Earth Sciences/Physics Education — Bachelor of Arts

Students who wish to teach Earth Sciences/Physics in Ohio public high schools can pursue the B.A. degree in physics. Upon completion of this undergraduate degree program in the College of Science and Mathematics, students then need to complete the Professional Educators Program (PEP) through Wright State’s College of Education and Human Services. Graduates of the B.A. in earth sciences/physics and the Professional Educators Program are then eligible to seek licensure from the Ohio Department of Education in Earth Sciences/Physics.

The Adolescence to Young Adult Earth Sciences/Physics Licensure Program is based on an undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in physics.

Degree Requirements

General Education Requirements

40

Required Substitutions, which are also major program requirements:

Area I: MTH 229, 230

Area V: PHY 240/200, 242/202, 244/204

Area VI: EH 205, PSY 110, or SM 205

Departmental Requirements

50

PHY 240/200, 242/202, 244/204

PHY 107/117, 260, 315, 316, 371, 420, 446, 447, 450

31

Physics Electives Select from the following:

PHY 322, 372, or 451

3

Related Course Requirements

90.5

BIO 112

4

EES 201, 251/252, 253/254, 255/256, 309, 311, 410, 417, 419 or 442 or 308, 420 or 421

43.5

MTH 229, 230, 231, 232, 233

25

MTH 253 or 255

3

Electives outside the Colleges of Science and Mathematics and Engineering and Computer Science (must include GEO 330 or 331, and ED 221, 223, 301, 303; EDS 333)

27

Total

207.5

• Because the order in which courses are taken is important, students should closely follow the suggested programs for the required courses.
• Minimum requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in physics includes successfully completing the required courses, with a GPA of at least 2.0 for all physics courses, as well as completing university and college degree requirements.
• The department will use the results of the mathematics placement examination to determine the initial mathematics course best suited for the student. Students who do not have a strong science and mathematics background might choose to delay PHY 240, 242, 244. If these students are in the honors program, their schedule will need to be adjusted in the junior and senior years. They should consult their advisor as soon as possible to arrange a suitable program.