The Bachelor of Arts with a major in physics requires a minimum of 120 s.h., including at least 44 s.h. of work for the major (minimum of 24 s.h. in physics plus 20 s.h. in supporting course work). Students must maintain a g.p.a. of at least 2.00 in all courses for the major and in all UI courses for the major. They also must complete the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Program. The major in physics for the B.A. is designed for students who wish to build a foundation of knowledge in physics but do not plan a research-oriented career in the discipline. It is appropriate for those planning careers in medicine, law, science-related administration, business, or technical writing. It also is good preparation for students interested in secondary school science teaching; see "B.A. or B.S. with Teacher Licensure" below. The B.A. program requires fewer physics courses than the B.S. program does, giving students a wider choice of electives. Bachelor of Arts students take calculus in addition to physics courses, which include a laboratory. They also take science courses in a thematic area or the physics course work required for teacher licensure, and the department encourages them to do additional work.

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