Bachelor of Science Degree in Science Education (Physics, 6-12)
The Bachelor’s Degree in Science Education with a specialization in Physics (6-12) prepares students for a rewarding career working with middle and high school students.
Contact Information
Robyn L. Klein
Director of Elementary and Secondary Education Programs and Senior Instructor
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Office Phone: 561-297-3877
Campus: Boca
The Bachelor of Science in Physics for grades 6-12 degree program prepares students for a rewarding career working with middle and high school students. Our program aims to connect candidates to the most cutting-edge content knowledge and diverse pedagogical practices. In addition, we are committed to developing self-assured individuals who become motivated, caring, and reflective teachers.
The program is proudly accredited by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) and nationally by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
This program is a four-year degree program; however, students who enter with a completed Associate of Arts degree can complete the program within 2-2.5 years. Courses in the program are offered in various formats (e.g., fully online, hybrid, face-to-face), and the tuition costs at FAU are among the lowest in the nation (See full details about tuition rates), making the degree accessible to many.
Students are connected with local school districts for different kinds of field experiences. Students enrolled in courses with fieldwork components are required to apply for field placement and obtain a security clearance badge. Then, students are placed in a classroom to complete their field experiences. Learn more about our field experience program.
Once admitted, students are assigned a faculty advisor, who will advise and guide them through program development (see the overview at the bottom of the page) and degree completion.
Note: Students completing the degree are eligible for certification in Elementary Education with ESOL/Reading endorsement. Students must submit passing Professional Education and Subject Area Exams before being admitted into the student teaching semester.
Program Overview
Consult the FAU Course Catalog for course descriptions and other details.
NOTE: All College of Education Secondary Degree Programs are Florida Department of Education (DOE) and Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (CAEP) approved. This State and CAEP approval represents the transferability of your teaching credentials from state-to-state. Test scores must be submitted to Office of Academic and Student Services (OASS) prior to the placement deadline.
Professional Education component courses offered in the College of Education: |
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| EDF 2005 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession (3 credits) (Requires 15-hour field component) |
| EME 2040 - Introduction to Technology for Educators (3 credits) (Requires 15-hour field component) |
| EDF 3210 - Applied Learning Theory (3 credits) |
| EDF 3430 - Ed. Measurement & Evaluation (3 credits) |
| TSL 4324 - ESOL Strategies for Content Area Teachers (3 credits) |
| SCE 4360 - Science: Middle & Secondary School (3 credits) |
| RED 4335 - Content Read: Mid & Sec School (3 credits) |
| ESE 3940 - Secondary School Effective Instruction* (3 credits) |
| (3 credits) (Requires 90-hour field component) |
*Must be programmed and taken the fall/spring semester prior to student teaching. Courses in BOLD are not offered in summer.
Physics content courses offered through the C.E. Schmidt College of Science.(See FAU Course Catalog for possible prerequisites)SELECT BOTH Chemistry Courses or BOTH Biology Courses |
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| Chemistry Courses | Biology Courses |
| CHM 2045/L General Chemistry I with Lab (4 cr.) | BSC 1010/L Biological Principles with Lab (4cr.) |
| CHM 2046/L General Chemistry II with Lab (4 cr. | BSC 1011/L Biodiversity with Lab (4cr.) |
| MAC 2311 Calculus w/ Analytic Geom. I (4 cr.) | PHY 1090 First-Year Physics Seminar (1 cr.) |
| MAC 2312 Calculus w/ Analytic Geom. II (4 cr.) | PHY 2048/L General Physics I with Lab (5 cr.) |
| MAC 2313 Calculus w/ Analytic Geom. III (4 cr.) | PHY 2049/L General Physics II with Lab (5 cr.) |
| CHOOSE ONE OR THE OTHER MAP 2302 MATH ELECTIVE LISTED BELOW: | |
| MAP 2302 Differential Equations I (3 cr.) | PHY 3101C Survey of Modern Physics (4 cr.) |
| MAP 3305 Engineering Mathematics I (3 cr.) | PHY 3323 Electromagnetism I (4 cr.) |
| PHY 3722C Physical Electronics (4 cr.) | |
Upper-division Physics Electives(approval of advisor required). Select ANY TWO: |
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| PHY 3221 Classical Mechanics (4 cr.) | PHZ 3151C Computational Physics (4 cr.) |
| PHY 4523 Statistical Physics (4 cr.) | PHY 4604 Quantum Mechanics I (4 cr.) |
Final Semester: (6-12 credits) |
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| SCE 4944 Student Teaching: Science (Full-time internship, to be completed during a fall or spring term) |
ALL COURSEWORK AND CERTIFICATION EXAMS FTCE: General Knowledge, Physics 6-12 Subject Area Exam(SAE), and Professional Education Exam (PEd) MUST BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO STUDENT TEACHING
Applications to Student Teach during the fall semester are due by January 31st
Applications to Student Teach during the spring semester are due by September 15th
Admission Requirements
60 semester hours completed, with a 2.5 overall Grade Point Average (GPA); and passing scores on the General Knowledge test.
How to Apply
APPLICANTS
Applicants must first apply to FAU as a First year/freshman (applying immediately after high school) or transfer student (already earned 12 or more college credits after graduation; earned an Associates degree, or seeking a 2nd Bachelor's).
Once admitted to FAU, students who have earned 60 Credit hours, a cumulative 2.5 GPA and have passed all sections of the General Knowledge Test are invited to apply to the College of Education (COE) and the Department of Special Education (DSE) - Bachelor’s in Exceptional Student Education degree program.
Revised April, 2023