Murray State University Revised 2/08
Bachelor of Arts/Physics Certification – Grades 8-12
Program Guidesheet/Advising Form
2003-2005 Undergraduate Bulletin
Student’s Name: ______
COURSE DESCRIPTION HOURS SEMESTER GRADE
I. Communication and Basic Skills – 6 hours
ENG 101 Composition 3 ______
ENG 102 Composition and Research 3 ______
II. Science and Mathematics – 15 hours
MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry 5 ______
MAT 308 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 5 ______
CHE 201 General College Chemistry 5 ______
III. Humanities and Fine Arts – 12 hours
HUM 211 Western Humanities Traditions 3 ______
HUM 212 Hum in the Mod Wld-Diversity 3 ______
Humanities Elective______3 ______
Fine Arts Elective______3 ______
IV. Social Sciences – 9 hours
CIV 101 World Civilization I 3 ______
CIV 102 World Civilization II 3 ______
EDP 260 Psychology of Human Development 3 ______
V. Modern Language – 12 hours
Modern Language 101 3 ______
Modern Language 102 3 ______
Modern Language 201 3 ______
Modern Language 202 3 ______
VI. Professional Education – 35 hours
EDU 103 Introduction to Education 3 ______
COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking 3 ______
COM 372 Communication in Educ Environment 3 ______
SED 300 Ed. Of Students w/Dis: A Collab. Exp. 3 ______
EDU 303 Strategies of Teaching 3 ______
EDU 403 Structures & Foundations of Education 2 ______
SEC 420 Practicum in Secondary Schools 2 ______
EDU 405 Evaluation & Measurement in Education 2 ______
SEC 421 Student Teaching in the Secondary Sch. 14 ______
VII. Required Courses – 50 hours
PHY 099 Freshman Orientation 1 ______
PHY 140 Intro to Comp App in Sci. & Engin. 3 ______
CHE 202 General Chemistry and Qualitative Anal 5 ______
MAT 309 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III 4 ______
CSC 420 Numerical Analysis I 3 ______
Or
MAT 442 Introduction to Numerical Analysis 3 ______
MAT 411 Ordinary Differential Equations 3 ______
PHY 235 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion 4 ______
PHY 236 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion Laboratory 1 ______
PHY 255 Electricity, Magnetism and Light 4 ______
PHY 256 Electricity, Magnetism and Light Laboratory 1 ______
PHY 470 Optics 3 ______
PHY 390 Engineering Measurements 3 ______
PHY 240 Thermodynamics I 3 ______
PHY 530 Mechanics I 3 ______
PHY 460 Electricity and Magnetism I 3 ______
PHY 580 Modern Physics I 3 ______
Required Limited Electives – 3 hours from PHY courses numbered 300 or above
PHY ______3 ______
VIII. Required Minor – 21 hours
Total Curriculum Requirements – 160 hrs
*NOTE: Check Undergraduate Bulletin for approved electives.
Physics Teaching Specialization*
The teaching specialization in physics is a path to Secondary Certification in Physics, designed to accompany certification in another science content area. (All College of Education secondary certification course requirements must be met.) Note: Even though this program exceeds Murray State University’s requirements for a physics minor, in order for a Physics Minor to appear on your transcript, a minor must be declared, and all residential and graduation requirements must be met.
Physics Teaching Specialization……………… 36 hrs
AST 115 Introduction to Astronomy 4 ______
AST 116 Introduction to Astronomy Lab 1 ______
PHY 235 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion 4 ______
PHY 236 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion Laboratory 1 ______
PHY 255 Electricity, Magnetism and Light 4 ______
PHY 256 Electricity, Magnetism and Light Laboratory 1 ______
PHY 370
or 570 Introduction to Modern Physics 3 ______
Required Limited Electives - PHY courses numbered 300 or above 9
PHY ______hrs. ______
PHY ______hrs. ______
PHY ______hrs. ______
Corequisite Math Courses Required:
MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (with PHY 235) 5 ______
MAT 308 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (with PHY 255) 5 ______
Total Hours Required for Physics Specialization – 36 hrs
*Requirements for teacher certification are established by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board. Students are cautioned that changes in these requirements may occur. Therefore, for the most current information, students should check with an advisor in one of the departments in the College of Education.
The following PRAXIS exams must be completed:
Physics: Content Knowledge (0265) Passing Score of 133 ______
Principles of Learning and Teaching (0524) Passing Score of 161 ______
Teacher certification requirements are subject to change. Before registering for the test(s), please refer to the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) website at www.kyepsb.net for current requirements or contact Ms. Rice at 502-564-4606 or 888-598-7667.
Grade point averages are reviewed during three checkpoints: admission to teacher education (see Requirements for Admission to Teacher Education), admission to student teaching (requires a 2.45 average overall; a 2.45 average in content area; a 2.45 average in professional education) and at the time of completion/graduation (2.45 overall).
Continuous assessment procedures will be used to document and systematically monitor student progress through the education program in order to determine the degree to which students have internalized and can demonstrate proficiency with the New Teacher Standards. The eligibility portfolio will be assessed during the student teaching semester.
Student’s Signature: ______Date: ______
Advisor’s Signature: ______Date: ______
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION:
In order to be admitted to teacher education, students must:
1) Provide Teacher Education Services with scores of test(s) to measure general academic proficiency.
A person shall not be permitted to apply for admission to the Teacher Education program without
first providing evidence of meeting the general academic proficiency (GAP) requirement through any one of the following tests: 1
(a) A minimum composite score of 21on the (ACT); or
(b) Scores established by the KEPSB for the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) Math (173), Reading
(173), and Writing (172); CBT of PPST (computer based test) Math (318), Reading (320), Writing
(318); or
(c) Graduate Records Exam (GRE) minimum passing score of 400 in each area (analytical, quantitative and verbal) and writing assessment as required by the institution; or
(d) SAT - The minimum score of 990 and required writing assessment.
2) Have earned an overall undergraduate GPA of 2.45 on a 4.0 scale at the point of admission. This 2.45 minimum GPA remains a requirement throughout the teacher certification program.
3) Have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours with a minimum 2.45 GPA to include the following coursework:
(a) ENG 101 or 102 with a “B” or better
(b) MAT 117 (or higher level math) with a “C” or better
(c) COM 161 with a “C” or better
(d) EDU 103 with a “C” or better
4) An interview with major academic advisor or chair.
5) A review of the Professional Code of Ethics for Kentucky School Personnel and a Declaration of Eligibility (pink sheet) signed by the candidate affirming a commitment to upholding the code and acknowledging awareness of information required for state certification.
6) Have supplied TES with any other required information
When all the above requirements have been met, the formal application (green sheet) can be submitted, accompanied by all required documentation. This includes GAP scores and a transcript showing all college work to date. Admission will only be granted following a successful review by the Admission to Teacher Education Committee of your college.
1 An official score report for the general academic proficiency exam must be available at the point of formal application.
NOTE: Students who have not been admitted to Teacher Education will be blocked from enrolling in specific upper level courses