Bachelor of Arts in Astronomy
The Bachelor of Arts degree is ideal for students pursuing careers in other fields (e.g. law, finance or business management). This degree provides a strong science background in astronomy, while allowing the flexibility to pusue a minor or double major.
Degree listings here reflect current requirements. Since actual graduation
requirements depend on the specific year which a student enters USC, students
should always consult with their faculty advisor to determine course selection.
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Sample Program
Bachelor of Arts Astronomy
| Year 1 |
| Fall | Units |
| Math 125 | 4 |
| GE - Social Issues | 4 |
| WRIT 140 | 4 |
| Foreign Language | 4 |
| Phys 190 | 1 |
|
| Total | 17 |
|
| Spring | Units |
| Math 126 | 4 |
| Phys 151L | 4 |
| GE Requirement | 4 |
| Foreign Language | 4 |
| | |
|
| Total | 16 |
|
| Year 2 |
| Fall | Units |
| Math 226 | 4 |
| Phys 152L | 4 |
| GE Requirement | 4 |
| Foreign Language | 4 |
|
| Total | 16 |
|
| Spring | Units |
| Math 245 | 4 |
| Phys 153L | 4 |
| GE Requirement | 4 |
| Elective | 4 |
|
| Total | 16 |
|
| Year 3 |
| Fall | Units |
| Phys 304 | 4 |
| Astr 400 | 4 |
| GE Requirement | 4 |
| Elective | 4 |
|
| Total | 16 |
|
| Spring | Units |
| Phys 316 | 4 |
| Astr 440 | 4 |
| Elective | 4 |
| Elective | 4 |
|
| Total | 16 |
|
| Year 4 |
| Fall | Units |
| Astr 420 | 4 |
| Writ 340 | 4 |
| Elective | 4 |
| Elective | 4 |
|
| Total | 16 |
|
| Spring | Units |
| Astr 410 | 4 |
| Phys 493L | 4 |
| Elective | 4 |
| Elective | 4 |
|
| Total | 16 |
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