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PHYSICS EDUCATION B.S.  
The physics education major is designed to provide future K-12 physics and mathematics teachers with the necessary coursework aligned with the K-12 physics and mathematics standards necessary to pass the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) in Physics and Mathematics. It also includes a thorough introduction to educational theory and practice including a sequence of three classroom-based internships. Students will be well prepared to enter a rigorous teaching credential program and ultimately a career in high school education. The senior comprehensive requirement involves a curriculum development project overseen by the Physics/Astronomy faculty, with co-supervision from Cal-Teach and/or Education faculty as needed.  
   
INTRODUCTORY REQUIREMENTS
Calculus:
MATH 19A + 19B + 23A
Adv Calculus:
MATH 23B OR PHYS 14
Physics:
PHYS 5A/L + 5B/M + 5C/N + 5D
Statistics:
AMS 5 OR AMS 7
Astronomy:
ASTR 12 OR ASTR 13
Education:
EDUC 50B OR EDUC 50C
ADVANCED REQUIREMENTS
Math:
MATH 100 Introduction to Proof & Problem Solving
MATH 128A Classical Geometry: Euclidean & Non-Euclidean
MATH 181 History of Mathematics
Physics:

PHYS 101A Introduction to Modern Physics I
PHYS 101B Introduction to Modern Physics II
PHYS 133 Intermediate Laboratory

Adv Laboratory:
ONE from the following…
PHYS 134 Physics Advanced Laboratory
PHYS 135 Astrophysics Advanced Laboratory
Education:
ONE from the following...
EDUC 100B CAL Teach 2: Mathematics
EDUC 100C CAL Teach 2: Science
Intro Teaching:
EDUC 185L CAL Teach 3
Teaching:
ONE from the following...
EDUC 185B Introduction to Teaching Mathematics
EDUC 185C Introduction to Teaching Science
Diversity:
ONE from the following...
EDUC 128 Immigrants & Education
EDUC 141 Bilingualism & Schooling
EDUC 164 Urban Education
EDUC 177 Teaching Diverse Students Math & Science
EDUC 181 Race, Class, & Culture in Education
Electives:
ONE from the following…
Any PHYS courses numbered above 100
Any MATH courses numbered above 100
Any ASTR courses numbered above 100
Any EDUC courses numbered above 100
COMPREHENSIVE REQUIREMENT
Senior Thesis Research: PHYS 195A + 195B
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