the department of physics offers a program leading to the master of arts in physics. the objective of the program is to enable students to acquire the knowledge and skills needed in physics-related occupations in industry, community college teaching, or entry into ph.d. programs in science education. students who intend to eventually obtain a ph.d. degree in physics should enroll directly into the ph.d. program. thirty hours of graduate credit are required. these credits shall include phys 6150, phys 6220, phys 6300, and phys 6620. an additional requirement is a grade point average of 3.00 or higher in the above four required courses, or to complete a master’s thesis.