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Program checklist · MS

ABM Accelerated Bachelors to Masters: Physics BS; Physics MS

North Carolina A & T State University · Greensboro, NC

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
MS
Credential class
ceterms:MasterDegree
CIP
30.4901
Credits (computed from items)
51
Catalog edition
2025-2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
199102
CourseShelf checklist
CK_199102_012c4780
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Student Requirements

0 items

    Student Eligibility Requirements

    3 items
    1. Students must have completed between 75 and 90 credit hours in their undergraduate programs, including credits earned from advanced placement.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Transfer students must have completed a minimum of two semesters as a full- time student at NCA&T, a minimum of 24 credit hours, in addition to the 75 to 90 hours as previously stated.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. Students must have a minimum accumulated grade point average (GPA) of 3.25/4.0 at NCA&T at the time of admission into the ABM degree program
      Not resolved to a course

    Application to the ABM Pathway

    3 items
    1. The standard application for admission to the Graduate College;
      Not resolved to a course
    2. A Plan of Study for the graduate degree that also indicates the graduation date for the master’s degree. The Plan of Study must indicate the following: (i) a maximum of 12 graduate credit hours that will also count towards the undergraduate degree, (ii) a maximum of six (6) additional graduate credit hours that may be taken as an undergraduate student that will not be counted towards the bachelor’s degree, (iii) courses that will be taken after matriculating into the graduate program, and (iv) the graduation date for the master’s degree that meets the time limit for the ABM program (i.e. obtaining a thesis or non-thesis master’s degree in the same field within 18 months of completing the bachelor’s degree).
      Not resolved to a course
    3. Any changes to the ABM Plan of Study must be submitted in writing and approved by the chairperson and graduate program coordinator and by the dean of the Graduate College.
      Not resolved to a course

    Requirements for Participation and Graduation

    3 items
    1. Students must complete the bachelor’s degree prior to entering the master’s program. Students in the ABM may not elect to by-pass the bachelor’s degree.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Students must receive a grade of B (3.00/4.00) or better in each of the double counted graduate level (600 level) courses.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. Students must complete the master’s degree within 18 months from the completion of the bachelor’s degree for a non-thesis master’s degree. requirements with a GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale, follow the plan of study, and meet other departmental requirements to continue to be eligible to participate in the pathway.​​​​​​​
      Not resolved to a course

    Continuing Eligibility

    3 items
    1. It is the responsibility of the student to recognize his/her eligibility status.
      Not resolved to a course
    2. If a student completes the bachelor’s degree requirements with an accumulated GPA of less than 3.25/4.0, he/she automatically loses the privilege of continuing in the ABM.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. Failure to complete the degree with course/project option in 12 months or thesis option in 18 months voids the application of the double counted class hours to the Master’s degree.​​​​​​​
      Not resolved to a course

    Withdrawal from the ABM Pathway

    0 items

      Freshman Year - First Semester

      6 items
      1. COMP 160
        C Programming for Engineers (formerly GEEN 160)
        As published: “C Programming for Engineers (formerly GEEN 160) 3 Credit(s)”
        2
      2. ENGL 100
        Ideas and Their Expression I
        As published: “Ideas and Their Expression I 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      3. MATH 131
        Calculus I
        As published: “Calculus I 4 Credit(s)”
        4
      4. PHYS 100
        Physics Orientation
        As published: “Physics Orientation 1 Credit(s)”
        1
      5. Afr. Amer. Hist. & Cult (AA) Credits /
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      6. PHYS 101
        Introduction to Astronomy
        As published: “Introduction to Astronomy 3 Credit(s)”
        3

      Freshman Year - Second Semester

      6 items
      1. ENGL 101
        Ideas and Their Expression II
        As published: “Ideas and Their Expression II 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      2. FRST 101
        College Success
        As published: “College Success 1 Credit(s)”
        1
      3. MATH 132
        Calculus II
        As published: “Calculus II 4 Credit(s)”
        4
      4. PHYS 241
        General Physics I
        As published: “General Physics I 3 Credit(s)”
        4
      5. Humanities and Fine Art (HFA) Credits /
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      6. PHYS 251
        General Physics I Lab
        As published: “General Physics I Lab 1 Credit(s)”
        0

