Precision Optics Certificate
Launch Your Career in Precision Optics with a 1-Year Certificate Program. Prepare for a rewarding career in the fast-growing optics industry with our 1-year Precision Optics Certificate. This program offers a comprehensive, student-first approach with hands-on training in optics theory, laser technology, lens fabrication, optical thin films, and precision machining & metrology. With just 31 credits, this affordable, fast-track option equips you with the exact skills needed for employment in optical component manufacturing or in related fields such as imaging and sensing, precision manufacturing, medical optics, telecommunications, and laser technology. Expand your opportunities by completing a summer internship within our local optics network, ensuring workforce readiness. Whether you're a high-achieving student looking for job-ready skills or a career changer seeking new opportunities, this program provides the practical expertise to step directly into entry level roles in the optics industry or as a starting point to further your education.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements (31 Credits) | ||
| Foundation Courses (9 Credits) | ||
| KSC-101 | Becoming a Learner | 1 |
| Math Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Applied College Algebra | ||
| Precalculus | ||
| Introductory Statistics | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| CAD Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Design Vis in Pd & Eng | ||
| 3-D CADD | ||
| Optics Courses (12 Credits) | ||
| OPTC-101 | Introduction to Optics | 4 |
| OPTC-110 | Laser Optics | 2 |
| OPTC-120 | Thin Film in Optics | 2 |
| SPDI-183 | Ultra-Precision Manufacturing | 4 |
| Metrology and Machining Courses (6 Credits) | ||
| SPDI-330 | Metrology & CMM | 2 |
| SPDI-380 | CAM/CNC | 4 |
| Elective Course 1 | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 31 | |
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Any 4 credit KSC course not already fulfilling a requirement can count as an elective. SPDI-294 is recommended.