CIP Code: 40.0801 (Physics) 14.1201 (Applied Physics)
HEGIS Code: 1902
Siena physics and applied physics majors seeking initial teaching certification (grades 7-12) must be approved by both the Physics Department and the Education Department. It is the responsibility of the student to understand and fulfill the various requirements of Siena College, the major department, Education Department, and the state to which they plan to apply for teacher certification. Students will need to maintain at least a 2.5 GPA in Physics, a 3.0 in Education, and an overall GPA of 2.75.
Students will choose one of the following B.S. programs in Physics or Applied Physics:
Applied Physics, B.S. Electrical Track
Applied Physics, B.S. Mechanical Track
Physics, B.S.
In addition to the requirements of one of the physics tracks above, students must complete the requirements for the Adolescence Education: Physics, B.S. major.
Please see the Education Department for more information.
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