There are many specialties such as acoustics, atomic and molecular physics, plasma physics, solid state physics and biophysics. The largest subspecialty is solid state physics which has produced the world of electronics. Physics majors at the University of Scranton follow a well-rounded curriculum. Courses are drawn from such areas as atomic and laser physics, electromagnetic theory, mechanics, optics, acoustics and statistical physics. In addition to course work, students are encouraged to participate in departmental research projects.
Most physics majors go on to graduate school.
Applied and Engineering Mathematics. Return to the Programs of Study page. Undergraduate Admissions page.