Program Overview

Optical Imaging Systems Graduate Certificate

The Optical Imaging Systems Graduate Certificate is designed to provide working professionals with knowledge and training in optical imaging systems to enhance their career opportunities and meet their current responsibilities.

The certificate program compliments their technical backgrounds in science and engineering with the basic principles and applications of optical engineering in imaging, electro-optic systems, radiometry, and optical system design.

Program Details

• The Optical Imaging Systems Graduate Certificate may be completed fully online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online.
• Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.
• International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters, with only 3 of the 9 credit hours taken in a completely online format.

Degree Requirements

Required Courses

• Complete the following:
  • OSE6115 - Interference and Diffraction (3 credits)
  • OSE6211 - Imaging and Optical Systems (3 credits)
• Total credits: 6

Elective Courses

• Complete at least 2 of the following:
  • OSE5203 - Geometrical Optics (3 credits)
  • OSE5525 - Laser Engineering (3 credits)
  • OSE6242 - Infrared Systems (3 credits)
  • OSE6265 - Optical Systems Design (3 credits)
• Total credits: 6

Grand Total Credits

• 12 credits

Application Requirements

No specific application requirements are listed for the Optical Imaging Systems Graduate Certificate program.

Application Deadlines

• Spring: December 1
• Fall: July 1
• Application deadlines are subject to change.

Financial Information

Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website.