The Master of Science degree in Physics is designed to prepare students for community college teaching, employment in industry, or further graduate study toward the doctorate in Physics. The program offers two options. For special professional objectives, students may include graduate-level work in engineering, another science, or mathematics in any of the options with approval of an advisor. The Interdisciplinary Studies Master's permits the combination of physics courses with courses in biology and chemistry in a program suited to interdisciplinary professional careers.<br>Research Option - emphasizes research and requires a thesis.<br>Course Option - emphasizes advanced study, which may be taken in a variety of physics areas which may include directed study, such programs culminate in a comprehensive examination rather than a thesis.