Charter Oak State College in Connecticut offers an online bachelor of science degree in general studies. All students must choose a concentration, of which physics is one. To graduate, students must complete 120 credits, including 60 liberal arts credits. Completing the physics concentration requires a minimum of 36 credits in the topic. Classes emphasize modern and classical physics concepts and quantitative problem solving. Graduates will be prepared to obtain employment in a physics-related job or to continue on to a higher degree program.
Charter Oak State College
55 Paul Manafort Dr.
New Britain, CT 06053-2150
860-832-3800
charteroak.edu
Michigan State University is one of the few state colleges offering an online degree in physics. Students can earn a master of science degree in beam physics. All lectures and course material are presented online, where students can interact with professors and others in the program. Each class is self-paced. Classes offered include introduction to beam physics, nonlinear beam dynamics, particle accelerators and seminar in beam physics. Students may go on to complete a Ph.D. with some classes taken on campus, if desired.
Center for Dynamical Systems
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
517-844-5583
msu.edu
Western Governors University offers a bachelor of arts degree in science with a specialization in teaching physics. This online degree is designed for those wishing to teach physics at the high school level. To graduate, 121 competency units (equivalent to credits) are required. Physics topics covered include modern physics, mechanics, optics, electricity, magnetism, heat, light and sound. Topics included in education classes are classroom management, testing, school and society, and diversity and inclusion.
Western Governors University
4001 South 700 East, Ste. 700
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
801-274-3280
wgu.edu