Physics Major for Teacher Certification

The physics major for teacher certification consists of a minimum of 60 credits including:
  1. Math 120, 121, 213, 222.
  2. Physics 111, 150, 250, 300, 320, 335, 470.
  3. Physics 315 or 370.
  4. Astronomy 205 or 206 or 311 and physics courses numbered above 300, not including 390 or 490 to attain 49 credits.
To visit the UWSP course catalogue, click here.

Four Year Plan

The following tables illustrate a typical plan to complete the major within a four-year time frame. Students taking different paths may take longer than the four year plan here. Please consult with an advisor when planning your major - some physics courses are taught only in alternate years.

First Year

​Fall I ​Credits
​Phys 111 ​1cr
​Math 120 ​4cr
​Eng 101 & Electives ​10cr
​TOTAL ​15cr
 

Second Year

​Fall II ​Credits
​Phys 250 ​5cr
​Math 222 ​4cr
​Elective Credits ​0-3cr
​TOTAL ​14-17cr
 

Third Year

​Fall III ​Credits
​Phys 320 ​4cr
​Phys 370
 ​4cr
​Physics Electives
 ​0-3cr
​Electives ​3-9cr
​TOTAL ​14-17cr
 

Fourth Year

​Fall IV ​Credits
​Phys 335
 ​3cr
​Physics Electives
 0-​6cr
Elective Courses​
 ​6-12cr
​TOTAL ​15cr

 

​Spring I ​Credits
​Phys 150 ​5cr
​Math 121 ​4cr
​Eng 102 & Electives ​6cr
​TOTAL ​15cr
 

 

​Spring II ​Credits
​Phys 300 ​3cr
​Math 213
 ​4cr
​Elective ​3cr
​TOTAL ​15cr
 

 

​Spring III ​Credits
​Physics 470
 ​4cr
​Phys 370
 ​4cr
​Physics Electives ​0-3cr
​Elective Credits ​3-9cr
​TOTAL ​14-17cr
 

 

​Spring IV ​Credits
​Phys 315
 ​3cr
​Physics Electives ​0-3cr
​Elective Credits ​9-12cr
​TOTAL ​15cr