The program illustrates the mission of the University through emphasis on physics and interdisciplinary research. ?The program?s goal is to provide research activities and courses in physics and related areas to allow graduate students to be able to successfully enter Ph.D. programs or careers in the sciences.

Students who complete the M.A. program in physics will:

  • Be able to demonstrate scholarship in the three fundamental areas of physics (classical mechanics, electrodynamics, and quantum mechanics) orally as well as in writing
  • Be able to do independent research, consistent with a Master?s level of training
  • Be able to present their own research at conferences and produce refereed journal publications.
  • Produce a quality Master?s thesis containing publishable work