Physics, B.A.
Overall Requirements
- 120 credit hours, to include at least 36 credits at or above the 300 course level
- Minimum of 27 credits in Physics courses above the 100 level.
- Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA for the required Physics and Mathematics courses.
Degree Program Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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University Requirements | ||
General Education Requirements (MAC) | ||
College of Arts and Sciences Additional Requirements (CIC) |
Major Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Core Courses | 27 | |
General Physics I with Calculus | ||
General Physics II with Calculus | ||
Intro to Experimental Methods | ||
Introduction to Modern Physics | ||
Mechanics | ||
Electricity and Magnetism I | ||
Thermal Physics | ||
Intro to Computational Physics | ||
Physics Senior Seminar | ||
Related Area Requirements | 14 | |
General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory | ||
Introduction to Computer Programming for Non-Majors | ||
Ordinary Differential Equations | ||
Select one of the following Calculus Sequences: | 12 | |
Sequence 1 | ||
Calculus I | ||
Calculus II | ||
Calculus III | ||
Calculus IV | ||
Sequence 2 | ||
Calculus A | ||
Calculus B | ||
Calculus C |
Optional Concentration
The optional concentration as detailed following the major requirements may be added, but is not required.
- Physics Major with Comprehensive Science High School Teaching Licensure
Electives
Electives sufficient to complete the 120 credit hours required for degree.
Physics Major with Comprehensive Science High School Teaching Licensure Concentration Requirements
The Comprehensive Science High School Licensure (PHYS) program provides a strong background in physics as well as licensure for high school physics teaching. In addition, successful completion of this program qualifies candidates to teach other high school science subjects as well.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Additional Requirements for Teacher Licensure | ||
Principles of Biology I and Principles of Biology I Laboratory | ||
Principles of Biology II and Principles of Biology II Laboratory | ||
Introduction to Earth Science | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
Physical Geology | ||
Environmental Change: Its Nature and Impact | ||
Weather and Climate | ||
Physical Geography: Landscape Processes | ||
Required * | 27 | |
Literacy in the Content Area | ||
Assessment I: Accountability in Our Nation's Schools | ||
Assessment II: Standardized Tests | ||
Assessment III: Classroom Assessment | ||
Child and Adolescent Development and Learning | ||
Understanding and Teaching Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings | ||
Teaching Multilingual Learners with Diverse Abilities | ||
Human Diversity, Teaching, and Learning | ||
Teaching Practices and Curriculum in Science | ||
Student Teaching: Secondary School | ||
Student Teaching Seminar | ||
Recommended | ||
Introduction to Instructional Technology for Educational Settings (strongly recommended) |
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The courses listed must be taken in a specified sequence, terminating in student teaching in the spring semester of the senior year. See the online Secondary Education Handbook for more information.
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Counts toward GEC GNS requirement.
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Counts toward GEC GMT requirement.