Physics Studies - CSCU Transfer Degree, AA

Program code: PHYS-AA-TAP

Locations: Asnuntuck, Capital, Gateway, Housatonic, Manchester, Middlesex, Naugatuck Valley, Northwestern, Norwalk, Quinebaug Valley, Three Rivers, Tunxis

Program Description

The CSCU Pathway Transfer Degree: Physics Studies, A.A. degree program prepares students primarily for transfer to complete a B.S. degree in physics. Graduates will receive a background in mathematics, science, and general education courses for seamless transfer of all credits and junior status in a B.S. degree at Connecticut State Universities.

Learning Outcomes

Students completing this degree will be prepared to transfer to the CSUs as an incoming Junior, and will be able to:

  1. Communicate using terminology appropriate to Physics Studies.
  2. Understand conceptual, theoretical and experimental methods used in Physics, and their applications to other fields and disciplines.
  3. Develop critical thinking, and analytical and computational problem-solving skills.
  4. Recognize the broader impact of Physics in Society.

With this degree you will be able to transfer to the following majors.
 Central Connecticut State University: Physics, B.S.
 Southern Connecticut State University: Physics, B.S. ​or Physics, B.A.

Degree Requirements

Framework Courses
ENG 1010Composition3
MATH 2600Calculus I4
Elective ARHX - Arts & Humanities Course3-4
CHEM 1210General Chemistry I4
Elective SBSX - Social / Behavioral Science Course3
ENG 1020Composition II and Literature3
CHEM 1220General Chemistry II4
Elective HISX - Historical Knowledge Course3
Elective ORAX - Oral Communication Course 13
CCS 1001College and Career Success3
Pathway Courses
MATH 2610Calculus II4
MATH 2620Calculus III: Multivariable4
MATH 2622Differential Equations4
PHYS 2201Calculus-Based Physics I4
PHYS 2202Calculus-Based Physics II4
Elective CRTY - Creativity Course3
Elective GLKY - Global Knowledge Course3
Unrestricted Elective 23
Total Credits62-63
1

Recommended COMM 1301 Public Speaking

2

If you have not taken Physics in high school, you should use this elective to take PHYS 1100 Introductory Physics