Graduate Certificate in Physics Teaching

https://www.montana.edu/academics/science-teaching-certificate/

From the study of basic forces to investigating the farthest reaches of the universe, the Graduate Certificate in Teaching Physics accommodates a range of interests. Students may pursue a broad overview of physics or focus in depth on a particular area, such as mechanical physics or astronomy.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate a mastery of discipline specific concepts, theory, and application at the learner's appropriate instructional level: elementary, middle, or high school.
  • Define and apply physics concepts as described in the Next Generation Science Standards.
  • Identify that topics in physics are linked together and demonstrate how physics is connected to other science content.
  • Plan, create and adapt teaching activities to create custom physics lesson strategies.

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 511Astronomy for Teachers (Fall-Online)3
PHSX 512General Relativity Online for Teachers (Spring-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-Odd Years-Online)1
PHSX 574World of Motion & Force for Elem/MS Teachers (Summer-Online)2
PHSX 579Special Relativity for Teachers (Fall-Online)3
PHSX 580Conceptual Physics for Teachers (Summer-Online)3
PHSX 582Astrobiology for Teachers Online (Spring-Online)3
PHSX 584Physics by Inquiry: Light & Color for Teachers (Summer-Odd Years-On Campus)2
PHSX 586Physics by Inquiry: Heat & Temperature for Teachers (Summer-Even Years-On campus)2
PHSX 587Physics by Inquiry: Geometric Optics for Teachers (Summer-Odd Years-On campus)2
PHSX 597Physics of Sustainable Energy for Teachers (Summer-Online)3