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Program checklist · MS

ABM Accelerated Bachelors to Masters: Physics (Interdisciplinary 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)
42
Catalog edition
2025-2026
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
199102
CourseShelf checklist
CK_199102_6ca234db
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 entering into the ABM pathway should have between 75-90 credits completed towards their undergraduate degree, including credit hours earned from advanced placement (AP).
      Not resolved to a course
    2. A transfer student must have completed a minimum of two semesters (24 credit hours) as a full-time A&T student in addition to the 75 to 90 earned hours as stated above.
      Not resolved to a course
    3. Students must have at least a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and a major GPA of 3.00.
      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 pathway (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 and 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

            6 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 231
              Calculus III
              As published: “Calculus III 4 Credit(s)”
              4
            4. CHEM 106
              General Chemistry VI
              As published: “General Chemistry VI 3 Credit(s)”
              3
            5. CHEM 116
              General Chemistry VI Laboratory
              As published: “General Chemistry VI Laboratory 1 Credit(s)”
              0
            6. 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. MATH 3xx 3 Credit(s) 3
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            5. Global Awareness (GL) 3 Credit(s) 1
              Not resolved to a course
              1

            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. PHYS 450
                Waves and Optics
                As published: “Waves and Optics 3 Credit(s)”
                3
              5. ENGL 331
                Writing for Science and Technology
                As published: “Writing for Science and Technology 3 Credit(s)”
                3

              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 3xx 3 Credit(s) 4
                Not resolved to a course
                4
              3. Disciplinary Elective 3 Credit(s) 2
                Not resolved to a course
                2
              4. Disciplinary Elective 3 Credit(s) 2
                Not resolved to a course
                2
              5. Disciplinary Elective 3 Credit(s) 2
                Not resolved to a course
                2

              Senior Year

              0 items

                First Semester

                6 items
                1. PHYS 494
                  Undergraduate Research (formerly PHYS 550) Variable
                  As published: “Undergraduate Research (formerly PHYS 550) Variable 1-3 Credit(s) 5”
                  5
                2. PHYS 430
                  Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
                  As published: “Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics 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. PHYS MS Elective 3 Credit(s) ** Credits /
                  Not resolved to a course
                  3
                6. PHYS MS Elective 3 Credit(s) ** Credits /
                  Not resolved to a course
                  3

                Second Semester

                5 items
                1. PHYS MS Elective 3 Credit(s) **
                  Not resolved to a course
                2. PHYS MS Elective 3 Credit(s) **
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. Disciplinary Elective 3 Credit(s) 2
                  Not resolved to a course
                  2
                4. Free Elective 3 Credit(s) 6
                  Not resolved to a course
                  6
                5. Free Elective 3 Credit(s) 6
                  Not resolved to a course
                  6

                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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