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Physics Emphasis

A.S. (TTP)

Expected Hours for A.S. (TTP) Degree

62

What is Physics Emphasis: General Transfer Major?

The Physics Emphasis is designed to prepare students for transfer to a Bachelor’s degree granting institution.  Nearly 90% of all physicists work in medicine, industry, education or other professions.

What will I learn?

All students who complete a degree designated as a Tennessee Transfer Pathway will be able to do the following:


  1. Communicate effectively through oral and written modes, using conventions appropriate to their audience and purpose, including critical listening, reading, and research skills.
  2. Evaluate the significance of humanity’s cultural heritage and diversity and its development in a historical and/or global context through critical and analytical

methodologies.

  1. Connect knowledge of social and cultural institutions to issues of personal or

public importance.

  1. Analyze historical and contemporary issues by drawing on historical contexts.
  2. Demonstrate a broad understanding of scientific principles and concepts.
  3. Apply relevant mathematical modeling to a variety of applied or theoretical problems.

What can I do with this degree?

This A.S. degree provides the necessary training and knowledge required for admission to a four year institution. Physicists with a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree are in great demand for their analytical skills in many financial, fund management and research roles, in law, as weather forecasters, computer programmers and as physics and science teachers.


The Physicist might work in a laboratory, designing materials for computer chips, or smashing atomic particles.  Physicists have orbited the earth and explored the oceans.  They also build instruments that diagnose disease; develop better and more efficient fuels for cars and homes; calculate the movement of arctic glaciers and create smaller, faster electronic components for computers.  Other career options include high school teaching, government, and the military.

What are my options at Cleveland State Community College?

Cleveland State Community College Program offers Physics Emphasis (TTP): Transfer Degree (AS): if you plan to continue to a four-year institution.

What are my options to pay for this degree?

  • Apply for financial aid at www.FAFSA.gov
  • A student is encouraged to apply early for financial aid. He/she must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the FAFSA Renewal Application as soon as possible after October 1 to ensure that the Financial Aid Office receives the Institutional Student Information Record and other documents prior to the priority deadline. July 1st is the priority deadline for applying for the fall semester and December 1st for the spring semester.

Program Schedule

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Fall Semester

ENGL 1010

English Composition I

3

GEN 1010

First Year Seminar

3

HIST 2010

or HIST 2310

Early US History

 or Early World History

3

MATH 1900

Scientific Programming*

3

MATH 1910

Calculus I*

4

Fall Milestones
  •  
  • If you have Writing Learning Support requirements, then you will need to register for ENGL 0900 in addition to ENGL 1010.  If you have Reading Learning Support requirements, then you will need to register for READ 0810 in addition to ENGL 1010.
  • GEN 1010 can be taken as a two week bootcamp that runs for 3 hours per day for the 10 weekdays prior to the first day of class.
  • All History courses requires completion of Reading Learning Support requirements. 
    Students should take the history sequence required by the senior institution. 
    For example, UTK and UTC prefer World History whereas TTU and MTSU prefer US History.
  • MATH 1900* requires a Math ACT of 22 or higher.  Otherwise, completion of MATH 1000 or SAILS Plus is required. This class is offered only in Fall semesters.
  • MATH 1910* requires a Math ACT score of 26 or higher.  Otherwise, completion of MATH 1730 or MATH 1710 and MATH 1720 is required. 
  • *In order to stay on track, students need to follow the prescribed timetable exactly for courses marked with a *.  Failure to do so could result in a delay of up to one year.
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  • FINANCIAL AID ALERT - If you receive aid, the priority deadline to apply or renew your FAFSA and submit any requested documentation could be near.  Be sure to check your Cleveland State email daily for deadlines, announcements, and award updates for the academic year.  Please see your success coach or enrollment specialist to make sure you are in good standing or if you have any questions.
  • ADVISING and REGISTRATION - Work with your success coach and/or academic advisor to discuss Spring registration.  Remember, advising is key to success!
  • Work with your advisor to discuss Spring registration when contacted. Remember, advising is key to success!

