"Transferring to MCLA was one of the greatest decisions I ever made. Being able to learn from and connect with the faculty and staff equipped me with greater networking capabilities/skills and the opportunity to use them outside of the institution, preparing me for the road ahead. Taking part and engaging in different clubs and organizations on campus helped to shape and guide me for countless opportunities."
Brandon Pender ’07 Research Analyst, Office of State Rep. Daniel E. Bosley ’76
The Department of Physics offers a four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Physics. Students study the basic physical laws of nature, apply these laws in the laboratory, and explore practical applications found in technological society. Opportunities are available for advanced study in electronics, solid state physics, lasers, vacuum technology, astrophysics and astronomy, robotics, and elementary particle physics. Upon graduation, students are prepared to enter graduate school in physics or related scientific and engineering fields or to enter directly into the scientific or technological community. An undergraduate degree in physics is also an excellent foundation for graduate work in architecture, law, medicine, business administration, and a host of other fields.
Programs:
3-2 Engineering
Minors: Physics
Chairperson: Adrienne Wootters, chair
Emily Maher
Carl Wolf
Teacher Licensure/Certification: Students majoring in physics may opt to pursue provisional teacher licensure as an early childhood teacher, elementary teacher, or a middle school teacher. Also, physics majors may pursue provisional licensure as a teacher of physics for the middle school or secondary levels. Students seeking any of these licensures must complete a physics major and a licensure program in education.
