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2020 - 2021 Catalog Year General Studies Maroon

Degree: BS

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Term 1 0 - 14 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 270: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (MA)	4	C
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences	1	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Global Awareness (G)	3
Elective	3
Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	14

An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score determines placement into first-year composition courses.
Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in mathematics course.
ASU 101 or college-specific First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
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Term 2 14 - 29 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 271: Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (MA)	4	C
PHY 150: Physics I (SQ)	4	C
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
PHY 118: Explorations in Science Teaching	1	C
SPE 222: Orientation to Education of Exceptional Children (SB & C)	3	C
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	15

PHY 121/122 and 131/132 may be used in place of PHY 150 and 151
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Term 3 29 - 45 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

MAT 272: Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (MA)	4	C
PHY 151: Physics II (SQ)	4	C
Science and Society Elective	3	C
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Historical Awareness (H) ( GCU 113 recommended)	3
Elective	2
Complete First-Year Composition requirement.
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	16

PHY 121/122 and 131/132 may be used in place of PHY 150 and 151
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Term 4 45 - 61 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

PHY 201: Mathematical Methods in Physics I (CS)	3	C
PHY 252: Physics III (SQ)	4	C
PHY 333: Electronic Circuits and Measurements	3	C
EDP 313: Childhood and Adolescence (SB) OR TEL 315: Child and Adolescent Development (L or SB)	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)	3
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Milestone: Submit Identity Verified Print (IVP) DPS fingerprint clearance card.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Must complete at least 60 credits including foundational coursework, and have a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA to progress into the Teachers College program.
Apply for Identity Verified Print (IVP) DPS fingerprint card.

Term 5 61 - 76 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

PHY 302: Mathematical Methods in Physics II	3	C
PHY 310: Classical Particles, Fields, and Matter I	3	C
PHY 314: Quantum Physics I	3	C
PHY 334: Advanced Laboratory I (L)	3	C
Upper Division Science and Society Elective	3	C
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Milestone: Complete online Intent to Progress form (meet with advisor).
Term hours subtotal:	15

Submit 'Intent to Progress' with IVP FPC by October 1. After submission of forms, attend mandatory Teachers College Orientation.

Term 6 76 - 92 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

BLE 407: SEI for Secondary Students (L)	3	C
PHY 311: Classical Particles, Fields, and Matter II	3	C
PHY 315: Quantum Physics II	3	C
PHY 480: Methods of Teaching Physics	3	C
SED 398: Clinical Experience	1	C
TEL 311: Instruction and Management in the Inclusive Classroom	3	C
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	16

During your clinical experiences, you will work alongside an intern mentor teacher in a 6-12th grade classroom. Reliable transportation is required to get to school sites in terms 6-8.
Complete an in person or virtual practice interview

Term 7 92 - 108 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

PHY 412: Classical Particles, Fields, and Matter III	3	C
PHY 441: Statistical and Thermal Physics	3	C
RDG 323: Literacy Processes in Content Areas	3	C
SED 322: Classroom Leadership in Secondary Schools (L)	3	C
SED 496: Clinical Experience III	1	C
SPE 417: Inclusion Practices at the Secondary Level	3	C
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	16

Register for the NES exam for secondary professional knowledge (NES). Needed for certification in Arizona.
All degree requirements must be completed prior to student teaching.
Develop your professional online presence.

Term 8 108 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

Hours

Minimum Grade

Notes

SED 478: Student Teaching: Secondary Education (Grades 6-12)	12	C
Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.
Term hours subtotal:	12

Only one course will be approved to take concurrently with student teaching residency.

All students pursuing a BS or BSP degree in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete two courses from the Science and Society list found at https://thecollege.asu.edu/resources/science-society. At least one of the two courses must be upper-division and students must earn a C or better in the courses. Both Science and Society courses (i.e., all six credits) may count towards any major, minor, related fields, and ASU General Studies requirements.

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Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum
Total College Residency Hrs: 12 minimum

General University Requirements Legend
General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)
First-Year Composition

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2020 - 2021 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.

2020 - 2021 Major Map
Physics (Secondary Education), BS

College/School: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Critical Course

Necessary Course

Term 1

0 - 14 Credit Hours

MAT 270: Calculus with Analytic Geometry I (MA)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

LIA 101: Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Global Awareness (G)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 3

Maintain 2.50 GPA in Critical Tracking Courses.

