Physics
Physics is "the fundamental science." Astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and engineering all apply the principles of physics to specific problems. Almost all areas of modern technology involve the applications of physics.
What is Physics?
Physics is "the fundamental science." Astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and engineering all apply the principles of physics to specific problems. Almost all areas of modern technology involve the applications of physics—and undergraduate study in this field provides a solid foundation for further work and study in physics, astronomy, and engineering.
Physics Degree(s)
Chemistry/Physics—Secondary, BAE
Western's programs in Secondary Education are designed to prepare thoughtful, knowledgeable, and effective middle and secondary school teachers for a diverse society. Learning to teach Chemistry and Physics occurs through a variety of means: the study of a wide range of chemistry and physics, an extended internship, and continual experiences as a student, learner, and problem solver.
Contact
Thanh Lê, Physics Education Advisor
Thanh.Le@wwu.edu | 360-650-3840
Chemistry Program Coordinators,
chemistry@wwu.edu | 360-650-3070
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Physics, BS
A Physics BS degree can open a variety of doors for jobs in high-tech industries, government labs, and as preparation for graduate school. Many graduates have found the skills acquired in our degree program have prepared them for further academic studies in physics, astronomy, engineering, patent law, medical physics, medicine, and education, to name a few.
Contact
Heather Greenlaw, Department Manager
shorth@wwu.edu | 360-650-6411
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Physics/ Mathematics — Secondary Education, BAE
This program offers formal clinical preparation in education, an extended internship, and continual experiences as a student, learner, and problem solver in mathematics and physics. Combined with the professional preparation program in secondary education, this degree prepares students to teach mathematics and physics for middle and high school.
Contact
Jessica Cohen, Associate Professor
cohenj3@wwu.edu | 360-650-3830
Janna Cecka, Secondary Education Department Manager
WCE.Advising@wwu.edu | 360-650-3347
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What can you do with Physics?
Recent Physics graduates have found positions in a variety of fields including software development, optoelectronics, engineering, failure analysis, and education, among many others. The skills acquired in Western’s Physics program have prepared students for further academic studies in Physics, Astronomy, Engineering, Patent Law, Medical Physics, Medicine, and Education.
Employers of Recent Western Graduates:
- Peace Health Laboratories: Lab Assistant
- Systems Interface, Inc.: Engineering Technical Support
- Wireless Applications Corporation: Design Engineering Assistant
Western graduates who pursue graduate studies are doing so at such schools as:
- Edmonds Community College: Nuclear Medicine
- University of Oregon: Applied Physics
- University of Washington: Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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