Wyoming Community Colleges
Psychology Programs
Psychology programs at community colleges in this state. Intro psych, abnormal, developmental, and transfer-track coursework for four-year programs.
5 colleges · 75 sections · 17 unique courses · Fall 2026
Intro and developmental psychology are among the highest-enrollment sections at Wyoming 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. 75 sections across 5 WCCC 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 →
| College | Sections | Courses | Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casper College | 26 | 10 | — |
| Laramie County Community College | 19 | 9 | 1 |
| Western Wyoming Community College | 17 | 8 | 8 |
| Northwest College | 9 | 4 | — |
| Eastern Wyoming College | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Psychology Availability Snapshot
How psychology sections are being offered across 5 colleges in Wyoming this term (75 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person60 (80%)
- online12 (16%)
- hybrid3 (4%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)23
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)9
- Evening (5 PM and after)5
- Asynchronous / TBA38
Start dates
Sections begin on 11 distinct dates. 10 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 25 distinct instructors across 5 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Casper College1 program
Fall Semester (16-17 Credits)
16 credits- BIOL 1000Principles of Biology (SCI)5 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXornot offered+ plan
- BIOL 1010General Biology I (SCI)3 sections+ plan
- ENGL 1010English Composition I (COM1)17 sections+ plan
- FA 0000Fine Artsnot offered+ plan
- MATH 1000Problem Solving (MATH)4 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXornot offered+ plan
- MATH 1400College Algebra (MATH)5 sections+ plan
- PSYC 1000General Psychology (SSC)12 sections+ plan
Spring Semester (15 Credits)
15 credits- COMM 2010Public Speaking (COM2)14 sections+ plan
- POLS 1000American and Wyoming Government (CNST)14 sections+ plan
- PSYC 2300Psychology of Child Development3 sections+ plan
- PSYC 2380Social Psychology1 section+ plan
- RELI 1000Intro to Religion (HU)2 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXornot offered+ plan
- GWST 1080Introduction to Gender and Women's Studies (HU)1 section+ plan
Choose 16 credits from 11 approved courses
Catalog group: Fall Semester (16 Credits)
Spring Semester (14 Credits)
14 creditsApproved Major Electives
- ADDN 1520Anger, Addiction and Trauma1 section+ plan
- PSYC 2155Motivational Interviewing1 section+ plan
- PSYC 2050Introductory Counseling/Clinical Theories1 section+ plan
- PSYC 2200Human Sexualitynot offered+ plan
- SOC 1100Social Problemsnot offered+ plan
- SOC 2350Race and Ethnic Relationsnot offered+ plan
- SOC 2400Criminology1 section+ plan
Total Program Credits (61-62 Credits)
61 creditsSee catalog for course list
Source: College catalog
Central Wyoming College1 program
Course Requirements
- BIOL 1010General Biology I(4 cr)not offered+ plan
- PSYC 1000General Psychology(4 cr)not offered+ plan
- PSYC 2000Research Psychological Methods(4 cr)not offered+ plan
- PSYC 2080Biological Psychology(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- PSYC 2210Drugs and Behavior(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- PSYC 2130APA Writing Style(1 cr)not offered+ plan
- PSYC 2300Psychology of Child Development(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- PSYC 2340Psychopathology(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- PSYC 2380Social Psychology(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- STAT 2050Fundamentals of Statistics(4 cr)not offered+ plan
Student must choose six (6) credits from the following courses:
- ANTH 1100Introduction to Biological Anthropology(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- ANTH 1200Introduction to Cultural Anthropology(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- CNSL 2300Counseling for Helping Professional(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- CNSL 2330Counseling Diverse Populations(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- CNSL 2340Theories of Counseling(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- PSYC 3110Cross Cultural Psychology(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- PSYC 3200Industrial Organizational Psychology(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- SOC 1000Sociological Principles(3 cr)not offered+ plan
- SOWK 2000Introduction to Social Work(3 cr)not offered+ plan
Source: College catalog
Northwest College1 program
Western Wyoming Community College1 program
First Semester
Second Semester
- PSYC 2300Psychology of Child Development(3 cr)2 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXChoose one course from the following:not offered+ plan
- STAT 2050Fundamentals of Statistics(4 cr)5 sections+ plan
- STAT 2070Statistics for Social Science(4 cr)not offered+ plan
- ELEC XXXChoose one course from the following:not offered+ plan
- ENGL 1020English Composition II(3 cr)5 sections+ plan
- ENGL 2005Writing in Technology and the Sciences(3 cr)3 sections+ plan
Third Semester
- COMM 2010Public Speaking(3 cr)6 sections+ plan
- PSYC 2380Social Psychology(3 cr)2 sections+ plan
- COMM 1030Interpersonal Communication(3 cr)7 sections+ plan
- ELEC XXXChoose one course from the following:not offered+ plan
- PSYC 2080Biological Psychology(3 cr)1 section+ plan
- PSYC 2210Drugs and Behavior(3 cr)1 section+ plan
Fourth Semester
Source: College catalog
Common Psychology courses
- PSYC 1000General Psychology(37 sections)
- PSYC 2300Psychology Child Developmental(7 sections)
- PSYC 2080Biological Psychology(5 sections)
- PSYC 2340Psychopathology(4 sections)
- PSYC 2380Social Psychology(4 sections)
- PSYC 2000Research Psych Methods(3 sections)
- PSYC 2210Drugs and Behavior(3 sections)
- PSYC 2465Special Problems Psychology(3 sections)
- PSYC 2050Intro Counsl/Clinic Theories(1 section)
- PSYC 2155Motivational Interviewing(1 section)
- PSYC 2385Organizational Human Relations(1 section)
- PSYC 2470Psychology Internship(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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming’s psychology programs stack up.
Other programs in Wyoming
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.