Associate in Science Degree for Transfer, Physics
Huntington Beach, USA
Associate of Science
DURATION
4 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 5,953 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* $11,906 per year
Key Summary
About: The Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) in Physics at Golden West College prepares students to transfer to the California State University (CSU) system. Students who complete the degree are guaranteed admission to CSU, though not to a specific campus or major, and will need to complete no more than 60 units after transfer. You'll gain proficiency in classical physics, including mechanics, waves, sound, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and optics, and exposure to modern topics such as special relativity, atomic and nuclear physics. Meet a counselor to plan courses and confirm campus-specific requirements.
Career Outcomes: engineering teaching research lab technician analyst
The Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer degree (AS-T in Physics) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Physics at a CSU 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 accepts this degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. Consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. Prospective students interested in this degree are encouraged to meet with a counselor to develop an educational goal plan that best meets their goals and needs.
On completion of the program, the student will have gained proficiency in all of the main areas of classical physics (mechanics, waves, sound, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and optics) and will have been exposed to some of the more modern concepts of physics, including special relativity, atomic and nuclear physics.
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Recall the basic principles and concepts of physics.
- Use these principles and concepts in solving problems in the various areas of physics.
- Apply the methods of physicists.
- Summarize the importance of physics.
- List examples of how physics is an active, unfinished area of work in which many people are, today, actively engaged.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| PHYS G185 | Calculus Based Physics: Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS G280 | Calculus Based Physics: Electricity/Magnetism | 4 |
| PHYS G285 | Calculus Based Physics: Modern | 4 |
| MATH G180 | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| MATH G185 | Calculus 2 | 4 |
| MATH G280 | Calculus 3 | 4 |
| Major Total | 24 | |
| GE Pattern (Cal-GETC) | 34 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 units) | ||
| Total Units | 60 |