Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Department of Applied Physics and Materials Science

Secondary Education - Physics, Bachelor of Science in Education


Academic Information

This degree is intended for secondary education students whose primary emphasis/teaching area is physics. This academic plan also prepares you to obtain additional certification in mathematics or chemistry. This plan meets or exceeds the No-Child-Left-Behind "highly qualified" national and state standards.  This plan gives you the tools to open the minds of high-school students to the wonders of the universe as seen through the practical eyes of physics.

This program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

This program is nationally recognized by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Department of Applied Physics and Materials Science

Secondary Education - Physics, Bachelor of Science in Education


Careers

What Can I Do with a Bachelor of Science in Education in Secondary Education - Physics?

If you have a fascination with physics and a passion for helping others understand it, you may enjoy a career in teaching high school physics. Earning a degree in secondary education and physics could be the best way to get there.

While you develop expertise in physics, you’ll also take course preparing you to develop curriculum and make your classroom a productive environment for your students. Enjoy a rigorous but collaborative learning environment, where you’ll graduate ready to put your new-found knowledge to work shaping the educational experiences of generations to come.

Note: In addition to being admitted to the university, you must also meet the additional admission requirements and apply for admission to the Professional Education Programs.

Career opportunities that might be pursued:
  • Secondary physics teacher
  • Tutor
  • Curriculum specialist

With further education, one of these paths is possible:
  • Counselor
  • School psychologist
  • Curriculum specialist
  • Superintendent

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Department of Applied Physics and Materials Science

Secondary Education - Physics, Bachelor of Science in Education


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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Department of Applied Physics and Materials Science

Secondary Education - Physics, Bachelor of Science in Education


Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

Candidates in this program are required to demonstrate content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and skills, professional knowledge, and professional dispositions to be eligible to enter student teaching or internship placements. 

Content, pedagogical, and professional knowledge or skills, professional dispositions are demonstrated through student (or candidate) performance in all Major Requirement Courses.

Please note that students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Students may transfer up to 69 units of credit from a Maricopa community college. Contact your advisor for details.

Minimum Units for Completion 120
Major GPA 2.5
Highest Mathematics Required MAT 239
Additional Admission Requirements Required
Student Teaching/Supervised Teaching Required
University Honors Program Optional
AZ Transfer Students complete AGEC-S Recommended
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Licensure

This program may lead to licensure.

Purpose Statement
 
The NAUTeach program equips secondary mathematics and science students (or teacher candidates) with the knowledge and practices necessary to teach diverse learners in ways that are rigorous, equitable, and responsive to all students. Our program provides a challenging undergraduate progression plan solely designed to prepare mathematics and science teachers for grades 6-12. The program emphasizes the teacher candidates ability to develop research-based pedagogy through a STEM focused, field intensive, rigorous curriculum. Undergraduates are highly supported by Faculty who specialize in mathematics and science education research and who have years of professional classroom experience. Our program is designed for students, with strong skills in mathematics or science, seeking certification to teach biology, chemistry, physics, Earth sciences, general science, or mathematics at the secondary level. 
 
The NAUTeach program, modeled after the successful UTeach program at the University of Texas, provides opportunities for you to:


Student Learning Outcomes

Outcomes align with Standards from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, the National Science Teachers Association, and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium.

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Academic Catalog - 2024-2025

College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Department of Applied Physics and Materials Science

Secondary Education - Physics, Bachelor of Science in Education


Details

Additional Admission Requirements
Transfer Block
Major Requirements
Teacher Preparation
General Electives
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College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Department of Applied Physics and Materials Science

Secondary Education - Physics, Bachelor of Science in Education


Campus Availability

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