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Welcome to the Physics & Astronomy Department, California State University, Northridge. We would like to introduce you to our faculty and the many opportunities offered by our department to our majors. We believe that we have a very strong program for those who wish to pursue a career in Physics and Astrophysics. Please refer to our 4-year and 5-year graduation plans for detailed information. Some of the reasons for choosing our department include:
A strong research program funded by major grants from government agencies and private foundations.
Our majors are encouraged to develop close associations with research groups early on in their careers. Consequently their education is greatly enhanced and many of them get to present their research work at professional meetings and/or publish their work in peer-reviewed professional journals.
A faculty dedicated to teaching. Please take a look at our Faculty Award Recipients section.
The low tuition and fees of our university.
Proximity to the many attractions in the Southern California region.
Physics is the study of Nature. As such it is the most fundamental of all the sciences and lends itself to all scientific and engineering inquiries. To learn more about what Physics is, what you do as a Physicist, and how to prepare for the major, please follow the following links.
- What is Physics?
- Is Physics for You?
- What does it take?
- What can I do with a Physics degree?
- How much does a Physicist make?
Please browse through this website and if you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to answering any questions you may have about our department.