Program Overview

Online Optics and Photonics, MS

The University of Central Florida's Online Master's in Optics and Photonics is a fully online program designed for working professionals. This program gives students the skills to excel in the fast-growing optics and photonics industry.

Program at a Glance

• Program: Online Master's
• College: College of Optics and Photonics
• Credit Hours: 30
• In-State Tuition: $327.32 per credit hour
• Out-of-State Tuition: $1,234.15 per credit hour

Program Description

The master's of optics and photonics program is designed for students with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, mechanical engineering, or related fields. Taught by world-renowned experts, the program offers an in-depth curriculum covering topics including electromagnetics, physical optics, lasers, optoelectronics, fiber optics, imaging, and more.

Highlights

• Full-time and part-time, self-paced options
• Specialized coaching and tutoring for online students
• Graduates are in high demand by innovative companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Facebook, as well as aerospace and defense companies, and DoD research labs
• Over 300 patents have been produced from CREOL facilities, and 26 companies have started and incubated at CREOL's research labs

Application Deadlines

• Fall: July 1
• Spring: December 1
• Summer: April 1

Course Overview

Geometrical Optics

Explore the fundamentals of Geometrical Optics, Geometrical Theory of Image Formation, and Aberrations.

Optical Wave Propagation

Investigate optical propagation of light waves as applied to isotropic, anisotropic, and inhomogeneous media, guided waves, and Gaussian beams.

Optical Systems Design

Examine the design principles of lens and mirror optical systems and the evaluation of designs using computer techniques.

Skills You'll Learn

• Advance research in nanophotonics, biophotonics, advanced imaging, and 3-D displays, and ultra-high bandwidth communications
• Identify materials based on reflection, transmission, absorption spectra, and predict optical properties
• Analyze and design digital, analog fiber-based systems and networks

Career Projections

• Annual Job Openings: 18,361
• Job Growth: 6% between 2025-2035
• Median Annual Earnings: $102,267.74

Career Opportunities

• Display Engineer
• Electro-Optical Engineer
• Fiber Optics Engineer
• Laser Engineer
• Laser Physicist
• Optical Engineer
• Optical Hardware Engineer

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