Psychology

Take the first step toward a truly limitless future. Our program can prepare you for unlimited career paths—equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to think critically, communicate effectively, solve problems, and generate new ideas.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

SCC Program Description

Students planning to major in Psychology are committed to solving some of life's most intriguing mysteries. Whether one is interested in mental health, how the brain works, social relationships, cognitive processes, developmental and change processes, or quantitative methods for understanding behavior, a Psychology degree provides unique opportunities to explore what it is to be human.

Students in SCC’s Psychology program earn an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science (depending on whether they are pursuing a Bachelor or Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree), preparing them to transfer to a four-year program. If students follow the correct transfer path, they enter transfer partner universities as junior.

Course Format / Textbooks

Classes are offered in various formats: in-person, online, hybrid, day, evening, full-time, and part-time. Most courses use low-cost textbooks or no-cost materials your instructors provide. General education courses may have textbooks that cost more.