
Total: 13–14 credits
14 creditsSee catalog for course list
Total: 15 credits
15 creditsSee catalog for course list
Psychology Life Span/ Developmental Elective
Source: College catalog
Reading Area Community College1 program
Detailed course requirements are not yet available for this program. View in college catalog
Source: College catalog
Common Psychology courses
- PSY 140General Psychology(80 sections)
- PSY 101Intro Psychology(79 sections)
- PSYC 103Introduction to Psychology(50 sections)
- PSYC 101Introduction to Psychology(47 sections)
- PSY 103General Psychology(22 sections)
- PSY 130Personal and Career Development(18 sections)
- PSY 108Human Grwth/Dvlp(17 sections)
- PSY 145Human Growth & Development(16 sections)
- PSYC 258Developmental Psychology(16 sections)
- PSY 210Child Psychology(14 sections)
- PSYC 215Developmental Psychology(12 sections)
- PSY 206Human Development/Life-Span Ap(11 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania’s psychology programs stack up.
Other programs in Pennsylvania
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.