Dec 05, 2025  
2025-26 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-26 Academic Catalog

Roadmap: B.A. in Physics for Transfers


This roadmap is a recommended sequence of courses. Please consult your STAN Degree Progress and academic advisor as you develop your academic plan.

Third Year

Fall Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement  
3  
 
Major Requirement 
GE UD 2/5 
3  
 
Major Requirement 
4  
 
Student Success Skills
Student Success Skills Course
1
 
Units to 120
General Elective
4
Students are encouraged to consult with their major advisor to choose electives that meet their interests
 
Semester Units
15
 
 
Cumulative Total
15
 
Spring Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement
4  
 
Major Requirement  
3  
  
Units to 120
General Elective
3
 
Units to 120
General Elective
3
 
Units to 120
General Elective
3
 
 
Semester Units
16
 
 
Cumulative Total
31
 

Fourth Year

*Apply for Graduation*

Fall Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Prerequisite 
CS 3510  or PHYS 1024  
3
 
Major Requirement 
Upper-Division Major Elective  
3
 
GE UD 3 
Upper-Division Arts & Humanities  
3
Recommended: ENGL 3550 ; course also fulfills the Sociocultural Inquiry requirement  
Units to 120 
General Elective
3
 
Units to 120 
Upper-Division General Elective 
3
 
 
Semester Units
15
 
 
Cumulative Total
46
 
Spring Semester
Requirement Met
Course
Units
Notes
Major Requirement 
Writing Proficiency  
 
Major Requirement  
Upper-Division Major Elective 
3
 
GE UD 4 
Upper-Division Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
 
Units to 120 
Upper-Division General Elective 
3
Select a course that also fulfills the Sociocultural Inquiry requirement, if still needed 
Units to 120 
General Elective  
3
 
 
Semester Units
14
 
 
Cumulative Total
60
To qualify for graduation, students must complete a minimum of 120 units overall.