PHYSICS EDUCATION

To become an effective Physics teacher at the secondary level is one of the most important and challenging career choices one can make. The program is extensive and demanding since the student must acquire both the methodology courses required for a secondary teacher and the full content course load of a Physics major. While the course work required for this degree can be accomplished in four years, the extra work required in practice teaching makes this a 4.5 year option. The student should contact an education advisor early in their career to insure that they are aware of the College of Educations requirements for certification. The student must become certified in the education program before their Junior year to keep on schedule here.

The rewards of a teaching career are best measured in terms of personal satisfaction with the impact one makes on the lives of future generations. The need for good secondary teachers who can teach in more than one area of Science or Math is a high priority in our nation.

OPTION I: PHYSICS EDUCATION

(This program yields a Bachelor of Science in Physics Degree with a minor in Mathematics and a Primary endorsement to teach Physics and a Supporting endorsement to teach Mathematics)

1: GER = General Education requirements (see the University Bulletin).

2: MATH(3) or (6) = Six hours of MATH beyond 315 are required. Approved choices include MATH 340, 360, 375, 401, 402, 415, 420, 440, 441, 443, 448. Italicized entries are recommended

3: 499 = One hour of 499 in an appropriate department or Physics is required. Additional hours of Physics 499 may be taken for credit.