ABM Accelerated Bachelors to Masters: Physics (Interdisciplinary Physics) BS; Physics MS

Student Eligibility Requirements

1. Students entering into the ABM pathway should have between 75-90 credits completed towards their undergraduate degree, including credit hours earned from advanced placement (AP).
   
2. A transfer student must have completed a minimum of two semesters (24 credit hours) as a full-time A&T student in addition to the 75 to 90 earned hours as stated above.
3. Students must have at least a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and a major GPA of 3.00.

Application to the ABM Pathway

A prospective student who meets the eligibility requirements for the ABM pathway must set up a meeting with his/her undergraduate advisor and the graduate program coordinator to develop a Plan of Study for her/his bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Before acceptance into an ABM pathway can be finalized, a student must submit:

1. The standard application for admission to the Graduate College;
2. A Plan of Study for the graduate degree that also indicates the graduation date for the master’s degree. The Plan of Study must indicate the following: (i) a maximum of 12 graduate credit hours that will also count towards the undergraduate degree, (ii) a maximum of six (6) additional graduate credit hours that may be taken as an undergraduate student that will not be counted towards the bachelor’s degree, (iii) courses that will be taken after matriculating into the graduate program, and (iv) the graduation date for the master’s degree that meets the time limit for the ABM pathway (i.e. obtaining a thesis or non-thesis master’s degree in the same field within 18 months of completing the bachelor’s degree).
3. Any changes to the ABM Plan of Study must be submitted in writing and approved by the chairperson and graduate program coordinator and by the dean of the Graduate College.
   

Requirements for Participation and Graduation

1. Students must complete the bachelor’s degree prior to entering the master’s program. Students in the ABM may not elect to by-pass the bachelor’s degree.
   
2. Students must receive a grade of B (3.00/4.00) or better in each of the double-counted graduate level (600 level) courses.
   
3. Students must complete the master’s degree within 18 months from the completion of the bachelor’s degree for a non-thesis master’s degree. requirements with a GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale, follow the plan of study, and meet other departmental requirements to continue to be eligible to participate in the pathway.

Continuing Eligibility

1. It is the responsibility of the student to recognize his/her eligibility status.
   
2. If a student completes the bachelor’s degree requirements with an accumulated GPA of less than 3.25/4.0, he/she automatically loses the privilege of continuing in the ABM.
3. Failure to complete the degree with course/project option in 12 months or thesis option in 18 months voids the application of the double counted class hours to the Master’s degree.

Withdrawal from the ABM Pathway

A student may, at any time, withdraw from the ABM pathway by informing her/his undergraduate advisor and graduate program coordinator in writing. A copy of this request to withdraw must be sent to the Graduate College for approval. A student who either withdraws or loses eligibility to continue in the pathway will not be able to use any graduate courses towards the bachelor’s degree. However, a maximum of six credit hours of graduate courses may be used towards another master’s degree with the approval of the graduate program coordinator, department chair, and the dean of the Graduate College.

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

Total Credit Hours: 120

¹Courses may only satisfy ONE general education requirement GL, AA, SBS, or HFA (e.g. LIBS 202  can satisfy HFA or AA, but not both).

²Disciplinary Electives (12 credit hours) to be determined by the student’s interest and approved by an instructor.

³Mathematics elective (3 hours) numbered 300 or above.

⁴Physics electives (3 hours) numbered 300 or above.

⁵PHYS 494  - capstone course.

⁶Free electives (6 hours) - It is suggested that at least 6 of these hours be FOLA course.

^**12 credit hours of coursework that will satsifty the requirements for both the undergraduate and graduate degrees.  Refer to the graduate catalog for additional information on these courses.

First Semester

• PHYS 600 3 credit(s)
  
• PHYS 615  3 credit(s)
  
• PHYS 620 3 credit(s)
  

Refer to the graduate catalog for additional information on these courses.

Second Semester

• PHYS 630 3 credit(s)
  
• PHYS MS Elective 3 credit(s)
  
• PHYS MS Elective 3 credit(s)
  

Refer to the graduate catalog for additional information on these courses.