Physics Teaching, B.A.
Physics Teaching, B.A.
This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major. University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates. Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hour | |
| MATH 1420 | Calculus I (satisfies UNIFI: Quantitative Reasoning) | 4 |
| PHYSICS 1701 | Physics I for Science and Engineering (satisfies UNIFI: Scientific Reasoning) | 4 |
| PHYSICS 1100 | First-Year Projects in Physics | 1 |
| UNIFI: Written Communication | 3 | |
| UNIFI: Human Condition (Global) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MATH 1421 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYSICS 1702 | Physics II for Science and Engineering | 4 |
| UNIFI: Oral Communication | 3 | |
| University Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| TEACHING 2017 | Level 1 Field Experience: Exploring Teaching | 1 |
| EDPSYCH 2030 | Dynamics of Human Development (satisifes UNIFI: Human Condition (Domestic) | 3 |
| PHYSICS 2300 | Physics III: Theory and Simulation | 3 |
| UNIFI: Responsibility | 3 | |
| University Electives | 7 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| TEACHING 3128 | Level 2 Field Experience: Lesson Planning and Instruction | 1 |
| TEACHING 3129 | Secondary and Special-Area Classroom Management | 1 |
| EDPSYCH 3148 | Learning and Motivation in Classroom Contexts | 3 |
| MEASRES 3150 | Classroom Assessment | 2 |
| PHYSICS 4100/5100 | Modern Physics | 4 |
| PHYSICS 4110/5110 | Modern Physics Laboratory | 2 |
| UNIFI: Human Expression | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| SOCFOUND 3119 | Schools and American Society | 3 |
| SPED 3150 | Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Classrooms | 2 |
| TEACHING 4170/5170 | Human Relations: Awareness and Application | 3 |
| Physics Elective | 3 | |
| UNIFI: Connect | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHYSICS 4080/5080 | Resources for Teaching Physics | 2 |
| SCI ED 3300/5300 | Orientation to Science Teaching | 4 |
| Physics Elective | 3 | |
| UNIFI: Connect | 3 | |
| University Electives | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| SCI ED 4800/5800 | Methods for Teaching Secondary Science or MTSS | 3 |
| UNIFI: Connect | 6 | |
| Natural Science or other Major Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| TEACHING 3138 | Secondary School Teaching | 12 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |