Physics Education, Bachelor of Science

The physics education major requirements include 16 credits in physics, 20 credits in biology, chemistry, and mathematics, and 47 hours of professional studies in education. The physics education major leads to a bachelor of science degree.

Physics Specialization Requirements

Core Courses

BIOL 110	General Biology I	4
CHEM 111	General Chemistry I	4
CHEM 112	General Chemistry II	4
MATH 115	Calculus I	4
MATH 116	Calculus II	4
PHYS 200	University Physics I	4
PHYS 210	University Physics II	4
PHYS 220	University Physics III	4
PHYS 350	Science Curriculum Projects	2
PHYS 409	Seminar in Physics	2

Required Professional Studies Courses

EDUC 101	Introduction Educational Practice	3
EDUC 202	Cultural Awareness in the Classroom	3
EDUC 280	Exceptional Child	3
EDUC 282	Educational Psychology Application	3
EDUC 316	Read/Write Across Curriculums	3
EDUC 333	The Learning Environment	3
EDUC 340	Educational Measurement/Evaluation	3
EDUC 342	Middle School Curriculum/Instruct	3
EDUC 400	Early Professional Experience	1
EDUC 409	Secondary Methods	3
EDUC 410	Secondary Methods Clinical Practice	3
EDUC 421	Student Teaching/Secondary	7 to 15
EDUC 428	Secondary Programs Clinical Seminar	1

PHYSICS EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE
Type of Credit	Required Credits
General Education (For B.S.)*	29
Major	36
Education	47
Elective	8
Total Credits to Earn Degree	120
*Based on students arriving as first time freshmen. Some general education requirements are met through required major courses. This reduces the number of required general education credits.