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Nov 23, 2024
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Undergraduate Catalog | 2024-2025
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.
All program-level Admissions and Progression Requirements are in addition to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Admission Requirements .
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Admission Requirements
Freshmen
Transfers
Currently Enrolled Students
- Declaration of Major: Students should declare a Physics major in their Freshman or Sophomore year.
Degree Requirements
A Major in Physics leading to the B.A. degree consists of at least 39 credit hours of physics courses (PHYS).
General Education Courses (31-32 credit hours)
For details on required courses, refer to the General Education Program . Total hours to satisfy General Education Requirements may vary as some general education requirements may be double-counted in the major with departmental approval. Please see your advisor for information.
Foreign Language Requirement (0-8 credit hours)
For details on required courses, refer to the College of Science Foreign Language Requirement.
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 3900 or PHYS 4000 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.
Progression 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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