Physics with Secondary Education Concentration
Earn your bachelor's of science in physics AND your teaching certification by following the sample matriculation below. Course offerings may be fall or spring only. Consult course offerings for section availability.
2019-2020 Sample Matriculation
Freshman
Fall
- PHYS 1201 (4) General Physics for Physics Majors (fall only)
- PHYS 1208 (1) General Physics Lab for Physics Majors (fall only)
- MATH 1550 (5) Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
- ENGL 1001 (3) English Composition
- BASC 2010 (1) Step 1
Total: 14
Spring
- PHYS 1202 (4) General Physics for Physics Majors (spring only)
- PHYS 1209 (1) General Physics Lab for Physics Majors (spring only)
- MATH 1552 (4) Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
- GE Hum (3) ENGL (2+++)
- GE-Arts (3)
- BASC 2011 (1) Step 2
Total: 16
Sophomore
Fall
- PHYS 2203 (3) Introductory Modern Physics (fall only)
- PHYS 2207 (1) Introductory Modern Physics Lab (fall only)
- MATH 2057 (3) Multidimensional Calculus III
- CSC 1253 (3) Computer Science I with C++
- ENGL 2000 (3) English Composition
- EDCI 2500 (3) Knowing & Learning (GE SS)
Total: 16
Spring
- PHYS 2221 (3) Introduction to Mechanics (Spring Only)
- PHYS 3098 (3) Instrumentation Electronics for Scientists (Spring Only)
- MATH 2090 (4) Elementary Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
- BIOL 1001 (3) General Biology I or BIOL 1201 (3) Biology for Science Majors I
- EDCI 3550 (3) Classroom Interactions (SS/HUM) (Spring Only)
Total: 16
Junior
Fall
- PHYS 2411 (3) Computational Science I (Fall Only)
- PHYS 2231 (3) Electricity and Magnetism (Fall Only)
- ASTR 1101 (3) The Solar System or CHEM 1201 (3) General Chem I
- Foreign Lang I (4)
- PHYS 4005 (3) Research Methods (Fall Only)
Total: 16
Spring
- PHYS (4+++) Elective (3)
- PHYS (4+++) Elective (3)
- ASTR 1102 (3) Stellar Astronomy or CHEM 1202 (3) General Chem II
- GE SS (3)
- PHIL 2786 (3) Perspectives (HUM) (Spring only)
Total: 15
Senior
Fall
- GE Hum (3)
- Additional Elective (3)
- Additional Elective (3)
- Additional Elective (3)
- EDCI 4500 (3) Instructional Models (Fall Only)
Total: 12
Spring
- EDCI 3136 (3) Reading in the Content Area
- EDCI 4006 (9) Student Teaching
Total: 12
Total 120 Credit Hours
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The GeauxTeach Physics B.S. program meets the educational eligibility criteria for certification in Grades 6-12 Physics in the State of Louisiana. Graduates of this Louisiana state-approved teacher preparation program will qualify for a Level 1 Professional Certificate. Graduates of the program who wish to teach in another U.S. state or country may require additional eligibility criteria to qualify for licensure and/or certification in those locations. We are unable to confirm the licensure and/or certification requirements of other states or countries. Therefore, if you intend to pursue such credentialing in another state or elsewhere, it is advised that you contact the applicable state or country credentialing authority to familiarize yourself with its specific requirements and determine if this program meets the applicable eligibility criteria. If you have additional questions in this regard, please contact chseinfo@lsu.edu to assist you in your career planning.