Texas Community Colleges
Psychology Programs
Psychology programs at community colleges in this state. Intro psych, abnormal, developmental, and transfer-track coursework for four-year programs.
12 colleges · 425 sections · 11 unique courses · Fall 2026
Intro and developmental psychology are among the highest-enrollment sections at Texas 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. 425 sections across 12 Texas Community Colleges 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Plains College | 68 | 9 | 25 | — | — |
| Northwest Vista College | 64 | 10 | 25 | — | — |
| San Antonio College | 54 | 7 | 19 | — | — |
| St Philip's College | 49 | 10 | 33 | — | — |
| Amarillo College | 42 | 5 | 17 | — | — |
| Weatherford College | 39 | 3 | 25 | — | — |
| Palo Alto College | 35 | 5 | 15 | — | — |
| Kilgore College | 26 | 2 | 12 | — | — |
| Northeast Lakeview College | 23 | 4 | 9 | — | — |
| Coastal Bend College | 9 | 2 | 4 | — | — |
| Lamar Institute of Technology | 9 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Lamar State College-Port Arthur | 7 | 3 | 4 | — | — |
Psychology Availability Snapshot
How psychology sections are being offered across 12 colleges in Texas this term (425 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person203 (48%)
- online188 (44%)
- hybrid34 (8%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)135
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)71
- Evening (5 PM and after)19
- Asynchronous / TBA200
Start dates
Sections begin on 7 distinct dates. 68 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 106 distinct instructors across 12 colleges.
Common Psychology courses
- PSYC 2301General Psychology(241 sections)
- PSYC 2314Lifespan Growth & Development(105 sections)
- PSYC 2319Social Psychology(18 sections)
- PSYC 2320Abnormal Psychology(15 sections)
- PSYC 2308Child Psychology(13 sections)
- PSYC 2317Statistical Methods in Psychology(10 sections)
- PSYC 2306Human Sexuality(8 sections)
- PSYC 2316Psychology of Personality(6 sections)
- PSYC 2330Biological Psychology(5 sections)
- PSYC 2307Adolescent Psychology I(2 sections)
- PSYC 2315Psychology of Adjustment(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 Texas 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 Texas’s psychology programs stack up.
Other programs in Texas
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.