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Program checklist · MS

ABM Accelerated Bachelors to Masters: Physics (Engineering 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
16.1701
Total credits (published)
120
Credits (computed from items)
38
Catalog edition
2025-2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
199102
CourseShelf checklist
CK_199102_1f73e43b
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

      Curriculum Guide

      0 items

        Freshman Year

        0 items

          First Semester

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

          Second Semester

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

          Sophomore Year

          0 items

            First Semester

            5 items
            1. PHYS 242
              General Physics II
              As published: “General Physics II 3 Credit(s)”
              4
            2. PHYS 252
              General Physics II Lab
              As published: “General Physics II Lab 1 Credit(s)”
              0
            3. MATH 224
              Introduction to Probability and Statistics
              As published: “Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 Credit(s)”
              3
            4. MATH 231
              Calculus III
              As published: “Calculus III 4 Credit(s)”
              4
            5. Social/Behavioral Sciences (SBS) 3 Credit(s) 1
              Not resolved to a course
              1

            Second Semester

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

            Junior Year

            0 items

              First Semester

              5 items
              1. PHYS 400
                Physical Mechanics I
                As published: “Physical Mechanics I 3 Credit(s)”
                3
              2. PHYS 415
                Electromagnetism I
                As published: “Electromagnetism I 3 Credit(s)”
                3
              3. PHYS 420
                Quantum Physics I
                As published: “Quantum Physics I 3 Credit(s)”
                3
              4. Engineering Elective 3 Credit(s) 4
                Not resolved to a course
                4
              5. ENGL 331
                Writing for Science and Technology
                As published: “Writing for Science and Technology 3 Credit(s)”
                3

              Second Semester

              7 items
              1. PHYS 416
                Electromagnetism II
                As published: “Electromagnetism II 3 Credit(s) or”
                3
              2. PHYS 422
                Quantum Physics II
                As published: “Quantum Physics II 3 Credit(s)”
                3
              3. PHYS 375
                Intermediate Physics Laboratory (formerly PHYS 407)
                As published: “Intermediate Physics Laboratory (formerly PHYS 407) 2 Credit(s)”
                1
              4. PHYS 3xx 3 Credit(s) 2
                Not resolved to a course
                2
              5. Engineering Elective 3 Credit(s) 4
                Not resolved to a course
                4
              6. Engineering Elective 3 Credit(s) 4
                Not resolved to a course
                4
              7. Free Elective 1 Credit(s) 5
                Not resolved to a course
                5

              Senior Year

              0 items

                First Semester

                6 items
                1. PHYS 430
                  Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
                  As published: “Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics 3 Credit(s)”
                  3
                2. PHYS 475
                  Advanced Laboratory
                  As published: “Advanced Laboratory 2 Credit(s)”
                  1
                3. PHYS 492
                  Physics Seminar (formerly PHYS 510)
                  As published: “Physics Seminar (formerly PHYS 510) 1 Credit Credit(s)”
                  1
                4. Engineering Electve or PHYS MS 3 Credit(s) ** Credits /
                  Not resolved to a course
                  3
                5. Engineering Electve or PHYS MS 3 Credit(s) ** 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

                Second Semester

                5 items
                1. PHYS 3xx or PHYS MS Elective 3 Credit(s) **
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. Engineering Elective 3 Credit(s) 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                  3
                3. Engineering Elective 3 Credit(s) 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                  3
                4. Engineering Elective 3 Credit(s) 3
                  Not resolved to a course
                  3
                5. PHYS MS Elective 3 Credit(s) **
                  Not resolved to a course

                Major Program Requirements

                0 items

                  Curriculum Guide - Graduate School

                  0 items

                    First Semester

                    3 items
                    1. PHYS 600
                      Classical Mechanics
                      As published: “3 credit(s)”
                      3
                    2. PHYS 615
                      Electromanetic Theory I
                      As published: “3 credit(s)”
                      3
                    3. PHYS 620
                      Quantum Mechanics I
                      As published: “3 credit(s)”
                      3

                    Second Semester

                    3 items
                    1. PHYS 630
                      Statistical Mechanics
                      As published: “3 credit(s)”
                      3
                    2. PHYS MS Elective 3 credit(s)
                      Not resolved to a course
                    3. PHYS MS Elective 3 credit(s)
                      Not resolved to a course
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