Feb 16, 2025

2014-2015 General Catalog (Summer, Fall 2014)

2014-2015 General Catalog (Summer, Fall 2014) ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.

Physics Teaching - BS with a Teaching Minor

College of Science

Department of Physics

Students must complete the General Education Requirements and the University Studies Depth Requirements .

Complete at least 2 credits in approved 3000-level or above courses from each of the following two categories: Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) and Social Sciences (DSS) for the Depth Course requirements.

Bachelor’s Degree and Core Requirements

The Physics Department awards the following degrees: BS in Physics, BA in Physics, BS in Physics with a Professional Emphasis, BS in Physics with an Applied Emphasis, BS in Mathematics and Physics Dual Major Option, BS in Physics Teaching, and BS in Composite Teaching—Physical Science.

A. Required Physics Courses (23 credits)

B. Elective Physics Courses (5 credits)

Select 5 additional credits from PHYS courses at the 3000 level and above. Research in physics education may be included. (Not to include physics courses designated as USU Depth courses.)

C. Required Mathematics and Statistics Courses (15 credits)

D. General Science Requirements (15-16 credits)

From the General Science Requirements list below, select one full science series (2 courses for 8 credits) and the first course from the other two series not selected, for a total of 16 credits.

Students with a Teaching Major in Physics must complete the requirements for the STEP

Students with a teaching major in Physics must complete the requirements for STEP. Admission to STEP with this major requires minimum ACT scores of: Composite-21, Math-19, English-20 and an over-all GPA of 3.0. A minimum GPA of 2.75 in PHYS 2210 , PHYS 2215 , PHYS 2220 and PHYS 2225 is required.

Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP)(35 credits)

Prior to enrolling in these courses, students must be approved for admission to the STEP by the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. Students must have a minimum of 60 credits and an overall GPA of 3.0, and minimum ACT scores of: Composite-21, Math-19, English-20. Students must meet the Department of Physics GPA standards; a minimum GPA of 2.75 in PHYS 2210 , PHYS 2215 , PHYS 2220 and PHYS 2225 . For information on other criteria that must be met for acceptance, students should consult with advisors in the Secondary Education Program, School of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL).

Level 1 (11 credits)

Level 2 (12 credits)

Level 3 (12 credits)

Note:

All USU teacher education candidates will be required to take and pass the Praxis content exam approved by the Utah State Office of Education in their major content area prior to student teaching.

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits	120
Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)	2.00 GPA
Credits of C- or better	100
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above)	40
USU Credits (30 USU credits, 20 of which must be upper-division courses, 10 of which must be courses required for student’s major)	30 USU credits
Completion of approved major program of study	See college advisor
Credits in minor (if required)	12
Credits in American Institutions (ECN 1500 ;HIST 1700 , HIST 2700 or HIST 2710 ; HONR 1300 ; POLS 1100 ; or USU 1300 )	3
General Education Requirements and University Studies Depth Requirements