Certificate in Science Teaching Physics

From the study of basic forces to investigating the farthest reaches of the universe, this certificate allows the student to meet varying interests or focus on a single area, such as mechanical physics or astronomy.

Note: Students cannot use more than four credits of 400-level courses on a Certificate Program of Study.

Complete 12 credits selected from the below list, or other approved credits from the MS in Science Education (MSSE) Program Course Catalog:

EELE 508Solar Cell Basics for Teachers (Summer-On campus)2
PHSX 405Special Relativity Online (Fall-Online)3
PHSX 497Conceptual Physics for Teachers (Summer-Online)3
PHSX 511Astronomy for Teachers (Fall-Online)3
PHSX 513Quantum Mechanics Online (Summer-Online)3
PHSX 514Comparative Planetology Online (Fall-Online)3
PHSX 571Electric Circuits and Magnetism for Teachers (Summer-Online)3
PHSX 572Space Science for Elementary Teachers (Fall-Online)1
PHSX 573The Science of Sound for Teachers (Spring-Online)2
PHSX 574World of Motion & Force for Elem/MS Teachers (Summer-Online)2
PHSX 576World of Force for Teachers (Summer-Online)1
PHSX 582Astrobiology for Teachers Online (Spring-Online)3
PHSX 585Physics by Inquiry: Electric Circuits (Summer-On campus)3
PHSX 586Physics by Inquiry: Heat & Temperature for Teachers (Summer (odd years)-On campus)2
PHSX 587Physics by Inquiry: Geometric Optics for Teachers (Summer (even years)-On campus)2
PHSX 595Teaching Mechanics Using Research-based Curriculum (Summer (odd years)-On campus)2
PHSX 596Teaching Electricity & Magnetism for Teachers (Summer (even years)-On campus)2
PHSX 597Physics of Renewable Energy for Teachers (Summer-Online)3