Spring Semester

ENGL 1020

English Composition II

3

HIST 2020 or

HIST 2320

 

Modern US History or

Modern World History

 

3

MUS 1030

Introduction to Music

3

PHYS 2110

Calculus Based Physics I*

4

MATH 1920

Calculus II*

4
Spring Milestones

 

  • ENGL 1020 requires completion of ENGL 1010 with a grade of C or higher.
  • All History courses requires completion of Reading Learning Support requirements. 
    Students should take the history sequence required by the senior institution. 
    For example, UTK and UTC prefer World History whereas TTU and MTSU prefer US History.
  • MUS 1030 requires completion of Reading and Writing Learning Support requirements.
  • PHYS 2110* requires successful completion of MATH 1910.  This class is offered only in Spring semesters.
  • MATH 1920* requires completion of MATH 1910 with a grade of C or higher.
  • *In order to stay on track, students need to follow the prescribed timetable exactly for courses marked with a *.  Failure to do so could result in a delay of up to one year.
  • FINANCIAL AID ALERT - Now is the time to begin thinking about financial aid for next semester.  Be sure to check your Cleveland State email daily for deadlines, announcements, and award updates for the upcoming academic year.   Please contact your success coach or academic advisor if you have any questions.

ADVISING and REGISTRATION - Work with your success coach and/or academic advisor to discuss Summer and Fall registration.  Remember, advising is key to success!   If you are planning to transfer to a four-year university, make an appointment with your academic advisor soon.  They can assist you with making the right course selections, as well as help you begin the transfer process. 


Fall Semester

ENGL 2110 or

ENGL 2210 or

ENGL 2310

Early American Literature or

Early British Literature or

Early Modern Literature

3

MATH 2110

Calculus III*

4

COMM 2025

Fundamentals of Communication

3

PHYS 2120

Calculus Based Physics II*

4

SOCI 1010

Introduction to Sociology

3
Fall Milestones
  •  
  • Any literature course will satisfy the Humanities/Fine Arts (literature) requirement and all require successful completion of ENGL 1020.
  • MATH 2110* requires completion of MATH 1920 with a grade of C or higher.  This class is offered only in Fall semesters.
  • PHYS 2120* requires successful completion of PHYS 2110.  This class is offered only in Fall semesters.
  • *In order to stay on track, students need to follow the prescribed timetable exactly for courses marked with a *.  Failure to do so could result in a delay of up to one year.
  •  
  • FINANCIAL AID ALERT - Check your Cleveland State email daily for important dates, deadlines and announcements regarding your financial aid.  Please check with Financial Aid if you have any questions.
  • ADVISING and REGISTRATION - Work with your academic advisor to discuss Spring registration.  Your advisor can assist you in course selection, as well as checking requirements for transfer and/or graduation. 
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Spring Semester

MATH 2010

Introduction to Linear Algebra*

3

MATH 2120

Differential Equations*

3

ART 2000

Art History Survey I

3

PSYC 1030

Introduction to Psychology

3

Subtotal

62

Spring Milestones
  •  
  • MATH 2010* requires completion of MATH 1910 with a grade of C or higher.  This class is offered only in Spring semesters.
  • MATH 2120* requires successful completion of MATH 2110.  This class is offered only in Spring semesters.
  • ART 2000 requires completion of all Reading and Writing Learning Support requirements.
  • *In order to stay on track, students need to follow the prescribed timetable exactly for courses marked with a *.  Failure to do so could result in a delay of up to one year.

GRADUATION - Apply to graduate by completing the online Intent to Graduate form. This can be found under the Graduation Tab within the Registration Tools and Forms on Cougarnet.  You will need to schedule to take your exit exam and/or program test at mycs.cc/testing.  These will be taken in the Testing Center.

CONGRATULATIONS! After you complete this semester's courses and maintain an overall 2.0 GPA, you will be a Cleveland State Graduate!
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