USM School of Mathematics and Natural Science adds a Physics Master’s Degree to Online Learners
Fri, 08/26/2022 - 10:53am | By: Josh Stricklin
The University of Southern 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 “The Physics Master’s 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.”
These four core classes give students a shared knowledge in physics while allowing them to pursue their own interests within the field. And USM’s online delivery gives students a unique chance to conduct their work at a distance while having regular access to the professors.
“With its synchronous format,” says Dr. Vera, “the online option for the Physics Master’s 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.”
With a full spectrum of classes and strong computational focus, the Master’s 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.
“The online Physics Master’s degree is an incredible opportunity for students,” says Dr. Tom Hutchinson, Dean of Online Learning and Enrollment for the Office of Online Learning. “Students can continue their education where they live, while taking advantage of USM’s 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.”
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 Physics MS page.