Program Overview

University Program Information

The Department of Physics offers a track in Pure and Applied Physics, intended for students preparing for graduate school, teaching careers, or careers in industry or government labs.

Program Details

Students preparing for employment in an interdisciplinary area, such as environmental, geophysical, or energy study, can choose to add an appropriate minor or arrange a specific major program on an individual basis.

Accelerated Master's Program

The department also offers a 4+1 accelerated Master's program in Physics and Integrated Sciences, an expedited program of study that allows students to complete a Bachelor's degree in Physics (B.S.) and a Master's degree in Integrated Sciences in as little as five years.

Certificate Programs

• Students can also pursue the Quantum Information Technology Certificate at the undergraduate or graduate levels.
  • This certificate is offered in collaboration with the Department of Electrical Engineering.
  • The purpose of the certificate is to better prepare students and working professionals to enter into the quantum information technology workforce and for those wanting to learn more about quantum computing and quantum technologies.