Bachelor of Science with a major in Astronomy

For students attending classes at the Maricopa County Community Colleges and preparing to transfer to The University of Arizona, the following course work is recommended. A maximum of 64 credits of community college course work may be applied to a bachelor’s degree program at The University of Arizona. Refer to The UA Desert Lynx On-line Catalog or contact the Office of Academic Services (621-3336) for additional information. If you will not be completing this transfer guide, see the "Options for Completion of the University General Education Requirement."

SECOND LANGUAGE -- This requirement may be met by demonstrating proficiency in a single second language at the second semester level. Refer to Examination Policies in The UA Desert Lynx On-line Catalog for additional information on ways in which proficiency may be demonstrated. Course work available at the Maricopa County Community Colleges includes the following.

• ARB 101, 102
• CHI 101, 102
• FRE 101 or 101AA, 102 or 102AA
• GER 101 or 101AA, 102 or 102AA
• GRK 101, 102
• HEB 101, 102
• ITA 101 or 101AA, 102 or 102AA
• JPN 101, 102
• LAT 101, 102
• POR 101, 102
• RUS 101 or 101AA, 102 or 102AA
• SLG 101, 102
• SPA 101 or 101AA or 103, 102 or 102AA or 104

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS -- Thirty credits of astronomy course work, of which 20 credits must be upper-division, are required for the major in Astronomy. ASTR 300a-300b and 400a-400b are required courses not available in the Maricopa District which must be completed after transfer.

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Last updated March 14, 2000