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2024-2025 College Catalog

Physics and Astronomy Pre-Major, AS-T2 Planning Guide


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Where does my path start?


You will complete an Associate of Science-Transfer (AS-T) Track 2  at Shoreline.

Once you complete your Shoreline degree, you can transfer to a four-year school to earn a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics or Astronomy.

Physics is an excellent major for graduate studies in Astronomy, Atmospheric Sciences, Applied Math, Education, Environmental Studies, Medicine, Law and Physics.

What courses should I take?

This unofficial guide is intended to support you as you prepare for your major. Please consult with an advisor and your chosen four-year school(s), as program and admissions requirements vary and may change without notice.

General Education Requirements - 18-20 Credits


Communication (8-10 Credits)


Take ENGL& 101  and either ENGL& 102 , ENGL& 230 , or CMST& 101 .

Multicultural Understanding (5 Credits)


Choose one of the following courses:

CMST 203 , CMST 285 , GWS 284 , HIST& 220 , HIST 245 , HUM 105 , AES 101 , PSYC 230 , SOC 270 .

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)


Distribution Requirements - 10 Credits


Humanities (5 Credits)


Take one course from the Humanities  course list.

Social Sciences (5 Credits)


Take one course from the Social Sciences  course list.

Pre-Major Requirements - 31.5 Credits


Program Specific Courses and Electives to reach 90 Credits


Recommended: CS 121 , CS& 141 , CS 143 , CHEM 172 /CHEM 182 , CHEM 173 /CHEM 183 , MATH 207 , MATH& 264 .

Where can I go for help?


For general information and course entry codes:

mathadvising@shoreline.edu; chemistryadvising@shoreline.edu; computerscienceadvising@shoreline.edu; physicsadvising@shoreline.edu

General Academic Advising

FOSS (5000) Building, Rm. 5229  206-546-4559  advising@shoreline.edu  www.shoreline.edu/advising
Tiff Meier  206-546-6953 tmeier@shoreline.edu Rm 5233

International Student Academic Advising

9000 Building, Rm. 9302  206-546-4697  ieadvisors@shoreline.edu  www.shoreline.edu/international/advising/

Program Faculty Advisors

Stephanie Bartlett  206-546-4579 sbartlett@shoreline.edu Rm 5352

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