Physics B.A.

The Bachelor of Arts in Physics is designed for students who seek a broad background in physics. Students can choose between three concentrations.

General Concentration

The General concentration provides a broad background in physics along with a few courses that examine areas of interest to the student. Typically, this concentration is chosen in coordination with a major in a related field.

Contact person: John Elwood

Secondary Education Concentration

The Secondary Education concentration mirrors the general concentration but also includes seven additional courses in education. A graduate of this program will be eligible for Pennsylvania teacher certification in physics for grades 7-12 (dependent on grade point average and qualifying score on teacher examination).

Contact person: Robert Cohen

Engineering Transfer Concentration

The Engineering Transfer concentration includes coursework specifically geared to students wishing to pursue an engineering degree. Students in this program typically transfer after three years to a school with an engineering program. Upon completion of an ABET-certified engineering degree (engineering technology degrees are excluded), the student may also be eligible for the ESU degree (contingent upon certain requirements). In addition, under our agreement with Penn State University, students in certain programs who meet additional requirements are guaranteed acceptance.

Contact person: Mark Stewart

Program Features

27 Semester hours

Required major core courses (for all concentrations):

General concentration:

No additional courses.

Secondary Education concentration:

No additional courses. Recommended:

Engineering Transfer concentration:

Recommended:

Co-requisite courses (for all concentrations):

General concentration:

Secondary Education concentration:

Engineering Transfer concentration:

Recommended:

Additional requirements:

A minimum of a “C” must be obtained in all required courses.

General concentration:

A minimum of nine credits 300-level or above must be taken at ESU.

Secondary Education concentration:

A minimum of nine credits 300-level or above must be taken at ESU.

Engineering Transfer concentration:

A minimum of nine credits 200-level or above must be taken at ESU. PHYS 495 must be taken at ESU. Upon completion of an ABET-certified engineering degree (engineering technology degrees are excluded), a maximum of 15 credits of 300-level or above engineering courses may be transferred back to ESU and substituted for courses on this list. Requirements for the active ESU-Penn State Main agreement supersede these requirements.

Program Curriculum Plan (General)

(Subject to change by the university without notice)

Freshman Year

Fall

Spring

Sophomore Year

Fall

Spring

Junior Year

Fall

Spring

Senior Year

Fall

Spring

Total Credit Hours: 120

For more information, contact Program Coordinator John Elwood at 570-422-3408 or email jelwood@esu.edu.

Program Curriculum Plan (Secondary Education)

(Subject to change by the university without notice)

Freshman Year

Fall

Spring

Sophomore Year

Fall

Spring

Junior Year

Fall

Spring

Senior Year

Fall

Spring

Total Credit Hours: 125

For more information, contact Program Coordinator Robert Cohen at 570-422-3428 or email rcohen@esu.edu.

Program Curriculum Plan (Engineering Transfer)

(Subject to change by the university without notice)

Freshman Year

Fall

Spring

Sophomore Year

Fall

Spring

Junior Year

Fall

Spring

Total Credit Hours: 99

For more information, contact Program Coordinator Mark Stewart at 570-422-3350 or email mstewart@esu.edu.