Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 369570
- Phone: (714) 628-4900
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
53%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
36:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Physics Program
The physics degree program at Santiago Canyon 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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Santiago Canyon College
8045 E Chapman, Orange, CA
History
Santiago Canyon College was originally the Orange Campus branch of the nearby Santa Ana College opened in 1985. Due to increased enrollment and demand the school changed its name in 1997 and became independent. Santiago Canyon College is became accredited in 2000 by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and operates as part of the Rancho Santiago Community College District. SCC is a 2 year institution offering vocational, transfer and associate programs to the community. The school has seen steady expansion since its inception, including new buildings and renovations.
Academics
Santiago Community College's goal is to provide a quality education to its students, to assist them in learning to think critically, and to provide them an environment with which to develop and grow as people. SCC offers a diverse selection of programs to suit the needs of students and also provides distance learning opportunities to further aid students.
Some programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in enrolling at Santiago Canyon College must apply online, provide transcripts and take a placement exam. If the applicant has taken Math or English courses at the college level prior, he or she may submit transcripts to be exempt. Once the application is completed students must register online for their classes. Students pursuing financial aid must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and can further discuss possible aid rewards and tuition payments at the financial aid office on campus.
Extracurricular Activities
Santiago Canyon College offers students plenty of extracurricular activities, from clubs to sports, there is always something to capture the interest of students.
Some clubs on campus:
- Anthropological Society
- Chess Club
- French Club
- Philosophical Society
- S.A.F.A.R.I.
- Buddhists for Peace
The Santiago Canyon College Hawks participate in a number of sports through the California Community College Athletics Association.
Sports programs:
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Soft Ball
- Track and Field
- Golf
Students Enrolled in the Physics Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Santiago Canyon College offers an associate's degree program in physics.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 21 |
Female | 7 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 6 |
Hispanic | 8 |
White | 12 |
Multiple Races | 2 |
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
Students who have completed the Physics program at Santiago Canyon College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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 admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates Santiago Canyon College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Santiago Canyon College may provide services like those listed below:- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Day care
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball