Pre-Physics

About the Program

CIP 400801

This program offers students the first two years of a four-year bachelor’s degree in physics. Students complete the last two years of a four-year bachelor’s degree in physics at participating Institutions of Higher Learning in Mississippi.

Admission Requirements

Earning a regular or standard high school diploma or passing scores on a high school equivalency exam (currently GED®, HiSET®, and TASC™).

Associate of Arts

Curriculum

Credit Hours
0
Semesters
0

Course Requirements

Department Required Hours
English Composition 6
Mathematics 15
Speech 3
Laboratory Science 8
Humanities / History 6
Fine Arts 3
Social Science 6
Orientation 1
Chemistry 8
Computer Science 4
Literature 3

Available Courses

English | Speech | Literature
English CompositionHours
ENG1113 English Composition I3
ENG1123 English Composition II3
Required Total6
SpeechHours
SPT1113 Public Speaking3
Required Total3
LiteratureHours
ENG2423 World Literature I3
ENG2433 World Literature II3
Required Total3
Chemistry | Physics
Chemistry Hours
CHE1211 General Chemistry I, Lab 1
CHE1213 General Chemistry I, Lecture 3
CHE1221 General Chemistry II, Lab 1
CHE1223 General Chemistry II, Lecture 3
Required Total 8
Physics Hours
PHY2514 Engineering Physics I 4
PHY2524 Engineering Physics II 4
Required Total 8
Humanities | History
HumanitiesHours
HIS1113 Western Civilization I3
HIS1123 Western Civilization II3
HIS1163 World Civilization I3
HIS1173 World Civilization II3
HIS2213 American (U.S.) History I3
HIS2223 American (U.S.) History II3
Required Total6
Mathematics
Mathematics Hours
MAT1613 Calculus I 3
MAT1623 Calculus II 3
MAT2613 Calculus III 3
MAT2623 Calculus IV 3
MAT2913 Differential Equations 3
Required Total 15
Fine Arts
Fine ArtsHours
ART1113 Art Appreciation3
MUS1113 Music Appreciation3
Required Total3
Social Science
Social ScienceHours
ECO2113 Principles of Macroeconomics3
ECO2123 Principles of Microeconomics3
GEO1113 World Geography3
PSC1113 American National Government3
PSC1123 American State & Local Government3
PSY1513 General Psychology3
SOC2113 Introduction to Sociology3
SOC2143 Marriage & Family3
Required Total6
Orientation
ORIENTATION1
LLS1311 ORIENTATION1
Required Total1
Computer Science
Computer ScienceHours
CSC2134 Programming I with C++4
Required Total4

Advisors

Program Costs

Per Semester
Program Tuition & Fees
$ 0

Southwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding the non-discrimination policies: Mrs. Rhonda Gibson, Director of Disability Support Services, 601.276.3885 ; Mr. Blake Brewer, Vice President for Student Affairs and Title IX Coordinator, 601.276.3717 ; SMCC, 1156 College Drive, Summit, MS 39666

Academic Pathways

Science

Technology

Engineering

Math

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