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Physics Education BS (6-12)

This program is designed to prepare a teacher candidate for a career as a physics teacher in grades 6-12. Field experiences include observation and participation in grades 6-12 learning environments. Lesson planning and classroom management are included in courses and field experiences. A semester-long clinical practice (student teaching) is the culminating requirement of the physics education major.

Mission Statement

The physics education major seeks to prepare teacher candidates who have broad-based understanding of physics, including experimental and analytical techniques that will prepare them to be effective teachers of physical science/physics (grades 6-12).

Student Learning Outcomes

Teacher candidates with a Physics Education major will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate broad-based understanding of physical concepts and principles;
  2. Apply knowledge and skills in experimental and analytical techniques, including health and safety precautions for the laboratory;
  3. Apply analytical and critical thinking skills to problems related to physics and to promote lifelong learning;
  4. Clearly communicate scientific information; and
  5. Perform effectively as a physical science/physics teacher in middle/high school (grades 6-12).

Requirements

FE Includes a Field Experience

Proof of Professional Liability ($1 million) required annually

General Education Core — 62 hours

BUS 2010Financial Stewardship

2
COM 1010Speech Communication

3
ENG 1020English Composition I

3
ENG 1080English Composition II: Critical Reading, Writing, and Thinking

3
ENG 2000World Literature

3
ESL 3150English Acquisition (FE-10)

3
 
HIS 1400World Civilizations: Ancient and Medieval World

3
or
HIS 1450World Civilizations: Early Modern and Modern World

3
 
HPE 1500Introduction to Health and Wellness

2
INT 1100Life, Calling, and Purpose

3
MAT 1510Calculus I

4
MUS 1500Fine Arts

3
 
PHL 2010Introduction to Philosophy

3
or
PHL 3070Ethics

3
 
PSY 2010General Psychology

3
PSY 2500Human Growth and Cognition

3
PSY 3411Introduction to the Exceptional Learner

3
REL 2000Introduction to Biblical Faith

3
REL 3000Christian Tradition

3
REL 4000Christian Life and Ministry

3
SCI 2150Introduction to Computer Technology for the Sciences

3
SCI 2510Earth and Space Science

3

INT 1100: Freshman leadership course requirement. Candidates entering with more than 24 hours are exempt.

Choose one of the following — 3 hours

SOC 2500The Family in Society

3
SOC 3200Social Problems

3
SOC 3300Urban Sociology

3

Major — 41 hours

PHY 2110General Physics I

4
PHY 2120General Physics II

4
PHY 3140Modern Physics

4
PHY 3200/EEC 3200Electromagnetics I

3
PHY 3300Intermediate Mechanics

4
PHY 3335/BIO 3335/CHE 3335Junior Seminar in Physics

1
PHY 4010Thermodynamics

4
PHY 4335/BIO 4335/CHE 4335Senior Seminar in Physics

1
MAT 1520Calculus II

4
MAT 2510Calculus III

4
BIO 1510General Biology I

4
CHE 1040General Chemistry I

4
Certification in First Aid and CPR

0

Professional Secondary Core (Minor) — 16 hours

EDU 1020Becoming a Teacher (FE-15)

1
EDU 1500Foundations of Education

2
EDU 2300Secondary Curriculum and Instruction (FE-10)

3
EDU 3410Educational Tests and Measurements

2
EDU 3510Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas (FE-20)

3
EDU 3556Effective Classroom Environments

2
EDU 4230Methods and Materials for Secondary Education (FE-30)

3

Professional Semester — 12 hours

EDU 4600Student Teaching Seminar

3
EDU 4670Enhanced Student Teaching Secondary School

1-9
EDU 4730edTPA Seminar

0

Strongly Recommended Additional Courses

Courses

CHE 1050General Chemistry II

4
SCI 2600Issues in Science

3
SOC 3270Education in an Urban Culture (FE-10)

3

Total Credit Hours: 131