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Bachelor of Secondary Education to Physics

Flagstaff, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Education (Secondary Education – Physics) is a 4-year bachelor programme offered by Department of Physics at the NAU Flagstaff campus.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Secondary Education – Physics and evaluate learning approaches
Communicate appropriately with learners
And reflect on educational practice.

Career outcomes

Physics Teachers (Postsecondary)
Education Teachers (Postsecondary)
Secondary School Teachers Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Curriculum

Plan of 120 units over about 4 years. Study is organised as Physics Course (47-49 units)
General Math/Science Course (12 units)
Teacher Preparation Course (39 units). A senior capstone is included.

Entry requirements

Academic

First-year applicants need a minimum 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale) for the last 3 years of secondary school
Transfer applicants with 24+ credits need 2.5
With a US associate degree 2.0. Official transcripts
Passport and proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 70
IELTS 6
Duolingo 95
PTE 56 or equivalents). Some majors have additional programme admission requirements.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Completed or completing secondary school with official transcripts (original language plus certified English translation), Transfer applicants with college credit.

Language tests

IELTS 6
TOEFL iBT 70
Duolingo 95
PTE Academic 56

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy.

How to apply

Check requirements: first-year 2.5 GPA
English proof
Priority dates 1 March (Fall) and 15 September (Spring). Apply online with the NAU international application and pay the 50 USD fee. Upload passport copy
Secondary and college transcripts (certified English translation)
English test scores. Show bank statements and the financial sponsor form to receive the I- Pay the 325 USD enrollment fee if required. Apply for the F-1 visa with the I-20.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$30,000 USD
Application fee	$50 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Flagstaff
Faculty or school	College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences
Department	Physics
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Eligible first-time international degree-seeking students at NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus may qualify for the International Excellence Award, Subject to admission and academic criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Sept 2027
305 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.