Physics Education Concentration
Where will a concentration in Physics Education take you?
According to a Gallup survey, physics teachers in the U.S. rate their lives better than all other occupation groups, trailing only physicians! Teach physics. Inspire young minds.
Did you know ...
- Most teaching jobs offer better retirement benefits than other jobs you can get with the same degree.
- Student loan forgiveness programs and numerous scholarships are available for physics teachers.
- You can get a job almost anywhere in the U.S. or abroad as a physics or math teacher.
- Behind every advance in medicine or technology is a teacher who left a lasting impression.
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Courses
A Bachelor of Science in physics with a concentration in education leads to a physics teaching certificate at the secondary-school level. In some cases, you can earn both a B.S. in physics and a B.S. in secondary education. This degree combination provides flexibility, as a B.S. in physics opens many more opportunities should you choose to transition out of teaching. See the catalog for more information and 4-year roadmaps.
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Physics Courses |
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PHYS 1350 |
PRINCIPLES OF ASTRONOMY |
4 |
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PHYS 1950 |
PHYSICS GATEWAY COURSE |
1 |
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PHYS 2110 |
GENERAL PHYSICS I - CALCULUS LEVEL |
5 |
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PHYS 2120 |
GENERAL PHYSICS-CALCULUS LEVEL |
5 |
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PHYS 2130 |
MODERN PHYSICS |
4 |
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PHYS 3250 |
MATHEMATICAL METHODS OF PHYSICS |
3 |
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or MATH 2350 |
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS |
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PHYS 3300 |
INTRODUCTION TO BIOMEDICAL PHYSICS |
3 |
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PHYS 3450 |
CLASSICAL MECHANICS |
3 |
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PHYS 3504 |
EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS I |
1 |
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PHYS 3600 |
THERMODYNAMICS AND STATISTICAL PHYSICS |
3 |
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PHYS 3750 |
ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM I |
3 |
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Additional Science Courses |
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GEOL 1170 |
INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL GEOLOGY |
4 |
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MATH 1950 |
CALCULUS I |
5 |
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MATH 1960 |
CALCULUS II |
5 |
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MATH 1970 |
CALCULUS III |
4 |
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CHEM 1180 |
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I |
4 |
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Professional Core Requirements |
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TED 2100 |
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS |
3 |
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TED 2200 |
HUMAN RELATIONS FOR BIAS-FREE CLASSROOMS |
3 |
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TED 2380 |
DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING IN ADOLESCENCE |
3 |
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TED 2400 |
PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING |
6 |
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TED 3550 |
SECONDARY CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT |
3 |
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TED 3690 |
LITERACY AND LEARNING |
3 |
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SPED 3800 |
DIFFERENTIATION AND INCLUSIVE PRACTICES |
3 |
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TED 4000 |
SPECIAL METHODS IN THE CONTENT AREA |
3 |
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In addition, earning the grades 6-12 Nebraska Teaching Certificate requires a semester of Clinical Practice, which is 12 hours: |
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TED 4600 |
CLINICAL PRACTICE AND SEMINAR: ELEMENTARY OR SECONDARY LEVEL |
12 |
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Total Credits |
96 |
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