Students who pursue this degree at adopt one of the following options:

• a stand-alone major in physics, achieved by completing at least eight additional credit hours in physics;

• a second major in a non-science discipline;

• the 32-credit complementary major in environmental science;

• a disciplinary science minor (qualifying disciplines include astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, geography, geology, mathematics, meteorology, and psychology); OR

• a minor in fundamentals of business, business administration, applied statistics, engineering, or geographic information systems.

In addition to completing the required courses, students are encouraged to take advantage of any of the many research opportunities available at Valpo. Students who pursue a concentration in applied physics are especially encouraged to take advantage of the Cooperative Education Program, which awards credit for approved professional work.