Program Overview

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Physics Teaching

The Physics Teaching option at Montana State is specifically designed for students who wish to become licensed to teach physics to middle and high school students in grades 5 through 12. Physics Teaching students are enrolled in a combination of physics and education coursework designed to prepare those students to thrive as teachers. Often, Physics Teaching majors also obtain a teaching minor to strengthen their skills and reach more students within the classroom.

Program Description

In addition to a teaching major, Physics (5-12) is available as a teaching minor. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in physics and education, preparing them for a career in teaching.

Career Opportunities

Physics Teaching students at Montana State University go into careers such as:

• Middle School Teaching
• High School Teaching
• Tutoring

Sample Course Plan

The following is a sample course plan for the Physics Teaching program:

Year One

Fall	Spring
HDFS 101IS - Indiv and Fam Dev: Lifespan	3
PHSX 240 - Honors Gen & Mod Phys I*	4
M 181Q - Honors Calculus I (Recommended) or M 171Q - Calculus I	4
University Core and Electives	5
PHSX 242 - Honors Gen & Mod Phys II*	4
M 182 - Honors Calculus II (Recommended) or M 172 - Calculus II	4
University Core and Electives	7
Year Total: 16	15

Year Two

Fall	Spring
EDU 223IS - Educ Psych and Adolescent Dev	3
PHSX 224 - Physics III	4
PHSX 261 - Laboratory Electronics I	3
M 283 - Honors Multivariable Calculus (Recommended) or M 273 - Multivariable Calculus	4
University Core and Electives	3
EDU 211D - Multicultural Education	3
PHSX 301 - Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences	3
M 284 - Honors Introduction to Differential Equations (Recommended) or M 274 - Introduction to Differential Equation	4
M 242 - Methods of Proof	3
University Core and Electives	3
Year Total: 17	16

Year Three

Fall	Spring
M 328 - Higher Math for Sec Teachers	3
PHSX 320 - Classical Mechanics	3
PHSX 343 - Modern Physics	3
ASTR 371 - Solar System Astronomy	4
University Core and Electives	4
EDU 370 - Integrating Tech into Educ	3
EDU 382 - Assessmt, Curric, Instructn	3
EDSP 306 - Exceptional Learners	3
PHSX 423 - Electricity and Magnetism I	3
M 329 - Modern Geometry	3
University Core and Electives	3
Year Total: 17	18

Year Four

Fall	Spring
STAT 216Q - Introduction to Statistics	3
EDP 304 - Practicum: 5-12/K-12	2
EDP 305 - Practicum Lab: 5-12/K-12	1
EDM 403 - Methods: 5-12 Science	3
EDU 347 - Managing the Learning Environment for K-12/Secondary	2
Physics Electives (200 level and above)*	3
EDU 495R - Student Teaching	12
Year Total: 14	12

Total Program Credits: 125