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Nov 25, 2024
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2012-13 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Physics, Physics Teaching Concentration, B.S.
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Department of Physics and Astronomy
All physics majors must choose to concentrate in Professional Physics, Physics Teaching, or Astronomy. Each concentration specifies additional upper-division electives in physics and astronomy and other disciplines which vary by concentration. A minimum of 12 upper-division semester hours in the physics major must be taken at MTSU.
The physics core consists of 24 semester hours of physics and astronomy. Other requirements include 8 semester hours of chemistry and 8 semester hours of mathematics.
The Physics Teaching concentration offers preparation for careers as physics teachers, as well as serving as an appropriate degree path for other physics majors who do not plan to attend graduate school. In addition to the physics common requirements, the following courses are required:
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Supporting Courses Required
Note:
Contact the Physics and Astronomy department office for scholarship opportunities for Physics Teaching students. Teacher Licensure in Physics
Students seeking a license to teach physics in secondary schools (grades 7-12) must complete (1) a major in physics with a concentration in Physics Teaching, and (2) a minor in Secondary Education through MTeach.
Students must contact their Secondary Education Minor advisors for approval of appropriate courses. See Womack Family Educational Leadership Department or MTeach for additional course requirements. Physics Common Requirements
The common requirements required of ALL Physics majors consist of Other Requirements (16 hours)
Curriculum: Physics, Physics Teaching
Curricular listings include General Education requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.
Consult with a physics advisor for courses to take during the junior and senior years. Total hours in program: 120
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