Online Graduate Certificate Program in Optics and Photonics

The Graduate Certificate Program is designed to provide working professionals with knowledge and training in optical systems and applied optics and photonics to enhance their career opportunities and meet their current responsibilities. The certificate program compliments their technical backgrounds in science and engineering with the basic principles and applications of optical systems, lasers, and photonic devices and systems.

Certificate programs can be completed fully online, but may also be completed in person.

Online Optical Image Systems Certificate

Innovate Image Systems Used Worldwide

The study of light has made an impact on the world for decades. Entertainment, medicine, defense and communication have all benefited from the discoveries of professionals dedicated to this field. Our use of computers, cellphones and televisions is daily proof of image systems engineering standing at the forefront of our changing world. Amplify your knowledge of imaging science and engineering by earning UCF’s Online Optical Image Systems Graduate Certificate.

Through this UCF Online program, you will study and train in optical imaging systems, learning the methods and applications of the field. The certificate is designed for professionals with technical backgrounds in science and engineering. Our accomplished faculty members will teach you the basic principles and applications of optical engineering in imaging, electro-optic systems, radiometry and optical system design.

This program can be completed fully online. Don’t wait on getting ahead of this cutting-edge field. New developments and career opportunities are rapidly growing. Get started on your path to success today and secure your position as a leader in this field.

Online Applied Photonics Certificate

Pioneer New Technologies

Photonics combines knowledge of the fundamentals of physics with the applied skills of engineering. It plays an increasingly important role in our lives as more industries discover the use of light to control machines, record and transfer information, provide security, and perform multiple tasks. Forge your career in this innovative field with UCF’s online Applied Photonics graduate certificate.

This online certificate program is designed for professionals with technical backgrounds in science and engineering. Enhance your knowledge of the basic principles and applications of photonics engineering in fiber communication systems, lasers, medicine, and aerospace and defense photonics. Learn from some of the most accomplished photonics faculty in the United States.

The UCF College of Optics and Photonics is one of the top institutions in the world. Students from this college are often sought after by innovative companies such as Apple, Google and Microsoft. Advance your career with this photonic certificate. Get started with your program through UCF Online today.

The certificate program requires 12 credit hours minimum beyond the bachelor’s degree. Students complete two required courses and two elective courses for a total of 12 credit hours.

Two graduate certificate options are offered.

Graduate Certificate in Optical Imaging Systems:

The certificate program compliments working professionals’ backgrounds in science and engineering with the basic principles and applications of optical engineering in imaging, electro-optic systems, radiometry, and optical system design.

Required Courses: 6 Credit Hours

• OSE 5115 Interference and Diffraction – 3 CH
• OSE 6211 Imaging and Optical Systems – 3 CH

Elective Courses: 6 Credit Hours

Choose two of the following four courses:

• OSE 6242 Infrared Systems – 3 CH
• OSE 5203 Geometrical Optics – 3 CH
• OSE 6265 Optical Systems Design – 3 CH
• OSE 5525 Laser Engineering – 3 CH

Graduate Certificate in Applied Photonics:

The certificate program compliments working professionals’ technical backgrounds in science and engineering with the basic principles and applications of photonics engineering in fiber communication systems, lasers, medicine, and aerospace and defense photonics.

Required Courses: 6 Credit Hours

• OSE 5414 Fundamentals of Optoelectronic Devices – 3 CH
• OSE 6111 Optical Wave Propagation – 3 CH

Elective Courses: 6 Credit Hours

Choose two of the following five courses:

• OSE 6474 Fundamentals of Optical Fiber Communications – 3 CH
• OSE 6143 Fiber Optics Communication – 3 CH
• OSE 5525 Laser Engineering – 3 CH
• OSE 6421 Integrated Photonics – 3 CH
• OSE 6536 Semiconductor Lasers – 3 CH

Online Optical Image Systems Certificate

• Applications Specialist
• Image Analyst
• Optical Engineer
• Optics Instrumentation Engineer
• Project Manager
• Simulation Developer

Online Applied Photonics Certificate

• Developer
• Fiber-Optics Specialist
• Graduate
• Nano-Optics Engineer
• New
• Photonics Designer
• Photonics Research Scientist
• Physicist