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Pete is seeking online courses for a physics major while working full-time but has struggled to find suitable providers. He notes that physics and chemistry typically require lab work, complicating his search, especially since the nearest college with a lab is over two hours away. Suggestions include exploring community colleges that offer science transfer degrees, which allow for future transfer to a four-year institution. Although Pete's nearby community college lacks a physics major, it does offer physics courses, prompting him to consider visiting to gather more information. He expresses interest in obtaining an associate's degree online to buy time before relocating to complete his education.
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Hi,
My name is Pete & I work full-time. So, at least until the point of a bachelors degree, I would like to take online courses as a physics major. So far I have not found a decent online physics provider. To reiterate...help!
 
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plerza said:
Hi,
My name is Pete & I work full-time. So, at least until the point of a bachelors degree, I would like to take online courses as a physics major. So far I have not found a decent online physics provider. To reiterate...help!

I don't think there is such a thing. Physics and chemistry courses require lab work.
 
I figured that, unfortunately the closest college with a lab is 2+ hrs away, which is why I was hoping for the best on this saving grace.
 
plerza said:
I figured that, unfortunately the closest college with a lab is 2+ hrs away, which is why I was hoping for the best on this saving grace.

Do you have any community colleges nearby? You could enroll in a science transfer degree.
 
What is a science transfer degree? The only community college nearby doesn't have a physics major. I think the only sciences they have are biology & chemistry.
 
You can always try open university. They offer a physics degree.

I don't know in what way such a degree is viewed by employers or grad school.
 
I think getting an associates online might be better to buy myself some time to move closer to a college or university to finish the job. Thanks!
 
plerza said:
What is a science transfer degree? The only community college nearby doesn't have a physics major. I think the only sciences they have are biology & chemistry.

It's an AS degree (associates in science), but it's a degree program that allows you to transfer to a 4-year school afterwards. Does the community college offer physics courses? The one I'm attending doesn't have a physics major either, but it does offer physics courses.
 
I didn't look that far into it honestly so I'll definitely have to go visit them & see. I know they are connected to a university that is much further up-state. Hopefully that will be the ticket. Thank you!
 

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