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Dec 22, 2024
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2022-2023 General Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
Physical Science Composite Teaching (Physics) - BS
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- For more information about Physics, see the Department of Physics website.
- Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
- Admitted students must meet with Karalee Ransom, academic advisor, no later than their sophomore year to develop an individualized plan of study that is applicable to their interests and fulfills STEP program requirements.
- Current students should also meet with an academic advisor and log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
Minimum University Requirements
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| Total Credits |
120 |
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Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)
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2.00 GPA |
| Credits of C- or better |
100 |
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) |
40 |
| Total USU Credits |
30 |
Upper-division USU Credits |
20 |
| USU Credits within the Major |
10 |
Credits in Minor (if required) |
12 |
| Credits in Major |
see below |
Credits in American Institutions |
3 |
| General Education Requirements |
see link |
University Studies Depth Requirements |
see link |
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NOTES: Admission to STEP requires a grade of C or better in all Major content courses and requires an overall GPA of 3.0. Suggested schedule assumes student has passed MATH 1210: Calculus I (QL) .
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Admissions Requirements for this Program
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| New freshmen |
Admitted to USU in Good Standing and an overall GPA of 2.0. |
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Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU |
2.20 GPA
Students must have an overall GPA of 3.0 to be admitted to the Secondary Ed program.
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Students must complete the General Education Requirements and the University Studies Depth Requirements .
Program Requirements
- Admission to STEP requires a grade of C or better in all major content courses and requires an overall GPA of 3.0.
- A minimum grade of C or better is required in all major content courses to be recommended for graduation.
- Major requirements may not be taken for a pass/fail grade, except those courses which are taught only on a pass/fail basis.
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Physical Science Major Required Courses
Physical Science Math and Stats Requirements
All courses must be passed with a grade of C or better.
Physical Science Required Chemistry Courses
Physical Science Required Courses
Physics Electives
Students must take 5-6 credits from PHYS 2500 , PHYS 2710 , or any PHYS course 3000 level and above.
Required Courses for the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP)
All courses must be passed with a grade of C or better. Pre-STEP admission courses
These courses may be taken prior to admission or with Levels I or II. Level III
No other coursework may be taken in the student teaching semester.
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/
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