Physics, B.S.
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2024
Program Description
NIU offers a program in Physics leading to a Bachelor of Science with three different emphases: professional physics, applied physics and secondary school teaching. Illinois state educator licensure is available through the Educator Licensure, Secondary Science. Our department is smaller than most Ph.D. granting departments. This environment provides many opportunities for undergraduates to interact with faculty both in the classroom and through student research opportunities. The average class size for junior and senior courses is fewer than 15 students. Our students have the opportunity to participate in world class research with faculty who are active at Argonne National Laboratory and Fermilab, both of which are located within an hour's drive of the NIU campus.
Established in 1980
CIP: 40-0801 Physics, General.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Northern Illinois University
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Illinois Board of Higher Education
Education Information
Bachelors Degree
128 Weeks ( 1920.00 Hours / 120.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $45,462.00 |
| Books | $5,600.00 |
| Fees | $8,530.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $2,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $61,592.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Students must apply to NIU and receive formal admission to take courses. Apply at https://www.niu.edu/admissions/index.shtml. For more information about this program, contact the Dept. of Physics at 815-753-6477.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - Admission to NIU
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Physics, B.S.
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/26/2024
Program Description
NIU offers a program in Physics leading to a Bachelor of Science with three different emphases: professional physics, applied physics and secondary school teaching. Illinois state educator licensure is available through the Educator Licensure, Secondary Science. Our department is smaller than most Ph.D. granting departments. This environment provides many opportunities for undergraduates to interact with faculty both in the classroom and through student research opportunities. The average class size for junior and senior courses is fewer than 15 students. Our students have the opportunity to participate in world class research with faculty who are active at Argonne National Laboratory and Fermilab, both of which are located within an hour's drive of the NIU campus.
Established in 1980
CIP: 40-0801 Physics, General.
Provider Information
Northern Illinois University
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Illinois Board of Higher Education
Education Information
Bachelors Degree
128 Weeks ( 1920.00 Hours / 120.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $45,462.00 |
| Books | $5,600.00 |
| Fees | $8,530.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $2,000.00 |
| Total Cost | $61,592.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Students must apply to NIU and receive formal admission to take courses. Apply at https://www.niu.edu/admissions/index.shtml. For more information about this program, contact the Dept. of Physics at 815-753-6477.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - Admission to NIU
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes