Overview
The Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer (A.S.-T in Physics) Degree includes
lower division coursework that is required for transfer. This program is designed
to prepare students who wish to transfer to a California State University campus to
complete a bachelor’s degree in physics, physics education or a related field of study.
It will educate the student in applying the scientific method to collect and analyze
data in forming conclusions, to verify physical principles through measurement and
experimentation, to solve problems and to predict outcomes in nature using physical
laws, and to state and apply physical concepts to explain phenomena encountered in
our everyday world.
The Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer (A.S.-T in Physics) is
intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Physics at a California
State University campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission
to the CSU System, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring
to a CSU campus that does accept this degree will be required to complete no more
than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. The Associate in Science
in Physics for Transfer (A.S.-T in Physics) may not be the best option for students
intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that
is not part of the CSU system. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor
for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
