Semiconductor Processing (Graduate Certificate)
Semiconductor processing is more important than ever. Semiconductor chips are used in everything from mobile phones and household appliances to the communications networks that support autonomous vehicle fleets. As this field continues to advance, you can be at the forefront of semiconductor technology.
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Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Certificate description
This semiconductor processing certificate program provides a series of courses in semiconductor processing, packaging and characterization that prepares you for careers in the industry or for graduate studies. You select from a set of core courses and technical electives.
Curriculum
This graduate degree includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below.
15 credit hours
Required Core (9 credit hours) Electives or Research (6 credit hours) Additional Curriculum Information
EEE 530 Microelectronics Manufacturing (3)
IEE 572 Design Engineering Experiments (3)
MSE 550 Advanced Materials Characterization (3)
Students should see the academic unit for available elective and research coursework.
What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Demonstrate an understanding of key film materials characterization in the field and how to apply those concepts in their culmination event (portfolio).
- Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts of thin film processing in the field and how to apply those concepts in their culmination event (portfolio).
Demonstrate an understanding of key film materials characterization in the field and how to apply those concepts in their culmination event (portfolio).Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants are required to submit: Additional Application Information International students who need an F-1 or J-1 visa need to apply and be accepted into a graduate degree program before being considered for the certificate program. International students residing in the U.S. on other types of visas must adhere to all Graduate College policies and procedures regarding admission to be considered for admission to this certificate program.
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
Explore expanded study opportunities
Students can complete two graduate certificate programs and combine them into a Master of Advanced Study degree, giving ultimate flexibility to build their own master's degree. Interested students can learn more about MAS requirements and the admission process.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Professionals with a semiconductor processing certificate can find employment with semiconductor device manufacturers and semiconductor processing equipment manufacturers at all levels. Graduates are prepared with the skills needed for a career as a practicing engineer.
Career examples include:
- development engineer
- process engineer
- product engineer
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
School for Engineering of Matter,Transport & Enrgy
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USE 138
semtegrad@asu.edu
480-965-2335
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