• The Bachelor of Science in Physical Sciences degree offers a broad survey of the physical sciences. This program is designed to allow students interested in teaching at the secondary school level. With proper scheduling, the program can provide both the breadth and depth required by the State of California and the USC School of Education for a Single Subject Teaching credential. Contact the Undergraduate Office in the Physics Department for more information.

    Degree listings here reflect current requirements. Since actual graduation requirements depend on the specific year which a student enters USC, students should always consult with their faculty advisor to determine course selection.

    Year 1

    Freshman

    		 Year 2

    Sophomore

    		 Year 3

    Junior

    		 Year 4

    Senior
    Fall Units Fall Units Fall  Units Fall  Units
    Math 125 4 MATH 226 4 4 300+ Level CHEM Elective 4
    CHEM 105aL/115aL 4 PHYS 152L/162L 4 300+ Level PHYS Elective 4 300+ Level Technical Elective 4
    GE Requirement 4 GEOL 105*

    (FA only)

    		 4 Foreign Language 4 GE Requirement 4
    WRIT 150 4 Foreign Language 4 GE Requirement 4 Elective 4
    PHYS 190*

    (FA only)

    		 2
    Total 18 Total 16 Total 16 Total 16
         
    Spring Units Spring Units Spring Units Spring Units
    Math 126 4 4 300+ Level GEOL Elective 4 300+ Level ASTR Elective 4
    CHEM 105bL/115bL 4 PHYS 153L/163L 4 300+ Level Technical Elective 4 300+ Level Technical Elective 4
    PHYS 151L/161L 4 Foreign Language 4 WRIT 340 4 Elective 4
    GE Requirement 4 GE Requirement 4 GE Requirement/

    Elective

    		 4 Elective 4
    Total 16 Total 16 Total 16 Total 16

    *Upper division courses must be applicable to majors in their respective departments.

    *Keep in mind all prerequisite courses needed.