Semiconductor Manufacturing

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Semiconductor Manufacturing program is designed for students interested in learning about the manufacturing industry and seeking employment in semiconductor manufacturing. This certificate provides an intermediate understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment systems, packaging technologies, quality control methods and the scientific principles and application of practical skills involved in the fabrication and characterization of semiconductors, microelectronic components, and photonic integrated circuits. Students will have opportunities to prepare for entry-level employment, career transition, or career advancement as operators or technicians in these fields. This certificate of completion may also prepare students to earn industry credentials such as SACA (Smart Automation Certification Alliance), NC3 (National Coalition of Certification), SEMI Foundation.

Details

Field of Interest
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Academic Plan Code
5276
Total credits required
18 - 19
Catalog Year
2026 - 2027
What You'll Learn
  1. Practice safety standards and procedures commonly implemented within the fields of semiconductor manufacturing.
  2. Analyze quality control methods including statistical process control
  3. Maintain semiconductor manufacturing equipment systems by applying safety protocols, utilizing mechanical and electrical principles, and performing preventive maintenance procedures.
  4. Demonstrate ethical and professional behaviors and how they apply to career opportunities within the field of semiconductor manufacturing.
  5. Differentiate between basic semiconductor systems and processes.
  6. Apply photonics principles by assembling, measuring, testing, or repairing optical components and photonic devices.
  7. Relate material properties to the characterization and fabrication processes.
Career Statistics

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Chemical Technicians
$54,180
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
$68,180
Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians
$68,180
Photonics Technicians
$61,480
Semiconductor Processing Technicians
$57,870

There are additional career opportunities associated with this certificate that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:

  • Calibration Technologists and Technicians

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the available transfer institutions and what degrees you may be able to transfer into.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Note: You will have to select one of the options below to view available course sequences.

Full-time Sequence

To view course sequences, select one of the pathway map options above.

Course Area Key
  • AHM = Arts and Humanities
  • C = Cultural Diversity in the US
  • CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
  • FYC = First-Year Composition
  • G = Global Awareness
  • H = Historical Awareness
  • HU = Humanities, Fine Arts & Design
  • IAM = Institutions of the Americas
  • L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
  • MA = Mathematics
  • NSI = Natural Sciences
  • OCM = Oral Communication
  • QNR = Quantitative Reasoning
  • SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
  • SCB = Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • SG = Natural Sciences General
  • SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
  • WCM = Written Communication
Official Curriculum Documentation
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Catalog page: https://riosalado.catalog.maricopa.edu/programs/5276-RSC06
Disclaimer

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Semiconductor Manufacturing

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