The Physics B.A./B.S. with Teaching Emphasis is designed for students who wish to teach physics 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.
| Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| See the Core Curriculum Requirements | 42 | |
| Teacher Certification, 6-12 Physical Science | ||
| Required courses in the major | ||
| PHYS 101 | Physics and Astronomy Seminar | 1 |
| University Physics I * | ||
| University Physics II * | ||
| 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 |
| PHYS 335 | Advanced Physics Laboratory | 3 |
| or PHYS 319 | Computational Physics with Python | |
| PHYS Elective (ADV) | 4 | |
| CHEM 1111 | General and Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| CHEM 1311 | General and Quantitative Chemistry I * | 3 |
| CHEM 1112 | General and Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| CHEM 1312 | General and Quantitative Chemistry II * | 3 |
| CHEM 351 | Physical Chemistry | 4 |
| Teacher Education courses (LeoTeach Sequence) | ||
| PSY 300 | Learning Processes and Development | 3 |
| SED 330 | Foundations of Secondary Education | 3 |
| SED 331 | Instructional Design for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| SED 332 | Creating an Engaging Learning Environment | 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 |
| Support courses | ||
| Calculus I * | ||
| Calculus II * | ||
| MATH 2415 | Calculus III | 4 |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
This course should be used to satisfy the core curriculum requirements.
A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in all courses in this Major.
