Program: Physical Sciences
The Physical Sciences program offers lower division courses which provide an understanding of physical science concepts and thus permits students to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program in various physical science majors.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The goals of the Associate Degree are academic transfer to a university and preparation for audition into a university music program. There are a number of curricular components that are needed to achieve these goals: theory, musicianship, piano, and the applied performance program. The ultimate career goals for the AA in Music would be to receive a bachelor’s degree in music performance, education, composition, or musicology (theory or history). This would prepare one for a teaching or performance career and/or admission to a graduate program.
Students are provided an introduction to the lower division course preparation for transfer to a baccalaureate degree in various physical science majors. This Associate Degree will prepare students for an entry-level position as a laboratory technician. Appropriate course selection will also facilitate transfer in a related major.
Degrees & Certificates
Associate in Arts (AA), Physical Sciences
This Associate Degree will prepare students for an entry-level position as a technician. Appropriate course selection will also facilitate transfer in a related major.
Associate in Science (AS), Physical Sciences
This Associate Degree will prepare students for an entry-level position as a laboratory or environmental technician. Appropriate course selection will also facilitate transfer in a related science major. The A.S. degree requires fewer General Education units, allowing for more physical science units to be counted toward the degree.
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Differentiate between unsupported opinions and verifiable scientific facts supported by observations, experiments, and scientific theory.
- Demonstrate a foundational scientific understanding of a specific field of science.