Physics Pathway

The Associate of Science

Contact Information
Dr. Wesley O. Smith
(731) 424-3520 ext. 50525
wsmith16@jscc.edu

Program and Career Description

Physics prepares students for a variety of career paths. Physics is also the gateway to careers in the many areas of engineering. Most careers in physics and engineering require a bachelor’s degree or higher. The Physics pathway allows students to complete the first two years of study with the advantages inherent in a community college while preparing to transfer into a four year physics or engineering program. Students work closely with science and math faculty with access to science labs and computer facilities.

Program Requirements

(Students may require additional Learning Support courses.)

Communication Requirement (All required)
ENGL 1010 English Composition I
ENGL 1020 English Composition II
COMM 2025 Fundamentals of Communication

Choose THREE Humanities Courses (One must be a literature Course)
ARTH 2010 Survey of Art History I
ART 2020 Art History Survey II
ART 1035 Intro to Art
COMM 1851 Intro to Film
ENGL 2110 Early American Literature
ENGL 2121 American Lit: 1865 - Present
ENGL 2210 British Lit: Beginnings - 1785
ENGL 2220 Modern British Literature
ENGL 2310 Early World Literature
ENGL 2320 Modern World Literature
HUM 1010 Introduction to the Humanities I
HUM 1020 Introduction to the Humanities II
MUS 1030 Introduction to Music
PHIL 1030 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 1040 Introduction to Ethics
THEA 1030 Introduction to Theatre

Choose TWO Social and Behavioral Science Courses 
ECON 2100 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 2200 Principles of Microeconomics
GEOG 2010 World Regional Geography
PHED 2050 Health and Wellness
POLS 1030 American Government
POLS 2025 State and Local Government
PSYC 1030 General Psychology
SOCI 1010 Introduction to Sociology
SOCI 1020 Social Problems

Choose TWO History Courses 
HIST 1110 Survey of World Civilizations I
HIST 2320 Modern World History
HIST 2010 Survey of American History I
HIST 2020 Modern United States History

Natural Science Requirement
PHYS 2110 Calculus Based Physics I
PHYS 2120 Calculus Based Physics II

Mathematics Requirement
MATH 1910 Calculus I

Area of Emphasis Requirements
MATH 1920 Calculus II
MATH 2110 Calculus III
MATH 2010 Intro to Linear Algebra
MATH 2120 Differential Equations
CITC 1301 Intro to Programming & Logic
COL 1030 College to Career Navigation

The Associate of Science: Physics requires 60 college level credits. Some courses have prerequisites and co-requisites.