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Natural Sciences - Physics Option, B.A.


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Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements Natural Sciences Major Physics Option

The B.A. in Natural Sciences serves as a waiver program for the Single Subject Teaching Credential in Science. Please contact CSM Advising and Resources Center (ARC) at 559.278.4150 for advising and more information.

The degree is also a suitable choice for students with a general interest in physics and interest in pursuing a career in law, medicine, dentistry, optometry, and other areas for which the breadth of scientific coverage of this degree is advantageous.

Major Requirements (77 units)


General Education Requirements (48 units)


Other Requirements (9 units)


American Government and Institutions (PLSI 2 ), Multicultural and International (MI), and Upper-division writing

Total: 120 Units*


* Sufficient elective units to meet required total units (varies)

* G.E. and MI courses can be double-counted with major requirements. See advisor for details.

Advising Notes for all Options within the Natural Sciences Major


  1. Substitutions may be made with the permission of the appropriate department chair. PHYS 4A -PHYS 4B -PHYS 4C  with labs PHYS 4AL , PHYS 4BL  is recommended instead of PHYS 2A -PHYS 2B  for those students well-prepared for physics.
  2. This total assumes that students in this option will maximize 13 units required for the major that also may be applied to fulfill General Education requirements as follows: CHEM 1A /CHEM 1AL  (4 units), BIOL 1A  (3 units), EES 168  (3 units) and, depending on emphasis and choice, MATH 75  (3 units). Consult your major advisor for details.

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