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PHYS-BA - Physics

Overview

Official Name of Program

Physics

Plan Code

PHYS-BA

Department(s) Sponsoring Program

Career

Undergraduate

Degree Designation

BA - Bachelor of Arts

HEGIS Code

1902.00

NYSED Program Code

33656 - PHYS-BA

CIP Code

40.0801

Our undergraduate curriculum serves undergraduate liberal arts students who seek, by the study of Physics, to acquire critical thinking skills and develop the understanding and problem-solving abilities which are increasingly needed in our technological society.  We prepare our undergraduate physics majors for graduate and professional schools or a variety of careers, including teaching, engineering, medicine, computer science,  and industrial research and development.

Honors Work


The opportunity for students to do individual research (experimental or theoretical) is offered in courses

  • PHYS 45300 - Introduction to Research

  • PHYS 45400 - Introduction to Research

 

Articulation Agreement


Articulation Agreement with New York City College of Technology


An agreement is in place for students from New York City College of Technology (CUNY) who successfully complete an associate degree in science in Liberal Arts (LAS) with at least a 2.0 overall grade-point average to be accepted into the Hunter College BA program in Physics. Consult the physics and astronomy department for further information.

Requirements