Physics

Associate of Science Degree

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Physics

Physics

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)

Overview

Physics is concerned with the nature, structure and interactions of matter and radiation. The AS degree program in physics provides students a solid foundation in physical science and mathematics, which is also appropriate for further study in physics, other sciences, or engineering programs.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Demonstrate significant knowledge of the theories that form the bases of classical mechanics and electromagnetism.
  • Design, conduct, document, analyze and critically interpret the results of experiments to investigate physical phenomena
  • Utilize integrated knowledge of mathematical or computational skills to investigate physical phenomena.
  • Communicate results of experiment analysis in both written and oral forms.


Admission Requirements

Elective courses must be transferable to the university or universities to which the student plans to transfer. See The Arizona Transfer Website.


Degree & Certificates

Program Information

Start Dates

Spring: January 13, 2025
Summer: May 27, 2025
Fall: August 18, 2025

Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.

Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.

Program Length

Degree: 4 Semesters 

This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.

This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.

Total Credits

Degree: 60 credits

The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.

The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.

Costs
 

Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.

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Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.

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Spring: January 13, 2025
Summer: May 27, 2025
Fall: August 18, 2025

Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.

Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.

Degree: 4 Semesters 

This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.

This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.

Degree: 60 credits

The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.

The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.

 

Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.

Learn More

Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.

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