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| In order to make it easier for students to follow their undergraduate physics degrees with careers in engineering, biology or education, the Physics Department has introduced alternative paths to a physics degree, in addition to the traditional “pure physics” path. A student who follows one of these alternative paths takes a set of core courses and labs, but is also able to do enough work in his or her chosen area of specialization to be prepared for post-graduate work in that area. Students interested in teaching physics in high school should consider graduate study in the College of Education to complete the requirements for teaching, after finishing a Bachelor of Physics degree. | In order to make it easier for students to follow their undergraduate physics degrees with careers in engineering, biology or education, the Physics Department has introduced alternative paths to a physics degree, in addition to the traditional “pure physics” path. A student who follows one of these alternative paths takes a set of core courses and labs, but is also able to do enough work in his or her chosen area of specialization to be prepared for post-graduate work in that area. Students interested in teaching physics in high school should consider graduate study in the College of Education to complete the requirements for teaching, after finishing a Bachelor of Physics degree. |
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| | ====== Resources ====== |
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| | __For students pursuing a physics bachelor degree with the intent of going to graduate school, gaining experience in a research lab is invaluable, and should indeed take precedence__. For students pursuing a bachelor degree with the intent of going into industry, however, an internship will expose you to particular types of work, give you valuable work experience, connect you with people already working in industry, and will afford you the opportunity to explore different types of work before your job search begins. |
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| | Take advantage of the [[http://ccse.umn.edu/|The Career Center for Science and Engineering]] throughout your program, from choosing a major to landing your first job. |
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| | [[https://goldpass.umn.edu/|GoldPASS]] is the U of M's online database to help connect students and alumni with employers, volunteer organizations, and internships across the country. Students can post their resumes; view and search jobs, internship, and volunteer listings; register for career fairs; and schedule interviews. |
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| | The U of M's [[https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp|employment opportunities]] website lists jobs around campus. Check here for opportunities that may be of interest to you. |
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| | The School of Physics and Astronomy also posts [[https://www.physics.umn.edu/about/positions/all.html|job opportunities]] within the School online. |
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| ====== Employers in Minnesota that recently hired physics bachelor recipients ====== | ====== Employers in Minnesota that recently hired physics bachelor recipients ====== |
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| Source: [[http://www.aip.org/statistics/|AIP Statistical Research Center]] | Source: [[http://www.aip.org/statistics/|AIP Statistical Research Center]] |
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| ====== Finding an Internship ====== | |
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| __For students pursuing a physics bachelor degree with the intent of going to graduate school, gaining experience in a research lab is invaluable, and should indeed take precedence__. For students pursuing a bachelor degree with the intent of going into industry, however, an internship will expose you to particular types of work, give you valuable work experience, connect you with people already working in industry, and will afford you the opportunity to explore different types of work before your job search begins. | |
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| == Resources == | |
| [[https://goldpass.umn.edu/|GoldPASS]] is the U of M's online database to help connect students and alumni with employers, volunteer organizations, and internships across the country. Students can post their resumes; view and search jobs, internship, and volunteer listings; register for career fairs; and schedule interviews. | |
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| The U of M's [[https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp|employment opportunities]] website lists jobs around campus. Check here for opportunities that may be of interest to you. | |
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| The School of Physics and Astronomy also posts [[https://www.physics.umn.edu/about/positions/all.html|job opportunities]] within the School online. | |
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