Completion of the physics courses, and the professional education sequence leads to certification as a secondary teacher of physics. Advising for this major is provided by the School of Education.
Students with a major in secondary education physics must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or greater overall, in the major, and/or minor(s) with no grade below a "B-" in the professional education sequence and no grade below a "C" in the major and/or minor(s).
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 | 122 |
| General Education |
30-40
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| Required Courses in Major | 32 |
| PH 220 Introductory Physics I [SCII] | 5 |
| PH 221 Introductory Physics II [SCII] | 5 |
| PH 322 Modern Physics | 4 |
| Physics Electives | 18 |
| Mathematics Prerequisites | 15 |
| Appropriate mathematics courses must be taken as prerequisites for the required physics course. | |
| MA 161 Calculus I [QUAR] | 4 |
| MA 163 Calculus II | 4 |
| MA 211 Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MA 265 Calculus III | 4 |
| Other Required Courses | 10 |
| CH 111 General Chemistry I [SCII] | 5 |
| CH 112 General Chemistry II | 5 |
| Professional Education | 37 |
| ED 201 Introduction to Education | 2 |
| ED 231 Teaching for Learning in the Secondary Classroom | 4 |
| ED 301 Dimensions of American Education | 2 |
| ED 319 Teaching of Reading for Secondary Teachers | 3 |
| MSED 340 Fundamental Concepts in Science | 4 |
| MSED 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Science Education | 4 |
| ED 361 Special Education and the General Classroom Teacher | 2 |
| ED 380 Practicum in the Secondary School | 2 |
| ED 430 Teaching in the Secondary School | 11 |
| ED 450 Seminar in Teaching | 1 |
| ED 483 Educational Media Technology | 2 |
Note: MA 111 is a prerequisite for many courses.
This major does not require a minor.
Bulletin Year:
2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin
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