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Physics, B.A.


The Bachelor of Art degree is appropriate for students seeking an in-depth understanding of physics within the context of a broader education.  This curriculum allows the greatest freedom in choosing electives offered by other departments, and is ideal for students wishing to pursue double majors, matching physics with another discipline. 

Degree Requirements


A Major in Physics leading to the B.A. degree consists of at least 36 credit hours of physics courses (PHYS) with an average of C or above. 

General Education Courses (37-41 credit hours)


For details on required courses, refer to the General Education Program .

Notes:


*Under special circumstances, and with the approval of the Undergraduate Studies Committee, PHYS 1101 , PHYS 1101L , PHYS 1102 , and PHYS 1102L  may be substituted for the PHYS 2101-2102 sequence. 

**Freshmen should complete MATH 1241  before the beginning of their second year. 

***PHYS 3000 , PHYS 3900 , PHYS 4000 , or PHYS 4800  may be used to fulfill the 36-credit hour PHYS requirement only if approved in advance for this purpose by the Undergraduate Studies Committee.

Unrestricted Elective Courses


As needed.

Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours


Cooperative Education Program


In the Cooperative Education Program, students complete their lower-division coursework and, after being formally accepted as a co-op student, alternates periods of academic coursework with periods of full-time paid employment in an area mutually agreed upon by the student, an employer, and the University.  Students who are in good standing with the University, have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5, and have completed 30 credit hours are eligible to apply.  Transfer students are required to complete 12 credit hours at the University prior to application. Further information regarding the application procedure for admission into this program can be obtained from the University Career Center.

Grade Requirements


Major courses must be completed with grades of C or above.

Honors Program


For details about the Honors Program in Physics, visit the program page .

Suggested Curriculum


For the suggested course sequence toward completing the major, please see the Academic Plan of Study available online at academics.uncc.edu.  Consultation with an advisor is required each semester.

Teacher Licensure


Students interested in teaching physics in high school should take both PHYS 3282  and PHYS 3283 . In addition to meeting the requirements for the physics degree, students who plan to become licensed teachers must have a Minor in Secondary Education. These students should contact the Office of Teacher Education Advising and Licensure (TEAL) in the College of Education regarding teacher licensure.