Mar 09, 2025  
Undergraduate Catalog 2018-2019 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physics - BA


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: School of Arts and Sciences

Major


One of the following 3 options (concentrations) may be taken.

Graduate Study


The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers a number of advanced courses, listed in the graduate catalog, which give credit toward the degree of master of arts. Qualified undergraduate students may be admitted to these courses with the approval of the department chair.

Minor in Physics


A minor in Physics consists of a minimum of 12 credits of PHYS courses, including two courses numbered above 200 or one course numbered above 300.

Students who wish to enroll in the Physics Minor must have completed MATH 15000 (STEM)  and MATH 15500 (STEM)  . The prerequisites for the 300-level courses include MATH 25000  and/or MATH 25400  .

Teacher Education Pathway


Students planning to teach this subject in grades 7-12 should look at the School of Education: Program List  for information about their programs that lead to the recomendation for New York State Initial Certification required to be a lead teacher in NYS public schools.

Honors Work


The opportunity for students to do individual research (experimental or theoretical) is offered in courses

Articulation Agreement


Articulation Agreement with New York City College of Technology


An agreement is in place for students from New York City College of Technology (CUNY) who successfully complete an associate degree in science in Liberal Arts (LAS)  with at least a 2.0 overall grade-point average to be accepted into the Hunter College BA program in Physics. Consult the physics and astronomy department for further information.

Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: School of Arts and Sciences