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Aug 20, 2025
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2025-2026 Rowan University Academic Catalog
Bachelor of Science in Physics
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The Bachelor of Science Program in Physics prepares students for graduate school in physics or engineering, professional schools, and for careers in industry, government, business, or teaching - students interested in teaching should consider the Master of Arts in STEM Education in an Accelerated Dual Degree Program. Students may also think about the Accelerated Dual Degree Program with the Masters of Science in Data Science.
Undergraduate research opportunities exist in diverse areas of experimental physics including optics/laser spectroscopy, condensed matter/materials science, biophysics, theoretical physics including optical physics and high-energy physics, and planetary science/astronomy. Access to these kinds of meaningful experiences is a hallmark of the Physics Program.
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Rowan Core: 9 s.h.
All first-time Freshmen must complete the University Rowan Core Literacies. There are six literacies: - Communicative Literacy (COML) - 9 s.h. Satisfied by taking the following three courses:
- Artistic Literacy (ARTL)
- Global Literacy (GLBL)
- Humanistic Literacy (HUML)
- Quantitative Literacy (QNTL)
- Scientific Literacy (SCIL)
Majors may suggest courses to fulfill the above literacies and will be applied elsewhere. A complete listing of courses that fulfill the above literacies can be found here Undergraduate Program Requirements . Rowan Experience
Students must satisfy all three Rowan Experience attributes. Credits attached to the courses in this section will apply elsewhere. The attributes are as follows: - Broad-Based Literature Attribute (LIT)
- Writing Intensive Attribute (WI)
- Rowan Seminar Attribute*(RS)
Departments may recommend courses to fulfill these attributes. A complete listing of courses that satisfy these attributes can be found at Undergraduate Program Requirements . *The Rowan Seminar requirement is waived for all students transferring 24 or more approved credits into Rowan University at the time of initial entry. Restricted Electives
Choose at least 11 s.h. from any 300+ Physics course (maximum of 3 s.h. of Physics Research or 4 s.h. of Physics Learning Assistant), any 200+ Astronomy, (maximum of 3 s.h. of Astronomy Research), Geology, Materials Science, any 300+ Engineering, any 200+ Math, any 200+ Chemistry, any 200+ Computer Science, or Biology. Note: the 3 s.h. Research Course restriction is a total across both categories. Available Concentration
An Undergraduate Concentration in Photonics is available to Physics majors desiring a more advanced study of optics and photonics. This concentration is especially useful for students who are thinking about graduate work and a career in the field of optics and photonics. Total Required Credits for the Program: 120 s.h.
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