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