Physics (BA)

Courses for General Physics Concentration of the Physics Major courses are listed in our digital Undergraduate Catalog.

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Courses for the Mechanical Systems Concentration of the Physics major are listed in our digital Undergraduate Catalog.

Courses for the Solid State Physics Concentration of the Physics major are listed in our digital Undergraduate Catalog.

Courses for the Astrophysics Concentration of the Physics major are listed in our digital Undergraduate Catalog. 

Courses for Theoretical Physics Concentration of the Physics major are listed in our digital Undergraduate Catalog.

Physics as a Double Major is available to any AU student. Courses for the Physics Double Major are listed in our digital Undergraduate Catalog.

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Courses for the Physics Minor are listed in our digital Undergraduate Catalog.

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In addition to fulfilling the requirements of the Physics BA major, as well as the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences general education requirements, you'll be required to complete the College's First Year Experience Program or Transfer Student Program.

A degree in Physics prepares students for a wide range of careers. According to the Institute of Physics, about one third of all physicists work in public service industries, one third in private industry, and one third in secondary and higher education. Physics graduates are qualified to work in career fields such as astronomy, medicine, engineering, research, computing, and even finance.

Recent examples include:

• Teaching Assistant – University of Toledo
• Measurements Engineer – Corning Incorporated
• Toxicologist – New York Hospital
• Engineer – EMS Technologies
• Engineer – Mercury Corporation