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Physics Teaching B.A.

University of West Florida
Pensacola , United States
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Bachelors
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Education Science | Teacher Training | Physics
Area of study
Education | Natural Science
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Physics Teaching B.A. Bachelor's Degree

The Physics Teaching B.A. Bachelor's Degree is an innovative program that provides students with a degree in physics plus a Florida professional teacher certification. This program enables students to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to teach students in grades 6-12 with diverse learning needs.


Program Overview

The program is designed to equip students with a deep understanding of physics and the skills to effectively teach it to students in middle and high school. The curriculum covers a range of topics, including quantum mechanics, thermal and statistical physics, and mathematical physics.


Courses

A sample of featured courses in the Physics program includes:


  • PHY 4604: Quantum Theory I - This is the first semester of a two-semester undergraduate level course covering the theory of quantum mechanics.
  • PHY 4822L: Advanced Physics Lab - Advanced laboratory topics are treated, and modern physics laboratory equipment is used to introduce students to current laboratory practices.
  • PHY 4513: Thermal and Statistical Physics - Laws of thermodynamics and their application to simple systems, kinetic theory of gases, introduction to the classical and quantum statistical mechanics of weakly interacting systems.
  • PHZ 4113: Mathematical Physics I - Algebra of complex numbers, Taylor series, linear algebra, vector algebra and calculus, and curvilinear coordinates.

Career Opportunities

Physics graduates enjoy a wide range of employment opportunities and an extremely low national unemployment rate. Career paths include:


  • Research Scientist
  • Engineer
  • Programmer
  • Software Engineer
  • Medical Physicist
  • Analyst
  • Quality Control Engineer
  • Technical Support Staff
  • Teacher
  • Lawyer

Employers

Examples of employers of UWF graduates include:


  • Pall Corporation
  • Applied Research Associates
  • Discovery Inc.
  • Engility Corp.
  • Air Force Research Lab
  • Signature Research
  • Broadcom Inc.
  • IERUS Technologies Inc.
  • Intel
  • Walter Reed Medical Center

Related Programs

Related programs offered by the university include:


  • Physics B.S., B.A. Bachelor's Degree
  • Mathematics, B.S. Bachelor's Degree, Minor
  • Chemistry, B.S., B.A. Bachelor's Degree, Minor
  • Mechanical Engineering, BSME Bachelor's Degree, Minor
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