Physics Assessment Site

Introduction to the Physics Program 

The physics major at Seaver College offers a well-balanced curriculum in experimental and theoretical physics that prepares students pursuing careers in science, technology, and similarly quantitative fields as well as those seeking a graduate education in physics, engineering, or environmental science.

About the Physics Program 

Students in the physics degree program have the opportunity for an undergraduate research experience that involves close collaboration with physics professors.

History of the Physics Program 

The Physics Major was originally part of the curriculum at Pepperdine University but was dropped at a later date. Dr. William Phillips chaired a committee to revive the Physics Major during the 2004 Fall semester which was later approved by SAC to begin in the 2005 Fall semester. In the 2005/2006 academic year the Physics program began offering classes. The physics minor was added in 2008/2009 academic year. In 2008 the Physics Program had its first graduate. The next graduating class, 2009, had three graduates. In 2015 Pepperdine University granted 9 B.S. degrees in physics. We have sent many of our first graduates off to Master’s and Ph.D. programs.