Science Education – Physics Concentration
License: Physics and Blended and Online Teaching1
Grade Levels 5-12
REPA 3
Please visit the Purdue University 2024-2025 Catalog for additional program information
Total Credit Hours – 124
Overall GPA for Physics Concentration courses with the Departmental/Program Major Courses must be ≥ 2.50. This includes all courses under the Science Education Core plus all courses in the Physics Concentration unless otherwise indicated.
Content
Required Science Education Core Courses
Required Chemistry Course
| Select One | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CHM 11500 – General Chemistry OR | 4 |
| CHM 12500 – Introduction to Chemistry OR | 5 |
| CHM 12901 – General Chemistry With a Biological Focus | 5 |
Required Computing Option
| Select One | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CS 15900 – C Programming OR | 3 |
| CS 17600 – Data Engineering in Python OR | 3 |
| CS 17700 – Programming with Multimedia Objects OR | 4 |
| CS 18000 – Problem Solving and Object-Oriented Programming | 4 |
Required Calculus Selective Courses
6-10 credits
| Option 1 (all concentrations) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| MA 16100 – Plane Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 5 |
| MA 16200 – Plane Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 5 |
| Option 2 (all concentrations) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| MA 16500 – Analytic Geometry and Calculus I | 4 |
| MA 16600 – Analytic Geometry and Calculus II | 4 |
| Option 3 (Biology only) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| MA 16010 – Applied Calculus I | 3 |
| MA 16020 – Applied Calculus II | 3 |
Required Physics Selective Courses
Select One Pair
| Option 1 (Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHYS 17200 – Modern Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 27200 – Electric and Magnetic Interactions | 4 |
| Option 2 (Physics) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHYS 17200 – Modern Mechanics HONORS version required | 4 |
| PHYS 27200 – Electric and Magnetic Interactions HONORS version required | 3 |
| Option 3 (Biology, Chemistry, Earth/Space) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHYS 17200 – Modern Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 24100 – Electricity and Optics | 3 |
| PHYS 25200 – Electricity and Optics Laboratory | 1 |
| Option 4 (Earth/Space Only) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHYS 22000 – General Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 22100 – General Physics | 4 |
| Option 5 (Biology Only) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHYS 23300 – Physics for Life Sciences I | 4 |
| PHYS 23400 – Physics for Life Sciences II | 4 |
Required Statistics Course
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| STAT 30100 – Elementary Statistical Methods | 3 |
| STAT 35000 – Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| STAT 50300 – Statistical Methods for Biology | 3 |
Earth Space Science Concentration
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EAPS 10500 – The Planets | 3 |
| EAPS 11700 – Introduction to Atmospheric Science | 3 |
| EAPS 20000 – Water World: Processes and Challenges in Global Hydrology | 3 |
| EAPS 24300 – Earth Materials | 4 |
| EAPS 35300 – Earth Surface Processes | 3 |
| EAPS 35400 – Plate Tectonics | 3 |
| EAPS 39000 – Geologic Field Methods | 3 |
| Select One | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CHM 11600 – General Chemistry OR | 4 |
| CHM 12600 -Introduction to Chemistry II OR | 5 |
| CHM 12901 – General Chemistry with a Biological Focus OR | 5 |
| CHM 13600 – General Chemistry Honors | 4 |
| Select One | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EAPS 10900 – The Dynamic Earth OR | 3 |
| EAPS 11200 – Earth through Time | 3 |
| Select One | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EAPS 11100 – Physical Geology OR | 3 |
| EAPS 11800 – Introduction to Earth Sciences | 3 |
Physics Concentration
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHYS 30600 – Mathematical Methods of Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 30700 – Mathematical Methods of Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 31000 – Intermediate Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 33000 – Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| PHYS 34000 – Modern Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS 34400 – Modern Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 36000 – Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 42200 – Waves and Oscillations | 3 |
| PHYS 45000 – Intermediate Laboratory | 2 |
| Select One | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CHM 11600 – General Chemistry OR | 4 |
| CHM 12600 – Introduction to Chemistry II OR | 5 |
| CHM 13600 – General Chemistry Honors | 4 |
| Selective (6-7 credits) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PHYS 53600 – Electronic Techniques for Research OR | 4 |
| PHYS 58000 – Computational Physics AND | 3 |
| PHYS/ASTR higher than 300-level OR | 3 |
| Science/Engineering higher than 300-level (met with STAT 30100) OR | 3 |
| Science/Engineering higher than 300-level (met with Great Issues Option) | 3 |
Professional Education
2.50/4.00 Overall GPA is required for the Teacher Education Program, with all Professional Education (including any Professional Education elective), and required Learner Specialty Pathway course grades “C” or higher, no “I” (Incomplete).
