Physics Department

 

www.njcu.edu/dept/physics

 

 

Department Mission

 

(1) Prepare students for a career in Physics and Engineering through the departments B.S. and B.S. tracks, the pre-engineering program, the joint 3-2 engineering dual degree agreement with NJIT, and the associated program physics courses. Provide these students with the appropriate knowledge and experience in physics to successfully complete these programs when they continue their education at different institutions.

(2) Prepare students for a career in Science Education, through the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Physics/ Teacher Certification (Physical Science) program. Provide these students with the appropriate knowledge and experience in physics to successfully complete the State and NSTA requirements.

 

(3) Give students in the physical and biological sciences the necessary knowledge and experience in physics, appropriate for their concentration of study.

(4) Ensure all students taking the physics general studies and first year experience courses understand the basic philosophy of science and important physical principles. Provide these students with a basic understanding of these physical principles, and how they apply to general everyday experiences.