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Program Information

Degree/Certificate Type: A.S.-T Degree

Subject: STEM Studies

Time to Completion: 2 Years

Program Highlights
Core classes include:
  • Physics (Scientific and Engineering)
  • Calculus
Related electives include:
  • Environmental Science
  • Statistics
  • Chemistry
  • Linear Algebra
Career Outlook

Physics Majors go into a wide variety of careers. Some examples are:

At the Associate's Level:
At the Bachelor's Level:
At the Master's/Doctorate Level
Entry Manufacturing Engineer Tech Engineer Medical Doctor
Data Scientist Entry High School Physics Teacher (w/credential) Radiation Oncology Physicist
Operator and Technician Renewable Energy College Professor
Associate Staff Scientist Computer Science Engineer Patent Law Engineering
Research & Development (R & D)

Staff Scientist/R&D

R&D Lab Scientist/Data
Lab Technologist

 

Physicist at NASA/similar

 

Physics - Associate of Science Transfer Degree (AS-T)
Physics - Associate of Science Transfer Degree (AS-T)

Program Advising Guide

Engineering Fundamentals - Associate of Science Degree (AS)
Engineering Fundamentals - Associate of Science Degree (AS)

Program Advising Guide

Please see a counselor for major preparation and general education that will best meet your specific goals.

AA-T/AS-T = Associate of Arts/Science Degree for Transfer Earned by completing requirements in the academic major, a transfer general education pattern, and a total of 60 transferable units that would be the typical first two years of a 4-year degree; provides a clear transfer pathway to CSU.
AA/AS = Associate of Arts/Science Degree Earned by completing requirements in the academic major, a general education pattern, and a total of 60 degree-applicable units.
COA = Certificate of Achievement Formally recognizes a student’s competence in a program of study and prepares students for employment in a career/technical field. Also available for completion of a General Education Pattern for transfer. Will appear on the student’s academic transcript.
SAC = Skills Attainment Certificate Prepares students for employment with experience in specific career/technical fields. Do not appear on official transcripts.