Apr 01, 2025

2024-2025 General Catalog

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Physics Teaching BS - 4 Year Degree Map

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Degree Map Notes

Following is a sample plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
Meet with an academic advisor to create a specific plan that best fits your academic needs.
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements.
Make sure you meet the registration requirements for each class by clicking the course link and checking any prerequisites or corequisites.
Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.
Check your Degree Works for requirements and completion.

Year 1

Fall Semester (16 credits)

MATH 1220 - Calculus II (QL) 4 credit(s)
PHYS 2110 - General Physics - Life Sciences I 4 credit(s) or
PHYS 2310 - Physics for Scientists I (BPS/QI) 4 credit(s)
PHYS 2215 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab I 1 credit(s)
PHYS - College of Science Sequence Requirement (4 credits)
University Studies Breadth Course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (BPS/QI) 4 credit(s) or
PHYS 2320 - Physics for Scientists II (BPS/QI) 4 credit(s)
PHYS 2225 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab II 1 credit(s)
PHYS - College of Science Sequence Requirement (4 credits)
University Studies Breadth Course (6 credits)

Year 2

Fall Semester (17-18 credits)

ENGL 1010 - Writing as Inquiry (CL1) 3 credit(s)
PHYS 1040 - Introductory Astronomy (BPS) 3 credit(s)
PHYS 2500 - Introduction to Computer Methods in Physics 2 credit(s)
PHYS 2710 - Introductory Modern Physics 3 credit(s)
PHYS - College of Science Sequence Requirement (4 credits)
Elective Physics Course 3000+ (2-3 credits)

Spring Semester (16 credits)

Apply for STEP (Secondary Teacher Education Program).

PHYS 3710 - Intermediate Modern Physics 3 credit(s)
Elective Physics Course 3000+ (3 credits)
University Studies Breadth Course (3 credits)
PHYS - College of Science Sequence Requirement (4 credits)
STAT 3000 - Statistics for Scientists (QI) 3 credit(s)

Year 3

Fall Semester (14 credits)

A grade of C or better is required in all graded STEP courses.

ENGL 2010 - Research and Argument Across Perspectives (CL2) 3 credit(s)
PHYS 3870 - Intermediate Physics Laboratory (CI) 3 credit(s)
SCED 3300 - Clinical Experience I 1 credit(s)
SCED 5820 - Science Education Teaching and Dispositions Knowledge 3 credit(s)
PHYS - College of Science Sequence Requirement (4 credits)

Spring Semester (16 credits)

A grade of C or better is required in all graded STEP courses.

ITLS 5500 - Integration and Innovation of Technology in Education 3 credit(s) Can be taken before admittance into program
SCED 5100 - Motivation and Classroom Management 3 credit(s)
SCED 3210 - Educational and Multicultural Foundations (CI/DSS) 3 credit(s)
SCED 4300 - Clinical Experience II 1 credit(s)
SCED 5821 - Three-Dimensional Science and Engineering Pedagogical Knowledge 3 credit(s)
University Breadth Course (3 credits)

Year 4

Fall Semester (16 credits)

A grade of C or better is required in all graded STEP courses.

SPED 4000 - Education of Students with Disabilities 3 credit(s)
SCED 5200 - Language, Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (CI) 3 credit(s)
SCED 5210 - Learning Theory, Curriculum, and Assessment 3 credit(s)
Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) (3 credits) Please see advisor
PHYS - College of Science Sequence Requirement (4 credits)

Spring Semester (12 credits)

A grade of C or better is required in all graded STEP courses.

SCED 5500 - Student Teaching Seminar 2 credit(s)
SCED 5630 - Student Teaching in Secondary Schools 10 credit(s)