PROGRAM AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
<p><strong>UW-Whitewater offers the following undergraduate Physics degree options:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/physics/physics-engineering-emphasis-ba-bs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Physics - Engineering and Industry Emphasis (BA/BS)</a> | <a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/physics/physics-engineering-emphasis-ba-bs/#fouryearplantext" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan</a>*</li>
<li><a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/physics/physics-graduate-school-emphasis-ba-bs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Physics - Graduate School Emphasis (BA/BS)</a> | <a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/physics/physics-graduate-school-emphasis-ba-bs/#fouryearplantext" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan</a>*</li>
</ul>
<p>*This program may also be completed as a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in the College of Letters and Sciences, and will require <a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/#degreerequirementstext" target="_blank" rel="noopener">additional coursework</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Teaching licensure:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/physics/physics-bse/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Physics Science Education (BSE)</a> | <a href="https://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/physics/physics-bse/#fouryearplantext" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-year plan</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Minors:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/physics/physics-minor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Physics</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/physics/physics-minor-education-emphasis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Physics Education</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/letters-sciences/physics/physical-science-minor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Physical Science</a></li>
</ul>
<p>In addition to UW-Whitewater’s general education requirements, as a physics major, you’ll take a set of core and foundational physics, math and other science courses based on your area of emphasis, which could include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Physics for Scientists and Engineers</li>
<li>Intermediate Laboratory</li>
<li>Methods of Theoretical Physics</li>
<li>Modern Physics</li>
<li>Analog and Digital Electronics</li>
<li>Technical and Scientific Writing</li>
</ul>
<p>You’ll also have a vast selection of electives and advanced courses available to you, based on your personal and professional interests, such as:</p>
<ul>
<li>Astronomy Workshop</li>
<li>Physics of Sound and Music</li>
<li>Quantum Mechanics</li>
</ul>
<p>An approved minor is also required.</p>
<p>Students pursuing the BSE will also complete the required education courses and teaching placements to fulfill licensing requirements.</p>
HOW TO APPLY
<p>To apply, you’ll complete the UW-Whitewater standard application for admission and indicate your interest in a physics major.</p>
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