Physics (B.S.) - Resident
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2026 through summer 2027. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
General Education/Foundational Skills Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Information Literacy 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective | 3 | |
| Technological Solutions & Quantitative Reasoning 1 | ||
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Math Elective | MATH 114 or higher | 3 |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| Critical Thinking 1 | ||
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview 3 | 2 |
| Critical Thinking Elective | 3 | |
| Civic & Global Engagement 1 | ||
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life 3 | 2 |
| Cultural Studies Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Scientific Inquiry 1 | ||
| Natural Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Christianity & Contexts 1 | ||
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I 3 | 2 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II 3 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 40-43 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives before enrolling in foundational skill requirements
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All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course
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Students transferring in 45 or more UG credit hours will have the requirements of RLGN 105 and EVAN 101 waived; Students transferring in 60 or more UG credit hours will also have the requirements of THEO 201 and THEO 202 waived
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Foundational Courses | ||
| MATH 131 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 231 | University Physics I 1 | 4 |
| Total Hours | 8 | |
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Courses may also fulll select General Education Requirements. Please refer to the list of approved general education electives at https://www.liberty.edu/gened.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Courses | ||
| MATH 132 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MATH 221 | Applied Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 231 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry III | 4 |
| MATH 334 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS 232 | University Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 305 | Introduction to Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 310 | Numerical Methods in Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 321 | Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 331 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| PHYS 432 | Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 433 | Quantum Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 440 | Wave Optics | 4 |
| PHYS 491 | Physics Capstone | 3 |
| Total Hours | 43 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose 32-35 credit hours of Free Electives | 32-35 | |
| Total Hours | 32-35 | |
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- 120 Total hours
- 2.0 Overall grade point average
- 30 Hours must be upper-level courses (300-400 level)
- Grade of 'C' Minimum required for all major foundational courses and all upper-level courses in the major
- 25% Of major taken through Liberty University
- 30 Hours must be completed through Liberty University
- Grad App Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
| Freshman Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| Math Elective 1 | 4 | |
| Communications Elective 1 | 3 | |
| BIBL 105 | Old Testament Survey | 2 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| UNIV 101 | Foundational Skills | 1 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Information Literacy Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Technology Competency 2 | 0-3 | |
| BIBL 110 | New Testament Survey | 2 |
| RLGN 105 | Introduction to Biblical Worldview | 2 |
| MATH 132 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 14-17 | |
| Sophomore Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Critical Thinking Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Natural Science Elective 1 | 4 | |
| EVAN 101 | Evangelism and the Christian Life | 2 |
| MATH 231 | Calculus and Analytical Geometry III | 4 |
| THEO 201 | Theology Survey I | 2 |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Cultural Studies Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Information Literacy Elective 1 | 3 | |
| PHYS 232 | University Physics II | 4 |
| THEO 202 | Theology Survey II | 2 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Junior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| Social Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| MATH 221 | Applied Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 334 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS 305 | Introduction to Modern Physics | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PHYS 310 | Numerical Methods in Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 321 | Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 331 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Senior Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| PHYS 432 | Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 433 | Quantum Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 440 | Wave Optics | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PHYS 491 | Physics Capstone | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 120-123 | |
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Refer to the list of approved general education electives at https://www.liberty.edu/gened before enrolling in foundational skills requirements.
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All students must pass the Computer Assessment OR complete applicable INFT course; refer to https://www.liberty.edu/computerassessment for more information.
All applicable prerequisites must be met