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FINANCIAL AID RATE

85%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

35:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

8

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$2,519

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Physics Program

The physics degree program at Santa Ana College instructs students on the scientific study of matter and energy, as well as the testing and formulation of laws that govern the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Students who graduate the physics degree program may follow a career path in ecology, healthcare, archaeology, and more. Course instruction includes classes in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, and more. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer physics program.

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Santa Ana College

10801 E. Valley Mall, El Monte, CA

Santa Ana College (SAC) is one of the larger community colleges in California, offering Associate's Degrees, professional career training, and higher education for students planning to transfer to four-year universities. SAC boasts an award-winning faculty and provides a high-quality education at an affordable price.  Academic and vocational study areas at SAC include business, science, technology, athletics, arts and entertainment.  Smaller classes at SAC allow for individualized attention.

Students enrolled in one of SAC's occupational/vocational programs have opportunities to participate in field experiences through the college's Service Learning Center.

SAC Mission

The mission of Santa Ana College is to be a leader and partner in meeting the intellectual, cultural, technological, workforce and economic development needs of our diverse community. Santa Ana College prepares students for transfer, employment, careers and lifelong intellectual pursuit in a dynamic learning environment.

History

Santa Ana College was founded in 1921.

SAC had many Japanese American students through the early 1940s, and as part of the "California Nisei College Diploma Project, SAC is currently seeking information about its Japanese Americans students who were forced to interrupt their studies during World War II, when many of them were forced to enter internment camps. These students or their families will receive honorary diplomas at the SAC 2011 spring commencement.

Academics

Santa Ana College follows the semester calendar, with a fall, spring and summer semester.  In addition to regularly scheduled on-campus classes each semester, there are "special interest schedules" that include 8-week classes, honors classes, online/TV classes, weekend classes, and Public Service Institute (PSI) Seminars.

Colleges and Schools

Because Santa Ana is a two-year community college, rather than schools or colleges, it has departments.  The SAC academic and vocational education departments are:

  • Academic Computing Center
  • Accounting
  • Art
  • Auto Technology/Diesel
  • Anthropology/Sociology/Women's Studies
  • Biology
  • Business Administration 
  • Business Applications 
  • Chemistry
  • Child Development
  • Computer Science
  • Counseling
  • Criminal Justice
  • Criminal Justice Academies
  • Dance
  • Distance Education
  • Economics
  • Electronics Technology
  • Engineering
  • English/ESL
  • Ethnic Studies
  • Family & Consumer Studies
  • Fashion Design & Merchandising
  • Fire Technology
  • Earth Science/Geology
  • Geography
  • History
  • Human Development
  • International Business
  • Internet Courses
  • Journalism
  • Legal Assistant
  • Library Technology
  • Life Sciences (see Biology)
  • Management/Marketing
  • Machine Technology
  • Mathematics
  • Modern Languages
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Paralegal
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Reading
  • Speech
  • Speech Language Pathology Assistant
  • Television Courses
  • TV/Video Communications
  • Theatre Arts
  • Women's Studies

Student Life

SAC offers many student services, as well as opportunities for leadership and extracurricular activities.  Student services include academic advising, counseling, a student development program, citizenship services, student organizations, a college bookstore, and more.

Athletics

The Santa Ana College athletics program includes many intercollegiate sports.  The Santa Ana "Dons" compete in the following sports:

Men's Sports:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Track and Field
  • Water Polo
  • Wrestling

Women's Sports:

  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Water Polo

Community Life

Santa Ana College is part of the Rancho Santiago Community College District, with a main office in Santa Ana, CA.  The college district dedicates efforts to researching the local community to gain a better understanding of its constituents.  These efforts help with educational planning and the services offered to students and the community.

Students Enrolled in the Physics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Santa Ana College offers an associate's degree program in physics.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male15
Female8

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian7
Hispanic14
Non Resident Alien2

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Physics program at Santa Ana College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Physicists

Description

Conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, physicists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.9% from 2014 to 2024

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the laws of matter and energy. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants Santa Ana College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Santa Ana College may offer services like:

  • Online classes
  • Remedial courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Student employment
  • Day care

Intercollegiate Athletics

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Beach Volleyball