Principles for Credit Recognition of Physics-Related Courses in the Teacher Education Program

• Senior High School Physics Teaching Qualifications:

  Applications for Senior High School physics teacher credentials are subject to strict review standards.

• Junior High School Physics Teaching Qualifications:

  Applications for Junior High School physics teacher credentials will be evaluated based on whether the accumulated credits are sufficient to cover the required subject matters for course equivalency.

• Non-Physics Teacher Credentials or General Course Exemptions:

  For applications involving non-physics subject teacher credentials (for both junior and senior high school level) or general course credit waivers, the Department will consult the opinions of relevant departments at NCKU to determine eligibility for credit transfer.

【Important Announcement – Updated Sept 22, 2025】

The original regulation—which was set to apply only to new teacher education students entering in the 2025–2026 Academic Year—has been updated. It now applies to all currently enrolled undergraduate teacher education students.

Original Resolution Text:

In accordance with Ministry of Education instructions, the Center for Teacher Education convened a meeting after the start of the semester. Per the decision of the 1st CTE Center Meeting for the 1st Semester of the 2025–2026 Academic Year (held on Sept 22, 2025):

The regulation is applicable to all currently enrolled undergraduate teacher education students at this stage.

【Important Announcement】Updated May 5, 2025:

Implementation Academic Year for counting Teacher Education Professional Courses and Specialized Courses toward Department Graduation Credits: Applicable to teacher education students admitted from the 2025–2026 Academic Year onwards.

Per the resolution of the Department of Physics Curriculum Committee Meeting (1st Meeting, 2nd Semester, 2024–2026 Academic Year / March 21, 2025), the following credit transfer rules have been approved:

1. Pre-Service Teacher Education Professional Courses:

   Up to 22 credits of Pre-Service Teacher Education Professional Courses can be counted toward the graduation requirement as out-of-department elective credits for undergraduate students.

   • Exclusions: "Physics Teaching Materials and Methods" and "Physics Teaching Internship" cannot be counted toward graduation credits.

   • Restriction: Professional Education credits cannot be used to fulfill major or minor required course credits.

2. Domain Core Courses (Inquiry and Practice):

   A total of 4 credits for Inquiry and Practice (1) & (2) are recognized as out-of-department elective credits toward undergraduate graduation requirements.

   • A. Specialized Courses – Domain Core Courses:

     Recognized as 4 credits of out-of-department elective graduation credits.

   • B. Cross-Disciplinary Courses within the Field:

     • General Chemistry (I)(II) and General Chemistry Lab (I)(II) are required courses in the Department of Physics and count directly toward required graduation credits.

     • Biology and Earth Science courses count as out-of-department elective graduation credits.

   • C. Specialized Physics Courses:

     Courses must correspond to required or elective courses offered by the Department of Physics to be counted toward the required or elective graduation credits specified by the undergraduate program.

Please refer to the 2025 Teacher Education Center Handbook. This handbook applies strictly to students who obtain teacher candidate status in the 2025–2026 Academic Year. Please retain this handbook until you complete your teaching internship.