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Physics for Teacher Licensure

Build the physics knowledge and teaching experience needed to help high school students understand how the physical world works. The program leads toward Illinois teacher licensure for grades 9-12.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science with Teacher Licensure
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
131 Total, 104 in Major
Careers
Postsecondary, Teachers
Physics for Teacher Licensure students at EIU

Why Study Physics for Teacher Licensure at EIU?

  • Develop lesson planning, assessment and inclusive instruction skills
  • Learn from faculty in an undergraduate-focused department who get to know your goals
  • Prepare to teach physics in grades 9-12 and pursue Illinois teacher licensure
  • Study mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves, optics and laboratory methods
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"From the moment I stepped onto campus, every professor, staff member, and student I encountered treated me with such genuine warmth and respect, as if I were already a valued member of their community. Despite not having officially joined the EIU family, I immediately felt a deep sense of belonging. The atmosphere was one of comfort and inclusivity, where everyone seemed genuinely invested in my success and well-being."
Abbey McCord
Physics for Teacher Licensure | Class of 2025
Abbey McCord, Physics for Teacher Licensure at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Complete field experiences in school settings
  • Connect with other students through the Society of Physics Students
  • Teach during supervised student teaching
  • Work in specialized labs and build experimental physics skills
Hands-On Experience, Physics for Teacher Licensure students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Physics for Teacher Licensure combines in-depth study of physics with professional preparation for the classroom. It is a fit if you enjoy physics, like making hard ideas clear and want to help high school students understand how the physical world works.

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$54,548
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Middle School Teachers
  • Biological Science Teachers,…
  • Forestry & Conservation Science…
  • Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, & Space…
  • Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Environmental Science Teachers,…
  • Education Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Secondary School Teachers

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Grow Rapidly: Jobs in this career are expected to grow 5% or more over the next several years, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Extensive (5/5)Job Zone 5: Extensive preparationMost of these careers require graduate school, and many also call for more than five years of experience.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit SocialSocial interest typeYou like helping people. This work centers on supporting others by helping, teaching, advising or serving them.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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Steven Daniels
Associate Chair, Professor
swdaniels@eiu.edu
2133 Physical Sciences
217-581-7270
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Katherine Lewandowski
Professor, Geology | Science Teacher Licensure Certification Coordinator
kjlewandowski@eiu.edu
3020 Physical Sciences
217-581-7270
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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