Physics, Physical Science, Astronomy Major Guide 2023-2024

Glendale Community College

Physics majors discover how and why physical matter works. Using mathematics physics students describe and explore the nature, structure, and interactions of matter and radiation and the laws that govern their nature. Physics also encompasses other sciences such as biology and chemistry. While pursuing a physics degree, students can follow a teaching track or prepare for graduate study. Incorporating more liberal arts coursework into a physics degree prepares students for careers requiring critical thinking and mathematic skills.



    Associate's Degree
    An associate's degree is comprised of 60-64 community college credits. Below is information specific to your major.

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  AGEC Requirement
The Arizona General Education Curriulum block for this major is the AGEC-S.

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AGEC-S Course List
  Glendale Community College Courses
The courses listed below are recommended if you plan to transfer to a university and study Physics, Physical Science, Astronomy.
COURSES  
Calculus IIMAT 230 or MAT 231
Calculus IIIMAT 240 or MAT 241
Intro Mech & Intro Elect & Mag(PHY115 & PHY116) or (PHY121 & PHY131)


Bachelor's Degrees & Majors

  Bachelor's Degree for Physics, Physical Science, Astronomy
UNIVERSITY / LOCATION DEGREE MAJOR LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Arizona State UniversityBSPhysics (Secondary Education)
No
Arizona State UniversityBAESecondary Education (Physics)
No
Arizona State University - TempeBSBiophysics
None
Arizona State University - TempeBSEarth and Space Exploration
None
Arizona State University - TempeBSEarth and Space Exploration (Astrobiology and Biogeosciences)
None
Arizona State University - TempeBSEarth and Space Exploration (Astrophysics)
None
Arizona State University - TempeBSEarth and Space Exploration (Exploration Systems Design)
None
Arizona State University - TempeBSEarth and Space Exploration (Geological Sciences)
None
Arizona State University - TempeBAPhysics
Yes
Arizona State University - TempeBSPhysics
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSAstronomy
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSPhysics
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSPhysics and Astrophysics
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBS in EducationPhysics, Secondary Education
None
Northern Arizona UniversityBSEDSecondary Education- General Science
None
University of ArizonaBSApplied Physics
2nd Semester Proficiency
University of ArizonaBSAstronomy
2nd Semester Proficiency
University of ArizonaBSPhysics
2nd Semester Proficiency
UAZ Online & CASTBSApplied Science: Meteorology Emphasis
2nd Semester Proficiency

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