ASTRONOMY

Associate of Science Degree

Description

The Associate of Science Degree in Astronomy will prepare those students interested in laying a foundation for further study and for a bachelor's degree in an Astronomy field from a four-year college or university.

This degree program is for the Associate of Science Degree in Astronomy and fulfills many of the requirements and foundation courses for transfer to baccalaureate astronomy-related majors, but does not satisfy all transfer requirements for specific institutions. Students should consult with a counselor for major preparation for specific universities and colleges.

To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Astronomy, students must complete the required major courses below with a grade of "C" or better or of “P” if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, along with either of the following: Rio Hondo College General Education (RHC GE) or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.