The University of Washington’s College of Education offers secondary teacher education programs. If you are interested in a teaching endorsement for Physics, the UW Department of Physics will review transcripts for relevant coursework for teaching in Physics. An awarded Physics bachelor’s degree and a minimum grade of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required for each course to be used towards the Physics endorsement. Recommendations for coursework not completed will be provided under the section of the form called “List courses to complete this endorsement and when/where courses will be taken.”
UW College of Education Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP): https://education.uw.edu/academics/program/secondary-teacher-education
UW College of Education Teacher Education Programs & Endorsements: https://education.uw.edu/academics/career/teacher-education-programs-endorsements
Teaching in Physics Requirements: https://phys.washington.edu/physics-bs-degree-requirements#teaching
For Physics:
- A degree in Physics or equivalent major which included completing Physics coursework (e.g., Astronomy, Earth & Space Sciences)
- Physics Pedagogy
| Academic Content Area | Recommended UW Courses See UW Physics Course Catalog for descriptions: https://www.washington.edu/students/crscat/phys.html | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics | Phys 121 | 5 (4cr class +1cr lab) |
| Electromagnetism | Phys 122 | 5 (4cr class +1cr lab) |
| Waves, Light, and Heat | Phys 123 | 5 (4cr class +1cr lab) |
| Thermal and Statistical Physics | Phys 224 | 3 |
| Introduction to Quantum Mechanics | Phys 225 | 3 |
| Particles and Symmetries | Phys 226 | 3 |
| Mathematical Methods of Physics I | Phys 227 | 4 |
| Mathematical Methods of Physics II | Phys 228 | 4 |
| Electromagnetism I | Phys 321 | 4 |
| Electromagnetism II | Phys 322 | 4 |
| Quantum Mechanics | Phys 324 | 4 |
| Electronics lab: Analog | Phys 334 | 3 |
| Physics by Inquiry | Phys 407, Phys 408, Phys 409 | 15 |
Requesting Evaluation
Please provide unofficial copies of your transcripts from each post-high school institution. For non-UW courses, please provide course descriptions that reflect the content of the course. Email your request and information to Physics Student Services at physadvs@uw.edu.