Degree Map: Physics A.S.

If you are a full-time student and follow this degree map, you can complete this associate degree in two years. See an academic advisor for a customized degree map that works for you. To be recommended for the Associate in Science degree, you must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 as a minimum on all coursework attempted (minimum of 60 hours).

Note the Milestones below each semester. Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion.

First Semester

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
COMM 1113 - Public Speaking	3
ENGL 1113 - Composition I	3
HIST 1483 - U.S. History 1492 to the Civil War Era or HIST 1493 - U.S. History - Civil War Era to the Present	3
MATH 1715 - Precalculus I and II (A) or MATH 2114 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (A) Strongly recommend ACT or math placement testing to test into MATH 2114.	4-5
Total Credit Hours	13-14

Milestones

To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted. See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
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Form a study group, join a student organization, or volunteer at a community service site.
Visit the writing, math and science, or technology learning centers for free individual tutoring support services.
Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

Second Semester

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
ENGL 1213 - Composition II	3
MATH 2114 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (A) or MATH 2124 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (A)	4
POLS 1113 - American Federal Government	3
Recommended Electives. The following courses are recommended: CSCI 1203 - Computer Concepts and Applications * ENGR 1242 - Introductory Engineering Computer Programming PHYS 1003 - Introduction to Physics OR Select three (3) credit hours from the list of Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives *To receive an Associate Degree from TCC, students must demonstrate computer proficiency by taking this course or through testing or petition.	2-3
Required General Education Elective. Select one three-hour course from one of the following: Psychology, Social Sciences, Foreign Language, or Fine Arts (Art, Music, Theatre).	3
Total Credit Hours	15-16

Milestones

To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted. See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
Schedule a campus visit with your transfer institution’s student recruitment office.
Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
Visit Career Services by your 20th credit hour to explore career opportunities associated with this degree.

Third Semester

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
CHEM 1315 - General Chemistry I (L)	5
Humanities General Education Elective. See the General Education Requirements for course list.	3
MATH 2124 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (A) (if not taken in a previous semester)	0-4
PHYS 2034 - Engineering Physics I (L)	4
Recommended Elective (if MATH 2124 has been previously taken). The following courses are recommended: ENGR 1242 - Introductory Engineering Computer Programming MATH 2134 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III MATH 2613 - Elementary Differential Equations	0-4
Total Credit Hours	14-16

Milestone

Consult with an academic advisor to complete a Petition for Computer Proficiency.
Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted. See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
Complete applications for admission and financial aid for the four-year institution to which you plan to transfer.
Visit Career Services to build your resume.

Fourth Semester

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
CHEM 1415 - General Chemistry II (L)	5
Humanities General Education Elective. See the General Education Requirements for course list.	3
PHYS 2124 - Engineering Physics II (L)	4
Recommended Electives. The following courses are recommended: CSCI 1203 - Computer Concepts and Applications ENGR 1242 - Introductory Engineering Computer Programming MATH 2134 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III MATH 2613 - Elementary Differential Equations OR Select three (3) credit hours from the list of Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives .	2-4
Total Credit Hours	14-16

Milestone

Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation. Sixty (60) hours are required for graduation.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted. See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.

Transfer Information

This degree will transfer to several Oklahoma universities, including Northeastern State University, Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma. You should work closely with an academic advisor each semester to make certain you are enrolled in the correct courses for a seamless transfer process and you are encouraged to begin a dialogue with your intended transfer school as early as possible. Early coordination between TCC academic advisors and advisors from selected four-year institutions can streamline the transfer process. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she understands the program/admission/transfer requirements for the transfer school.

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Degree Map: Physics A.S.

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