The quality of a two-year college's physics program is determined in part by the quality of preparation and the overall workload of its teachers, along with the provision for adequate budgets, facilities, and support services. The guidelines presented in this booklet were prepared by a task force of the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) to assist college administrators and science teachers in establishing and developing reasonable standards for physics instruction in their institutions. These guidelines are presented under several different headings: (1) "Curriculum Guidelines"; (2) "Laboratory Guidelines"; (3) "Personnel Guidelines"; (4) "Budget Guidelines"; and (5) "Teaching Facilities Guidelines". In addition, a discussion of how to start a physics program assessment at a two-year college is included. A brief history of the two-year colleges in the United States and a mission statement for two-year colleges are appended. (CW)