Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physics, B.A.


The program’s description is noted below:

Requirements for the liberal arts major in physics, B.A. program


To earn the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in physics, students must complete:

1. Required courses in physics


2. An additional 16 credits in physics, with at least 12 credits in courses numbered above 2000


4. Eight additional credits in chemistry, mathematics and physics, but not CHM 3000


5. Capstone course


Additional Information


In addition to these major requirements, students must complete the Oakland University General Education Requirements , the College of Arts & Sciences College Exploratory Requirement , and an appropriate number of free elective classes to meet the overall credit requirement for the degree (in most cases 124; some degrees may require a greater number).

As a general rule, no more than eight credits of course work used to satisfy one major, minor or concentration may be applied toward another, but exceptions to this rule may be allowed with the written approval of the program coordinators.