Program Overview
The Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Physics (BSEd in Physics) is designed to provide students with theories and concepts of physics education which include topics in Polymer Physics, Computational Physics, Solid State Electronic Devices, Mechanics and Mathematical Analysis.
The program is intended for students who are intending to teach Physics in the High school level. It includes courses that help students enhance their critical thinking, communication and teaching skills as well as skills in preparing educational materials which will aid them in becoming effective educators of Physics.
The program also prepares students to become competent professionals in the fields of physics, astronomy and computer science, among others.
Admission requirements for BSEd in Physics program in the Philippines
- Must have the original and photocopy of the high school report card (form 138)
- Must have recommendation from High school principal and guidance counsellor
- Must have most recent medical and dental health record
- Must take and pass the college entrance examination
- Must have a copy of NSO certified birth certificate
- Must have a certificate of good moral character
- Must have a copy of the honourable dismissal
- Must have a copy of the high school diploma
- One 2”x 2” copy of latest photo
Duration of BSEd in Physics program in the Philippines
The BSEd in Physics program takes 4 years to complete.
An on-job training or internship is done on the third and fourth year level of the program where students are exposed to both in-campus and out-campus teaching. The internship will last for at least 1 month on every year level.
Subjects included in the BSEd in Physics program
- Pagbasa at Pagsulat sa Iba’t Ibang Disciplina
- Human Growth, Learning and Development
- Educational Measurement and Evaluation
- Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism
- Educational Research/Thesis Writing
- Issues & Trends in Science Education
- Written Communication & Research
- Philippine Politics and Governance
- Principles & Methods of Teaching
- Reading, Writing and Oral Skills
- Sining ng Pakikipagtalastasan
- Introduction to Economics
- Foundations of Education
- Guidance and Counseling
- Introduction to Sociology
- Educational Technology
- Mathematical Analysis
- Physics Fundamentals
- Statistical Mechanics
- Quantum Mechanics
- Oral Communication
- Philippine Literature
- Classical Mechanics
- General Chemistry
- Philippine History
- Social Philosophy
- Art Appreciation
- Basic Electronics
- Critical Thinking
- College Algebra
- Electric Circuits
- Trigonometry
Licensure examination required in order to practice as High School Physics teachers in the Philippines
A graduate of BSEd in Physics needs to take and pass the
Licensure Examination for Teachers in order to practice as a Physics high school teacher in the Philippines. The examination is given by the
Board of Professional Teachers under the supervision of the
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
Requirements for the Licensure Examination for Teachers
- Must be a holder of a degree in BSEd in Physics with academic credits on required subjects from a university recognized by the Philippine government.
- Must have a copy of the Transcript of Records with Special order and date of graduation with remarks “FOR BOARD EXAMINATION PURPOSES ONLY”
- Must not have any case filed or pending for moral turpitude in any court in the Philippines that involves moral turpitude
- Must have an original copy of community tax certificate (cedula)
- Must have a copy of the NSO authenticated birth certificate
- Must be of good health and sound mind
- Must be of good moral character
- Must be a Filipino Citizen
Career opportunities for graduates of BSEd in Physics program in the Philippines
- High School Physics Teacher
- School Science Technician
- Physics Department Head
- Physics Technician
- Assistant Scientist
- Medical Physicist
- Assistant teacher
- Research Analyst
- Health Physicist
- Physics tutor
- Researcher
- Scientist