Prescott Campus - College of Arts and Sciences

Department of Physics

Bachelor of Science in Space Physics

Students enrolled in the Space Physics degree program are able to specialize their physics degree in one of four areas of concentration:

Astrophysics
Remote sensing
Exotic propulsion systems and particle physics
Cosmology

Students at Embry-Riddle Prescott, have the opportunity to delve deep into areas of physics that at most other institutions they will not be exposed to until graduate school or industry.

The small class-size and faculty-to-student-ratios found at Embry-Riddle Prescott are ideal for a specialized program such as the Space Physics degree program. Students work one-on-one with a faculty member on independent research projects of their choice. Embry-Riddle students gain an advantage over students from larger universities, by obtaining research experience, which makes them extremely appealing to graduate schools or companies.

The academic quality of courses offered by the Department of Physics is unparalleled:

Classes are taught by professors with Ph.Ds, not graduate students.
Faculty come to Embry-Riddle because they have a desire to teach the next generation of physicists in an environment that favors individualized attention and opportunities for undergraduate research.
Courses and content are continually reviewed and revised to ensure that Embry-Riddle graduates are highly competitive.

The first class of Space Physics majors graduated in the Spring of 2007. They have moved on to graduate programs across the nation, and industry. Meet three alumni here!