Education & Training

 

Education and Training

The Center for Semiconductor Manufacturing encourages students at all levels to explore courses that can lead to fulfilling careers in the semiconductor sector. 

We offer educational opportunities for current students and working adults.

 

 

GRADUATE CERTIFICATES

Stackable certificates offer a streamlined educational experience for established professionals and a distinguishing credential for degree-seeking students.

Spring 2025  Accelerated Masters Program (AMP), Semiconductor Science & Technology
  • The AMP will draw on many existing courses spanning the colleges of Science and Engineering, as well as incorporating new, hands-on curriculum components.

 

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

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SEMICONDUCTOR UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH EXPERIENCES (SURE)

The SURE program will boost hands-on student learning, expand capacity for semiconductor research and innovation, and better prepare the diverse workforce of tomorrow.
 
This program is scheduled to begin in Fall 2024. More details available soon.
 

Spring 2025 Future Advanced Semiconductor Technology Lab (FASTLab)
  • Hands-on learning environment for undergraduate students across levels and degree programs to learn basic fabrication techniques for prototyping logic, memory and communications devices.

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

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semiconductor summer camp 

The inaugural "Chips and Wafers" summer camp was help in June 2024 in collaboration with Chandler Unified School District.

Learn more about Chips and Wafers summer camp

 

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CUSD semiconductor camp students pose inside during a camp field trip.

Fall 2025  Career and Technical Education - Semiconductor Manufacturing Program (CTE-SM)

This first-in-the-nation program will launch with CUSD at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Arizona.

PARTNERS


 

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