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Astronomy B.A.

The astronomy degree provides an introduction to the study of the cosmos, from the scale of the solar system to the Universe as a whole, and uses physics to analyze planets, stars and black holes.
Eric Coughlin and Walter Freeman
At Syracuse, you’ll join a community of scientists who are passionate about astrophysics–including professors like Dr. Eric Coughlin (left) and Dr. Walter Freeman (right), pictured here.

About this Program

  • Strengthen your quantitative reasoning skills and solve problems with experimentation, simulation and analytical methods.
  • Work within one of our active and exciting research groups featuring state-of-the-art computational resources and well-equipped laboratories.
  • Enjoy small-group instruction with distinguished faculty.
  • Get involved with the Society of Physics Students, a student-run organization that provides a community for our students to engage with their peers both academically and socially.
  • Become a peer coach to gain education skills while helping us teach introductory courses in physics and astronomy.
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Program Information

Degree Type

Major

Outcome

B.A.

Modality

In-person

College or School

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Curriculum

Undergraduate courses provide a background in fundamental physics, computation and laboratory techniques, with emphasis on various topics in astronomy.

Extracurricular Opportunities

Campus Facilities

Physics Help Center and Study Lounge

The Physics Clinic is a help center and study lounge located within the Physics Building, which is also home to astronomy majors. It is staffed by teaching assistants and is available throughout the academic year. Undergraduate students are encouraged to visit for consultations on topics covered in astronomy courses or as a community space to work on assignments together.

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Student Organizations

Syracuse University Society of Physics Students

Members of the Syracuse University Society of Physics Students chapter organize academic and social events, including group study sessions and review sessions for first-year physics courses. They also frequently make several visits to local high schools to talk about the value and versatility of undergraduate degrees in astronomy and physics. The organization is open to all students with an interest in physics, regardless of their major.

Hands-on Learning Opportunities

Astronomy Research Opportunities

Many astronomy majors work in research labs, answering questions related to gravitational waves, stellar explosions, supermassive black holes and more.

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