Sep 19, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Physics: Secondary Education, B.S.


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As a major in physics all students in all concentrations must complete from 120 semester hours of University courses depending on the concentration. A minimum grade of “C-” must be achieved in all physics and math courses. Note that a 2.00 grade point average must be maintained in all major courses and an overall grade point average of 2.00 is required to graduate.

Departmental Required Courses


Common Courses for All Physics Concentrations


Required Math Courses for Physics for All Concentrations (12 Hours)


Required Elective Courses for Physics for All Concentrations (6 Hours)


Required General Education Non-Math and Non-Science Courses - 19 Credit Hours


Additional Course Requirements - Physics (Secondary Education)


Science Elective


(3 hours) - This must be a science elective other than a Physics course

Curriculum and Instruction


Curriculum Guide


Freshman Year


Semester Total: 14

Second Semester


Semester Total: 16

Sophomore Year


Semester Total: 16

Second Semester


Semester Total: 16

Junior Year


Senior Year


First Semester


Semester Total: 16

Second Semester


Semester Total: 12

Total Credit Hours: 120


1Genera l education courses may only satisfy ONE requirement AA, GL, HFA, or SBS (e.g. LIBS 202  can satisfy AA or HFA, but not both).
2Free electives (9 hours) - It is suggested that at least 6 of these hours be FOLA courses and 3 hours be in HIST 220 .

Major Program Requirements


Students must earn a C- or better in PHYS, MATH and EDPR courses.

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