Department of Physics

Science and Technology Center (McNulty Hall)
(973) 761-9050
www.shu.edu/artsci/physics
Faculty:  Lopez; Konjhodzic; Morales; Sahiner (Chair); Shojania- Feizabadi; Troha; Wang, Jiang, Morse.
Faculty Emeriti: Schleifer; 

The Department of Physics offers major programs of study leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and the degree of Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). The department provides students with a comprehensive grounding in the laws governing the behavior of matter. The intimate relationship between theory and experiment, and the open, dynamic character of physics are stressed. Topics of current interest in fundamental physics and modern technology receive special emphasis.

Students majoring in physics may choose one of the following three options leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science (B.S.):

1. Applied Program for students desiring a conventional program in physics to be followed by graduate work in physics or a related field;
2. Industrial Program for those who intend to seek employment in industry or government, or those considering a career in secondary education;

3. Five-Year Dual Degree (B.S. in Physics +M.S. in Engineering) Program  Seton Hall offers this unique 3+2 dual degree program in which students can earn a bachelor's degree in Physics plus a master's degree in Engineering in partnership with Stevens Institute of Technology. Earning two degrees in just five years will give students the skills and experiences to be more versatile and marketable when pursuing future employment or education.  Students interested in Engineering will be able to pursue programs in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Civil or Construction Engineering and Management and Ocean Engineering.
   Transition to the graduate portion of the program at Stevens is contingent upon meeting the following conditions during your studies at Seton Hall:

   1. Complete all required Physics course work outlined by your advisor in the first three years. Note, AP credits will not waive science requirements but can be applied as elective credit. Student needs to be placed in the right Math class (Calculus I) on their first semester and take Principle of Physics I and II and labs (or General Physics I and II and labs) on their first year and follow the course structure closely in order to finish the required courses from Seton Hall University in the first three years. 

   2. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.2
   3. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA in all Math and Science courses of at least 3.0
   4. Apply to the Master’s portion of the program in the start of your spring semester of junior year

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) program is ideal for those who intend to seek employment in secondary education and those who wish to study physics and pursue professional careers in such fields as business, law, and allied health.

The sequence and diversity of courses for all students will be worked out in consultation with a department adviser who may modify the program in view of each student’s background and objectives. 

Major

Minor

Accelerated and Dual Degree

Note to Students: The following listing represents those courses that are in the active rotation for each department, i.e., have been offered in the past five years. Some departments have additional courses offered more rarely but still available – to find the complete list of all official courses for a department, please use the “Course Catalogue Search” function in Self-Service Banner

Course Descriptions