Program: Physics/Secondary Education - Providence College - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 11, 2025

2008-2010 Undergraduate Catalog

Bachelor of Arts

Students interested in teaching at the high school level may prepare by following our physics/secondary education track. Students completing this track of study receive a bachelor of arts in physics with an emphasis in secondary education. The course of study has been carefully crafted to include the courses required for secondary education certification as well as a solid base of knowledge in physics. A student following this course of study would be well prepared to each physics at the secondary level.

Suggested Sequence

Freshman Sem. 1

DWC 101 - Development of Western Civilization I 5 Credits
MTH 131 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry I 3 Credits
EPS 131 - Introduction to Engineering 1 Credit
Social Science Elective 3 Credits
Philosophy Elective 3 Credits

Freshman Sem. 2

DWC 102 - Development of Western Civilization II 5 Credits
MTH 132 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry II 3 Credits
EPS 101 - General Physics I 4 Credits
Social Science Elective 3 Credits

Sophomore Sem. 1

DWC 201 - Development of Western Civilization III 5 Credits
EPS 102 - General Physics II 4 Credits
MTH 223 - Calculus and Analytical Geometry III 3 Credits
EDU 201 - Educational Psychology 3 Credits

Sophomore Sem. 2

DWC 202 - Development of Western Civilization IV 5 Credits
EPS 201 - Introductory Modern Physics 4 Credits
MTH 304 - Differential Equations 3 Credits
EPS 222 - Elements of Systems Modeling 1 Credit
EDU 206 - Principles of Secondary Education 3 Credits
EDU 206L - Principles of Secondary Education Field Experience 1 Credit

Junior Sem. 1

EPS 301 - Mechanics 3 Credits
MTH 417 - Topics in Applied Mathematics 3 Credits
CHM 121 - Introductory Chemistry 4 Credits
EPS 221 - Scientific Programming 3 Credits
EDU 401 - Educational Measurement 3 Credits
EDU 401L - Educational Measurement Field Experience 1 Credit

Junior Sem. 2

EPS 202 - Electronic Devices 4 Credits
CHM 122 - Introductory Chemistry 4 Credits
EPS 430 - Thermodynamics 3 Credits
Theology Elective 3 Credits
EDU 303 - The Child with Special Needs in the Regular Classroom 3 Credits
EDU 303L - The Child with Special Needs in the Regular Classroom Field Experience 1 Credit

Senior Sem. 1

EPS 303 - Systems Approach to Complex Problem Solving 3 Credits
Philosophy Elective (Ethics) 3 Credits
Theology Elective 3 Credits
Fine Arts Elective 3 Credits
EDU 412 - Teaching Science in Secondary Schools 3 Credits
EDU 412L - Teaching Science in Secondary Schools Field Experience 1 Credit

Senior Sem. 2

EDU 450 - Student Teaching in the Secondary School 9 Credits
Free Elective 3 Credits
EDU 301 - Foundations of Education 3 Credits