Physics, BSPHY

Degree Requirements

Hours Required and General/College Requirements:

A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the “General University Requirements ” in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Arts and Sciences requirements (excluding foreign language and natural and life sciences).

Major Requirements:

Option I Required courses:

Minimum of 46 hours in physics, including:

Courses that may not count toward a bachelor’s degree in physics:

Option II Required Courses:

Minimum of 36 hours in physics, including:

Courses that may not count toward a bachelor’s degree in physics:

Other Course Requirements:

Minor:

Option II requires a minor in mathematics and science secondary teaching or a minor in general engineering technology. Students seeking secondary teacher certification should see requirements listed under “Teacher Certification .”

Electives:

Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum requirements. Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement (42) and/or the minimum total hours required for the degree. For specific information see an academic advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Other requirements:

Substitutions in the BA or BS degree programs may be made only with the written consent of the department chair. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 in all advanced-level science and mathematics courses is required for graduation with a degree in physics.