Secondary Education Physics Minor

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Students with a minor 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).

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Physics department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm

Total Credits Required 20 Credits

PH 220 - Introductory Physics I [SCII] [LAB] 5 Credits
PH 221 - Introductory Physics II [SCII] [LAB] 5 Credits
PH 322 - Modern Physics 4 Credits
PH 375 - Analytical Mechanics 3 Credits or
PH 380 - Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism 3 Credits
Physics Electives 3 Credits
MSED 340 - Fundamental Concepts in Science 4 Credits *
MSED 350 - Methods and Materials in Teaching Science Education 4 Credits *

Note:

*MSED 340 and MSED 350 double count if major is Biology Education, Chemistry Education, Earth Science Education or Integrated Science Education.

MA 111 is a prerequisite for many courses in the Physics minor.

Grade earned in methods course is calculated with courses in the Professional Education sequence in the major.