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 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.
- College/school:
Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering
- Location: Tempe or Online
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
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)
Additional Curriculum Information
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 to 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 has the following program outcomes:
- 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).
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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3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
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. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. 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.
