Physics And Astronomy Pre-Major

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Summary

Prepare for a major in Physics and Astronomy by taking recommended courses to fulfill the requirements of a physical science transfer degree.

Designed to meet the first two years of requirements for most science and engineering bachelor’s degrees, including core science sequences in math, chemistry, and physics, the Associate of Science – Transfer, Track 2 (AS-T2) in Shoreline’s Physical Sciences Transfer program offers small class sizes in a supportive environment to prepare you for successful transfer to university.

Completion Award
Associate of Science - Transfer, Track 2
Length of Study
90 Credits
Starting Quarter
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Location
On Campus

This program option is designed to support Shoreline’s general education outcomes: 

  • Quantitative and Symbolic Reasoning:  Students will demonstrate college-level skills and knowledge in applying the principles of mathematics and logic. 
  • Communication Skills:  Students will read, write, speak in, and listen to college-level English. Effective communication incorporates awareness of the social nature of communication and the effects of ethnicity, age, culture, gender, sexual orientation, and ability on sending and receiving oral, non-verbal, and written messages. 
  • Multicultural Understanding:  Students will demonstrate understanding of issues related to race, social class, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, and culture and the role these issues play in the distribution of power and privilege in the United States. 
  • Information Literacy:  Students will access, use, and evaluate information in a variety of formats, keeping in mind social, legal, and ethical issues surrounding information access in today’s society. 
  • General Intellectual Abilities:  Students will think critically within a discipline, identify connections and relationships among disciplines, and use an integrated approach to analyze new situations. 
  • Global Awareness:  Students will demonstrate understanding and awareness of issues related to, and consequences of, the growing global interdependence of diverse societies by integrating knowledge from multiple disciplines. Students will describe how social, cultural, political, and economic values and norms interact.
  • Demonstrate the use of scientific observation and experimentation to explain aspects of the natural world.
  • Apply fundamental concepts of a scientific discipline to make reasonable predictions about the natural world.
In addition to the outcomes above, students will gain the skills and knowledge included in Shoreline Student Learning Outcomes (SSLOs): Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Social Justice, Information Literacy, and Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning.

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Graduates in Astronomy and Physics develop strong observation, critical thinking, problem solving, computational and technical skills to work in a variety of careers fields, such as: astronomy, health care, research and development, education, consulting, engineering design, quality control, operations and management. Potential employers include: Research and development firms, engineering and manufacturing firms, atomic and nuclear labs, government agencies, Departments of Energy and Defense, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, hospitals, medical schools, colleges and universities, observatories, planetariums, science museums, environmental agencies and weather bureaus.

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

Per Quarter
2023-2024		 WA-Resident Non-WA resident,
US citizen, &
Eligible non-citizen
On Campus		 Non-WA resident
Non-US citizen¹		 Non-WA resident, US citizen
Online Only
1 credit $145.17  $245.71  $339.54 $162.51
5 credits $673.85  $1,176.57  $1,645.70  $760.55
12 credits (full-time) $1,462.52  $2,476.40 $3,422.10  $1,637.76
15 credits $1,641.05 $2,667.59  $3,624.45 $1,819.05

¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online

Additional Fees
Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected

Ways to pay for school

Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.

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