Students in this program receive a salary and other employee benefits. They are also given high consideration for permanent employment upon completion of their degrees. Interested students may apply through the Department of Physics. The Standard Option. Emphasizes the coursework expected of students planning to do graduate studies in physics and closely related fields.
Students have the flexibility to choose upper division electives in physics and related areas.
The Applied Option. Prepares students for industrial employment or graduate work in an engineering program. Allows students to use most engineering coursework to meet degree requirements. The Physics-Engineering Dual Degree Option. The first three years are designed to satisfy all of the engineering requirements for admission to the OSU professional engineering program in the chosen department and most of the requirements for the applied physics option at Southern Oregon University.