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MS Teaching of Physics at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, United States

Programme overview

The MS Teaching of Physics is offered by the Department of Physics. It aims to give graduates a core foundation in physics, mathematics and current research, with skills in teamwork, teaching and mentoring, ethics, modern educational methods and scientific communication.

Faculty: The Grainger College of Engineering  |  Department: Department of Physics  |  Duration: 32 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Champaign, IL, United States

What you will study

32 hours: at least 2 education courses (8 hours) chosen with the physics advisor plus 24 hours of electives, including at least 16 PHYS hours (8 at 500 level) and 12 hours at 500 level overall.

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Entry requirements

Minimum GPA 2.75 listed under degree requirements.

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