Welcome to OCCC’s Department of Psychology
Oklahoma City Community College’s Department of Psychology exists within the Division of Social Sciences. The department has 5 full-time faculty and 22 adjunct faculty. Our Associate in Arts degree program incorporates the principles established by the American Psychological Association's Principles for Quality Undergraduate Education in Psychology.
Mission Statement
The core value of the Psychology program and its faculty at Oklahoma City Community college is to foster academic excellence and facilitate lifelong learning.
About our Program
Associate in Arts
Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes. Simply put, it's an exciting field that helps us understand who we are, what we think, how we feel, and why we behave the way we do. The many sub-fields of psychology - abnormal, developmental, social, personality, and more - make it applicable to most every major, occupation, or personal experience.
A degree in psychology from OCCC not only prepares students to continue their education at a four-year college or university, but also provides students with the basic knowledge of psychological principles they can apply in their chosen careers and everyday life situations.
Approved Online Degree Program
Students can earn their Associate in Arts in Psychology completely online.
Scheduling Options
We offer many scheduling options to fit your busy life so you can complete courses in a more flexible time frame. From on-campus 8-week and 16 -week classes, to zoom, hybrid, and online classes. There is a class format tailored to your needs.
Guaranteed Transfer
Oklahoma City Community College is proud to have transfer agreements with some of the best colleges and universities in the state of Oklahoma. Your AA or AS Degree will transfer to all Oklahoma public 4-year colleges and universities if you complete your AA or AS degree with a C or better - and the remaining 60 credit hours in a school of arts and sciences at the four-year public institution of your choice.
High School Students
Are you currently a high school student interested in getting ahead by earning college credit while still in high school, at a fraction of the cost? Look no further than OCCC’s concurrent enrollment program. Taking General Psychology here at OCCC counts as a core transferable elective for all of Oklahoma's 4-year colleges. Concurrent enrollment is open to incoming high school juniors and seniors. If you are a high school freshman or sophomore, please see our the early start program. Students can enroll in courses at OCCC, which allows them to earn high school and college credits at the same time, saving both time and money. https://www.occc.edu/concurrent-students/
Resources for Students
Virtual Psychology Lab
The Virtual Psychology Lab is an online resource dedicated to supporting students enrolled in any psychology course. The lab hosts live online weekly exam review sessions for General Psychology and live tutoring sessions for our courses such as General Psychology, Behavioral Statistics, and Developmental Psychology. Additional resources in the lab include assistance with writing and APA formatting of papers, help with Connect and Procotrio, and guest speakers.
Contact your professor for the days and times the lab will be open.
Students may log into the lab during hours of operation using the link: https://occc.zoom.us/my/occcpsychologylab
Student Organizations:
The Psychology Club and Psi Beta National Honor Society work together to serve the needs of OCCC students interested in psychology. During meetings and events, there is no distinction made between Psychology Club members and Psi Beta members.
Psychology Club
The Psychology Club is open to any student who is interested in learning and discussing the fast-growing field of psychology. If you are interested in the mental health field, human behavior, or maybe a career in psychology, this is the place for you! Have you had close to zero experience with psychology? This is also the place for you! Join us for interesting conversation in a comfortable come as you are atmosphere.
Psi Beta National Honor Society
Psi Beta is a National Honor Society in Psychology. Our purpose is to provide students with the socially rewarding opportunity to build relationships with other students, develop leadership skills and enrich the educational experience.
Students who have met the requirements for membership in the National Honor Society in Psychology for Community & Junior Colleges may join Psi Beta. Psi Beta is an affiliate of the American Psychological Association and Association for Psychological Science and a member of the Association of College Honor Societies.
Club Meetings
Please contact the advisor to express interest and acquire meeting information.
Psychology Club Advisor
Dr. Bruce Cook, Ph.D.
bruce.d.cook@occc.edu
Psi Beta National Honor Society Advisor
Jennifer Cuneo, M.Ed.
jennifer.l.cuneo@occc.edu
