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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [FINAL EDITION]

Physics: Secondary Education Certification
 

Students majoring in physics can obtain secondary certification in physics by completing the secondary education track. Students must also follow the instructions and requirements in the Center for Education section. Students may seek certification in more than one field; however, this usually requires more than eight semesters. Students who wish to become certified in more than one area should work closely with their faculty advisor when planning course schedules.

Curriculum Sequence

Changes may occur via the Pennsylvania Department of Education and will be communicated to students through their advisors. Education students must receive a grade of B (3.0) or better in the majority of education classes. Students must have a 2.9 overall GPA and pass PAPA, CORE, or have SAT or ACT scores that are high enough to offer exemption from these assessments to be admitted to teacher candidacy. Please see the Office of Certification for more information on testing. Students must have current criminal record checks, FBI clearances, and child abuse clearances.

Freshman

Fall (14.5 Credits)

Spring (15.5 Credits)

Sophomore

Fall (17 Credits)

Spring (17 Credits)

Junior

Fall (17 Credits)

Spring (15 Credits)

Senior

Fall (15 Credits)

Spring (15 Credits)

Total Credits: 126

*PHYS 309 , PHYS 315  and PHYS 313 , PHYS 323  are taught in the fall semester alternate years.

**Any of these will fulfill the PDE literature requirement: ENGL 131 , ENGL 132 , ENGL 133 , ENGL 134 , ENGL 135 —literary history surveys. ENGL 335 –ENGL 363 —upper-level British literature courses. ENGL 365 -ENGL 376 —upper-level American literature courses.

*** PHYS 316 , PHYS 326 , PHYS 413 , and PHYS 314 , PHYS 492  are taught in the spring semester alternate years.