Physics Teaching Minor

The Physics Teaching Minor leads to a Physics I endorsement in Utah public schools when combined with another secondary (grades 7-12) teaching major or equivalent coursework.

Program Prerequisite: Must combine with a teaching major and meet the Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Department of Teacher Education) to complete a secondary teaching license.
Grade Requirements: A grade of “C” or better in courses required for this major (a grade of “C-” is not acceptable).
Credit Hour Requirements: When accompanying a Science Teaching Major (BS), a minimum of 24 credits are required.
Program Code:

Advisement

See the Center for Science & Mathematics Education (weber.edu/csme) for advising and program options.

Admission Requirements

Students must be admitted to the Teacher Education program and complete a teaching major to earn teaching credential

Physics Courses Required (16 credit hours)

PHYS 2210 PS - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Credits: (5) and
PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Credits: (5)
PHYS 1040 PS - Elementary Astronomy Credits: (3) or
PHYS 2040 PS - Principles of Observational Astronomy Credits: (3)
PHYS 2710 - Introductory Modern Physics Credits: (3)

Support courses Required (8 credit hours)

MATH 1210 - Calculus I Credits: (4)
MATH 1220 - Calculus II Credits: (4)

Additional Requirements

The following may be satisfied with a Science Teaching Major.

ZOOL 1010 LS - Animal Biology Credits: (3) or
ZOOL 1610 LS - Principles of Biology: Animals & People Credits: (4) or
BTNY 1203 LS - Plant Biology Credits: (3)
CHEM 1210 PS - Principles of Chemistry I Credits: (4) and
CHEM 1215 - Principles of Chemistry I Lab Credits: (1)
GEO 1110 PS - Dynamic Earth: Physical Geology Credits: (3) and
GEO 1115 - Physical Geology Lab Credits: (1)

Science Education Courses

The following may be satisfied with a Science Teaching Major.

SCIE 5610 - Dimensions of Science Learning Credits: (3)
SCIE 5620 - Science Teaching Methods for Secondary Education Credits: (3)
BTNY 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (1) or
CHEM 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (1) or
GEO 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (1) or
MICR 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (1) or
PHYS 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (1)
BTNY 4800 - Individual Research Credits: (2) or
CHEM 4800 - Research and Independent Study in Chemistry Credits: (1-3) or
GEO 4800 CRE - Independent Research Credits: (1-3) or
PHYS 4800 - Individual Research Problems Credits: (1-3) or
ZOOL 4800 - Research in Zoology Credits: (1-4) or

Teaching Practice and Licensure

In order to meet state licensure requirements upon graduation, students must combine this minor with another teaching major and must satisfy Teacher Education admission and licensure requirements (see Secondary Teacher Education Licensure) including support courses, Secondary Teacher Education Core, and Secondary Teacher Education Student Teaching.