A Geophysics Major , sponsored jointly by the departments of Geology and Physics, is also available, enabling students to prepare for a career in an important area of applied physics.
Minor programs are available.
Any student contemplating majoring or minoring in physics should contact the Department of Physics as early as possible. This is especially true for transfer students from community colleges in regard to transfer credit and course of study. Students will want to contact the department undergraduate advisor regarding courses, employment opportunities, and graduate study in physics. Complete the courses recommended for students planning to enter graduate college. Attain by the end of the semester preceding graduation an accumulated grade point average of at least 3.5 in physics courses and an accumulated grade point average of 3.0 in other courses.