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Program Available at:

  • Brookhaven
  • Cedar Valley
  • Eastfield
  • El Centro
  • Mountain View
  • North Lake
  • Richland

Catalog Year 2023-2024 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Associate of Applied Science

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI Must be Complete

For more information, visit the Dallas College Physics webpage and your success coach at your campus.

Physics, the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy, encompasses the study of the universe from the largest galaxies to the smallest subatomic particles. It explores motion, heat, light and other radiation, sound, electricity, magnetism, and the structure of atoms. The guided pathway in Physics will provide a foundation for you to move on toward a rewarding future rich in diverse discovery. An Associate of Science (A.S.) degree with courses in this pathway prepares you to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor's degree that opens the door to a career in just about anything.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Physics. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.S. degree, which will increase your chances of transfer to bachelor's level programs. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. Courses that complete the degree are noted below. See the catalog for official degree requirements.

Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See the catalog for official degree requirements.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

PATHWAY REQUIREMENTS

The following are prerequisite courses for MATH 2413.
MATH 1314, MATH 1316 and MATH 2412

Total Hours: 10​

CONSIDER COMPLETING BEFORE TRANSFER

COSC 1315, MATH 2318/2418, MATH 2420

SEMESTER 1

ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.

HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.

MATH 2413 – Calculus I* This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher. See Pathway Requirements above.

EDUC 1300 – Learning Framework All college students with fewer than 12 semester credit hours of successful college credit (grade of "C" or above) must take a student success course in the first semester.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic and career goals by the end of the semester.
  2. Meet with your success coach to research your career options with a Physics degree.

    Total Hours: 13​​

SEMESTER 2

ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.

CHEM 1411 – General Chemistry I* This is a Core course. Prerequisite of MATH 1314, or equivalent academic preparation, before enrolling in the class.

MATH 2414 – Calculus II*

CHOOSE ONE:

  • HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a Core course. OR
  • HIST 2301 – Texas History* This is a Core course.

*There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list. Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer.

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.

  2. Ask your success coach about transfer options to pursue a bachelor's degree at a university.

    ​Total Hours: 14​

SEMESTER 3

CHEM 1412 – General Chemistry II* This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:

  • ENGL 2332 – World Literature I* This is a Core course.
  • ENGL 2333 – World Literature II* This is a Core course. OR
  • PHIL 1301 – Introduction to Philosophy* This is a Core course.

*There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list. Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer.

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Begin applying to your top choice universities.

    Total Hours: 7​

SEMESTER 4

GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.

PHYS 2425 – University Physics I*

MATH 2415 – Calculus III*

CHOOSE ONE:

  • ANTH 2351 – Cultural Anthropology* This is a Core course.
  • ECON 2301 – Principles of Macroeconomics* This is a Core course.
  • PSYC 2301 – General Psychology* This is a Core course. OR
  • SOCI 1301 – Introduction to Sociology* This is a Core course.

*There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list. Elective courses should be selected according to the intended university to which you will transfer.

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in December 2023, if you plan to register for classes at a university Fall 2024.

  2. Check with your success coach for important deadlines and dates.

    Total Hours: 14​​

SEMESTER 5

GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.

PHYS 2426 – University Physics II*

PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness* This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:

  • SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication* This is a Core course. OR
  • SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking* This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:

  • ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation* This is a Core course.
  • DRAM 1310 – Theater Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
  • MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation* This is a Core course.

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 5 ACTION ITEMS

  1. After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Science degree.
  2. Sign up for commencement.
  3. Request final transcripts to be sent to the college or university to where you will transfer.
  4. Join the Alumni Network!

    Total Hours: 14​  

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 62 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

Updated July 16, 2025