Note: Please be advised, information below has been altered from the official print version of the CSULB 2009-2010 Catalog.
Requirements
Lower Division: PHYS 151, 152, 254, 255; MATH 122, 123, 224; CHEM 111A,B; BIOL 111 and 111L, or 200.
Upper Division: ENGL 317; MATH 370A or 364A, MATH 370B or 461; 33 units of upper division physics including PHYS 310, 320, 340A, 340B, 350, 360, 380, 450, and one laboratory course chosen from PHYS 445, 446, 476 and 480. The remaining (up to 8) units are to be chosen from any upper division physics courses.
Grade Requirements
Physics majors must have a “C” average in the major. Physics students must achieve a grade of “C” or better in each required course in the major. The following schedule is typical for an upper division major who is a full-time student.
Junior Year
Senior Year
Note: Please be advised, information below has been altered from the official print version of the CSULB 2009-2010 Catalog.
This degree is designed for the student who expects to teach at the secondary level, or who seeks a high quality liberal education focusing on science. A minimum of 120 units is required for this degree.
Requirements
Lower Division: PHYS 151, 152, 254, 255; MATH 122, 123, 224; CHEM 111A,B; BIOL 111 and 111L, or 200.
Upper Division: minimum of 24 units selected in consultation with Physics Department Undergraduate Advisor, at least 18 units of which must be in physics; ENGL 317 or other suitable upper-division writing course from Department of English, determined in consultation with Physics Department Undergraduate Advisor (may be waived for students who achieved a standard score of 24 on the ACT English sub-test or who received an “A” or “B” grade in ENGL 100).
Requirements Related to a Teaching Credential with a Physics Concentration
The Physics Concentration meets the subject matter competence requirement for the Single Subject Preliminary Credential in Physics (code 183). Prospective students should consult the Single Subject Science Education Advisor in the Department of Science Education early to plan their program.
In addition to meeting the subject matter competence requirement for the Preliminary Credential, prospective Physics teachers are also required to complete 44 units of professional preparation in the Single Subject Credential Program, including student teaching. Students may begin the professional preparation courses as early as the junior year. With careful planning, it is possible to complete many of the credential program courses, except for student teaching, as an undergraduate. Courses may also be started as post-baccalaureate student. Refer to the Single Subject Teacher Education section of this Catalog or the Single Subject Credential Program website (www.ced.csulb.edu/single-subject) for a description of the professional preparation requirements, courses, and application procedures.
The Physics Subject Matter Program is being revised to meet new state standards. When the revised program has been approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, the new course requirements will be in effect and supersede current requirements.
Requirements
Requirements
The Minor in Physics is available to any non-Physics major. A minimum of 20 units which must include the following.
