Department of Physics and Astronomy (PHY)
Department of Physics and Astronomy
BA or BS Degree with Standard Professional Licensure for Teachers
For students interested in teaching as a career:our need for good physics teachers at the high school and middle school levels has never been greater. Job opportunities are outstanding for someone who knows physics well, and is prepared to teach it.
$If you are interested in teacher licensure with, for example, a BA degree in physics, you should begin to take the introductory physics and math sequence as early as possible in your college career
$Introductory calculus (Mat 191, 292, 293) and 3 other math courses are necessary for Phy 291/292 and upper level physics courses
$Introductory physics (Phy 291) is taught in the spring semester --- begin this class in your freshman year if possible
Required Physics Core
Courses
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Phy 291/292 and 291L/292L |
General Physics With Calculus |
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Phy 321 |
Modern Physics |
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Phy 321L |
Modern Physics Lab |
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Phy 323 |
Mechanics |
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Phy 323L |
Mechanics Lab |
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Phy 325 |
Electricity & Magnetism |
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Phy 325L |
Electricity & Magnetism Lab |
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Phy 401 |
Physics Senior Seminar |
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Two from: Phy 327 Phy 412 Phy 413 |
----------------------------------- Thermal Physics Electronics for Scientists Microcomputer Interfacint |
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Math and Chemistry Area Requirements |
See Undergraduate Bulletin |
Required Courses in
the
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ELC 381 |
The Institution of Education |
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CUI 450 |
Psychological Foundations of Education |
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CUI 465 |
Student Teaching and Seminar |
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CUI 535 |
Literacy in Science Education |
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CUI 545 |
Diverse Learners |
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CUI 559 |
Teaching Practices & Curriculum in Science |
Recommended Course
Sequence
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Fall |
Spring |
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Sophomore |
Take PPST (or substitute appropriate SAT scores). Apply for admission to the Complete Phy 291/292 course sequence; begin upper level physics courses. |
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Junior |
ELC 381 |
CUI 450 CUI 545 Apply for admission to student teaching program. |
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Senior |
CUI 535 CUI 559 Complete courses for physics major. |
CUI 465 (Full time) Apply for Standard Professional I License in the |