Students in Southeastern's Physics program receive comprehensive training in all four major fields of physics: mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics and quantum mechanics. Combined with the numerous opportunities for undergraduate research in physics, the degree program produces students who are well prepared for a career in industry or for graduate study in physics or engineering.

Students in the chemistry and physics programs gain the knowledge and technical skills needed for their disciplines as well as skills in analytical thinking and problem solving. They also develop the traits of good scientists: persistence, creativity, meticulousness and self-confidence.?