Master of Arts [M.A] [Physics] From Ball State University

If you are planning on getting an educational career or a job with less research, this program would be right for you.

You will take classes like thermodynamics and quantum mechanics.

In the thermodynamics course, you will be introduced to the laws of thermodynamics and the kinetic theory of gases.

Quantum mechanics is a challenging course that will review the barrier problems and problems involving perturbation theory, and one-electron atoms.

Master of Science in Physics

This program is similar to our master of arts program. The difference is you will be required to write a 6-hour thesis, which is normally a formal report on your research in some feature of experimental physics, theoretical physics, or physics education.

The master of science degree has a more involved research component, which is more appropriate if you are intending to go to a PhD program or a research intensive career.