Associate in Arts in Physics/Astronomy (Direct Transfer Agreement) in Lakewood United States | Pierce College District

Developed by Pierce faculty, this roadmap charts the foundational courses for this career path and for transferring to a four-year college. It offers a structured approach to degree completion by detailing program-specific courses tailored to your field. The plan carefully balances credit hours to fulfill degree criteria, with courses arranged in an optimal sequence - follow this order when scheduling. Should a course be unavailable, proceed with the next suitable option in the sequence. Any modifications to this plan require advisor consultation to ensure all degree requirements remain satisfied. Purpose statements accompanying each course clarify its relevance to your professional goals. When presented with elective choices, use these explanations and notes to select options that best match your aspirations. The roadmap also includes key milestones to track your progress toward timely graduation.