Physics/Secondary Education B.S.
Class of 2030
| Core Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Development of Western Civilization (4) | 16 |
| Ethics | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning | MTH 131 (4) |
| Natural Science | CHM 101 (4) |
| Social Science | 3 |
| Theology 200 Level | 3 |
| Theology 300 Level | 3 |
| Intensive Writing I Proficiency | 3 |
| Intensive Writing II Proficiency | EPS 202 (4) |
| Oral Communication Proficiency | EPS 201 (4) |
| Diversity Proficiency | 3 |
| Civic Engagement Proficiency | EDU 301 (3) |
| Free Electives |
| Major Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| EPS 101 – General Physics I w/ Lab | 4 |
| EPS 102 – General Physics II w/ Lab | 4 |
| EPS 131 – Intro to Engineering | 1 |
| EPS 201 – Intro to Modern Physics w/ Lab | 4 |
| EPS 202 – Electronics w/ Lab | 4 |
| EPS 221 – Scientific Programming | 3 |
| EPS 301 – Mechanics | 3 |
| EPS 401 – Classical Dynamics | 3 |
| EPS 430 – Thermodynamics | 3 |
| MTH 131 – Calc & Analytical Geometry I | 4 |
| MTH 132 – Calc & Analytical Geometry II | 4 |
| MTH 223 – Calc & Analytical Geometry III | 4 |
| MTH 304 – Differential Equations | 3 |
| MTH 318 – Topics in Applied Math | 3 |
| CHM 101 – General Chemistry I w/ Lab | 4 |
| CHM 102 – General Chemistry II w/ Lab | 4 |
| EDU 201 – Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 206/206L – Principles of Secondary Ed. | 4 |
| EDU 301 – Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDU 303/303L -Accessible Sec. Classroom | 4 |
| EDU 401/401L – Educational Measurement | 4 |
| EDU 412/412L – Teaching Science in Sec. School | 4 |
| EDU 449 – Classroom Management | 1 |
| EDU 450 – Student Teaching in Secondary School | 12 |
Graduation Requirements / Degree Notes
- Students at Providence College must complete 120 credits, which includes both their core and major requirements.
- Students at PC need a minimum GPA of 2.0 to graduate.
- PHYE major fulfill the Quantitative Reasoning and Natural Science Cores, as well as the Intensive Writing II, Oral Communication, and Civic Engagement Proficiencies.
- EPS 401 is offered in Fall only.
- EDU 412 is offered in Fall of even years only.
- Secondary education majors have a two-step process to declare, including a basic skills test or completion of a 1-credit course mandated by the RI Department of Education.
Freshman Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 101 | Development of Western Civilization I | 4 |
| MTH 131 | Calc & Analytical Geom. I (Quant. Reasoning) | 4 |
| EPS 101 | General Physics w/ Lab | 4 |
| EPS 131 | Intro to Engineering | 1 |
| EDU 301 | Foundations of Education (Civic Engagement) or CORE | 3 |
| TOTAL | 16 |
Freshman Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 102 | Development of Western Civilization II | 4 | |
| MTH 132 | Calc & Analytical Geometry II | 4 | |
| EPS 102 | General Physics II w/ Lab | 4 | |
| EDU 301 | Foundations of Education (Civic Engagement) or CORE | 3 | |
| CORE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 18 | 34 |
Sophomore Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DWC 201 | Development of Western Civilization III | 4 |
| MTH 223 | Calc & Analytical Geometry III | 4 |
| EPS 201 | Intro to Modern Physics w/ Lab (Oral Communication) | 4 |
| EDU 201 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| CORE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 18 |
Sophomore Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DWC 202 | Development of Western Civilization IV | 4 | |
| MTH 304 | Differential Equations | 3 | |
| EPS 301 | Mechanics | 3 | |
| EDU 206/206L | Principles of Secondary Education w/ Lab | 4 | |
| CORE | 4 | ||
| TOTAL | 18 | 36 |
Junior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MTH 318 | Topics in Applied Math | 3 |
| EPS 221 | Scientific Programming | 3 |
| CHM 101 | General Chemistry I w/ Lab (Natural Science) | 4 |
| EDU 401/401L | Educational Measurement w/ Lab | 4 |
| CORE | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 17 |
Junior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS 202 | Electronics w/ Lab (Intensive Writing II) | 4 | |
| EPS 430 | Thermodynamics | 3 | |
| CHM 102 | General Chemistry II w/ Lab | 4 | |
| EDU 303/303L | Accessible Sec. Classroom w/Lab (Diversity) | 4 | |
| CORE / FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 18 | 35 |
Senior Year – Fall
| Course # | Class | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EPS 401 | Classical Dynamics | 3 |
| EDU 412/412L | Teaching Science in Sec. Schools w/ Lab | 4 |
| CORE/ FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| CORE/ FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| CORE / FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| EDU 449 | Classroom Management | 1 |
| TOTAL | 17 |
Senior Year – Spring
| Course # | Class | Credits | Total Year Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU 450 | Student Teaching in Secondary School | 12 | |
| TOTAL | 12 | 29 | |
| TOTAL PROGRAM OF STUDY CREDITS | 134 | ||
