Why study Physics or Engineering Physics at John Carroll University?

You will get an excellent scientific and technical education in a liberal arts environment that will prepare you for almost any career path. These programs provide the solid foundation knowledge of science and mathematics needed for a career in science or engineering but, just as importantly, you will also learn how to learn and how to solve problems using fundamental principles. This, together with the breadth of a liberal education, will prepare you for any career you may choose, even a career you are not currently aware of.

If you come to John Carroll you will be studying physics in a student centered environment with faculty who are dedicated to effective teaching. All our faculty have worked to develop their teaching skills by attending workshops on physics teaching and our courses and curriculum are based on research in effective physics pedagogy.

A close interaction with the faculty is a hallmark of studying physics at John Carroll University. All of our classes are small and taught by regular faculty. Even the introductory labs are taught by the faculty because we know that this is where students really come to grips with the concepts of physics and where they need expert guidance. Graduating seniors always mention the quality of the faculty and their availability for help and advice as one of the department’s greatest strengths.

Research is an important part of an undergraduate science education and is a central part of educational mission of the John Carroll Physics Department. All students are required to do a senior research project with one of the faculty and many students participate in paid summer research internships, either in our department or in national programs funded by the National Science Foundation. The majority of our student’s have presented a poster at a regional scientific meeting by the time they graduate and it is not uncommon for student to be co-authors on scientific publications. You can find out more about the summer research activities of our students at Student Research

Our alumni are scientists, engineers, and professionals in medicine, law, and business. Recent alumni have gone straight to the workplace in local technical companies and international corporations. Others have gone to graduate programs in physics, oceanography, materials science and many types of engineering, including aerospace, biomedical, electrical, mechanical, nuclear, and optical and engineering. Some of these students obtain a Master’s degree in an engineering discipline before entering the workforce while others continue to the Ph.D. In general, our graduates receive financial support, covering both tuition and living expenses, for their graduate studies. We have listed the post graduation plans of our recent alumni at Where do our graduates go?

If you enjoy science and mathematics and are interested in a challenging education that will prepare you for a changing world where analytic thinking and problem solving skills are highly valued, consider the physics or engineering physics program at John Carroll University. If you visit campus please let admissions know of your interest in physics or engineering physics and request a meeting with the physics department chair who will be happy to give you a personal tour of the department and to answer your questions.