Seattle,
WA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Associate's Degree
Associate of Science in Physics and Astronomy - Transfer, Track 2 in Seattle United States | South Seattle College
South Seattle College
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Seattle United States
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Qualification
Associate Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
10,911
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This academic pathway fulfills the requirements for an Associate in Science Track 2 degree with a Physics and Astronomy focus. As a pre-major program, it prepares students for junior-level transfer to bachelor's degree programs at four-year institutions. Throughout this pathway, students will examine Newton's Laws of Motion, energy and momentum conservation, and other fundamental principles that describe our physical universe. Laboratory work allows students to test these theories while developing proficiency in scientific methodologies involving experimentation, observation, and data analysis. South's program features a renowned active-learning approach, requiring students to engage in numerous hands-on experiments, either independently or collaboratively. Graduates gain versatile skills applicable across diverse professional fields, including problem-solving, analytical thinking, mathematical modeling, experimental design, research capabilities, and effective communication. Career prospects for physics and astronomy graduates span global opportunities in fields like aerodynamics, technology development, medical physics, and beyond. The program also serves as exceptional preparation for those pursuing advanced studies in business or medicine. Medical schools particularly value physics majors due to their strong technical foundation, while business schools appreciate the analytical perspective physics provides regarding modern manufacturing and technology-driven economies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
High School Transcripts -
To qualify for admission underage applicants 16 and 17 year-olds who have not yet graduated from senior high school or completed secondary education must submit transcripts showing completion of at least 9th grade or the equivalent Submission requirements depend on the grade level completed at the time of application.
Applicants who have completed only 9th grade must submit transcripts for 9th grade.
Applicants who have completed at least the first semester of 10th grade must submit all transcripts for all grades completed from 10th grade onward They do not need to submit 9th grade transcripts.
Transcripts must show the underage applicant has above average or B average results overall or rank in the top 20 percent of their class Students who do not meet the minimum grade requirement can be reconsidered for admission once they are 18 years of age or graduate from senior high school whichever comes first
Applicants must provide a copy of their passports photo page The entire photo page must be visible no portion can be obstructed including the bottom strip and the image must be of good quality no glare or reflections.
Underage Students - Students who will still be under age 16 or 17 by the start of classes must provide a copy of their high school transcripts or a copy of their high school diploma.
High School Diploma.
Transcripts must be provided at the time of application.
TOEFL iBT 64 Writing 17.
IELTS 6.0 Writing 5.0.
SAT 510 in Reading and Writing
ACT 19 for both English and Reading
US high school graduation with GPA of at least 2.0.
AP English Language Composition with a score of 3 or higher.
AP English Literature Composition with a score of 3 or higher.
IB - English Literature A with a score of 4 or higher HL.
IB - English A Language Literature with a score of 4 or higher HL.
Accuplacer Reading 86, Sentence Skills 86.
New Generation Accuplacer - Reading 257.
GED Language Arts 145 or higher.
To qualify for admission underage applicants 16 and 17 year-olds who have not yet graduated from senior high school or completed secondary education must submit transcripts showing completion of at least 9th grade or the equivalent Submission requirements depend on the grade level completed at the time of application.
Applicants who have completed only 9th grade must submit transcripts for 9th grade.
Applicants who have completed at least the first semester of 10th grade must submit all transcripts for all grades completed from 10th grade onward They do not need to submit 9th grade transcripts.
Transcripts must show the underage applicant has above average or B average results overall or rank in the top 20 percent of their class Students who do not meet the minimum grade requirement can be reconsidered for admission once they are 18 years of age or graduate from senior high school whichever comes first
Applicants must provide a copy of their passports photo page The entire photo page must be visible no portion can be obstructed including the bottom strip and the image must be of good quality no glare or reflections.
Underage Students - Students who will still be under age 16 or 17 by the start of classes must provide a copy of their high school transcripts or a copy of their high school diploma.
High School Diploma.
Transcripts must be provided at the time of application.
TOEFL iBT 64 Writing 17.
IELTS 6.0 Writing 5.0.
SAT 510 in Reading and Writing
ACT 19 for both English and Reading
US high school graduation with GPA of at least 2.0.
AP English Language Composition with a score of 3 or higher.
AP English Literature Composition with a score of 3 or higher.
IB - English Literature A with a score of 4 or higher HL.
IB - English A Language Literature with a score of 4 or higher HL.
Accuplacer Reading 86, Sentence Skills 86.
New Generation Accuplacer - Reading 257.
GED Language Arts 145 or higher.
Tuition
USD
10,911