Program Guide for Major in Physics
2007 – 2009
Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Education
Dept. of Physics  Pittsburg State University  Pittsburg, Kansas  College of Arts & Science
A. General Education
HOURS
9
I. BASIC SKILLS
ENGL 101
ENGL 190
ENGL 299
COMM 207
English Composition***
Honors English Composition*** or
Intro to Research Writing***
Speech Communication***
3
3
3
Mathematics requirements satisfied by MATH 150 & MATH 155
required in content area
***Must have a “C” or better in each of these Basic Skills courses.
II. GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES
23 - 29
SCIENCES
0
Science requirements satisfied by requirements listed in content area
SOCIAL STUDIES (Select one)
SOC 100
WOMEN 200
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Women’s Studies
POLITICAL STUDIES (Select one)
POLS 101
U.S. Politics
POLS 324
Introduction to Comparative Politics
PRODUCING AND CONSUMING
(Select CSIS 230 and one from the other two categories)
ECONOMY
ECON 191
Issues in Today’s Economy
FCS 230
Consumer Education
TECHNOLOGY
GT 190
GT 350
SSLS 330
TE 551
TM 350
Introduction to Technological Systems
Technology and Civilization
Technology for the Classroom
Integrated Technology for Educators
Societal Influence of Technology
BUSINESS
Satisfied by CSIS 230 requirement listed in content area
HEALTH & WELL-BEING
PSYCHOLGICAL
PSYCH 155
General Psychology
PHYSICAL (Select one)
FCS 203
Nutrition & Health
FCS 301
Nutrition
HHP 150
Lifetime Fitness Concepts
3
3
3
3
3
3
HOURS
FINE ARTS & AESTHETIC STUDIES (Select one)
ART 155
Printmaking I
ART 178
Introduction to the Visual Arts
ART 188
The Designed World
ART 217
Crafts I
ART 222
Jewelry Design I
ART 233
Drawing I
ART 244
Ceramics I
ART 266
Sculpture I
ART 277
Painting I
ART 288
Western Art History I
ART 289
Western Art History II
ART 311
Art Education
COMM 105
Performance Appreciation
COMM 205
Performance Studies
COMM 295
Theatre History
ENGL 250
Introduction to Creative Writing
HHP 151
Dance Appreciation
MUSIC 120
Music Appreciation (Classical, Jazz,
or World Music)
MUSIC 121
Introduction to Music Literature
MUSIC 321
History of Music
2-3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
CULTURAL STUDIES
2-3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
0
4-6
3
3
3
1
MLL 124
MLL 134
MLL 154
MLL 184
MLL 194
GEOG 106
GEOG 300
GEOG 304
WOMEN 399
3-5
French Language & Culture I
German Language & Culture I
Spanish Language & Culture I
Russian Language & Culture I
Korean Language & Culture
World Regional Geography
Elements of Geography
Human Geography
Global Women’s Issues
5
5
5
5
5
3
3
3
3
HUMAN HERITAGE (Select 1 from 2 of the following 3 categories)
HISTORY
HIST 101
World History to 1500
HIST 102
World History from 1500
HIST 201
American History to 1865
HIST 202
American History from 1865
6
3
3
3
3
LITERATURE
ENGL 113
ENGL 114
ENGL 116
ENGL 120
ENGL 315
Gen Literature
Gen Literature (Genre)
Gen Literature (Theme)
Literature and Film
Mythology
3
3
3
3
3
PHILOSOPHY
PHIL 103
PHIL 105
PHIL 111
PHIL 208
PHIL 231
Intro to Philosophy
Ethics
Ethics (Applied Emphasis)
Logic & Critical Thinking
World Religions
3
3
3
3
3
TOTAL HOURS
32 – 38
NOTE: The information contained herein is intended to be used for the planning of a student’s academic program and does not constitute a contract.
While this guide was prepared with the latest information available on 9/05/06, courses, graduation requirements, and curricula are subject to change.
B.
Professional Studies Component
I. Content for Teaching Specialty: Physics
(a) Physics
HOURS
............................................................................................ 30
PHYS 104/130 Engineering Physics I / Elementary Physics Lab I ................. 5
PHYS 105
Engineering Physics II ........................................................... 4
PHYS 132
Elementary Physics Lab II (preferred) or ............................... 1
PHYS 131
College Physics Lab II
PHYS 375
Solar System Astronomy or ................................................... 3
PHYS 575
Introductory Astrophysics
PHYS 516
Modern Physics I................................................................... 3
PHYS 530
Intermediate Physics Laboratory (_____) .............................. 3
PHYS 532
Electronic Circuits I ............................................................... 3
PHYS 569
Laboratory Assistant Practicum ............................................. 2
PHYS 691
Senior Research Project ....................................................... 2
PHYS 699
Senior Review and Assessment ............................................ 1
One additional upper-division physics course ................................................. 3
(b) Chemistry ............................................................................................ 10
CHEM 215/216 General Chemistry I/Laboratory ............................................. 5
CHEM 225/226 General Chemistry II/Laboratory ............................................ 5
(c) Mathematics........................................................................................... 10
MATH 150 Calculus I .................................................................................... 5
MATH 155 Calculus II ................................................................................... 5
(d) BIOL 111/112 General Biology/Laboratory ................................................ 5
(e) CSIS 230 Visual Basic Programming ......................................................... 3
(f) PHYS 160 Physical Geology ...................................................................... 3
61
II.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
HOURS
CURIN 261
Explorations in Education ........................................................ 3
PSYCH 263 Developmental Psychology ..................................................... 3
PSYCH 357 Educational Psychology .......................................................... 3
PHYS 479
Techniques for Teaching Physics ............................................ 3
SSLS 510
Overview of Education for Exceptional Students ..................... 3
CURIN 520
Middle and Secondary Reading............................................... 3
Professional Semester .................................................................................. 17
35
NOTE: When a student attains 85 semester hours of credit (including current enrollment) the student must apply for a degree check
in the Office of the Registrar (Degree Checking Section), Room 102 Russ Hall.
MINIMUM GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The minimum requirements for graduation include 124 semester hours of which 60
hours must be from a four-year university. In addition, 45 semester hours must be upper division and 30 hours in residence at PSU
(including 24 of the last 30). Minimum GPA are 2.0 overall, 2.0 in the minor, and 2.0 in the resident courses at PSU. Requirements
for all Baccalaureate Degrees are listed on page 48 of the 2007-2009 University catalog. General Education requirements are listed
on page 51. BSED degree students (those planning to teach) should also see pages 53 and 198-207 for additional requirements.
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