
Composite Teaching Physical Science, BS
The Composite Teaching in Physical Science major is available through either the Physics or the Chemistry and Biochemistry departments. This degree qualifies students for licensure to teach physical science in secondary schools in Utah.
For information about the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) and required coursework, please see the STEP Secondary Education brochure.
Availability
Admissions
Students must be admitted to Utah State University. For admissions requirements and information, or to complete an online application, visit www.usu.edu/admissions/applyonline. New freshmen admitted to USU in good standing qualify for admission to the Physics Department. Transfer students from other institutions need a 2.2 transfer GPA; students transferring from other USU majors need to be in good standing with a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
Requirements
Requirements for admission to the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) include a minimum GPA of 2.75 in either the PHYS 2110 and 2120, or PHYS 2210 and 2220; and at least 60 total credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Students must also have a minimum GPA of 2.75 in CHEM 1210, 1215, 1220, and 1225.
Students may use no more than one course with the P-D-F option to satisfy a major or minor requirements in physics. All other courses used to satisfy major or minor requirements must be completed with at least a C- grade, and the total GPA in all required physics courses must be at least 2.3. Students are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.75 on Physics courses and a minimum 2.75 overall GPA for graduation.
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The Secondary Education Bachelor degree in Physical Science prepares individuals for teaching careers in physical science for grades 6-12.
Courses:
PHYS 1060: Astronomy
PHSC 1440: Cosmos
PHYS 2210: General Physics – Science and Engineering I
PHYS 2220: General Physics – Science and Engineering II
PHYS 2710: Introductory to Modern Physics
CHEM 1210: Principles of Chemistry I
CHEM 1215: Chemistry Principles Laboratory
CHEM 1220: Principles of Chemistry II
CHEM 1225: Chemistry Principles Laboratory II
CHEM 2310: Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 2315: Organic Chemistry Laboratory
MATH 1210: Calculus I
MATH 1220: Calculus II
STAT 3000: Statistics for Scientists
GEO 1110: The Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology
PHYS 1150: Introduction to Meteorology
BIOL 1010: Biology and the Citizen
SCI 4300: Science in Society

