Optical Sciences

Options of this Major:
Online
Programs under this Major:
Certificate Program (CERT)

Major Description

There is no core curriculum for the Professional Graduate Certificate in Optical Sciences. Students are required to complete 15 units of University of Arizona Optical Sciences graduate courses with a grade of B or higher. Five 3 unit courses either on campus or by distance meets the requirement. The Certificate... Show Full Description

Department: Optical Sciences

Phone:
(520) 621-4111
Fax:
(520) 626-1480
Mailing Address:
College of Optical Sciences, Academic Programs Room 403
1630 E University Boulevard Tucson, AZ 85721
Website:
http://www.optics.arizona.edu/

Majors:
Online (option of Optical Sciences), Optical Sciences, Optical Sciences, Photonic Communications Engr

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Certificate Program (CERT)

Application Information

Contact Information

Application Questions

Holly Brown
520-626-0888
brownhb@optics.arizona.edu

Advising Questions

Holly Brown
520-626-0888
brownhb@optics.arizona.edu

Financial Aid

  • There is no financial aid available for the Certificate Program

Application Requirements

Minimum GPA
3.00
Minimum TOEFL (Internet-based) Score
80
Minimum TOEFL (Paper-based) Score
600
Minimum IELTS (overall band score)
7

Standardized Test Requirements

Please see other requirements below.

Other Application Requirements

  • 3.0 GPA, TOEFL required for international applicants who are completing Certificate on campus, International applicants submitting Certificate by distance do not need to submit a TOEFL Score. GRE not required.

Application Deadline(s)

Domestic Applicants
Fall
March 1
Spring
November 1
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions
International Applicants
Fall
January 1
Spring
November 1
Summer I
No admissions
Summer II
No admissions

Program Codes

GRE Institution Code (University of Arizona)
4832
GRE Subject Code(s)
No GRE is required for the Professional Graduate Certificate

Program Requirements

Satisfactory Academic Progress Website

http://www.optics.arizona.edu/academics/degree-programs/professional-graduate-certificate-optical-sciences

Core Courses

There are no core courses required. 15 units of optics graduate level classes fulfills the requirement.

Other Requirements for Successful Completion of the Program

The Certificate can be completed entirely by distance with no on campus attendance or visits.