The physics program offers seven plans leading to the B. S. degree in physics. These plans are:

            Plan A - the general physics major
            Plan B - the dual degree (physics and engineering)
            Plan C - the physics major with a Business concentration)
            Plan D - the physics major with an Education concentration)
            Plan E, F, and G - the various physics emphases.

Plan A is designed for students who desire to pursue graduate study in physics or career options for which physics is an excellent gateway or to seek employment at this level.

Plan B is the Dual degree program with the Georgia Institute of Technology, Auburn University, or Mercer University whereby a student may, in approximately five years, receive both an engineering degree and a bachelor's degree in physics. Please see the Engineering Studies home page for other details.

Plan C designed in such as way that students earn credit towards the master's in business administration. Here students obtain a B. S. in physics with a business concentration in four years. Those students who are interested in entering the technological business world, are thus enabled to complete their MBA in the fifth year at UWG.

Plan D is a BS in physics with an education concentration. As mandated by the Board of Regents, students interested in teaching at the secondary level need to have a major in the area of their teaching interest. This program is our response to such mandate. In this plan, students earn a B. S. in physics with an education concentration in four years. It is expected that students, while enrolled in this program, will apply for admission to the teacher certification program through the college of education.

Finally, plans E, F, and G are similar to Plan A but are specialized in such a way that, depending on the courses students choose in the major area, they can be awarded an emphasis certificate. There are three Emphases: computational physics (plan E), electro-optics (plan F), and solid state physics (plan G). These plans are designed to make it easier for students to seek employment in specific industry positions.

For a minor in Physics, the following guidelines should be followed: