Students graduating from this program will:

• Have a functional knowledge of the basic areas of astronomy, astrophysics, and physics.
• Be able to integrate their knowledge with critical thinking skills in order to become quantitative problem solvers.
• Be able to clearly articulate scientific information, both orally and in writing.
• Be able to effectively use the scientific literature.

Students graduating with a BS degree in Physics with an Emphasis in Astronomy will be prepared for entry into graduate programs or the job market for career employment.