Major in Physics Education

Calling all innovators and problem-solvers! Do you have a fascination with research? Question the Big Bang theory? Then put on that lab coat and see what Northwest's physics education program is all about!

Why Study Physics Education at Northwest

Physics education majors at Northwest study the physics curriculum and learn methods to apply it in the classroom. This major prepares students to teach all physics courses at the secondary education level (grades 9-12).

At Northwest, we believe hands-on experience is the foundation to jumpstart your future career. Students will be required to lead content practicum during which students prepare labs for instructors and teach two lab classes at Northwest. In addition, education practicum courses are "clinical hours" in a high school where students observe, teach and assist high school teachers. One semester of observation occurs at a high school of the student’s choice.