Long Island Physics Minor

Explore the foundation of our universe.

Deepen your understanding of the natural world and sharpen your analytical skills with a Physics minor at St. Joseph’s University, New York. This minor pairs well with majors in the sciences, mathematics and computer science field. It gives you a rigorous, calculus-based foundation in the principles that underpin modern science.

A minor in Physics allows you to explore the ins and outs of our known universe while utilizing advanced mathematics to solve for real-world problems. Whether you’re pursuing a career in the lab, in the classroom or anywhere in between, your path begins at SJNY.

The Long Island Physics Minor Experience

Expand Your Career Options: A Physics minor prepares you for graduate programs in engineering and the applied sciences. It opens doors beyond the health professions for chemistry, biology and other science majors.

Put Math to Work: Apply calculus and advanced mathematics to real-world problems in mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics, quantum mechanics and thermodynamics.

Become a Physics Teacher: Secondary education majors in math, biology and chemistry earn the physics credits needed for certification to teach high school physics. Qualified physics teachers are in high demand.