Secondary Education Physics Major
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).
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- Total Credits Required for Degree122
- General Education30-40
- Required Courses in Major32
- Physics Electives18
- Mathematics Prerequisites15
- Appropriate mathematics courses must be taken as prerequisites for the required physics course.
- Other Required Courses10
- Professional Education37
Note: MA 111 is a prerequisite for many courses.
This major does not require a minor.