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Dec 21, 2024
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2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Physics Major, B.A.
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(NOTE: Students seeking a B.A. degree must complete one year college/university study or two years high school study of a single foreign language.)
The B.A. program is for students wanting a broad liberal arts education with an emphasis in physics. It may be a suitable foundation for students who are planning a career not usually regarded as physics, such as law, medicine, writing, environmental concerns, public safety, or computer programming.
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Special Requirements:
This major satisfies the criteria for an endorsement in physics and qualifies students to teach physics at the high school, middle, or junior high levels. Students should seriously consider working toward endorsement in a second area, such as biology, chemistry, general science, earth science, or mathematics. Students taking this major are required to complete the professional education program requirements offered through the Education department. Students completing thisprogram are required to demonstrate proficiency of student learning ourcomes through a program portfolio prior to student teaching. Students must pass the WEST-E exam for physics to receive a physics endorsement. Course of Study Required Courses
- Department approved electives Credits: 9
- Must include a department approved course sequence (such as PHYS 351/352, PHYS 381/382, PHYS 334/463, PHYS 492/ACED 324/487, PHYS 474/475 - see your Physics major advisor for details.
General Physics - Credits: 15
General Chemistry - Credits: 10
Electromagnetic Theory - Credits: 12
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