Career Services
Physics
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What Could I Do?
A career in Physics often requires special knowledge of specific subject matter in areas of specialization. However, all employers appreciate the broad liberal arts skills most physics majors demonstrate, such as: problem-solving, critical thinking, management and administration, and communication. Use your time at Bethel to develop these skills.
Occupations in Physics:
| Laboratory Administrator | Geodesist | Nuclear Lab Technician |
| Aerospace Tester | Aerodynamist | Nuclear Physicist |
| Industrial Hygenist | Astronomer | Optical Device Designer |
| Satellite Engineer | Mathematician | Technical Writer |
| Industrial Health Expert | Meteorologist | Crime/Forensics Analyst |
| Curator/Natural Historian | Optometrist | Environmental Analyst |
| Technical Illustrator | Consultant | Research and Design |
| Teacher/Professor | Computer Expert | Quality Control Expert |
How Do I Get There?
Here's how to build skills as a Bethel student that will prepare you to compete for some of the most popular Physics jobs today.
Astronomy
Strategies:
- Pursue graduate programs
- Become involved in research projects
- Volunteer at local observatories and science centers
- Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills
- Develop ability to motivate self and others
Acoustical Physics
Strategies:
- Pursue graduate programs in physics
- Consider a double major in engineering
- Gain knowledge of political science, sociology, law
- Study speech and hearing, vibration, radiation therapy, optics
- Volunteer with speech pathology programs
Biophysics / Geophysics / Astrophysics / Nuclear Physics
Strategies:
- Pursue graduate opportunities
- Study literature in your respective field
- Take courses outside Bethel in area of concentration
- Acquire information about licensure in your state
- Develop background in mathematics, chemistry, & engineering
Health / Medical Physics
Strategies:
- Pursue graduate programs for master's degree and PhD
- Gain experience working in hospital settings
- Acquire knowledge of government standards & regulations
- Read current literature in your field on regular basis
- Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
Optical Physics
Strategies:
- Pursue graduate degree programs
- Consider a double major in engineering
- Participate in research projects with faculty members
- Obtain internships / employment in optical businesses
- Develop strong oral and written communication skills
Education
Strategies:
- Acquire teaching certification in your state
- Consider graduate programs for higher education
- Volunteer with age group of choice
- Maintain a portfolio of experiments and classroom activities
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and in groups
Technical
Strategies:
- Pursue graduate degree programs
- Acquire necessary certification in your state
- Gain experience through internships and employment
- Develop systematic, precise, patient work habits
- Obtain experience with equipment in your area of specialty
Prospective Employers
- Air, Bus, Rail Lines
- National Science Foundation
- Government Agencies and Departments
- Agricultural Industry
- Manufacturing & Processing Firms
- Hospitals
- Airports
- Professional Journals
- Educational Institutions
- Utility Companies
- Environmental Action Agencies
- Publishing Companies
- Engineering Firms
- Contractors
- Power Plants
Professional Physics Organizations
- American Association of Physics in Medicine
- American Association of Physics Teachers
- American Institute of Physics
- American Physical Society
- Institute of Physics
- International Association of Mathematical Physics
- International Association of Physics Students
- International Research Group on Physics Teaching
Adapted From:
http://www2.gasou.edu/sta/career
http://careers.wcu.edu/majors
http://www.uncwil.edu/stuaff/career/Majors/