Program Description

The B.A. program in Physics is designed for students who are seeking a broad foundation in physics as part of a liberal arts education in the arts and sciences. It is particularly appropriate for those students (1) seeking a secondary teaching career or (2) planning to combine physics with other disciplines, such as music, law, and business.Students will be able to:

1. Set up laboratory experiments and collect data from observations and experiments.
2. Combine insights and techniques from the various courses in the program (integrate knowledge).
3. Derive quantitative predictions from a model through mathematical analysis.
4. Analyze data, provide error analysis, and test a model or hypothesis by comparing with data.
5. Competently use computer tools, including software programs for data analysis and presentation, numerical analysis, and computer simulations.

Admission Requirements

• Required GPA of 3.0
• ACT and/or SAT. These tests are not required for admission to CSUN.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	6.5