It's never too early to begin preparing for a career in Physics. The Department of Physics offers a number of summer and part-time research jobs in order to prepare a student for professional development in the physics field.

CU Boulder'sÌýCareer Services is also an invaluable resource to help a student develop professionally and find that first job out of college.

APS/PHYS Professional Development

APS/PHYS Professional DevelopmentÌýoffers career planning and graduate school informational sessions for undergraduates in fields related to physics and astronomy.

Finding a Career

Not sure what you want to do with your degree? The Society of Physics ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ (SPS) offers an informational page on the possibleÌý. SPS also offers of individuals and how they have utilized their physics degrees.

Pursuing a Graduate Degree

Thinking about graduate school? The American Association for Physics Teachers offers a comprehensive guide, called "" for students who are interested in pursuing a Graduate degree in Physics. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ who may be interested in continuing their education at the CU Department of Physics should review the information on our Graduate ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ page.

Consider Teaching

High school physics teachers continue to be in high demand, and the Department of Physics offers a degree track specifically designed to prepare a student for teaching physics. The Physics Teachers Education Coalition (Phystec) produced this video to highlight what it means to teach physics.