Associate of Science - Astronomy

Earn your Associate of Science in Astronomy at Tacoma Community College! Prepare for a successful transfer to a four-year university. Apply now!

Program Description The Associate of Science Degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to specific science majors at four-year colleges or universities. Students pursuing this degree are required to select a field of specialization from an approved list and will be assigned a TCC advisor to understand specialization requirements. Astronomy is a field of specialization at TCC. Students can prepare for a future career in astronomy or physics. TCC offers courses that cover the first two years of a typical four-year college astronomy or physics program. Students will earn an Associate of Science Track 2 (AS-T Track 2) degree to enter into a four-year college or university.