SFSU Physics and Astronomy

GRADUATE PROGRAM

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DEPARTMENT CHAIR Prof. Susan Lea

ASSOCIATE CHAIR Prof. James Lockhart

GRADUATE ADMISSIONS Prof. Jeffrey Greensite

GRADUATE ADVISOR Prof. Maarten Golterman

(info for incoming grads)

The Physics and Astronomy Department offers the Master of Science Degree in Physics. The degree may include coursework in physics, astronomy and astrophysics, and thesis work in any of the fields represented by our research faculty. The goal of the master's degree is to provide a solid, in-depth background in theory and experiment. This prepares students for

• Employment as physicists or astronomers in field-related jobs and professions - e.g. technical associates, laboratory physicists, physics or astronomy data analyzers, and engineers.
• Further education in the field via doctoral programs in physics, astronomy, or certain engineering fields.
• Teaching jobs in high school and community college.

This program combines advanced education in core physics topics with additional advanced courses, laboratory and computer work, and more concentrated work in a specialty such as solid-state physics, quantum optics, astrophysics, or computational physics. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in research with one of our faculty members.

Information for incoming students	Graduation rate for some PhD programs
Procedures for graduation	How to obtain letters of recommendation	Taking courses through Open University
Placement test	Comprehensive Oral Examination	PHYSICS GRADUATE PROGRAMS SURVEY by the Committee on the Status of Women in Physics