The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physics (B.A.) is appropriate for students seeking an in-depth understanding of physics and the natural sciences within the context of a broader education. This curriculum allows the greatest freedom in choosing electives offered by other departments, and is ideal for students wishing to pursue dual degrees, matching physics with another discipline.
A major in physics with this option consists of a minimum of 120 semester hours that fulfill the general degree requirements of the University and that include at least 33 semester hours in physics with an average grade of C or better. The 33 hours of physics must include eight hours in an introductory sequence of either PHYS 1101, 1102, 1101L, and 1102L or PHYS 2101, 2102, 2101L, and 2102L. The remaining 25 hours must include PHYS 1000, PHYS 3101, PHYS 3121, PHYS 3141, PHYS 4231, PHYS 4241, either PHYS 3282 or PHYS 3283, plus six additional hours at the 3000-4000 level. Also required are CHEM 1251, 1251L and MATH 1241, 1242, 2171, 2241, and 2242. PHYS 3000, 3900, 4000, or 4800 may be used to fulfill the 33-semester hour requirement only if approved in advance for this purpose by the Undergraduate Studies Committee. Freshmen should complete MATH 1241 before the beginning of their second year.
Checklist and Sample Schedule for B.A. in Physics
The Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physics with a Secondary Teacher Licensure Option (B.A.) is for students preparing to teach high school physics. Students in this program may work toward becoming a licensed secondary educator while completing their undergraduate degree in physics. The student must (a) fulfill all requirements for the B.A. degree and (b) complete the additional courses required by the College of Education. The student should make arrangements for an advisor in the Department of Middle, Secondary, and K-12 Education and obtain an up-to-date listing and schedule for required education courses. It is possible to complete this option within four years (eight semesters), however very little flexibility is offered to the student who opts to do so. Licensure applications are the responsibility of the student and the Office of Student Academic Services in the College of Education.
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