Program Overview

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Semiconductor Processing (Graduate Certificate)

Program Description

The Semiconductor Processing Graduate Certificate program provides a series of courses in semiconductor processing, packaging, and characterization that prepare students for careers in the industry or for graduate studies. Students select from a set of core courses and technical electives.

At a Glance

• College/School: Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
• Location: Tempe or Online
• STEM-OPT Extension Eligible: No

Stackable Certificates

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.

Degree Requirements

15 credit hours

• Required Core (9 credit hours)
  • EEE 530 Microelectronics Manufacturing (3)
  • IEE 572 Design Engineering Experiments (3)
  • MSE 550 Advanced Materials Characterization (3)
• Electives or Research (6 credit hours)
  • Students should see the academic unit for available elective and research coursework.

Admission Requirements

• General University Admission Requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• 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

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Attend Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Program Learning Outcomes

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 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).

Career Opportunities

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

Additional Information

The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of semiconductor processing, packaging, and characterization, preparing them for careers in the industry or for further graduate studies. The flexibility of the program, including the option to attend online, makes it accessible to a wide range of students. The learning outcomes and career opportunities highlight the program's focus on practical application and industry relevance.