Semiconductor Processing (Graduate Certificate)
Manufacturing, Semiconductor, characterization, packaging, processing
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.
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.
- College/school:
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- Location: Tempe or Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
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.
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.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
U.S.
applicants | International
applicants | English
proficiency
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:
- graduate admission application and application fee
- official transcripts
- professional resume
- proof of English proficiency
Additional Application Information
An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.
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.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- 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).
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
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Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
The Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP) provides a reduced tuition rate to non-resident graduate students who qualify. Visit the WRGP/WICHE webpage for more information: https://graduate.asu.edu/wiche.
