However, it is important that they seek advisement in their second field of interest as early as possible so that they can be certain they are meeting all degree requirements. The Physical Sciences Program Those seeking a broader and more interdisciplinary education in physical sciences should consider the Physical Sciences Program. They also take 8 credits of basic chemistry and 4 credits of computer science. These areas of concentration may include astronomy, chemistry, mathematics, geology, meteorology, physics, computer science, or one of the engineering disciplines. The options available in the Physical Science Program allow students to fashion a program that builds upon several interests.
Examples are physics, computer science and mathematics, or physics, chemistry, and meteorology.
The Department of Physics coordinates the Physical Sciences Program and students also have advisers from the departments corresponding to their concentration areas. This major allows greater flexibility in course selection in physics and mathematics. A program to prepare students for elementary or junior high school teaching careers can be arranged through Professor John Layman. Professor Jordan A. Goodman prepares to hit the ball at the annual student-faculty softball match, organized by the Society of Physics Students . The flexibility of our program allows students to transfer to a physics major with relative ease.