Degrees
Engineering
The School of Engineering and Physics offers three emphases for the B.S. Engineering
degree
We are directly affiliated with two such programs: the Edward F. Cross School of Engineering at Walla Walla University (WA) and the Department of Engineering and Computer Science at Andrews University (MI). The Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree programs at both of these institutions are fully accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) - the only nationally recognized organization which accredits engineering programs. (Southern's B.S.E. is on track to apply for this accreditation.)
Students routinely transfer to and succeed in other non-affiliated baccalaureate engineering programs, such as Georgia Tech and the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. Such students connect with an academic adviser at the other school in their first year in order to plan a course sequence with their local adviser.
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
We are directly affiliated with two such programs: the Edward F. Cross School of Engineering at Walla Walla University (WA) and the Department of Engineering and Computer Science at Andrews University (MI). The Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree programs at both of these institutions are fully accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) - the only nationally recognized organization which accredits engineering programs. (Southern's B.S.E. is on track to apply for this accreditation.)
Students routinely transfer to and succeed in other non-affiliated baccalaureate engineering programs, such as Georgia Tech and the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. Such students connect with an academic adviser at the other school in their first year in order to plan a course sequence with their local adviser.
Physics
Many doors of service await students who study physics. Southern Adventist University physics major graduates have had successful careers as research scientists at national laboratories, program managers or computer software developers in technology companies, medical doctors, university professors, and high school teachers, in addition to other professions that require quantitative problem solving skills.
The School of Engineering and Physics offers B.S. and B.A. degrees in Physics and a B.S. in Biophysics. The B.S. degree in Physics gives the strongest physics foundation for any physics-related career. The B.A. degree in Physics with teaching licensure is recommended for a career in secondary teaching. The B.S. degree in Biophysics should be considered by students planning on advanced study and research in the fields of medicine, biophysics, physiology, radiation biology, and bioengineering:
- BS Physics
- BA Physics
- BA Physics – Teaching Licensure
- BS Biophysics
- Physics Minor
To help physics graduates evaluate their academic progress and to aid the department in evaluating teaching effectiveness, each senior is required to:
- Take the ETS Major Field Test in Physics.
- Take the physics portion of the GRE if planning to apply to a graduate program in physics. A score above the 35th percentile is necessary for recommendation for graduate study.
- Take PHYS 480 and do original research as a prerequisite.
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Including general education requirements, a total of 68-69 hours is required for the
A.S. degree in engineering studies, which lays the foundation for the B.S.E. Engineering
degree. For students wishing to complete their baccalaureate engineering program elsewhere,
it is important to work closely with an academic adviser during the first year in
order to ensure a seamless transfer to the third year of a different baccalaureate
engineering program.
Taken from the Undergraduate Catalog
Sample Course Sequence:
2021-2022 | 2022-2023
Taken from the Undergraduate Catalog
Sample Course Sequence:
2021-2022 | 2022-2023
To help physics graduates evaluate their academic progress and to aid the department
in evaluating teaching effectiveness, each senior is required to:
Taken from Undergraduate Catalog
The BA degree in physics requires 30 hours of physics courses and, plus cognates, General Education requirements, and electives.
Sample Course Sequence:
2024-2025
- Take the ETS Major Field Test in Physics.
- Take the physics portion of the GRE if planning to apply to a graduate program in physics. A score above the 35th percentile is necessary for recommendation for graduate study.
- Take PHYS 480 and do original research as a prerequisite.
Taken from Undergraduate Catalog
The BA degree in physics requires 30 hours of physics courses and, plus cognates, General Education requirements, and electives.
Sample Course Sequence:
2024-2025
Teaching licensure in physics requires a baccalaureate degree and completion of
professional education courses (Requirements for Certification) for licensure.
The student must apply for Initial Admission to the Teacher Education Program (usually by the end of the sophomore year) after completing all requirements as outlined under ADMISSION PROCEDURES in the School of Education and Psychology section of the Catalog. Initial admission is required before the student can enroll in upper division education courses.
The student must also complete an application and all other requirements for Admission to Student Teaching. Prior to the professional semester, the student must take and pass the PRAXIS II licensure exam—both the appropriate section of the Principles of Learning and Teaching and the particular specialty test(s) for the licensure area(s).
Taken from Undergraduate Catalog
The BA in Physics with 6-12 Teaching Licensure requires 30 hours of physics courses and 50 hours teaching licensure courses, plus General Education requirements, cognates, and electives
Sample Course Sequence:
2024-2025
The student must apply for Initial Admission to the Teacher Education Program (usually by the end of the sophomore year) after completing all requirements as outlined under ADMISSION PROCEDURES in the School of Education and Psychology section of the Catalog. Initial admission is required before the student can enroll in upper division education courses.
The student must also complete an application and all other requirements for Admission to Student Teaching. Prior to the professional semester, the student must take and pass the PRAXIS II licensure exam—both the appropriate section of the Principles of Learning and Teaching and the particular specialty test(s) for the licensure area(s).
Taken from Undergraduate Catalog
The BA in Physics with 6-12 Teaching Licensure requires 30 hours of physics courses and 50 hours teaching licensure courses, plus General Education requirements, cognates, and electives
Sample Course Sequence:
2024-2025
The BS degree in biophysics should be considered by students planning on advanced
study in the fields of medicine, biophysics, physiology, radiation biology, and bioengineering,
particularly in view of a career in medical research.
There are two emphases for this degree, that allows students to chose the track that best meets their career goals for the future.
Taken from Undergraduate Catalog
Sample Course Sequence:
2024-2025
There are two emphases for this degree, that allows students to chose the track that best meets their career goals for the future.
Taken from Undergraduate Catalog
Sample Course Sequence:
2024-2025
The BS Physics degree is designed to prepare a student for graduate work in physics
leading to a career in education at the tertiary level and/or applied or basic research
in a variety of settings. Students completing this program of study will have well-developed
quantitative problem solving skills and a strong foundation for any physics-related
career. Many of our graduates have pursued traditional careers in academia and in
industrial research (e.g. aerospace, high energy, and nuclear power), while others
have transferred their problem solving skills to a diverse range of careers. Examples
include geology, law, history, medical-related professions, software engineering and
other computer-related careers, including statisticians and pilots.
Students are encouraged to become student members of the American Physical Society.
Taken from Undergraduate Catalog
Sample Course Sequence:
2024-2025
Students are encouraged to become student members of the American Physical Society.
Taken from Undergraduate Catalog
Sample Course Sequence:
2024-2025