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Physics

Overview

Official Name of Program

Physics

Plan Code

PHYS-MA

Department(s) Sponsoring Program

Career

Graduate

Degree Designation

MA - Master of Arts

HEGIS Code

1902.00

NYSED Program Code

02784 - PHYS-MA

CIP Code

40.0801

This is a traditional master’s-level program covering a full spectrum of courses in theoretical and experimental physics and is designed to serve students interested in teaching physics at the high school level, filling gaps in their undergraduate education before applying to a doctoral program in physics, as well as students interested in other career opportunities such as technical writing, finance, and patent law.

Addition to the admission requirements:
Students who have majored in a related subject, e.g. some engineering, technology, mathematics and applied science degrees, may be admitted to the program conditionally with the requirement that they fill in any gaps in their physics background by taking the relevant physics Major courses before certain Master’s courses.

Requirements