University of Indianapolis – Shaheen College of Arts and Sciences Curriculum Guide for Physics Teaching Major: MS/JH/HS Bachelor of Arts or Science updated 05/17

Courses for Secondary Education Majors (51 credit hours) *See advisor for recent updates Freshman Year  EDUC 100 Exploration in Education (2)  EDUC 130 Technology in Education I (2)  ENGL 101 English Composition (3) [Semester I] Sophomore Year  EDUC 203 Psychology of Development, Learning, and Instruction (4) and  EDUC 204 Field Experience (.5)  EDUC 290 Teaching in a Diverse Society (3)  COMM 201 Classroom Communication (3)  ENGL 102 Western World Literature and Composition (3) or  ENGL/ 218 Young Adult Literature: Yesterday to Today (3) EDUC  ENGL 220 Advanced Composition (3) Junior Year  EDUC 300 Social, Political, and Philosophical Foundations of U.S. Education (3)  *EDUC 330 Technology in Education II (1) [Semester II]  *EDUC 360 The Teaching of Literacy in the Content Areas (3) and [Semester I]  *EDUC 365 Middle Level/High School Practicum (1) and  * EDUC 371 Special Needs in the Secondary Classroom (3)  *EDUC 390 Middle Level/High School Content Methods (3) and [Semester II]  *EDUC 391 Middle Level/High School Practicum (1) Senior Year  *EDUC 492 Exit from Program Portfolio (.5)  *EDUC 495 High School Supervised Teaching (6)  *EDUC 496 MS/JH Supervised Teaching (6)

*School of Education (SOE) controlled classes – admission through SOE.  SOE Gateway #1 (end of year two): cumulative GPA 2.75; completion with a C or higher in EDUC 100, 203, COMM 201; passing scores on state required tests  SOE Gateway #2: (end of year three): cumulative GPA 2.75/content GPA 3.0; successful completion of signature assessments  SOE Gateway #3: (end of year four): cumulative GPA 2.75/content GPA 3.0; passing scores on state content and pedagogy tests; successful completion of clinical experience and edTPA.

Physical Science Teaching – Physics Emphasis Major Courses Required: See advisor for recent updates Physics Courses (37.5 credit hours)  PHYS 153 General Physics I, Calculus Based (4)**  PHYS 163 General Physics II, Calculus Based (4)**  PHYS 230 Laboratory Instrumentation I (3)**  PHYS 250 Modern Physics (5)**

……………………………………….continued on reverse side…………………………………………………………  PHYS 280 Scientific Computing I (3)**  PHYS 360 Dynamics (3)**  PHYS 390 Electricity and Magnetism (3)**  PHYS 415 Physical Measurements I (2)  PHYS 460 Quantum Mechanics (3)  PHYS 490 Senior Research (3)

Supporting Courses (23 credit hours)  MATH 190 Calculus and Analytical Geometry I (4)  MATH 191 Calculus and Analytical Geometry II (4)  MATH 270 Calculus and Analytical Geometry III (4)  MATH 280 Linear Algebra (4)  MATH 330 Differential Equations (3)  CSCI 155 C/C++ Language Programming (4)

NOTE: Please consult general education core as modified for the teacher education program. Students must apply for admission into the teacher education program during their sophomore year. Please consult the teacher education program for minimum acceptable grades.

**NOTE: A grade of C- (1.7 on a 4.0 scale) or higher is required in all Physics, Math and Computer Science courses required for the major.

The Bachelor of Science Degree requires a minimum of 120 hours.

A grade of C- or better is required in all supporting courses.

NOTE: This degree includes a math minor.

A student may complete more than one major as long as each major has at least 24 discrete hours. Please see the Academic Catalog for additional details.

REMEMBER: If you have any questions about the Physical Science Teaching major requirements, contact The Center for Advising and Student Achievement (788-2057, Schwitzer Student Center, Room 206). If you have questions regarding the Physics Emphasis, contact Steve Spicklemire, Department Chair of Physics Earth-Space Sciences, Martin Hall, Room 263 (788-3313). Courses and requirements sometimes change so keep in contact with your advisor.