The best community college for physics major to transfer

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I am a community college student in MA. I am thinking to transfer between community colleges because my school’s physics program is poor. So, I am looking for a better program. The university I am planning to transfer after getting an Associate Degree of Physics is Berkeley

Must
A good program of physics to transfer
Internships opportunities
Coad
Available to transfer credits from a community college

Want
Student-Faculty ratio is 20-1 or better
Honors Program
Small classes

My status is below
An American (English is my second language, and I have language difficulties; My TOEFL score was 48 two and half years ago.)
3.3 GPA
Courses I have passed;
Calculus 1,2, Linear algebra, College writing 111,112, Introduction of Sociology, Applications/Concepts, Honors seminar

Please do not consider a budget.

Thank you

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You ready to pay 50K per year?

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Berkeley out of state would be expensive.

The frosh/soph courses for the physics major are typically these:

  • Math including single variable calculus, multivariable calculus, linear algebra, differential equations.
  • Calculus based physics sequence including mechanics, electricity & magnetism, heat, waves, and modern physics. Because different colleges cover topics in different orders, it is best to complete the full sequence (usually 3-4 semesters) at the same college.
  • General chemistry is required or recommended at some colleges.

In addition, general education courses as specified by the four year school should be taken.

Choose a community college that offers the above to be prepared for junior transfer as a physics major to any four year school.

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NASA 2014

Please do not consider that. I am planning to transfer to a community college after being a resident of a state I will go.

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ucbalumnus

Thank you for your advice