Physics Major - Secondary Education
Acceptance to Physics Major Requirements:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 191 | Foundations of Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 200 | Foundations of Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 211 | Foundations of Physics III | 4 |
| PHYS 332 | Intermediate Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 120 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 239 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
Minimum Grade and/or GPA for required courses: 2.50 GPA
Admission to Teacher Education
Students who want to major or minor in Education need to complete the Education Department’s admission process. Admission typically occurs during the sophomore year and is required for all students seeking an Elementary Education major and Secondary Education minor.
The following items are required for application:
- A cumulative, licensure content major, and education coursework GPA of 2.50 or above
- Completed Intent to Apply form (available in the Education Portal in Canvas)
- Disposition reflection and faculty review (usually completed as part of EDUC 111)
- Completion of a 35-hour teacher shadow in a classroom aligned with the student's licensure program, written reflection, and supervisor evaluation
- Submission of a professional recommendation completed by a CSB+SJU faculty member, coach, advisor, or supervisor
- Entry survey form
Descriptions of all admission requirements and the application process are specified on the Education Department's website at https://www.csbsju.edu/education/student-resources/apply-to-the-program