Careers and Outcomes
What can I do with a degree in physics with an emphasis in teaching preparation?
This degree prepares you for any number of jobs in the fields of physics, astronomy, materials science, or education including training positions. To teach at a public high school, teaching certificate is required. This option provides the scientific background for certification programs.
Graduate options
Students who have an emphasis in teaching preparation are equipped (along with the Foundations of Interdisciplinary Science Minor) to enter a certification program such as the Master of Arts in Teaching at Missouri State University.
Career Center
To help you prepare and search for jobs, the Missouri State Career Center provides a database of current openings, tips for preparing your résumé and on-campus interview opportunities. The Career Center also compiles information about what you can do with a physics education degree.
Also, our department encourages students to use resources like Physics Today and the American Physical Society as they look for jobs in their field.
