Dec 03, 2024

2021-2022 General Catalog

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Physics Teaching - Minor

College of Science

Department of Physics

Students who complete the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) are eligible to obtain a Teaching Minor in Physics by successfully completing the following courses:

PHYS 1040 - Introductory Astronomy (BPS) 3
PHYS 2210 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (BPS/QI) 4
PHYS 2215 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab I 1
PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (BPS/QI) 4
PHYS 2225 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab II 1
Elective courses in Physics chosen from PHYS 2500 , PHYS 2710 , and/or courses above the 3000 level. One USU Depth course (DSC) is allowed. 9

Note:

The Teaching Minor in Physics requires completion of the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP). Admission to STEP with this minor requires over-all GPA of 3.0. A minimum GPA of 2.75 in PHYS 2210 , PHYS 2215 , PHYS 2220 and PHYS 2225 ; and a minimum GPA of 2.75 in CHEM 1210 , CHEM 1215 , CHEM 1220 and CHEM 1225 is required.

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 teal.usu.edu.