Physics Teaching Option
This option is offered within the following major(s):
This option is for students wanting to earn a bachelor’s degree in Education and qualify for an Oregon Teaching License to teach physics at the high school level (grades 9–12).
For more information, contact the College of Education Student Services Advisor, 104 Furman Hall, 541-737-4661.
Option Code: 69
Students must meet all standards in this option by completing the required courses prior to beginning the Professional Level. Note: Most of these courses will also meet requirements in a student's first degree.
Additional option requirements:
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A cumulative 3.0 GPA is preferred for all required courses. Grades below C- are not accepted.
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All required courses must be letter graded (A–F); courses graded on Pass/No Credits (P/N) or Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (S/U) basis are not accepted.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Standard 1. Physics Sequence | ||
| PH 211 & PH 221 | *GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS and RECITATION FOR PHYSICS 211 | 5 |
| PH 212 & PH 222 | *GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS and RECITATION FOR PHYSICS 212 | 5 |
| PH 213 & PH 223 | *GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS and RECITATION FOR PHYSICS 213 | 5 |
| Standard 2. Chemistry Sequence | ||
| CH 231 & CH 261 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY and *LABORATORY FOR CHEMISTRY 231 | 5 |
| CH 232 & CH 262 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY and *LABORATORY FOR CHEMISTRY 232 | 5 |
| CH 233 & CH 263 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY and *LABORATORY FOR CHEMISTRY 233 | 5 |
| Standard 3. Paradigms in Physics | ||
| Select at least 12 credits from the following: | 12 | |
| PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: STATIC FIELDS | ||
| PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: ENERGY AND ENTROPY | ||
| PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: OSCILLATIONS AND WAVES | ||
| PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: QUANTUM FUNDAMENTALS | ||
| PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: CENTRAL FORCES | ||
| PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: PERIODIC SYSTEMS | ||
| Standard 4. Modern Physics Electives | ||
| Select at least 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| PHYSICS OF CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES | ||
| TECHNIQUES OF THEORETICAL MECHANICS | ||
| ELECTRONICS | ||
| COMPUTER INTERFACING AND INSTRUMENTATION | ||
| COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS | ||
| PHYSICAL OPTICS | ||
| OPTICAL ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS | ||
| GUIDED WAVE OPTICS | ||
| Standard 5. Science Education | ||
| SED 413 | INQUIRY IN SCIENCE AND SCIENCE EDUCATION (secondary section) | 3 |
| Total Hours | 48 | |
| * | Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC) |