Why major in physics?
This is an extremely
important and legitimate question. We think that the main reasons
that you should major in physics are the following:
- You enjoy figuring out how things
work
- You enjoy science and/or technology
- You would like to have great flexibility
in your future career
Consider the following facts
- Physics majors get good
jobs
- Physics majors are found
in many different occupations
- A physics major can be
excellent preparation
for a medical degree
- Physics majors have a
lot of fun!
Why major in physics at EMU?
There are several reasons why
you should seriously consider choosing EMU as the school
at which you pursue your
physics degree. These include:
- A very small student to faculty
ratio
- A friendly, helpful, and
active faculty and
staff
- Excellent laboratory facilities
for doing
small-scale research
- An excellent record of placing
students in
summer research positions
- Opportunities for interdisciplinary
research
- Proximity to the major technical
and industrial
hub of metro Detroit
- Cost effective, high quality
education
What background do I need to be a physics major?
Before enrolling
at EMU to become a physics major, it is useful to ask yourself
the
following:
- Am I
truly and seriously interested in the way things work?
- Do I
have a strong ability in math -- the formal language of
physics?
If the answers to
both of these questions is "Yes", then you have the
necessary background. If preparation in math is a concern,
then please contact a faculty member in the department for
advice.
