Physics/Adolescence Education, B.A./M.S.T.

Major Departmental Requirements 29-31 Credits

• PHY 111 - General Physics I (4 cr.)
• PHY 112 - General Physics II (4 cr.)
• PHY 311 - Analytical Mechanics (3 cr.)
• PHY 314 - Introduction to Modern Physics (3 cr.)
• PHY 380 - Intermediate Laboratory (3 cr.)
• PHY 398 - Technical Reports in Physics and Engineering (3 cr.) (AWR)

Cognate Requirements 30-39 Credits

• CHE 111 - Fundamental Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr.)
• CHE 112 - Fundamental Principles of Chemistry II (4 cr.)
• CSC 221 - Introduction to Programming (3 cr.)
• MAT 104 - Trigonometry (1 cr.)
• MAT 224 - Calculus I (4 cr.)
• MAT 225 - Calculus II (4 cr.)
• MAT 326 - Calculus III (4 cr.)
• MAT 426 - Differential Equations (3 cr.)
• SCI 430 - Science Teaching Methods 7-12 (3 cr.)

Education Requirements 48 Credits

• EDR 514 - Teaching Literacy and Social Justice for All Students (3 cr.)
• EDR 524 - Literacy Instruction in the Content Areas in Grades 7-12 (3 cr.)
• EDS 510 - Introduction to Special Education (3 cr.)
• EDS 543 - Inclusion and Collaboration (3 cr.)
• EDT 594 - Student Teaching (12 cr.)
• EDU 280 - Introduction to Adolescence Education (3 cr.)
• EDU 395 - Adolescent Development (3 cr.)
• EDU 5130 - Assessment in Education : Theories and Conceptual Frameworks (3 cr.)
• EDU 5150 - Pedagogical Methods and Curriculum I: Grades 7-12 (3 cr.)
• EDU 5250 - Curriculum Design and Pedagogical Methods II: Grades 7-12 (3 cr.)
• EDU 521 - Analysis of Teaching (3 cr.)
• EDU 580 - Technology Foundations for Education (3 cr.)
• Education Elective: Select a 3 credit graduate course from EDU, EDS, or EDA

Additional Degree Requirements

1. A minimum grade of C in each course used to meet content area and cognate requirements.
2. A minimum overall GPA of 2.75 in all required major courses (Major Departmental Requirements).
3. Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in undergraduate courses.
4. No grade lower than a B in required graduate education courses.
5. Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements, including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum, elective courses if applicable, and a total of 150 credits minimum.