Rowan College of South Jersey

Receive the foundational education required for entry-level employment as a technician in the field; or for transfer into a related baccalaureate degree program.

Academic Division: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Program Type: Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Campus: Cumberland
Career Interest: Engineering & Math

Time Commitment: Two-years
Special Categories: New Program
Financial Aid Eligible
Accreditation: MSCHE

CIP Code 40.0087

Program Learning Outcomes

This program offers courses in Optics and Photonics to educate individuals to be employed as technicians in the field or be able to continue their education in photonics.

The program's objective is to train skilled technicians in photonics and prepare graduates for advanced study in Photonics.

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Summer sessions are still enrolling with sessions beginning June 22 and July 13.

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Enrollment Instructions

This program is new for the 2026-2027 academic year and courses will begin in the Fall 2026 semester.

Education Unique to Each Student

My experience at RCSJ has been very community oriented. My participation in the STEM club has been invaluable. I've also made other connections, like at Rowan University and Princeton University, offering one-of-a-kind research opportunities.