Students with a major or minor in secondary education must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 in the major and minor combined with no grades below a “C”.  All courses in the professional education sequence must be at least a “B-“.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Physics department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm

Total Credits Required 20-28
PH 220 Introductory Physics I [SCII] 5
PH 221 Introductory Physics II [SCII] 5
PH 322 Modern Physics 4
PH 375 Analytical Mechanics or3
     PH 380 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism (3 cr.)
Physics Electives3
MSED 340 Fundamental Concepts in Science *4
MSED 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Science Education *4

*Not needed if major is biology education, chemistry education, earth science education or integrated science education.

Grade earned in methods course(s) is calculated with courses in the Professional Education sequence in the major.