Delaware State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

MS Degree in Applied Optics, Ph. D. in Optics

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Delaware State houses one of the region’s premier research facilities in applied optics — the Center for Research and Education in Optical Sciences and Applications (CEROSA). Students in our Master’s degree program in Applied Optics collaborate directly with CEROSA researchers, who conduct groundbreaking work in areas such as

* laser spectroscopy
* atomic and molecular optics
* optical interferometry
* biophotonics
* nanophotonics
* data mining

In this unusually robust research environment, Master’s candidates work with faculty on team-based projects, while designing and executing independent, self-directed research. The program culminates in an original research thesis and oral defense.

After earning their Master’s degree, students can transition directly into Delaware State’s Ph.D. program --- one of only about a dozen Optics doctoral programs nationwide.

Professional Preparation
Master’s degree candidates at Delaware State engage in a full range of activities to prepare them for careers in academia, industry, and/or the nonprofit sector. These include

* conducting independent research
* working with state-of-the-art technology and instrumentation
* developing professional networks with other academic researchers
* establishing contacts with potential employers in industry

Accreditation:

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999