Curriculum

Physics Curriculum

Our Academic Catalog shows paths for our physics major and our engineering physics concentration. It includes recommendations for when to take physics and math classes. The CSB and SJU Physics and Engineering Options file shows paths for getting physics and engineering majors. It is good place to start for students making their 4 year plans.

Many of our students are interested in engineering, and stay with us for two, three, or four years before transferring to engineering schools. Those paths are also shown in the CSB and SJU Physics and Engineering Options file. For more information, please see our Engineering page.

For students interested in astronomy, we also have a separate CSB+SJU Astronomy Department. We do not have an astronomy major, though we do regularly offer two introductory astronomy courses. Students interested in astronomy should consider a physics major. The Physics Department also offers electives in astrophysics and space physics once every few years.

Students interested in completing a 9-12 teaching licensure in Physics need to contact the Education Department Chair early in their program and review the requirements for the Secondary Education minor.