Physics Major
Study Physics at Azusa Pacific University
We'll equip you with skills valued by employers across career industries, such as problem-solving, math, and more. You’ll apply your proficiency of classical mechanics, electromagnetism, and optics in internship opportunities at prestigious placements like NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Northrop Grumman. We’ll prepare you for careers in teaching, engineering, and research, or advanced studies as you dive into faculty-led research.
4+1 Accelerated Pathway to Single Subject Teaching Credential
- Enter a Bachelor of Science in Physics program with the opportunity to complete APU’s Master of Arts in Education degree plus Single Subject Teaching Credential in just one year after completing the BS degree!
- Undergraduate students within the majors of English, Social Science, Art, Math, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics who have completed at least 60 units may apply to the 4+1 Pathway.
- Tailored for those who wish to teach Physics at the middle or high school levels, this program allows you to be admitted to the MA in Education + Credential program as early as your junior year.
- By completing 9 units of graduate-level coursework in your senior year, this pathway allows you to complete the master’s degree and early your credential in just 12 months after graduation!
- Speak with your advisor before you reach 60 units, and 9 units of electives in your plan.
Program at a Glance
The School of Humanities and Sciences offers diverse, well-rounded degree programs to prepare critical thinkers to make a difference in the world for Christ.
Program Information
- Program Units: 67-71
Location
- Azusa (Main Campus)
Gain Hands-on Experience
- Learn to apply conceptual analysis and math skills in real-world scenarios.
- Engage in faculty-led research projects during the academic year.
- Explore internship opportunities at prestigious locations.
- Prepare for roles in space exploration, materials science, and more.
By the Numbers
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Oganes Khatchikian ’20 is a physics major at Azusa Pacific University. His experiences conducting research and learning from APU science professors led to a fellowship opportunity this summer at Caltech.
Program Details
The physics major equips graduates to teach physics, work in industrial or government engineering or research, or pursue graduate studies in physics or in a variety of related disciplines. Some specific career options include work in materials science, space exploration, aerospace, technical instrumentation, fundamental research, and the computer industry. A physics major is also an excellent foundation for further studies in a wide range of interdisciplinary fields such as medical physics, engineering, meteorology, hydrology, geophysics, or economics.
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Azusa Pacific University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
Career Outlooks and Outcomes
Featured Faculty
Sándor Volkán-Kacsó
Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, and Statistics
Bradley McCoy
Chair and Professor, Department of Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, and Statistics
Cultivating STEM Leaders Through Research as an R2 Institution
APU recently announced a $2 million investment in state-of-the-art equipment which will enable faculty and students to conduct cutting edge research, further bolstering APU’s status as the only CCCU institution to receive the prestigious Carnegie R2 designation.