Bachelor of Science - Physics Education

Physics is the science which deals with nature at its most fundamental level, describing phenomena ranging from the interactions of subatomic particles to the folding of proteins to the dynamics of planets and galaxies. The physics-education track, B.S. prepares a student for emplopyement as a secondary school educator. It allows students more breadth to their college degree where they pair their physics studies with requirements from another discipline. This degree track is tailored to be compatible and must be completed with a secondary education, B.A. major.

Secondary Education majors are required to complete a second major in their chosen content area in order to obtain a teaching license. The content areas are as follows: English, Social Science: History, Mathematics, Integrated Science: Chemistry, Integrated Science: Physics or Biology. Requirements for these majors are housed in their respective departments.