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
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 | Reading and Writing Across Curriculums | 3 |
| EDUC 333 | The Learning Environment | 3 |
| EDUC 340 | Educational Measurement and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDUC 345 | Secondary Curriculum and Instruction | 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. |