The Master of Science degree in Physics is designed to prepare students for community college teaching, employment in industry, or further graduate study toward the doctorate in Physics.
Admission to the Program
In addition to submitting a University Admissions Application through Cal State Apply, applicants must also apply separately to the Department. Application forms are available on the Physics and Astronomy Department’s website (http://web.calstatela.edu/dept/physics/). Completed application, statement of purpose, two recommendation letters, and unofficial transcripts must be received by the Department by the deadline stipulated on the Graduate Studies Office website (http://www.calstatela.edu/graduateadmissions). Official transcripts must also be sent to the Graduate Studies Office ADM 702 before the set deadline. Applicants must meet University requirements for admission to graduate study. The minimum requirements for admission are a Bachelor’s Degree with a grade point average of at least 2.5. Before undertaking required graduate courses, students must complete the equivalent of an undergraduate major in physics, and must have specific competence in the subjects covered in PHYS PHYS 4251 , PHYS 4261 , PHYS 4321 .
New graduate students must consult with the departmental graduate advisor before registration for assistance in planning their programs. Students should achieve classified graduate standing as early as practicable in their graduate study because it is prerequisite to the completion for credit of any courses in the degree program.
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