Physics, B.A.

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Physics (B.S., B.A.)

Minimum hours required for B.A. major: 80

Minimum hours required for B.S. major: 72

Minimum hours required for B.S. Honors major: 79

Minimum hours required for B.S. Scholars major: 75

Requirements of the College of Sciences and Health Professions: A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for a degree, of which 42 semester credit hours must be earned in 300- and/or 400-level courses.

Major-Field Requirements for B.A. in Physics

Required physics courses

the following required physics courses:

Physics Electives

18 credits of physics electives to be selected from all the 300- and 400-level physics courses

Mathematics and computer science courses

the following required mathematics and computer science courses:

Chemistry with associated laboratory courses

introductory sequence of chemistry with associated laboratory courses

Or

Biology with associated laboratory courses

introductory sequence of biology with associated laboratory courses

Or

Computer and information science courses

Any two 300-/400- level CIS courses.

Upper-division credits

18 upper-division credits in a coherent program from a different discipline such as biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, environmental science, education or engineering. Program must be approved by the Physics Department adviser.

Note(s):

3 of the 36 credit hours (18 cr physics electives + 18 cr different discipline) have to be a 300 or 400 level lab course, approved by the Physics Department adviser.

Physics with Secondary Teacher Licensure

The CSUteach Program offers an option of an integrated science license (Physics) or a dual program in single-field physics and integrated mathematics. The licensure programs require coursework from the College of Science and the College of Education and Human Services. Contact the CSUteach Program for education courses required for undergraduate and Post-Baccalaureate Secondary Teacher Licensure programs (216-687-3709 or JH 345).

Two teacher preparation tracks are available:

BA in Physics, Integrated Science Licensure, Grades 7-12
BA in Physics, Physics & Mathematics Licensure, Grades 7-12

BA in Physics, Integrated Science Licensure, Grades 7-12

Physics Courses (35 credit hours)

PHY 241 - University Physics I or PHY 243 or PHY 243H
PHY 242 - University Physics II or PHY 244 or PHY 244H
PHY 330 - Introduction to Modern Physics
PHY 470 - Environmental Physics
PHY 474 - Thermal Physics
Fifteen credits of Physics electives at the 300 or 400 level

Biology Courses (12 credit hours)

Chemistry Courses (11 credit hours)

Environmental Science Courses (11 credit hours)

Mathematics Courses (22 credit hours)

Note:

Students will also need to complete additional CSUteach education courses. Please see Education, Adolescent and Young Adult with Licensure, Grades 7-12 for details.

BA in Physics, Physics & Mathematics Licensure, Grades 7-12

Physics Courses (35 credit hours)

PHY 241 - University Physics I or PHY 243 or PHY 243H
PHY 242 - University Physics II or PHY 244 or PHY 244H
PHY 330 - Introduction to Modern Physics
PHY 470 - Environmental Physics
PHY 474 - Thermal Physics
Fifteen credits of Physics Electives at the 300 or 400 level

Mathematics Courses (43 credit hours)

Science Sequence (Choose one: 11-12 credit hours)

Environmental Science Courses (4 credit hours)

Note:

Students will also need to complete additional CSUteach education courses. Please see the College of Education, CSUteach program catalog for details.