AA/AS in Physics

Physics at Hartnell College welcomes everyone from the merely curious to students aiming at science and engineering degrees. Classes are arranged in three levels, so students can choose according to their mathematics preparation, and all are designed to support a smooth move to a four-year school. The discipline offers an associate degree in science for transfer. Graduates can pursue careers in research, engineering, data analysis, astronomy, education, technology consulting or aerospace. Students can review a program map and career information when planning, and the STEM office on the main campus answers questions about the major and how it connects to later study. Students are encouraged to talk with a counselor to confirm which courses fit their intended destination and to build a realistic term-by-term plan.