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

Curriculum 0218/0847

The combined program in adolescence education (grades 7-12) leads to a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree, and initial certification in physics. In addition to general education and undergraduate courses in the subject major, students in these programs take an undergraduate, field-based course in education during the sophomore year that introduces them to foundations of education and prepares them for classroom experience. For more information contact the Education Department . For help with schedule planning refer to the Degree Map .

Major Departmental Requirements 29-31 Credits

Physics Electives: (9-11 cr.)

Cognate Requirements 30-39 Credits

Computing Prerequisites: (0-3 cr.)

CSC 121 - Introduction to Computing and the Web (3 cr.) or
CSC 122 - Physical Computing (3 cr.) or
CSC 123 - Scientific Simulation and Modeling (3 cr.) or
Familiarity with programming

Mathematics Prerequisite/Placement: (0-6 cr.)

MAT 101 - Elementary College Mathematics (3 cr.) or equivalent (0-3 cr.)
MAT 102 - Precalculus (3 cr.) or Calculus Readiness Test

Education Requirements 48 Credits

Additional Degree Requirements

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