Welcome to the Associate of Science Degree (Physics) - Transfer

An Associate in Science in Physics for Transfer (AS-T) from Skyline College is intended for students who are interested in transferring to a California State University (CSU) campus with a major in Physics, or similar majors. The program is designed to teach students analytical skills, mathematical techniques and knowledge of physics in both the theoretical and experimental domains, as appropriate to prepare students for subsequent upper division course work in the same or similar arenas. The theoretical foundation is laid for mechanics, oscillations and waves, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics and modern physics. In laboratory, students are introduced to various measurement techniques and instruments including computerized data collection, and learn to model data and interpret it statistically to produce appropriate conclusions about the natural world. 

Career Path

Physics majors can pursue careers in fields as diverse as science, engineering, medicine, education, business, law and the military. Many jobs in physics require a Ph.D., so the program at Skyline College is a good launching point for pursuing education at a four-year university. Examples of careers: STEM educator, physical science technician, research analyst, applications engineer, medical physicist. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Physicists in California make an average of $129,290 per year.