The Bachelor of Science in Physics with Teaching, offered by the Department of Physics, is part of Temple's innovative "TUteach" teacher-training program. The BS in Physics with Teaching provides broad training in physics and prepares students for a career in secondary school teaching or an entry level position as a physicist. The education courses in major include supervised teaching in school district classrooms and emphasize inquiry-based approaches to learning. Students in the BS in Physics with Teaching degree program become eligible for a Pennsylvania teacher certification when they complete all the requirements for the degree that include theoretical and practical courses in education specifically designed for science and mathematics majors. In order to be recommended for Pennsylvania teacher certification, students must graduate with:
a BS with Teaching degree and
meet GPA and testing requirements of the state of Pennsylvania.
September 2025
Temple University
1801 N Broad Street,
PHILADELPHIA,
Pennsylvania,
19122, United States
If you plan to attend Temple from high school or secondary school, or have completed your GED, you should apply as a first-year student.
English language proficiency test score requirements: TOEFL IBT – 79; IELTS - 6.0; PTE Academic – 53; ITEP Academic Plus - 3.9; C1 Advanced & C2 Proficiency – 180; Duolingo – 110.
The application deadline for spring term is Nov 01 and fall term is Feb 01.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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