• The Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences degree offers a broad survey of the physical sciences. This program is designed to allow students interested in teaching at the secondary school level. With proper scheduling, the program can provide both the breadth and depth required by the State of California and the USC School of Education for a Single Subject Teaching credential. Contact the Undergraduate Office in the Physics Department for more information.

    Degree listings here reflect current requirements. Since actual graduation requirements depend on the specific year which a student enters USC, students should always consult with their faculty advisor to determine course selection.

    Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
    Fall Units Fall Units  Fall  Units Fall  Units
    Math 125 4 MATH 226 4 MATH 445 4 PHYS 408a 4
    CHEM 105aL/115aL 4 PHYS 152L/162L 4 PHYS 304 4 PHYS 438b 4
    GE Requirement 4 Foreign Language 4 Foreign Language 4 PHYS 492L 4
    WRIT 150 4 GE Requirement 4 GE Requirement 4 Elective 4
    PHYS 190 1
    Total 17 Total 16 Total 16 Total 16
               
    Spring Units Spring Units  Spring Units Spring Units
    Math 126 4 MATH 245 4 PHYS 316 4 PHYS 408b 4
    CHEM 105bL/115bL 4 PHYS 153L/163L 4 PHYS 438a 4 PHYS 440 4
    PHYS 151L/161L 4 Foreign Language 4 WRIT 340 4 PHYS 493L 4
    GE Requirement 4 GE Requirement 4 Elective 4 Elective 4
    Total 16 Total 16 Total 16 Total 16
    *Upper division courses must be applicable to majors in their respective departments.