Overview

Students with this Physics major at Central Connecticut State University go to graduate school in physics, engineering, law school, medical school, medical physics, as well as entry level research and development positions in industry, and a host of other options. CCSU also offers a physics major leading to a B.S. for Teacher Certification, geared toward teaching in high schools, the program is in collaboration with the CCSU School of Education & Professional Studies, and leads to teacher certification.

Learning Outcomes

In fundamental fields of Physics including a) Mechanics, b) Electricity, Magnetism and Optics, c) Thermodynamics and d) Quantum Mechanics and Modern Physics, students will be able to understand concepts and to apply the concepts successfully to problem solving.
Students will be able to communicate scientific ideas and results accurately and effectively. Specifically Students will be able to Provide an exposition of the work's goal/big picture, clearly explain the work, accurately represent scientific data, and develop and elucidate logical conclusions/interpretations.
Students will be able to investigate physical phenomena, accurately and effectively utilize common experimental apparatus, analyze data, calculate experimental uncertainties, and derive appropriate conclusions based on the data and analysis. Specifically students will be able to use appropriate experimental apparatus in a correct method, analyze data, quantify experimental uncertanties, and reach appropriate conclusions based on the data.
If working on a research project, the student will be able to perform a literature search, utilize appropriate computational and/or laboratory skills, and to make an effective written or oral presentation of the results of the project.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Electricity and Magnetism

Advanced Laboratory Techniques

Inorganic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry Laboratory

Mechanics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-09 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Britain, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Completed online application

$50 application fee or fee waiver

Official high school transcript

High school class rank (if applicable)

Personal essay

SAT and/or ACT results are required for first time students.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26990 USD / year

≈ 26990 USD / year
Out-of-State

16550 USD / year

≈ 16550 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

13050 USD / year

≈ 13050 USD / year

Living costs

New Britain

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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