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Nov 21, 2024
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Undergraduate Catalog | 2022-2023 Previous Edition
Physics, B.A.
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The Bachelor of Art degree is appropriate for students seeking an in-depth understanding of physics within the context of a broader education. This curriculum allows the greatest freedom in choosing electives offered by other departments, and is ideal for students wishing to pursue double majors, matching physics with another discipline.
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Admission Requirements
Freshmen
- Minimum GPA: n/a
- Declaration of Major: Students should declare a Physics major in their Freshman or Sophomore year.
Transfers
- Minimum GPA: 2.0
- Transferable Credit Hours: 24
Degree Requirements
A Major in Physics leading to the B.A. degree consists of at least 39 credit hours of physics courses (PHYS).
Foundation Courses (22 credit hours)
Notes:
* Under special circumstances, and with the approval of the Undergraduate Studies Committee, PHYS 1101 , PHYS 1101L , PHYS 1102 , and PHYS 1102L may be substituted for the PHYS 2101-2102 sequence.
** Freshmen should complete MATH 1241 before the beginning of their second year.
Major Courses (27 credit hours)
Restricted Elective Courses (6 credit hours)
Select two of the following not already taken as a Major Course:***
Note:
*** PHYS 3000 , PHYS 3900 , PHYS 4000 , or PHYS 4800 may be used to fulfill the PHYS course requirements only if approved in advance for this purpose by the Undergraduate Studies Committee.
Unrestricted Elective Courses
As needed to complete the credit hours required for graduation.
Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours
Cooperative Education Program
In the Cooperative Education Program, students complete their lower-division coursework and, after being formally accepted as a co-op student, alternates periods of academic coursework with periods of full-time paid employment in an area mutually agreed upon by the student, an employer, and the University. Students who are in good standing with the University, have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5, and have completed 30 credit hours are eligible to apply. Transfer students are required to complete 12 credit hours at the University prior to application. Further information regarding the application procedure for admission into this program can be obtained from the University Career Center.
Grade Requirements
Major courses must be completed with grades of C or above.
Honors Program
For details about the Honors Program in Physics, visit the program page .
Teacher Licensure
Students interested in teaching physics in high school should take both PHYS 3282 and PHYS 3283 . In addition to meeting the requirements for the physics degree, students who plan to become licensed teachers must have a Minor in Secondary Education. These students should contact the Office of Teacher Education Advising and Licensure (TEAL) in the College of Education regarding teacher licensure.
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