Physics & Astronomy @ Rowan University

Physics & Astronomy

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Starting Points

Class Information

Registration Information

Research Opportunities

Summer Research Opportunities (PDF)
Summer Research: More Info and Links
CUR Registry of Undergraduate Researchers
During the semester, qualified students can participate in research through our Physics Research or Astronomy Research courses; contact Dr. Dave Klassen to set up an appointment for more information (should be done in the semester before you intend to take the course)

Graduate School

Should I Go To Graduate School? (PDF)
Graduate Fellowships
Institute for Broadening Participation's Graduate Student Portal—a page of links to resources for grad students including research fellowships, K–12 education fellowships, and other funding sources

Teaching

Teacher Certification Information Part I (PDF) and Part II (PDF)
Top Ten Things You Need to Know About New Jersey's Alternate Route Program (PDF)—A piece written by a Rowan alum who earned a B.S. in Physical Science: Physics in 2009, graduating Magna Cum Laude
NJ DoE Licensure & Credentials—Be sure to look through the links under the Requirements list
NJ DoE Administrative Code—The "real" rules, in all their legalese glory along with links to proposed changes
Rowan CoEd B.A. in Education-Subject Matter (K–12)—Note that non-education degree requirements may not be up-to-date so be sure to see your Physics Department advisor!
Rowan CoEd M.S.T. in Subject Matter Eduction—If you are considering this, be sure to check the prerequisites early as many of them are not part of the Physics or Physical Science degree programs!