Astronomy Associate in Science Degree Program
2 years Full Time
CourseImg Science USD 21400
Min. Qualification :
10 + 2 High School / Senior Secondary
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Scholarship
Specializations
  • Arts and Design
Fees Details
Year Name Fees Total
1st Year Tution Fee USD 10700 10700.0
2nd Year Tution Fee USD 10700 10700.0
Required Documents
  • Passport Copy
  • 10th Marklist
  • 12th Marklist/Equivalent
  • Proof of IELTS Score
  • Application Fee Receipt
  • Proof of PTE Score
  • Proof of TOEFL Score
  • Statement Of Purpose
Admission
Starting Date Application Deadline Status
Eligibility

Academics: Applicants should have 55% in their  last Qualification .
English : IELTS: Applicants Should have a minimum score of 5.5. 
TOEFL: Minimum score should be 56 .
PTE: Minimum score should be 42 for Bachelors .

 

Admission Process

1. Application along with a non-refundable application fee of $ 50 and supporting documents will be processed on the TEN Agent portal.
2. Students will receive the admission offer either conditional or unconditional on his TEN Agent portal.
3.After getting the Offer letter(i20) , After accepting the offer Fee invoice will be generated on student account.
4.After getting the fee invoice student can pay the fee and fee receipt can be found on TEN Portal  (Ten Agents).

 

Syllabus

Major Requirements

Required Core Courses: 31 units Units
ASTR 100 Introduction to Astronomy 3 units
  OR
ASTR 115 The Solar System 3 units
  OR
ASTR 125 Stars, Galaxies, and Cosmology 3 units
  AND
ASTR 103 Observational Astronomy Lab 1 unit
MATH 251 Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5 units
MATH 252 Calculus with Analytic Geometry II 5 units
MATH 253 Calculus with Analytic Geometry III 5 units
PHYS 250 Physics with Calculus I 4 units
PHYS 260 Physics with Calculus II 4 units
PHYS 270 Physics with Calculus III 4 units

Students planning to pursue an undergraduate degree in Astronomy or Astrophysics are strongly encouraged to take MATH 270 (Linear Algebra) and MATH 275 (Ordinary Differential Equations).

Required Selective Courses: 4 units Units
ASTR 203 Astroimaging Techniques 4 units
ASTR 210 Fundamentals of Astrophysics 4 units

Students planning to pursue an undergraduate degree in Astronomy or Astrophysics are strongly encouraged to take CHEM 210, CIS 117, and CIS 254.

Total Required Major Units: 35

Description

The Astronomy Associates of Science Degree program is intended to provide a solid background for STEM students to pursue further studies in astronomy and astrophysics. Most of the courses in this program are aligned with the requirements for transfer to baccalaureate institutions, and designed to apply towards higher degrees in the astronomical sciences.

Students with an Associates of Science degree in Astronomy can find opportunities as varied as telescope operators at major observatories and interning at various NASA facilities, JPL, and the SETI Institute. Many students will use this degree as a stepping stone to earn a more advanced degree in astronomy and astrophysics at any degree granting university.

Visa

Passport Size Photograph ,Passport copy
All academics documents 10th, 12th ,Bachelor’s marksheets(for master’s)
Bank Documents (Bank statement, Bank Certificate ), Affidavit of Support
1-LOR(Mandatory) for bachelors , At least 3-4 LOR For Masters
Work Experience letter (graduates)
60% in graduation for Masters .
CV, Affidavit of Support
Health insurance.
Statement of Purpose(SOP)
Offer Letter(i20)
Show Funds: 
For Public college :Funds requirements UG and PG- $26,000 USD (Only in Current account)

Sevis Fee:360USD(This is to be paid through Credit Card only).
Embassy fee:160USD(Paid through Axis Bank)

Astronomy Associate in Science Degree Program
  • San Mateo County, United States
  • Public
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