Teacher Licensure in Physics (Grades 6–12)

Major Requirements: 38 hours

Complete the requirements for the Physics major.

Requirements: 15 hours

CHE 105	Fundamentals of Chemistry I	4
	Or
CHE 111	General Chemistry	4
MAT 114	Introduction to Statistics & Probability	3
	Or
MAT 208	Statistics	3
PHY 112	Earth and Space Science	4
PHY 310	Energy, Environment, and Society	4

Physics teacher candidates must hold membership in the Society of Physics Students.

Professional Education: 39 hours

Prior to Internship

EDU 150	Foundations of American Education	2
EDU 301	Technology-Rich Learning in a Global Classroom	2
EDU 308	Planning and Assessment for Teaching and Learning	3
PSY 213	Introduction to Psychology	3
SE 230	Learning in Diverse Classrooms	3

Fall of Internship Year

EDU 306	Leading the Learning Environment	3
EDU 340	Comprehending Text	2
EDU 418	Teaching Science in the Secondary School	3
EDU 440	Internship I	4

Spring of Internship Year

EDU 441	Internship II	12
EDU 451	Problem-Based Seminar	2

Complete the applicable portions of the Praxis II.

For additional information, see the Assistant Dean for Teacher Education and Accreditation.