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2010-2011 General Catalog 
    
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Physical Science (Physics)(Composite Teaching), BS


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College of Science Requirements


The College of Science requires a year of mathematics (8 credits) and a year sequence in science (6-8 credits) for all of its majors. For Physics majors, the College of Science requirements are:

Bachelor’s Degrees 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.

Except for the two Teaching Majors, all degrees require a common core (42 credits):

A. College of Science Requirements (16 credits)


The specific requirements beyond this core for the various bachelor’s degrees are:


1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics (11 credits)

2. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physics (28 credits)

4. Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics with an Applied Emphasis (20 credits)

5. Mathematics and Physics Dual Major Option

By fulfilling all degree requirements for any two separate majors, it is possible for a student to receive a diploma having two majors listed. Because most physics majors are required to complete a minimum of 14 credits in mathematics courses, many students elect to complete the requirements for a BS degree in mathematics, as well as the requirements for their physics degree.

Note:


Students seeking this degree must complete the requirements for the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP). Admission to the STEP with this major requires a minimum GPA of 2.75 in either PHYS 2110  and PHYS 2120  or PHYS 2210  and PHYS 2220 , in addition to Secondary Education Program requirements.

Students who may wish to teach Integrated Science at the middle or junior high school level should talk to their advisor about completing the courses necessary for an Integrated Science endorsement.

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

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