The Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics with a Professional Emphasis features core courses and advanced training in theoretical physics along with electives. This combination prepares students for advanced training in graduate school, where they will seek a specialty.
Students who seek degrees through our program have access to:
The Professional Sequence assists students in matriculating to a graduate program in pursuit of an advanced degree (MS or PhD). Students with advanced degrees can go on to work for research facilities in private industry, government research labs, or universities.
The Department of Physics at Pittsburg State University was founded in 1962 and has been dedicated to the outstanding teaching of undergraduate and graduate physics students ever since. Our faculty members are trained in a wide variety of physics-related fields and have industrial and research laboratory experience. We pride ourselves in getting to know our students and helping them through their years of academic growth at PSU.