Physics Teaching - Minor

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College of Science

Department of Physics

Students in any teaching major may obtain the Physics Teaching - Minor by successfully completing the requirements listed below. A minimum of 22 credits is required for the Physics Teaching - Minor. Admission to STEP requires an overall GPA of 3.0. All PHYS courses require a grade of C or better.

Required credits: 22-23 (depending on electives chosesn).

Required Courses (13 credits)

PHYS 2210 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (BPS/QI) 4 credit(s)
PHYS 2215 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab I 1 credit(s)
PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (BPS/QI) 4 credit(s)
PHYS 2225 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab II 1 credit(s)
PHYS 1040 - Introductory Astronomy (BPS) 3 credit(s)

Elective Courses (9 credits)

PHYS 2500 - Introduction to Computer Methods in Physics 2 credit(s)
PHYS 2710 - Introductory Modern Physics 3 credit(s)
Any PHYS course 3000 level and above. Only 1 of these may be an advisor approved Depth Life and Physical Science (DSC) course.

Physics Teaching Minor (STEP) Courses (4 credits)

SCED 3300 - Clinical Experience I 1 credit(s)
SCED 5820 - Science Education Teaching and Dispositions Knowledge 3 credit(s)

Licensure Notification

This program typically leads to licensure and was designed to meet licensing qualifications in the state of Utah. If students wish to work in another state within the United States, they should review the qualifications for that state and the Education Licensure Compliance Table provided by School of Teacher Education and Leadership.

For more information, please contact the School of Teacher Education and Leadership at https://cehs.usu.edu/teal/