BS in Physics 

at Montana State University, Bozeman

• Four years of English: courses should emphasize the development of written and oral communication skills and literature
• Three years of Mathematics: courses should include algebra I, geometry, and algebra II (or the sequential content equivalent of these courses). Students are encouraged to take a math course in their senior year
• Three years of Social Studies: courses should include one year of global studies (such as world history or world geography), American history, government, economics, Indian history, psychology, sociology, or other third-year courses
• Two years of Laboratory Science: one year should be earth science, biology, chemistry, or physics, and the other year can be one of the above sciences or another approved college preparatory science
• Two years of elective courses: foreign language (preferably two years), computer science, visual and performing arts, or approved vocational education units

The following categories of students are exempt from the admissions requirements above:

• Non-Traditional age students (out of high school more than 3 years from graduation date or expected graduation date)
• Non-Degree undergraduate students