Program 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.
