Master of Science in Photonics

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The M.S. in Photonics program allows students to obtain advanced knowledge in photonics and expand their skill sets in emerging topics of interest. This interdisciplinary program covers a wide variety of topics such as optical design, laser physics, fiber-optics, and electro-optic devices. The program will prepare students with the necessary knowledge and skills for careers in optics & photonics. Thesis and non-thesis (course-only) tracks are available, both of which require a total of 30 credits. For the thesis track, 6 of the 30 credits come from original research that culminates in a thesis. For the non-thesis option, all 30 credits come from coursework.

Program Requirements

Required Courses: 30 s.h.

PHYS 00540 - Light Credits: 3
PHYS 00545 - Geometric Optical Design Credits: 3
ECE 09531 - Advanced Optical Fiber Communications Credits: 3
PHYS 00547 - Lasers Credits: 3
PHYS 00544 - Fourier Optics Credits: 3
PHYS 00548 - Electro-Optic Devices Credits: 3
PHYS 00549 - Applied Nonlinear Optics Credits: 3
PHYS 00546 - Advanced Optical Design Credits: 3
PHYS 00599 - Master’s Thesis Research Credits: 1 to 9 *
or
two MSE, ECE, or MATH Electives Credits: 6

Note:

*Students will take 6 s.h. of PHYS 00599 - Master’s Thesis Research

Total Required Credits for the Program: 30 s.h.

Foundation Courses

None

Graduation/Exit, Benchmark, and Thesis Requirements

MS Thesis or two restricted electives

Minimum Required Grades and Cumulative GPA

Master of Science in Photonics is a Category 2 program.

For details regarding satisfactory academic progress and graduation requirements, please visit Academic Program Policy Categories

Program Coordinator/Advisor Contact Information

Robert V. Chimenti, Ph.D.
856.256.4366
chimenti@rowan.edu