Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Physics with Secondary Education] From Wheaton College Illinois

By its fundamental nature, physics is a vital part of every science student's education. The purpose of the major is to provide students with the concepts of classical and contemporary physics, and to develop both theoretical and experimental skills.

Studying physics at Wheaton College is an exciting journey into the intricacies of our created world. If you are interested in developing a deeper and fuller awareness of the structure and principles that govern our world, the physics major at Wheaton College is for you.

The physics major will provide you with a solid training in experimental and theoretical physics, covering both classical and modern physics. The core curriculum that you will take includes classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, quantum mechanics, optics, and electronics.

Once you complete the physics major, you are well prepared for graduate study in physics or a related area. Many of our students do go on to advanced degree programs. The major also prepares you well for a wide variety of careers in which analytical thinking and problem-solving are used every day.

There is a rising number of students taking physics each year (doubling between 1987 and 2009), and thus an ever-increasing need for well-trained physics teachers. Features of the program include

• Reduced physics hours compared to the B. S. and B. A. programs
• State teaching certification at the Secondary level