Mar 14, 2025  
University Catalog 2019-2020 
    
Catalog Navigation
  Catalog Home
  University Academic Calendar
  Policies And Procedures
  General Information
  Student Life
  Admission
  Financial Information
  Academic Information
  Academic Programs
  College of Arts and Sciences
  College of Pharmacy
  Graduate Programs
  Programs of Study
  Course Descriptions
  Administration and Faculty
  Accreditations
  Addendum
  Printable University Catalogs
  My Portfolio
HELP
University Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physics, B.A.

Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Programs of Study

For more information regarding the Core Curriculum, including a list of courses that satisfy Core Curriculum requirements, click here:  The Core Curriculum .

Freshman Year

First Semester

Semester Hours: 12

Second Semester

Semester Hours: 15

Sophomore Year

First Semester

Semester Hours: 17

Second Semester

Semester Hours: 15

Junior Year

First Semester

Semester Hours: 16

Second Semester

Semester Hours: 15

Senior Year

First Semester

Semester Hours: 15

Second Semester

Semester Hours: 15

The B.A. Program in Physics contains thirty-one (31) semester hours of free electives.  With the assistance of his or her advisor, the student may appropriately choose those elective courses that will strengthen preparation for careers in such areas as business, law, medicine, etc.

* Capstone (pending approval of the Academic Council)

Summary: B.A. Program in Physics

Foundations: 13

Explorations: 21

  • African American Heritage and Legacies (3)
  • Creative Expression and Engagement (3)
  • The Examined Life (3)
  • Faith and Society (3)
  • Human Behavior (3)
  • The Human Past (3)
  • Scientific Reasoning (3, PHYS 1121 )

Engagements: 6

Major: 31

Required (MATH): 15

Capstone: 3*

(pending approval of the Academic Council)

Free Electives: 31

Total Hours: 120

Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Programs of Study