Physics B.A./B.S. w/6-12 Physical Science Certification
The Physics B.A./B.S. w/6-12 Physical Science Certification is designed for students who wish to teach Physical Science at the middle or high school level. It provides a broad but rigorous background in the physics and chemistry needed by successful teachers, and includes an advanced physics education course designed specifically for majors in this program.
| 42 |
| PHYS 101 | Physics and Astronomy Seminar | 1 |
| PHYS 2425 | University Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 2426 | University Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 317 | Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering | 3 |
| PHYS 321 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 333 | Wave Motion, Acoustics, and Optics | 4 |
| PHYS 345 | Teaching and Learning Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 371 | Science and Math Education Theory and Practice (Total of 2 hours) | 2 |
| or PHYS 401 | Current Topics in Physics and Astronomy |
| PHYS 411 | Classical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 412 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| PHYS 420 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| 3 |
| CHEM 101 | General Chemistry Tutorial I | 1 |
| CHEM 102 | General Chemistry Tutorial II | 1 |
| CHEM 1111 | General and Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| General and Quantitative Chemistry I * | |
| CHEM 1112 | General and Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| General and Quantitative Chemistry II * | |
| CHEM 2323 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 2123 | Organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| PSY 300 | Learning Processes and Development | 3 |
| SED 330 | Roles and Responsibilities of Professional STEM Educators | 3 |
| SED 331 | Instructional Design for Student Engagement in STEM | 3 |
| SED 332 | Project Based Learning in STEM | 3 |
| RDG 380 | Comprehension and Vocabulary in Middle and High Schools | 3 |
| SED 400 | Pedagogy and Classroom Management in Field-based Environments | 3 |
| SED 401 | Technology Infused Curriculum and Assessment in Field-based Environments | 3 |
| SED 404 | Secondary Teaching Practicum | 3 |
| SED 405 | Secondary Residency in Teaching | 6 |
| Calculus I * | |
| Calculus II * | |
| MATH 314 | CALCULUS III | 4 |
| Total Hours | 120 |