The Physical Sciences Program is designed to meet the needs of a broad and diverse group of students whose interests cover a wide range of physical science disciplines; students whose interests have not yet centered on any one science; students interested in a career in an interdisciplinary area within the physical sciences; students who see a broader undergraduate program than is possible in one of the traditional physical sciences; students interested in atmospheric and oceanic sciences; pre-professional students (pre-law [especially patent law], pre-medical); or students whose interests in business, technical writing, science writing, advertising or sales require a broad technical background.  This program can also be useful for those planning science-oriented or technical work in the urban planning field; some of the Urban Studies courses should be taken as electives.  Students contemplating this program as a basis for preparation for secondary school science teaching are advised to consult the Science Teacher Center staff of the College of Education for additional requirements for teacher certification.

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If you are interested in this program, please contact Tom Gleason (Physical Sciences Program Advisor) at 301.405.5979 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .