Physics Education (Minor)

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Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better to be counted in the minor.
All prerequisite courses must be passed with “C” (2.0) or better.
Courses greater than 10 years old will not be accepted in the minor.
Some courses are taught every other year or as needed. Consult your Student Success Advisor for scheduling help.
This program requires the completion of MATH 1210 - Calculus I . Students who are not prepared for this math course may need additional math credits/preparation, which may affect time to graduation. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for more information.

Physics Education Minor Curriculum (22 Credits)

Required Courses (18 Credits)

CHEM 2010 - Chemical Lab Safety 1 Credit(s)
MATH 1210 - Calculus I 4 Credit(s) [GE Quantitative Literacy]
PHYS 2210 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I 4 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences]
PHYS 2215 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab 1 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences]
PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II 4 Credit(s)
PHYS 2225 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab 1 Credit(s)

Complete One of the Following

PHYS 2710 - Introductory Modern Physics 3 Credit(s)
PHYS 3510 - Electricity and Magnetism 3 Credit(s)

Required for Teaching License (4 Credits)

A student seeking a Physics Endorsement from the State of Utah must complete the following:

PSCI 4870 - 3D Science Secondary Education 2 Credit(s)
PSCI 4900 - Teaching Science in Secondary Schools 2 Credit(s)

Total Credits, Minor: 22

Licensure Notification

This program typically leads to licensure/certification and was designed to meet such qualifications for the state of Utah. Students who are or may be planning to pursue licensure/certification in any other US state or territory may need to meet additional education requirements. This is not a reflection of SUU’s accreditation or quality, as each state and territory regulates their own education requirements for occupational licensure.

Students enrolled in a teacher preparation program may potentially be able to use a Utah educator license to obtain licensure through reciprocity. Additional information may be found through the Department of Teacher Education’s reciprocity table.

Program Learning Outcomes

Undergraduate students who complete the physics education minor will be able to demonstrate they:

Understand and can utilize the scientific method.
Have attained a firm foundation in the fundamentals and application of current scientific theories within physics.
Are able to carry out physics experiments, and properly record experimental results and develop conclusions from these experiments.
Are able to effectively communicate information and scientific data to scientists and non-scientists.