This program is designed to prepare students to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operational evaluation of lasers, optical systems, and related electronic devices. This program typically includes in depth instruction in wave theory and mechanics, linear and non-linear optics, electromagnetic applications, photon detecting, directed energy, laser beam properties, shielding harmonic generation, optical systems, and the design and implementation of related systems and equipment.
The colleges, universities and schools below offer majors and degree programs in Laser and Optical Engineering. To learn more about a specific school click on any of the links below.
University of Central Florida
| Phone Number: | (407) 823-2000 |
| Website: | www.ucf.edu/ |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | Associate’s degree Bachelor’s degree Master’s degree Post-master’s certificate Doctor’s degree |
| Campus setting: | Large suburb |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 59,360 (49,714 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 35 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.ucf.edu/admissions/ |
| Financial Aid: | finaid.ucf.edu/ |
| Online Application: | admissions.ucf.edu/application/login.aspx?Retur… |
University of Dayton
| Phone Number: | (937) 229-1000 |
| Website: | www.udayton.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year private not-for-profit |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor’s degree Master’s degree Doctor’s degree |
| Campus setting: | Midsize city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 13,682 (8,105 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.udayton.edu/admission_information.php |
| Financial Aid: | www.udayton.edu/admission/financial_aid.php |
| Online Application: | www.udayton.edu/admission/apply.php |