Degree Requirements
In addition to course work, you will be required to write a research paper on a research project in physics, physics education, astronomy, or astronomy education. The research paper earns a total of 3 hours credit.
| Course requirements |
Hours |
| Content courses in physics, applied physics, or astronomy as approved by the department |
12-18 |
| Professional Education Core* |
9 |
| Minors and non-departmental electives as approved by the department |
0-6 |
| Research Requirement - RES 697 (1-3) Research Paper |
3 |
| Total Hours Required |
30 |
*Students admitted to master of arts in education (MAE) programs are required to complete three courses from a professional education core.
Learn more about these core requirements.