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PHYSICAL SCIENCE

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The physical science program is an interdisciplinary approach to the study of science that stresses the interrelationship of chemistry and physics, as well as geology, biology, astronomy, earth science, and mathematics. Learning in this department offers a broad academic background and facility in analytic thinking requisite for advanced study in any of the sciences while providing a greater diversity of knowledge than is possible with study in a single science.

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Associate Degree in Science in Physics for Transfer - Associate in Science Transfer

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The usual career goal of the physical science major is to become a teacher in high school. Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree in physical science and other requirements for a single subject credential, graduates will be able to teach the following subjects in California high schools: chemistry, general science, physics, and physical science. Jobs for physical science teachers are becoming more plentiful with an increasing need for instructors in high school during the next ten years. Minority students or those proficient in Spanish are particularly in demand.

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Silvia Nadalet Dean

Grant Miller Department Chair

Tinh-Alfredo Khuong Department Chair

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PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Program Overview

Program Awards

Associate Degree in Science in Physics for Transfer - Associate in Science Transfer

Astronomy - Associate in Science