Physics, B.S.

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Students should complete these courses which serve as a foundation to the major prior to the start of their junior year:

Majors must also include:

and, at least one more physics course:

Students intending to pursue graduate study in physics should also very strongly consider completing additional courses, including:

plus courses in related fields, such as:

Students planning to teach physics in secondary schools must also complete these courses in addition to major requirements:

BIO-101 Principles of Biology or
BIO-102 Biology and the Environment or
BIO-111 Foundations of Biology
CHM-110 Foundations of Chemistry
PHY-105 Descriptive Astronomy
EDU-111 Perspectives on American Education
EDU-120 Human Development
EDU-221 Students with Exceptionalities
EDU-350 Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Grades 9-12
EDU-454 Teaching Science in Grades 9-12
EDU-460 Critical Issues in Secondary Education
EDU-433 Foundations of Literacy Instruction
EDU-434 Content Literacy Strategies and Modifications for Diverse Learners
EDU-472 Practicum: Secondary Teaching and
EDEP-670 in addition to the prescribed courses in the major (excluding PHY-441 and the final elective in physics).
MTH-250 Vector Calculus and
MTH-255 Differential Equations are also highly recommended.

Teaching licensure eligibility

The teaching internship required for licensure will be completed on a post-baccalaureate, graduate credit basis, with the student becoming eligible for a teaching license at the end of fall term following graduation. Consult with Education for specific requirements for admission to the licensure program and other pertinent information.