A Physics Minor to accompany a major in some other field is offered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy . A Physics Minor is 18 units of physics courses taken at San José State University with a “C” (2.0) average or better.

University Graduation Requirements

To be awarded a minor, at least 12 units of coursework must be completely distinct and separate from the coursework in the major, and coursework for the minor must include a minimum of 6 upper-division units (University Policy S16-4). Minor preparation or minor support courses do not count toward the 12 distinct units. Of the coursework for the minor, at least 6 units must be completed in residence at SJSU. The minimum aggregate GPA for all coursework required for the minor must be at least 2.0.