The Physics department offers baccalaureate degree programs in Physics, Earth and Space Science, General Science, and Secondary Education. These programs are designed to prepare students for post-graduate study and/or careers in teaching and engineering, as well as careers in other fields that require knowledge of physics and/or earth and space science. ESU’s Secondary Education programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

Four baccalaureate degree programs are offered: a Bachelor of Science in Physics; a Bachelor of Arts in Physics; a Bachelor of Arts in General Science; and a Bachelor of Arts in Earth and Space Science.

The Engineering Transfer dual-degree concentration includes coursework specifically geared to students wishing to pursue an engineering degree. Students in this program typically transfer after three years to a school with an engineering program. Upon completion of an ABET-certified engineering degree (engineering technology degrees are excluded), the student may also be eligible for the ESU degree (contingent upon certain requirements). In addition, under our agreement with Penn State University, students in certain programs who meet additional requirements are guaranteed acceptance.