      Sophomore Year - First Semester

      6 items
      1. CHEM 106
        General Chemistry VI
        As published: “General Chemistry VI 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      2. CHEM 116
        General Chemistry VI Laboratory
        As published: “General Chemistry VI Laboratory 1 Credit(s)”
        0
      3. MATH 224
        Introduction to Probability and Statistics
        As published: “Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      4. PHYS 242
        General Physics II
        As published: “General Physics II 3 Credit(s)”
        4
      5. PHYS 252
        General Physics II Lab
        As published: “General Physics II Lab 1 Credit(s)”
        0
      6. MATH 231
        Calculus III
        As published: “Calculus III 4 Credit(s)”
        4

      Sophomore Year - Second Semester

      5 items
      1. MATH 341
        Introduction to Differential Equations (formerly MATH 431)
        As published: “Introduction to Differential Equations (formerly MATH 431) 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      2. PHYS 305
        Mathematical Physics (formally PHYS 405)
        As published: “Mathematical Physics (formally PHYS 405) 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      3. PHYS 306
        Introduction to Modern Physics (formerly PHYS 406)
        As published: “Introduction to Modern Physics (formerly PHYS 406) 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      4. Social/Behavioral Sciences (SBS) Credits /
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      5. PHYS 345
        Introduction to Computations in Physics (formerly PHYS 445)
        As published: “Introduction to Computations in Physics (formerly PHYS 445) 3 Credit(s)”
        3

      Junior Year - First Semester

      5 items
      1. ENGL 331
        Writing for Science and Technology
        As published: “Writing for Science and Technology 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      2. PHYS 400
        Physical Mechanics I
        As published: “Physical Mechanics I 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      3. PHYS 415
        Electromagnetism I
        As published: “Electromagnetism I 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      4. PHYS 420
        Quantum Physics I
        As published: “Quantum Physics I 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      5. MATH 351
        Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory (formerly MATH 450)
        As published: “Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory (formerly MATH 450) 3 Credit(s)”
        3

      Junior Year - Second Semester

      5 items
      1. PHYS 375
        Intermediate Physics Laboratory (formerly PHYS 407)
        As published: “Intermediate Physics Laboratory (formerly PHYS 407) 2 Credit(s)”
        1
      2. PHYS 416
        Electromagnetism II
        As published: “Electromagnetism II 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      3. Global Awareness (GL) Credits /
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. Science Elective Credits /
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      5. PHYS 422
        Quantum Physics II
        As published: “Quantum Physics II 3 Credit(s)”
        3

      Senior Year - First Semester

      6 items
      1. PHYS 430
        Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
        As published: “Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      2. PHYS 450
        Waves and Optics
        As published: “Waves and Optics 3 Credit(s)”
        3
      3. PHYS 475
        Advanced Laboratory
        As published: “Advanced Laboratory 2 Credit(s)”
        1
      4. PHYS 492
        Physics Seminar (formerly PHYS 510)
        As published: “Physics Seminar (formerly PHYS 510) 1 Credit Credit(s)”
        1
      5. Free Elective / PHYS MS Elective Credits /
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      6. PHYS 494
        Undergraduate Research (formerly PHYS 550) Variable
        As published: “Undergraduate Research (formerly PHYS 550) Variable 1-3 Credit(s)”
        1-3

      Senior Year - Second Semester

      5 items
      1. PHYS 3xy / PHYS 4xy / PHYS MS Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. PHYS 3xy / PHYS 4xy / PHYS MS Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      3. Science Elective / PHYS MS Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. Free Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      5. Free Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      Graduate School - First Semester

      3 items
      1. PHYS 600
        3
      2. PHYS 615
        3
      3. PHYS 620
        3

      Graduate School - Second Semester

      3 items
      1. PHYS 630
        3
      2. PHYS MS Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      3. PHYS MS Elective
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      Source. North Carolina A & T State University, catalog 2025-2026 — https://catalog.ncat.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=19&poid=3172. Captured page pages/0228.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.