Minor in Physics

This program provides you with an opportunity to broaden and strengthen your educational credentials in physical sciences. It helps you complement your major with a cross-disciplinary education in physical sciences.

What Will I Learn?

• By completing the Minor in Physics, you will:
• Demonstrate multi-disciplinary knowledge in physical science
• Develop multi-disciplinary problem-solving skills that are valuable for a wide range of career choices
• Acquire basic skills for analytical thinking
• Identify and solve problems in physical sciences

Your Career

Adding a Minor in Physics to your academic journey can open doors to exciting career opportunities and enhance your qualifications for advanced graduate studies. Employers and graduate programs value the analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and technical expertise that a physics background provides.

By minoring in physics, you’ll gain the discipline and training needed to tackle cutting-edge challenges in science and technology. Whether you’re aiming for a competitive edge in the job market or preparing to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in your field, a Minor in Physics equips you with the tools to excel and stand out.

Mission

The mission of the Minor in Physics is to provide students with an opportunity to broaden and strengthen their educational credentials in physical sciences. It supports LAU students to complement their majors with a cross-disciplinary education in physical sciences. It will enhance future employment prospects and prepare students for advanced graduate studies where a strong physics background is useful. With the discipline and training that goes with a Minor in Physics, students will be better equipped to work on forefront ideas in science and technology.

Program Educational Objectives

By completing the Minor in Physics, students will:

1. Acquire additional knowledge in physical sciences
2. Use multidisciplinary problem-solving skills that are valuable for a wide range of career choices
3. Pursue a broader career choice, including teaching, industry, and research.

Student Outcomes

Students who complete the Minor in Physics should be able to:

1. Demonstrate multi-disciplinary knowledge in physical science
2. Acquire the skills needed to study various physical applications
3. Acquire basic skills for analytical thinking
4. Identify and solve problems in physical sciences

Curriculum

A Minor in Physics requires a minimum of 18 credits:

Note:

1. If your program requires you to take more than 9 credits of physics, only 9 credits can be counted toward your minor.
2. Courses will be offered on a rotating schedule.