Teaching physics
If you are interested in teaching high school physics, you may choose to pursue Physics Secondary Education Major, or pursue an Integrated Science Major wtih a Physics Secondary Education Minor (below).
Secondary education physics major
Complete at least 30 semester hours, including:
- Physics 133, 134, 235, 246, and 306 (or higher level substitutes)
- Two advanced theory classes: 335 and 345
- One upper-level laboratory course: 384
- Departmentally-approved electives to bring the total to at least 30 hours
Cognates
- Mathematics 171 (or 170), 172, 271
- Science Education Studies 214 and 314
- Physics 359 (also listed as Science Education Studies 359)
Secondary education physics minor
Cognates
- Science Education Studies 214 and 314