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Astronomy

The AA Degree in General Studies with Emphasis in Astronomy offers a lower division science foundation for those interested in astronomy. Astronomy amateurs, planetarium operators, science teachers and future baccalaureate majors are potential students in this program.

Astronomy degree programs near you.

Your future in Astronomy could be right around the corner.
Glendale Community College Campus

Physical Science - Astronomy

Glendale Community College

California Community Colleges Students Walking Across Campus Together

Astronomy

College of San Mateo

Monterey Peninsula College Campus

Astronomy

Monterey Peninsula College

Saddleback College Campus

Astronomy

Saddleback College

California Community Colleges Students Walking Across Campus Together

Astroimaging And Observatory Operation

College of San Mateo

Southwestern College Campus

Astronomy

Southwestern College

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Community colleges offer Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees. It requires that you complete a minimum of 60 semester units (depending on your major) of general education and major classes.

A four-year college or university offers the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees, which are more advanced. It requires that you complete a minimum of 120 semester units (sometimes more depending on your major) before graduating. You may complete 60 lower-division units at a community college and approximately 60 upper-division units at a university.