May 13, 2024  
2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook (Addendum 12/1/2023) 
    
2023-2024 Catalog and Student Handbook (Addendum 12/1/2023) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Science, Physics Track, AA&S 881-06


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Pathways - Programs of Study

Purpose: The Science program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree in a pre-professional or scientific program. It is appropriate for students who plan to major in one of the biological or physical sciences, pharmacy, agriculture, forestry, science education, pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, nursing, or one of the many allied health professions.

Admission Requirements: All students will be required to demonstrate college readiness through transcript review or informed self-placement. Based on this review students may request or be required to enroll in prerequisite or corequisite math and/or English courses.

Science Curriculum Degree Requirements:


Student Development (1cr)


History (3cr)


  • Any HIS course from approved Transfer Elective List or any History Passport course.

Humanities (6cr)


  • PHI 100 , or PHI 111 , or PHI 220  and
  • any ENG Literature or ART Passport Course or any Humanities from approved Transfer Elective List.

Social Sciences (3cr)


  • Any course from ECO, GEO, HIS, PLS, PSY, or SOC from approved Transfer Elective List or any Social Science Passport Course.

Minimum Core Credits: 20


Physics Track Requirements


Science/Math Elective (3-4cr)


Transfer Electives - (12-13cr)


Minimum Track Credits: 40


Total Credits: 60


1Students graduating from this program must demonstrate proficiency in specific computer competencies by passing ITE 152  (transfer elective), BUS 226 , or an equivalent competency test. Students are encouraged not to wait until the final semester to complete this requirement. 

2Independent study presentation is to be completed in collaboration with a 200-level science/math course or the specific course determined by each science track, if listed. 

3MTH 265 is required for Chemistry majors at most universities. Check the school to which you plan to transfer for requirements. 

4The same PHY course may not be used to fulfill both the Lab Science and Science Elective. PHY 201-202 does not fulfill the 200-level science elective requirement, as it does not transfer for a chemistry major.

Suggested Scheduling


First Year


Total Credits: 16

Second Semester


Total Credits: 17

Second Year


Third Semester


Total Credits: 15

Fourth Semester


Total Credits: 12

Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Pathways - Programs of Study