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDCI 20002 – Special Pop Sem: English Lang Learners and Students with Gifts* | 1 |
| EDCI 20500 – Exploring Teaching as a Career | 2 |
| EDCI 27000 – Introduction to Educational Technology and Computing | 1 |
| EDCI 28500 – Multiculturalism and Education* | 2 |
| EDCI 30900 – Reading in Middle and Secondary Schools | 1 |
| EDCI 35000 – Community Issues and Applications for Educators* | 1 |
| EDCI 37001 – Teaching and Learning English as a New Language | 2 |
| EDCI 42400 – The Teaching of Earth and Physical Science in Secondary Schools** | 3 |
| EDCI 42800 – Teaching Science in the Middle and Junior High School** OR | 2 |
| EDCI 55800 – Integrated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educations Methods-Secondary** | 3 |
| EDPS 20001 – Special Pop Sem: Students with Disabilities and Differentiation * | 1 |
| EDPS 23500 – Learning and Motivation* | 2 |
| EDPS 24000 – Children with Gifts, Creativity, and Talents | 1 |
| EDPS 24800 – Differentiating Curriculum and Instruction* | 1 |
| EDPS 26501 – The Inclusive Classroom | 2 |
| EDPS 32700 – Classroom Assessment* | 1 |
| EDPS 36201 – Positive Behavioral Supports* | 2 |
| EDPS 43010 – Secondary Creating and Managing Learning Environments* | 1 |
| EDST 20010 – Educational Policies and Laws* | 1 |
Student Teaching (Capstone Course)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDCI 49800 – Supervised Teaching | 12 |
Required Learner Specialty Pathway Course
Learner Specialty Concentration/Pathway requirements vary by program.
Choose one course from one of the Learner Specialty Pathways below. Completion of the High Ability or English Language Learners Pathways may lead to additional licensure. To pursue the entire Pathway, refer to the Learner Specialty Pathway tab found here: https://education.purdue.edu/undergraduate-students/prospective-students/majors/
English Language Learners (Licensure Eligible)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDCI 32650 – Introduction to Linguistics and Language Education | 3 |
| EDCI 31950 – Approaches to English Learner Education | 3 |
| EDCI 35950 – Content Area Instruction for English Learners (online) | 3 |
High Ability (Licensure Eligible)
High Ability courses must be completed with a grade of B- or higher.
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDPS 54200 – Curriculum and Program Development in Gifted Education | 3 |
| EDPS 54500 – Social and Affective Development of Gifted Students | 3 |
Special Education (Non-Licensure)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDPS 21100 – Special Education Law, Policy, and Ethical Guidelines | 3 |
Applied Behavior Analysis (Non-Licensure)
| Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| EDPS 40300 – Individual Social, Emotional, Behavioral Supports | 3 |
| EDPS 54700 – Foundations and Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
| EDPS 55200 – Basic Concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis | 3 |
Course Requirements and Notes
*Professional Education Foundation Course with a linked Foundations Portfolio Common Assessment; course completion required for successful progression through Milestone C.
**Professional Education Restricted Methods Course; students must successfully progress through Milestone A to enroll in any Professional Education Restricted Methods Course.
Licensure Information
All Purdue University Teacher Education Program, Bachelor of Science degree, and Indiana Department of Education requirements must be met for recommendation for Indiana licensure.
After all requirements are met, Purdue graduates will be considered eligible to apply to the Indiana Department of Education for licensure under REPA 3 in:
Physics (5-12)
Blended and Online Teaching¹ (5-12)
Optional: High Ability (P-12) or Teachers of English Learners (P-12) if all chosen Learner Specialty Pathway requirements are complete
Visit the Indiana Department of Education website for more information about what courses can be taught once licensed in this area.
For additional information regarding Teacher Education guidelines, please reference:
2024-2025 Teacher Education Program (TEP) Requirements and Milestones
2024-2025 Science Education – Physics Concentration Program Checklist
¹The Blended and Online Teaching License requirements are embedded into coursework for all Teacher Education Undergraduate majors.