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Physics
Overview
Official Name of Program
Physics
Plan Code
PHYS-BA
Department(s) Sponsoring Program
Career
Undergraduate
Degree Designation
BA - Bachelor of Arts
HEGIS Code
1902.00
NYSED Program Code
34052 - PHYS-BA
CIP Code
40.0801
The B.A. program in Physics is designed for students who, although not planning a career in physics research or college-level teaching, have a strong interest in physical science, particularly physics, and wish to prepare for a career in which a good basic knowledge of physics is useful. Among such careers are the health professions, elementary and secondary school science teaching, patent-law practice, industrial management, and science journalism.