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PHYSICS MAJOR -
Teacher Education Program (PHPS)
(Certification in Physical Science)

Program Effective: Fall 2007 (Gen Ed 2002)
(Click here for earlier programs.)

Quick References
  • PHPS Curriculum Guide (PDF)
    1. MAJOR REQUIREMENTS (38 Credits)
    2. REQUIRED COLLATERAL COURSES. (40-42 credits)
    3. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. (32-35 credits)
      Core:
      1. New Student Seminar (1 credit):
        CODE COURSE CREDITS
        MATH 102 New Student Experience for Mathematical Sciences 1

      2. Interdisciplinary Core (9 credits):
        # CODE COURSE CREDITS
        B1 GNED 201 Contemporary Issues I: Scientific Issues 3
        B2 GNED 202 Contemporary Issues II: National Issues 3
        B3 GNED 303 Contemporary Issues III: Global Issues 3

      Distribution:
      1. Communication (9 credits):
        C1 Writing/Literature 3 credits
        C1 Writing/Literature 3 credits
        C2 Communication 3 credits

      2. Fine and Performing Arts (3 credits):
        D Fine and Performing Arts 3 credits

      3. World Languages (3-6 credits):
        E World Languages 3-6 credits

      4. Humanities (3 credits):
        F1 World Literature or General Humanities 3 credits
        F2 Philosophy or Religion 0 credits
        EDFD 220* Philosophical Orientation to Education 0

      5. Computer Science (0-credit included in major) ... (CMPT 183)
      6. Mathematics (0-credit included in major) ... (MATH 122,221)
      7. Natural/Physical Science (0-credit included in major) ... (PHYS 191)

      8. Physical Education (1 credit):
        J Physical Education 1 credit

      9. Social Science (6 credits):
        K1 American or European History 0 credits
        EDFD 221* Historical Foundations of American Education 0
        K2 Non-Western Cultural Perspectives 3 credits
        K3 Social Science 0 credits
        EDFD 200* Philosophical Orientation to Education 0

      10. General Education Elective (0 credits)... (CURR/EDFD/READ 210)

      * These 12 credits are counted in the 42 credits of the Professional Sequence IV.

    4. Teacher Education and Professional Sequence. (42 credits)

    TOTAL FOR GRADUATION: 152-157 Semester Hours