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College of Arts and Sciences
Physics lecture in McNuley Hall.

Academic Programs

The Department provides students with a comprehensive grounding in the natural laws of physics governing the behavior of energy and matter. The intimate relationship between theory and experiment, and the universal, dynamic character of the field of fundamental and applied physics along with modern technology receive special emphasis in our academic curriculum and research. Students majoring in physics may choose one of the following five options:

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics

The degree curriculum coupled with fundamental or applied physics research experience is the option for students seeking a comprehensive education to be followed by additional graduate education in physics or in related fields of science, engineering, technology, or mathematics.

The degree curriculum enhanced with paid and/or for credit internships along with cooperative education (co-op) opportunities with regional commercial, industrial, or public sector entities is the appropriate track for those who intend to seek employment in private industry or in the public sector with local or federal governmental agencies. Learn more »

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Physics

This degree curriculum supplemented with additional coursework in education or a secondary Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.) major from the College of Education and Human Services is the option for those seeking careers as elementary or secondary teachers in public, parochial, or private schools. Learn more »

Five-Year Dual-Degree Program

Ideal for technically oriented students, this program is conducted jointly with Stevens Institute of Technology and leads to a B.S. degree in physics from Seton Hall University and an M.S. degree in mechanical and electrical engineering from Stevens. We are also in the process of developing programs in chemical engineering, civil engineering, software engineering, computer engineering, materials science and engineering, and industrial engineering.

Students spend three years at Seton Hall and two years at Stevens. The sequence and diversity of courses for all students will be worked out in consultation with a Department adviser who may modify the program in view of each student’s background and objectives. Learn more »

Minor in Physics 

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