Physics (BS) – Secondary Education
Physics is the basis of our understanding of matter, energy and all other phenomena. Physics describes how the world around us works from cell phones to tsunamis, anatomy to cathedrals and DNA to black holes. Physics is the basis for modern technology and for the tools and instruments used in medicine, engineering, manufacturing and other sciences.
Through Appalachian State University’s Physics (BS) – Secondary Education degree, you will receive the guidance and instruction to harness these concepts and share that knowledge as a teacher of high school physics, math, chemistry and even biology – with a primary focus on physics. The program combines the strengths of the Department of Physics and Astronomy with the rigorous teacher preparation in Appalachian’s Reich College of Education. Graduates of the program are in high demand for teaching positions in North Carolina and across the country.
In addition to receiving a well-rounded course of study in physics, you will shadow physics and astronomy faculty members in classrooms and labs, and have the opportunity to work with them on research and other creative projects. Combine all that with access to top-notch research facilities including the Dark Sky Observatory, the AppNano microscopy facility, the Appalachian Atmosphereic Interdisciplinary Research facility (AppalAir), the multidisciplinary Biophysics and Optical Sciences facility (BiyOSeF) and other research laboratories. Appalachian’s Department of Physics and Astronomy is an extraordinary place to learn and grow.