The Central Michigan University Department of Physics offers the master of science in physics for students who are interested in careers in business, industry, and government as well as those preparing preparing to teach physics or astronomy at the undergraduate level or for those considering doctoral work in physics or astronomy.
Classes are small, and students have the opportunity for close supervision and individual attention.
Valuable collaborative research efforts exist with other CMU departments, local industries, and research centers at other universities. A biweekly seminar series brings experts with varied research interests to campus. Program of Study Master of Science . The requirements for the M.S. in physics are based on a core of twelve semester hours in advanced mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and quantum mechanics. Three hours of seminar are required, and six hours of credit are given for the thesis.