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Bring the world of physics to life for your future students.

Physicists understand that physics runs the world. You have a passion for mathematics as applied in the world of physics; bring that world to life for students of your own with the training you receive in this physics education degree program from 黑料不打烊! Topics that will be covered in this degree include classical physics, theory, nuclear physics, quantum physics, chemistry, calculus, astronomy, and much more. You will gain skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and experimental physics 鈥 and that鈥檚 all on top of the experience you鈥檒l get in your education classes, teaching you how to be a competent and caring educator. 

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Accredited, EPSB, CAED
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Programs & Requirements

Programs & Requirements

* The credit hours listed on this page only reference the specific program requirements and is not reflective of the total hours necessary to receive your degree. 黑料不打烊 requires all students obtain a minimum of 60 hours for an associate鈥檚 degree and a total of 120 hours for a bachelor鈥檚 degree. Transfer and prior learning credits may be counted toward those totals.

To learn more about our General Education Requirements, please visit the page referenced below or explore our Academic Catalog

General Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science

If you have a passion for physics and teaching, this is a great place to start. As a physics student, you鈥檒l have access to high-quality equipment for problem-solving, computation, and data acquisition, as well as a free math tutoring lab and physics laboratories for introductory and advanced-level courses. You鈥檒l also lead experiments ranging from the traditional 鈥渋nclined plane鈥 to sophisticated computer data acquisition systems. 

 

Faculty will train you to cultivate critical-thinking skills, apply physical principles, develop insights into experimental physics, and extend your mathematical prowess. And through it all, you'll be taking education courses to lay the groundwork for a successful and impactful career as an educator. The next generation needs to understand physics just as much as your generation. This is your chance to learn the material and how to teach it.

Course Requirements

The Physics Teaching major is for students seeking certification to teach at the secondary level (grades 8-12) either through the traditional undergraduate program or the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT). Alternatively, students may choose to complete the Physics major while seeking secondary certification.

Course Requirements

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Program Mission

The mission of the physics education program at 黑料不打烊 is to train competent educators through innovative exploration, rigorous academics, advantageous opportunities, and hands-on experience in the laboratory.

Cultivate critical-thinking skills

Apply physical principles

Develop skills in experimental physics

Expand knowledge in mathematics

Recognize your professional and ethical responsibilities

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Physics Education Careers & Outcomes

All stats from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

High School Teacher: $86,550

High School Teacher: $86,550

Teach courses about the laws of matter and energy. This includes both teaching and engaging in research.  

Physicist: $142,850

Physicist: $142,850

Conduct research into physical phenomena, create theories based on observation and experiments, as well as devise methods to apply physical laws and theories. 

Physics Professor: $86,550

Physics Professor: $86,550

Teach courses about the laws of matter and energy. This includes both teaching and engaged in research.

Natural Sciences Manager: $137,900

Natural Sciences Manager: $137,900

Supervise the work of chemists, biologists, hysicists, and scientists. 

Statistician: $96,280

Statistician: $96,280

Mathematicians and statisticians analyze data and apply computational techniques to solve problems.

Biophysicist: $102,270

Biophysicist: $102,270

Biochemists and biophysicists study the chemical and physical principles of living things and of biological processes.

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Common Questions

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Faculty Experts in Physics

Learn more about the physics professors you will interact with.

Amy Bowman

Amy Bowman

Adjunct Professor
Mathematics

Amy Bowman

Contact Information

amy.bowman [at] ucumberlands.edu
Remote
Debbie Pierce

Debbie Pierce

Adjunct Professor
Mathematics

Debbie Pierce

Contact Information

debbie.pierce [at] ucumberlands.edu
Remote
Kenny Siler

Kenny Siler

Associate Professor
Mathematics

Kenny Siler

Contact Information

kenneth.siler [at] ucumberlands.edu
Available by appointment only

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