Have you ever wondered, "Why do people do what they do?" Are you fascinated by the human mind? If so, Psychology could be a great fit for you.
Discover the fascinating science behind such topics as:
- Different personality traits
- How relationships work
- Different variations in mental health
- How the criminal mind works
Investigate human thought processes and interactions
Psychologists study cognitive, social, and emotional behavior and observe, interpret, and record how people relate to one another and their environments. JCCC’s Psychology program is a place to begin your studies in human thought processes and interactions.
Develop your research, writing, problem-solving, and high-level thinking abilities. Expand your knowledge in the field as you study:
- Abnormal psychology
- Clinical psychology
- Cognitive and neuropsychology
- Human sexuality
- Mind-body connection
- Workplace and productivity improvements through organizational psychology
Get a firm foundation in Psychology at JCCC
In addition to our state-of-the-art facilities and beautifully manicured campus with free parking, there are even more great reasons to start your college journey with us.
As a Cavalier, you will appreciate:
- One-on-one attention: Smaller class sizes mean more individual attention from your professor, including easier access to office hours.
- No teaching assistants: All lecture and lab courses are taught by highly skilled professors.
- Active learning studios: This new feature at JCCC encourages group discussions, collaboration, and an opportunity for more meaningful conversations.
Fulfill your general education requirements for a fraction of the cost at JCCC. All general psychology credits are transferable to most four-year schools, including Kansas public postsecondary institutions. Work with a counselor for a smooth transfer experience.
Psychology opens a host of careers to explore
Professional psychologists are in high demand, providing personal counseling in hospitals, clinics, schools, corrections facilities, or in their own private practices. Experimental psychologists work in laboratories to develop theories of why and how people behave as they do.
Many roles in psychology require a master’s degree or even a doctorate. Entry-level positions in the field include:
- Career counselor
- Case manager
- Journalist
- Mediator
- Probation officer
- Psychiatric technician
- Rehabilitation specialist
- Research assistant
Find employment projections and salary information at the Power BI Post Graduate Report.
For assistance with career decisions, visit the Career Development Center.
The JCCC Psychology Department is now offering "hybrid" sections of PSYC 130 (Introduction to Psychology).
In these hybrid sections, you will meet in-person two days a week (Mondays and Wednesdays (no Friday classes). Both days will consist of a 50-minute class period. You will use Canvas to complete assignments and quizzes/exams. Face-to-face time will be used to explore case studies and to do activities.
There will be no Zoom meetings required for this course.
If you are interested in enrolling in one of these sections of PSYC 130 (Introduction to Psychology), please use the following information to enroll:
PSYC 130-376
8 - 8:50 a.m., MW
CRN: 82389
PSYC 130-377
9 - 9:50 a.m., MW
CRN: 82390
PSYC 130-378
11:- 11:50 a.m., MW
CRN: 82391
PSYC 130-379
Noon - 12:50 p.m., MW
CRN: 82392
Study rooms, homework help, and resources on campus
JCCC offers free tutoring and course assistance in the Academic Resource Center, located in the Library (LIB), first floor.
Contact Info
Michael Rader, Chair
Phone: 913-469-8500, ext. 3629
Location: GEB 157L
Email: [email protected]
