Physics/Astronomy
For more information on the Physics/Astronomy Program, please contact the Department Head, Theodore Dolter at 618-235-2700, ext. 5422 ted.dolter@swic.edu.
Nuclear power, lasers and solid-state electronics are examples of technological advances that have come about through the study of physics. A degree in physics can lead to careers from engineering to space research.
Career Opportunities
A variety of careers are open to students who graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Physics/Astronomy including:
- Meteorologist
- Geophysicist
- Astronomer
- Medical Physicist
- Nuclear Engineer
- Cosmologist
- Aerospace Engineer
- Optics Engineer
- MRI Specialist
- Nuclear Medicine Terminologist
- Teacher
- Atomic Physicist
- Research and Development Scientist