In the physics secondary minor, you’ll get a strong foundation in general physics. You’ll also get hands-on experience in labs that focus on mechanics, heat and optics, and electronics. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to choose from a variety of physics electives. This minor is a great asset to education majors who wish to teach physics in middle schools or high schools in Washington State.
Questions? Contact Program Advisor Brian Houser, PhD at bhouser@ewu.edu.
The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.
Physics/Secondary Minor
This minor satisfies the endorsement for grades 5–12.
Grades: most upper division courses require either a minimum grade ≥C in each prerequisite or permission of the instructor in order to register.
| Required Courses | ||
| PHYS 151 | GENERAL PHYSICS I | 4 |
| PHYS 152 | GENERAL PHYSICS II | 4 |
| PHYS 153 | GENERAL PHYSICS III | 4 |
| PHYS 221 | GENERAL PHYSICS IV | 4 |
| Required Laboratory Courses | ||
| PHYS 161 | MECHANICS LABORATORY | 1 |
| PHYS 162 | HEAT AND OPTICS LABORATORY | 1 |
| PHYS 163 | ELECTRONICS LABORATORY I | 1 |
| PHYS 263 | ELECTRONICS LABORATORY II | 1 |
| Required Methods Course | ||
| SCED 390 | SCIENCE TEACHING METHODS | 5 |
| Total Credits | 25 | |