Bachelor of Science in Physics Education (Grades 6-12)
Program Leader: Dr. George E. O’Brien E-mail: obrieng@fiu.edu Phone: 305-348-2599
Brief Description of the Program: The Bachelor of Science in Physics Education is designed to prepare students to serve as teachers of physics for grades 6-12. Certification requirements set forth by the state of Florida are met through coursework, field experiences, and student teaching.
Admission Requirements:
A minimum lower-division GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale;
Either 60 credit hours of lower division coursework or an AA degree from an accredited institution;
A passing score on all sections of the CLAST exam. Students who are exempt from all sections of the CLAST and are majoring in teacher preparation programs may substitute the General Knowledge Exam (GK) for the CLAST;
Must meet the following lower division requirements:
University Core/General Education;
Foreign language;
EDF 1005: Introduction to Education (3 credits);
EDG 2701: Teaching Diverse Populations (3 credits);
EME 2040: Introduction to Educational Technology (3 credits);
In addition to EDG 2701, students must take 6 additional semester hours with an international or diversity focus. For example, at FIU, these types of courses can be found under the Societies and Identities category of the University Core Curriculum List.
Program Requirements:
Total credits: 126
Lower-division credits: 60
Upper-division credits: 66
Students may register for a maximum of 15 credits prior to admission to the program;
SCE 4330 is a prerequisite for SCE 4944;
TSL 4324 is not offered in the summer term;
All courses must be taken prior to student teaching.
Course:
Credit Hours:
Major Common Prerequisites:
XXX XXXX
Physics with Calculus and Labs and Mathematics through Calculus III
8
XXX XXXX
Chemistry with Labs
8
XXX XXXX
Electives in Science
6
Subject Matter Specialization:
PHY 3106
Modern Physics I
3
PHY 3106L
Modern Physics I Lab
1
PHY 3107
Modern Physics II
3
PHY 3107L
Modern Physics II Lab
1
PHY 3513
Thermodynamics
3
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Elective in Physics selected in consultation with and approved by an advisor
19
Professional Education:
EDP 3004
Educational Psychology
3
EEX 3071
Teaching Students with Exceptionalities in Inclusive Settings
