Evening courses meet two nights per week, and may be taken either individually or as a course of study leading to a Master of Science degree in Physics. Students typically complete the requirements in three years by enrolling in one late afternoon or evening class each quarter of the academic year.
Students can take classes at a faster pace if they wish to complete the program in a shorter time. Courses of study that emphasize particular areas can be arranged according to individual interests. Examples of specialized tracks created by students in recent years have included:
- Acoustics
- Laser physics
- Mathematical modeling
- Optics
- Surface physics
- Physics instrumentation
- Physics education
Degree Requirements
Students must complete 36 credits of work at the 400-level or above. Of the 36 credits, at least 18 credits must be at the 500-level or above and at least 18 credits must be numerically graded. A minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA is required for a graduate degree. In addition to three core courses, a supervised independent study project is required. Credits from appropriate courses in other departments may be applied toward the degree, if approved by the M.S. program coordinator. For more detailed information download a PDF of the Master's Program Policies and Rules The department requires a grade of 3.0 or above in core courses. All work for the master’s degree must be completed in six years. Students must maintain continuous registration or be on approved leave during the academic year.