The concepts of physics are basic to matter, energy and all phenomena. They help us understand 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 – the primary focus being 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 pure 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 that with access to top-notch facilities including Dark Sky Observatory, millions of dollars' worth of electron and optical microscopes, curated and regularly updated electronics laboratories, and an atmospheric physics research station funded by NASA, and Appalachian's Department of Physics and Astronomy is an extraordinary place to learn and grow.