Physics PHY 121 and 122 with the consent of the department chair. Calculus I, II and III (MTH 151, 152, 251) and Differential Equations (MTH 341) or their equivalents must also be completed. MTH 342 Applied Analysis and MTH 346 Statistics for Scientists are strongly recommended. For many students, this leads to a mathematics minor or to a double major. Introductory courses in chemistry (CHM 211 and 212), and computer science (CS 201, 220, 315, and IS 221) are also recommended. Students who qualify for advanced placement may receive credit for all or part of the introductory sequence.
SEC 223 Education of PK-12 Learners with Exceptionalities SEC 310 Methods and Best Practices in Middle and Secondary Education SEC 311 Educational Psychology SEC 421 Theory and Practice for Developing Academic Literacies in K-12 Classrooms SEC 450 Advanced Seminar in Teacher Collaboration and Professional Practice SEC 455 Student Teaching in Secondary and Middle Schools SEC 463 Natural Science: Special Methods (Fall Term only) See the director of secondary education regarding any additional requirements. Students are required to pass the Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) to be admitted to the secondary licensure program, the state content area test in science (with a physics designation) prior to student teaching, and the APT (Assessment of Professional Teaching) prior to program completion. Students should keep in close contact with both the physics and education departments in order to complete the requirements for the major and teacher licensure.
Minor in Physics For a minor in physics, at least five courses are required. These will normally be PHY 121, 122, 301 and 302, and one additional upper-level physics course. At least three of the five courses must be completed at Elmhurst College.
Licensure for Secondary Teaching Physics students who wish to qualify for licensure in secondary education must complete physics major requirements and at least one course in chemistry and one in biology. The students must also complete: EDU 104 Cultural Foundations of Education in the United States EDU 360 The Middle School: History, Philosophy, Organizational Structures and Best Practices (recommended) PSY 210 Introduction to Psychological Science (Prerequisite for SEC 311) SEC 200 Introductory Seminar to Teaching as a Caring Profession (.50 credit) SEC 300 Intermediate Seminar for Teaching in Diverse and Inclusive Schools (.25 credit)
Engineering The Elmhurst College Department of Physics offers several options for students who wish to study engineering. All of these options are designed to provide both a broader educational experience and a stronger basic science background than a traditional engineering curriculum provides. Parallel Dual-Degree Program A unique parallel dual-degree program offered in cooperation with Illinois Institute of Technology allows the student to simultaneously take basic science and Integrated
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