"What Can I Do With a Major in...Physics?"
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Bachelor of Science Degree
Bachelor of Science in Education Degree
The graduate with a Bachelor degree in Physics will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:
- Collect, analyze and apply information to solve problems.
- Use various laboratory techniques and/or instruments with understanding, accuracy, precision and safety and develop experiments, demonstrations, and other hands-on activities.
- Think logically within a chemistry or physics framework and be receptive to new ideas and concepts.
- Use the language and concepts of chemistry or physics to communiate effectively in oral and written form, to follow detailed instructions, and to function in independent and collaborative settings.
- Exhibit the ethical use of knowledge, materials and procedures that demonstrate an impact on society.
- Manage a secondary education program in physics, that has a laboratory emphasis, with confidence, enthusiasm, efficiency and safety.
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Physics Today
PhysLink
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Affiliated Organizations
Acoustical Society of America
American Association of Physicists in Medicine
American Association of Physics Teachers
American Astronomical Society
American Geophysical Union
American Crystallographic Association
American Institute of Physics
American Physical Society
Association of Women in Science
Institute of Physics
Optical Society of America
Materials Research Society
National Society of Hispanic Physicists
Sigma Pi Sigma
Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science
Society of Physics Students
Four-Year Academic Plan
Physics: B.A./B.S./B.S. in Ed. Degree
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Disclaimer:
The career paths listed are those which are commonly associated with this area of study and in no way does this site attempt to suggest that these are all of the career paths possible. Some of the career paths listed may require additional education, training, development, licenses and/or certifications. Listings of resources such as job listings, web links, professional organizations, library publications, and other information found on this page are believed to be accurate and true at the time published. The "What Can I Do With A Major In..." database is reviewed and updated every year in July. While no list is truly exhaustive, if you feel something should be added, deleted, changed or updated on this page, please contact the Office of Career Services by e-mail at careers@ucmo.edu and an out-of-cycle change will be completed.
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