Astronomy

Valdosta State University

United States of America, Aberdeen

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Valdosta State University

United States of America , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines15-Aug-2022

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 15,625 / term

Next Intake 15-Aug-2022

Astronomy

About

Astronomy, one of the oldest sciences, is the study of celestial bodies including planets, stars, galaxies and other entities in space. Astronomers utilize principles in physics to learn about the universe and create theories based on their research. Astronomy majors at Valdosta State University gain knowledge of the fundamental branches of astronomy, including solar system astronomy, astrophysics and observational astronomy.

Astronomy students at Valdosta State take courses in physics and mathematics, along with classes in general astronomy and astrophysics, the solar system and observational techniques. Students gain practical teaching experience as laboratory assistants and tutors and are able to participate in research experiments with faculty members. Many astronomy majors choose to double major in physics. Students in the program are prepared for graduate studies and to enter the workforce in areas such as aerospace and related industries.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Students entering the University directly from high school must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better on all course work undertaken in order to continue as Theatre and Dance majors. If in any given semester a student's overall GPA falls below 2.0, the student will have one semester (fall or spring) to bring it back up to or above 2.0. If the overall GPA remains below 2.0 for two consecutive semesters, the student will be requested to change majors. Any student who fails to respond to that request will automatically be transferred to an undeclared major status. Students who enter the University as transfer students who wish to continue a major in Theatre or Dance must have a GPA of at least 2.0 on all course work undertaken. Upon acceptance as a major, a student must maintain an overall 2.0 GPA as described above.

English Program Requirements

*English Proficiency

Students who are non-native speakers of English, who transfer from an institution of higher education outside the United States where English was not the language of the institution, are required to submit an English language proficiency exam score from one of the approved below along with their foreign credentials.
1. Accuplacer
  1. Reading: 237
  2. Write Placer: 4
2. Cambridge English Scale Score (which can be demonstrated in Cambridge English : First (FCE), Advanced (CAE) or Proficiency (CPE).
  1. Requirement: 169 (CPE=180)
3. Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) IGSCE and “O” Level “English” Exams
  1. Requirement: "D" or better
4. English Language Institute
  1. Requirement: Completion of Level 6 at VSU’s English Language Institute with a B Average or better will also meet language requirements. For more information, including how to apply visit The VSU English Language Institute website.
5. International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
  1. Requirement: 6.0
6. Michigan English Test (MET)
  1. Requirement: 55
7. Pearson (PTE) Academic
  1. Requirement: 53
8. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
  1. Requirement: 69 (Internet version) or 523 (paper version)