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Western Governors University will train students through its physics programs to become physicists, biophysicists, medical physicists, astrophysicistss, etc. and set them up well for future employment. At present, there are 13,630 people employed as physicists alone in the US, and their average annual salary is $111,250. Biochemists and biophysicists make on average $88,550 per year and there are about 22,860 of them employed today according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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B.A. in Science (5-12 Physics)

Students who enroll in Western Governors University's Bachelor of Arts in Science (Physics, 5-12) program have the opportunity to study general science, advanced physics, and teaching methods. The program consists of seven domains of study. Students also get the opportunity to complete a practice teaching experience and a professional portfolio. Western Governors University will provide enrolled students with a laboratory kit that can be used to complete physics and science experiments at home.

Concentration

(5-12 Physics)

Prereq Degree

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Credit Transfer Restrictions

For undergraduate programs, a personal evaluation of your transcripts from prior colleges will be needed to determine whether you will be able to clear any degree requirements. See below for more specific guidelines.

Courses

Education Without Boundaries »

Foundations of College Mathematics »

Communications Foundations »

Integrated Natural Sciences »

Integrated Natural Sciences Applications »

Language and Communication: Essay »

Language and Communication: Research »

Language and Communication: Presentation »

College Algebra »

General Education Social Sciences »

General Education Social Sciences: Analysis and Applications »

Literature, Arts and the Humanities »

Literature, Arts and the Humanities: Analysis and Interpretation »

Chemistry Theories and Concepts »

Chemistry Lab »

United States Constitution »

Themes in U.S. and World History »

Applications in U.S. and World History »

Earth and Space Science Lab »

Reasoning and Problem Solving »

Interdisciplinary Geosciences Science Theories and Concepts »

Interdisciplinary Geosciences Science Lab »

Schools and Society »

Human Development and Learning »

Diversity and Inclusion »

Classroom Management »

Testing »

Foundations of Teaching Practice Integration »

Instructional Planning and Strategies »

Instructional Presentation and Follow-Up »

Instructional Planning, Strategies and Presentation Integration »

Specific Teaching Practices: Science Pedagogy »

Specific Teaching Practices: Science »

Cohort Seminar in Science »

Supervised Teaching Practicum Science, Obs 1 & 2 »

Supervised Teaching Practicum Science, Obs 3 & Midterm »

Supervised Teaching Practicum Science, Obs 4 & 5 »

Supervised Teaching Practicum Science, Obs 6 & Final »

Professional Portfolio in Science »

M.A. in Science Education (5-12 Physics)

Our online physics master’s degree will help you maximize the impact of your lessons. The M.A. in Science Education (Physics, 5-12) with its specialization in physics prepares you for secondary certification to teach high school physics. You will become a highly qualified high school physics teacher ready to teach how the world moves.

Concentration

(5-12 Physics)

Prereq Degree

Bachelor's degree

Credit Transfer Restrictions

WGU does not accept transfer credit at the graduate (master’s) level.

Courses

Physics: Electicity and Magnetism »

MA, Science Education (5-12, Physics) Teacher Work Sample Written Project »

MA, Science Education (5-12, Physics) Teacher Work Sample Oral Defense »

Education Without Boundaries »

Integrated Natural Sciences »