Physics
College of Arts and Sciences
The Faculty of Science
Gessner Science Hall, Room 107
570-422-3341
www.esu.edu/physics
The Physics department offers baccalaureate degree programs in Physics, Earth and Space Science, General Science, and Secondary Education. These programs are designed to prepare students for post-graduate study and/or careers in teaching and engineering, as well as careers in other fields that require knowledge of physics and/or earth and space science. ESU’s Secondary Education programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Four baccalaureate degree programs are offered: a Bachelor of Science in Physics; a Bachelor of Arts in Physics; a Bachelor of Arts in General Science; and a Bachelor of Arts in Earth and Space Science.
Refer to the Earth and Space Science section of this catalog for more information on the degree programs in earth and space science (including the concentration in secondary education).
Refer to the General Science section of this catalog for more information on the degree programs in general science (including the concentration in secondary education).
Are you interested in ...
- Studying and uncovering the mysteries of the universe
- Advancing the frontiers of scientific knowledge
- Working with advanced laboratory equipment to achieve these goals
- Figuring out how things work and how to do things better
- Building things
- Sharing your love of science with others
- Encouraging students to discover the world around them
Choose Physics at ESU
- Small class sizes
- Hands-on environment
- Highly qualified and experienced faculty
- Practical field experiences
Is physics a career path for me?
Career Potential
- Physicist
- Engineer
- Astronomer
- Meteorologist
- High School Physics Teacher
- Junior High Physical Science Teacher
- Patent Examiner
Career Settings
- Academia
- Private Industry and Research Labs
- National Labs
- State, Local, and National Governmental Agencies
- Public and Private Schools