天文学专业的学生研究恒星，气态星云以及类星体和黑洞等现象的性质，并采取各种通用和专门的课程来满足自己的兴趣。我们独特的计划将课程工作与最前沿的研究机会相结合，涉及地面和空基望远镜以及先进的计算机。学生与教师在物理和天文学的前沿进行令人兴奋的研究并进行一对一的研究，从而共同研究在专业会议上的演讲。物理和天文学系为规划研究生院，工业，商业或科学教育职业的学生提供了分析和科学背景。天文学专业帮助学生为研究生或计算机科学，医学，教学，工程，专利法，医学，科学写作或科学报告的职业做好准备。该计划为学生为研究生，从事
Astronomy majors study the nature of stars, gaseous nebulae, and phenomena like quasars and black holes and take a variety of generalized and specialized courses to meet their own interests. Our unique program blends coursework with cutting-edge research opportunities involving ground and space-based telescopes and state of the art computers.Students work one on one with faculty doing exciting research at the forefront of physics and astronomy, leading to co-authorship on research presentations at professional meetings. The Physics and Astronomy Department provides an analytical and scientific background for students planning for graduate school, a career in industry, business, or science education. An Astronomy major helps prepare students for graduate school or careers in computer science, medicine, teaching, engineering, patent law, medicine, science writing, or science reporting.The program prepares students for graduate school, a career in research or teaching, or employment in industry, business, or education fields where analytical skills and a scientific background are advantageous. Students who are considering a double major should talk to the undergraduate coordinator.