This training is undertaken in a Christian environment, with due regard for Christian principles. Further, the graduates are able to enter industrial, business, and educational positions of service as well as graduate programs where they are integrated into society. The laboratories and research area include numerous computers for use by majors and student researchers. One on-campus research laboratory includes equipment necessary for surface science research. During the last two years, all physics students applying to graduate schools have gained acceptance.
Undergraduate students can participate in research at prominent research facilities.
United States Department of Energy grant enables students to perform research on and off campus. Graduates represent a wide range of careers in teaching, medicine, Navy nuclear programs, small and large industries, and national labs. Departmental and Faculty Honors Physics faculty members have edited several professional journals. Four physics department students have been awarded the prestigious national Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship in the last five years. Physics faculty members have received numerous research grants including a continuing grant from the U.S. Department of Energy for particle research.