South Carolina 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 · 169 sections · 15 unique courses · Summer 2026 · Updated today
Intro and developmental psychology are among the highest-enrollment sections at South Carolina 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. 169 sections across 9 SCTCS 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
| College | Sections | Courses | Online | Awards/yr | 5-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trident Technical College | 35 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Midlands Technical College | 25 | 5 | 17 | — | — |
| Piedmont Technical College | 24 | 4 | 10 | — | — |
| Greenville Technical College | 22 | 4 | 18 | — | — |
| Tri-County Technical College | 20 | 5 | — | — | — |
| Horry-Georgetown Technical College | 16 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Florence-Darlington Technical College | 15 | 7 | 8 | — | — |
| Aiken Technical College | 8 | 4 | 6 | — | — |
| Denmark Technical College | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Psychology Availability Snapshot
How psychology sections are being offered across 9 colleges in South Carolina this term (169 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person74 (44%)
- online70 (41%)
- hybrid23 (14%)
- zoom2 (1%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)41
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)7
- Evening (5 PM and after)12
- Asynchronous / TBA109
Start dates
Sections begin on 13 distinct dates. 60 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 36 distinct instructors across 9 colleges.
Common Psychology courses
- PSY 201General Psychology(104 sections)
- PSY 203Human Growth & Develop(32 sections)
- PSY 212Abnormal Psychology(11 sections)
- PSY 103Human Relations(4 sections)
- PSY 105Personal/Interpersonal PSY(4 sections)
- PSY 120Organizational Psychology(3 sections)
- PSY 202Fundamentals of Psychological(2 sections)
- PSY 208Human Sexuality(2 sections)
- PSY 207Forensic Psychology(1 section)
- PSY 210Educational Psychology(1 section)
- PSY 220Psychology of Personality(1 section)
- PSY 225Social 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina’s psychology programs stack up.
Other programs in South Carolina
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.