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Adolescence Education: Physics (7-12)

Develop a versatile background in the principles of physics, applied mathematics, computer skills and electronic equipment by joining the largest teacher education program in the Northeastern United States. With distinguished faculty and a department eager to see you excel, you will be on your way to New York state certification to teach physics in grades 7-12.

Career Potential

  • Physics teacher (7-12)
  • Graduate study in higher education
  • Technical specialist

What Will I Learn?

  • Learn about successful classroom teaching
  • Explore the nature of the adolescent learner
  • Develop teaching strategies for pupils whose interests and abilities vary widely
  • Integrate educational theory with best teaching practices

Special Features

  • You’ll study and work in state-of-the-art classrooms and teaching laboratories as well as a new 41-seat digital projection planetarium.

The employment opportunities in this feed are a sample from Career Services’ Handshake portal. Some positions may require additional certifications. Handshake is available to current SUNY Cortland students and alumni.

Get Involved

Youth making wind turbines with the Physics Club

College is more than a classroom. There are plenty of opportunities to participate in research projects with faculty or engage with your fellow students.

Student Clubs

Honor Societies

Sigma Pi Sigma, Physics Honor Society

Next Steps