Our faculty care about our students' success and with an average class sizes of 20 students, you will never be lost in a crowd! Whether you are earning a degree, brushing up on career skills, or seeking life-long learning, you will enjoy an environment of inspiration and support. It is our goal to create an experience that will enrich your life educationally, professionally, and personally to help you succeed!
This field is undergoing some major changes thanks to discoveries in neuroscience and the emerging utilization of high-tech equipment such as brain scanners.
When studying psychology at RRCC you will encounter active and lively classrooms taught by Professors with real world experience. The RRCC PSY department prioritizes hands on experiential learning while prioritizing student success. Our department is unique in that four of us are RRCC graduates! Our department also have the the 2025 Faculty of the Year, Amy Buckingham, and 2026 Instructor of the Year, Mathew Mondragon.
Getting your degree and/or certificate in Psychology provides you with many career paths. Depending on your area of focus and your goals, the RRCC Psychology program prepares you for a wide range of business careers, including:
- Academic Counselor
- Forensics Psychologist
- Genetic Counselor
- Professor
- Psychologist
- School Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Special Ed Teacher
- Sports Psychologist
- Teacher
- Therapist
Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.
Red Rocks Community College offers courses in Arvada, Lakewood and online as well as hybrid courses.
In collaboration with Colorado 4-year schools, Colorado has developed a statewide guaranteed transfer program to create a seamless transfer.
Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.