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

An SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score determines placement into first-year composition courses.
Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in mathematics course.
ASU 101 or college-specific First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
Select your Career Interest Communities and play me3@ASU.

Term 2

14 - 29 Credit Hours

MAT 271: Calculus with Analytic Geometry II (MA)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 150: Physics I (SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR
ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR
ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 118: Explorations in Science Teaching

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

SPE 222: Orientation to Education of Exceptional Children (SB & C)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

PHY 121/122 and 131/132 may be used in place of PHY 150 and 151
Join a student club or professional organization

Term 3

29 - 45 Credit Hours

MAT 272: Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (MA)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 151: Physics II (SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Historical Awareness (H) ( GCU 113 recommended)

Hours: 3

Elective

Hours: 2

Complete First-Year Composition requirement.

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.

Notes:

PHY 121/122 and 131/132 may be used in place of PHY 150 and 151
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Term 4

45 - 61 Credit Hours

PHY 201: Mathematical Methods in Physics I (CS)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 252: Physics III (SQ)

Hours: 4

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 333: Electronic Circuits and Measurements

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

EDP 313: Childhood and Adolescence (SB) OR TEL 315: Child and Adolescent Development (L or SB)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)

Hours: 3

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Milestone: Submit Identity Verified Print (IVP) DPS fingerprint clearance card.

Notes:

Must complete at least 60 credits including foundational coursework, and have a minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA to progress into the Teachers College program.
Apply for Identity Verified Print (IVP) DPS fingerprint card.

Term 5

61 - 76 Credit Hours

PHY 302: Mathematical Methods in Physics II

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 310: Classical Particles, Fields, and Matter I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 314: Quantum Physics I

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 334: Advanced Laboratory I (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Upper Division Science and Society Elective

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Milestone: Complete online Intent to Progress form (meet with advisor).

Notes:

Submit 'Intent to Progress' with IVP FPC by October 1. After submission of forms, attend mandatory Teachers College Orientation.

Term 6

76 - 92 Credit Hours

BLE 407: SEI for Secondary Students (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 311: Classical Particles, Fields, and Matter II

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 315: Quantum Physics II

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 480: Methods of Teaching Physics

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SED 398: Clinical Experience

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

TEL 311: Instruction and Management in the Inclusive Classroom

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

During your clinical experiences, you will work alongside an intern mentor teacher in a 6-12th grade classroom. Reliable transportation is required to get to school sites in terms 6-8.
Complete an in person or virtual practice interview

Term 7

92 - 108 Credit Hours

PHY 412: Classical Particles, Fields, and Matter III

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

PHY 441: Statistical and Thermal Physics

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

RDG 323: Literacy Processes in Content Areas

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SED 322: Classroom Leadership in Secondary Schools (L)

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

SED 496: Clinical Experience III

Hours: 1

Minimum Grade: C

SPE 417: Inclusion Practices at the Secondary Level

Hours: 3

Minimum Grade: C

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

Register for the NES exam for secondary professional knowledge (NES). Needed for certification in Arizona.
All degree requirements must be completed prior to student teaching.
Develop your professional online presence.

Term 8

108 - 120 Credit Hours

SED 478: Student Teaching: Secondary Education (Grades 6-12)

Hours: 12

Minimum Grade: C

Minimum 2.50 GPA ASU Cumulative.

Notes:

Only one course will be approved to take concurrently with student teaching residency.

General Notes

All students pursuing a BS or BSP degree in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must complete two courses from the Science and Society list found at https://thecollege.asu.edu/resources/science-society. At least one of the two courses must be upper-division and students must earn a C or better in the courses. Both Science and Society courses (i.e., all six credits) may count towards any major, minor, related fields, and ASU General Studies requirements.

Notes

Please keep in mind that the applicability of a specific transfer course toward an ASU degree program depends on the requirements of the department, division, college or school in which you are enrolled at ASU. Transfer agreements that guarantee the completion of university level requirements do not necessarily meet college and major requirements. Please consult with an advisor for more information.

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Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum
Total College Residency Hrs: 12 minimum

General University Requirements Legend

General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)

First-Year Composition

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