{"id":12381,"date":"2024-04-02T14:37:26","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T19:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/?page_id=12381"},"modified":"2024-04-02T14:37:27","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T19:37:27","slug":"programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/science-engineering\/physics-department\/programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Physics Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re interested in physics, electronics, or becoming a high school science teacher, the Physics Department at WSU has something for you. Our department offers 4 majors and 2 minors with several focuses within the field of physics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a physics major, you will have hands-on experiences with laboratory experiments and real-world research as well as develop your theoretical understanding. Our programs will prepare you for jobs in industry, graduate school, or teaching physics in high school<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also anticipate close relationships with faculty, collaboration with students, and interactions with mentors in the field as you use what you\u2019ve learned to solve complex problems, develop equipment, and design experiments to better understand our world throughout your undergraduate career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-block tabs\">\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-nav\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-1\">Quality Academics<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-2\">Great Career Opportunities<\/button>\n<button class=\"tabs__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" id=\"tabbed-3\">Personal Satisfaction<\/button>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs-content\">\n        <button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Quality Academics<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>With a degree in physics at WSU, you\u2019ll receive a high-quality education that paves the way for success.<\/p>\n<p>The physics curriculum includes classes in the areas of chemistry, mathematics, engineering, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, you can customize your education through electives.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, our program has small class sizes to make sure you get the individual instruction you need.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Great Career Opportunities<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>Without physics majors, our technology-centered society would not be able to function as is. Therefore, people with a background in physics are essential in the workforce.<\/p>\n<p>There are a wide range of jobs for physics graduates.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aip.org\/statistics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Physical Society &amp; American Institute of Physics<\/a> have more details about career stats.<\/p>\n<p>Find the types of employers that employ physicists in each state with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aip.org\/statistics\/whos-hiring-physics-bachelors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AIP&#8217;s employment trends<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.physicstoday.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> AIP&#8217;s job website<\/a> for current employment opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<button class=\"tabs__mobile__toggle\">Personal Satisfaction<\/button>\n<div class=\"tabs__content__item\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div><p>Not only is a physics degree beneficial in terms of high-quality academics and career opportunities, but it also provides many students with personal satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>This degree can be both rewarding and challenging. It can help you achieve deeper understanding in all ways.<\/p>\n<p>The physicist&#8217;s approach to problem solving is to first understand the problem and the concepts. This allows a more efficient solution than the &#8220;quick fix.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Major Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physics Major<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is the traditional physics major. It\u2019s designed for students who want to pursue graduate study in physics and related fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/1734\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Physics major<\/a>&nbsp;and view the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/3761\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Physics Major Map<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physics: Electronics Major<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is for students who are passionate about electronics and computer technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/1776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Physics: Electronics major<\/a>&nbsp;and view the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/3771\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Physics: Electronics Major Map<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physics (Teaching) Major<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This program certifies graduates to teach physics and physical science classes for students in grades 9\u201312.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/2943\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Physics (Teaching) major<\/a>\u00a0and view the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Physics-Teaching-Major-Map-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Physics (Teaching) Major Map<\/a>\u00a0(PDF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physical Science (Teaching) Major<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This program certifies graduates to teach physics, chemistry, and physical science classes for students in grades 9\u201312.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/2876\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Physical Science (Teaching) major<\/a>&nbsp;and view the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/4123\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Physical Science (Teaching) Major Map<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minor Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer 2 minor options: a general Physics minor, and a Physics: Electronics minor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/2871\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Physics minor<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/2883\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Physics Electronics minor<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                            <div class=\"h3\">Contact the Physics Department<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block grid grid--50\">\n    <div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Physics Department\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Pasteur 120\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>507.457.5260<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:physics@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email the Physics Department<\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Sarah Phan-Budd\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Department Chair\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>Pasteur Hall 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