Academics

All physics programs have been DEACTIVATED (May 2025).

The physics programs at Buff State are a casualty of the University's financial stability program. We are not accepting new physics majors. The information provided here is for current students (who are being taught out).

Physics, B.A. (Deactivated)

The Physics B.A. is a four-year program that offers a concentration in physics courses and a broad distribution in the liberal arts. It prepares students for technical or technically related graduate school studies or employment. Detailed requirements for the Physics B.A. can be found in the Buffalo State Academic Catalog (Physics, B.A). The roadmap for this program can be downloaded using the following link: Physics B.A. Roadmap (.docx) 

Physics, B.S. (Deactivated)

The Physics B.S. offers a broader background in the fundamental concepts and applications of physics than the B.A. This background is appropriate for further study in graduate school, or for scientific employment in physics or physics-related fields. Detailed requirements for the Physics B.A. can be found in the Buffalo State Academic Catalog (Physics, B.S). The roadmap for this program can be downloaded using the following link: Physics B.S. Roadmap (.docx) 

Physics, B.S. (Three-Two Physics Engineering Option)- Deactivated

The Three Two Physics Engineering Program program offers a combination of basic and applied science. Students in the Cooperative ("Three-Two") Physics-Engineering program attend Buffalo State for three years pursuing a liberal arts curriculum in physics. After three years, students in good standing transfer to the engineering school of their choice and complete the requirements for an engineering degree in two more years. Detailed requirements for the Physics B.S. 3-2 Option can be found in the Buffalo State Academic Catalog (Physics, 3-2). The roadmap for this program can be downloaded using the following link: Physics 3-2. Roadmap (.docx) 

If you have any questions or queries, please visit the Advisement page or contact the Physics department: physics@buffalostate.edu

All physics programs have been deactivated. (May 2025)

We are not accepting students into the Physics Education M.S.Ed. Students who wish to become physics teachers should contact Buff State's Science Education department. The pages here are for current students who are being taught out.

Physics Education (7-12), M.S.Ed. (Deactivated)

Accredited: Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) (formerly NCATE) 

Enrollment in all teacher education programs follows the guidelines for "Admission to Teacher Education Programs".  Applicants who do not yet meet all admissions criteria should consult with the department.

Detailed requirements for the Physics Education, M.S.Ed. can be found in the Buffalo State Academic Catalog (M.S.Ed., Physics Education).

Professional Licensure: This program leads to a recommendation for NYS certification; please check for certification requirements in all other states

Applicants who do not yet meet all admissions criteria should consult with the department. The master of science in physics education is designed for teachers who wish to combine advanced work in physics with graduate work in education.

We also run Summer Physics Academy every year for science teachers.

Physics (Minor)- Deactivated May 2025

All physics programs have been deactivated. We are not accepting new minors. The information below is for current students who are being taught out.

The minor is a flexible program. Detailed requirements for the Physics minor can be found in the Buffalo State Academic Catalog (Physics Minor).