Faculty and students use physics equipment in the lab.

Degree Programs


Physics

The Physics Department offers 4 majors and 2 minors for students who are interested in physics, electronics, and teaching at high schools.

Physics Major


This program is the traditional physics major.

It’s designed for students who want to pursue graduate study in physics and related fields.

Learn more about the Physics major and view the Physics plan of study (PDF).

Physics: Electronics Major


This program is for students who are passionate about electronics and want to take additional coursework in computer science.

Learn more about the Physics: Electronics major and view the Physics: Electronics plan of study (PDF).

Physics (Teaching) Major


This program certifies graduates to teach physics and physical science classes for students in grades 9–12.

Learn more about the Physics (Teaching) major and view the Physics (Teaching) plan of study (PDF).

Physical Science (Teaching) Major


This program certifies graduates to teach physics, chemistry, and physical science classes for students in grades 9–12.

Learn more about the Physical Science (Teaching) major and view the Physical Science (Teaching) plan of study (PDF).

General Engineering

The Physics Department also offers 2 programs to arm students with a broad and foundational experience in general engineering.

General Engineering: Electronics Concentration


This program is for students who want a career in fields such as electrical engineering.

Learn more about the General Engineering: Electronics concentration and view the General Engineering: Electronics concentration plan of study (PDF).

General Engineering: Industrial Statistics Concentration


This program is for students who are interested in studying industrial engineering.

Learn more about the General Engineering: Industrial Statistics concentration and view the General Engineering: Industrial Statistics concentration plan of study (PDF).

The Program Education Objects (PEOs) of the General Engineering program are as follows.

Graduates of the Winona State General Engineering program will:

  • Seek out engineering challenges to apply their broad knowledge and skills to develop solutions that improve our world.
  • Work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and act professionally and ethically to meet the diverse needs of their communities, clients, and businesses.
  • Grow into new roles and learn new skills to keep pace with evolving workplace and community needs.