Dec 04, 2024

2010-2012 Undergraduate Catalog

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2010-2012 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physics/Secondary Education

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 teach 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
EPS 101 - General Physics I 4 Credits

Freshman Sem. 2

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

Sophomore Sem. 1

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

Sophomore Sem. 2

DWC 202 - Development of Western Civilization IV 5 Credits
MTH 304 - Differential Equations 3 Credits
EDU 206 - Principles of Secondary Education 3 Credits
EDU 206L - Principles of Secondary Education Field Experience 1 Credit
EPS 222 - Elements of Systems Modeling 1 Credit
EPS 301 - Mechanics 3 Credits

Junior Sem. 1

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
Philosophy Elective 3 Credits

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
EDU 449 - Classroom Management for High/Middle School Teachers 1 Credit

Notes

Please visit the Secondary Education section for additional information.