USM School of Mathematics and Natural Science adds a Physics Master鈥檚 Degree to Online Learners
Fri, 08/26/2022 - 10:53am | By: Josh Stricklin
The University of 51逗奶 Mississippi (USM) continues to expand its online catalog
with the addition of the Physics Master of Science degree. The addition of this program
means USM offers a practical and accessible opportunity for students to continue their
education in physics.
This program offers a unique opportunity to explore a variety of research topics. Dr. Michael Vera, Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy, says 鈥淭he Physics Master鈥檚 program consists of courses in Classical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Physics and Electromagnetism as well as research opportunities in a variety of fields including computation, materials science, nuclear theory, optics and wave propagation.鈥�
These four core classes give students a shared knowledge in physics while allowing them to pursue their own interests within the field. And USM鈥檚 online delivery gives students a unique chance to conduct their work at a distance while having regular access to the professors.
鈥淲ith its synchronous format,鈥� says Dr. Vera, 鈥渢he online option for the Physics Master鈥檚 degree provides both the accessibility of remote delivery and the personal interaction of a traditional classroom. Students are able to ask questions, and benefit from the questions of other students, during live class sessions.鈥�
With a full spectrum of classes and strong computational focus, the Master鈥檚 in Physics program at USM sets students up for a wide range of potential careers. While education and research labs are clear employers, graduates of the Physics program can find themselves in myriad fields ranging from modeling and software development to engineering or even financial modeling.
鈥淭he online Physics Master鈥檚 degree is an incredible opportunity for students,鈥� says Dr. Tom Hutchinson, Dean of Online Learning and Enrollment for the Office of Online Learning. 鈥淪tudents can continue their education where they live, while taking advantage of USM鈥檚 amazing faculty in real time. And because USM offers a wide range of research possibilities, students can do what they love in a field in which they have a genuine interest.鈥�
The online Physics MS is designed to help students achieve everything they can in their careers. This program admits students during the fall, spring, and summer semesters, and with USM's online delivery, students can finish school with a world of potential at their fingertips. Students looking to grow their knowledge in physics should visit the online page.