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Physics Major for the High School Teaching Certificate (6-12) Bachelor of Arts

Total Credit Hours: 128

Major Credit Hours: 69

The Department of Physics features a fully approved Physics program that prepares candidates to teach grades 6-12 in Illinois public and private schools. The program is approved by the State Teacher Certification Board, in conjunction with the Illinois State Board of Education, and includes all the requirements for a major in Physics. Physics majors must declare a major in Secondary Education. See advisors in the Department of Physics and College of Education for specific approval and a list of required courses.

Teacher Candidates seeking a Type 09 Teaching Certificate in Science with a designation in Physics must complete the following coursework in the content area as well as professional education courses. For a detailed description of the courses please click on the appropriate link. Only grades of “C” and above are acceptable in professional education courses and in any courses counted toward any endorsement or certificate. A “C-” or lower grade will require that the course be repeated.

Degree Requirements

I. Core Courses in Physics Major for Teaching Certification (69)

A. Required Physics Courses (29)

17-140Fundamentals of Space Science

1
17-210General Physics I

3
17-211General Physics I Lab

1
17-215General Physics II

3
17-216General Physics II Lab

1
17-218General Physics III

3
17-219General Physics III Lab

1
17-300Mechanics

4
17-310Electricity and Magnetism

4
17-340Modern Physics

4
17-400Advanced Experimental Physics Lab

4

B. Other Required Courses (40)

02-140Molecular and Cellular Sciences for Secondary Educators

1
02-142Environmental Science for Secondary Educators

1
02-144Fundamentals of Earth Science

1
03-110General Chemistry I

4
03-111General Chemistry I Lab

1
03-115General Chemistry II

4
03-116General Chemistry II Lab

1
13-200Calculus I

4
13-201Calculus II

4
13-250Calculus III

4
13-300Differential Equations

4
13-305Linear Algebra

4
13-320Theories of Geometry

4
70-200Introduction to Computer Science

3

C. The advanced writing general education requirement is fulfilled through the successful completion of writing components in Modern Physics (17-340) and Advanced Experimental Physics Lab (17-400).

II. Please see Secondary Education / Bachelor of Arts for required Education courses.