Program: Physics, B.A. - Adelphi University

Spring 2025 Update

Jul 12, 2025

NY State Program Code: 04148
HEGIS Code: 1902.00
CIP Code: 40.0801

(52 credits)

The major leading to the Bachelor of Arts in physics is for those seeking a broad scientific and liberal arts education. The program helps students understand the basic laws of the physical world combined with a broad knowledge of liberal arts.

General Education Requirements

All students must satisfy the University’s General Education requirements in addition to the requirements for the major in physics. For the B.A. degree only, students must also satisfy the University’s foreign language requirements.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) In Physics

Required GPA: 2.0
Credits Required for Major: 52
Credits Required to Graduate: 120

PHY (0156) 113 - Physics For Science Majors I Credits: 4.00
PHY (0156) 114 - Physics for Science Majors II Credits: 4.00
PHY (0156) 125 - Physics Orientation Seminar Credits: 1.00
PHY (0156) 211 - Mathematical Methods in Physics I Credits: 4.00
PHY (0156) 216 - Modern Physics Credits: 4.00
PHY (0156) 230 - Statics Credits: 3.00
PHY (0156) 260 - Engineering Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory Credits: 3.00
PHY (0156) 264 - Optics Credits: 3.00
PHY (0156) 322 - Advanced Physics Credits: 4.00
PHY (0156) 380 - Electromagnetic Theory Credits: 4.00
PHY (0156) 428 - Quantum Mechanics Credits: 4.00
Physics Electives²
MTH (0144) 141 - Calculus I Credits: 4.00 ¹
MTH (0144) 142 - Calculus II Credits: 4.00
MTH (0144) 243 - Calculus III Credits: 4.00
MTH (0144) 244 - Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations Credits: 3.00
Level I-IV Language³

Degree Map

The degree map is a term-by-term sample course schedule to make it easier for you to understand how to graduate in four years with a degree in Physics.