Laser and Optical Technology/Technician

Laser and Optical Technology/Technician is a certificate program (2 to 4 years) offered at Monroe Community College, a public institution located in Rochester, NY. This program falls within the laser and optical technology field (CIP 15.0304) and provides in-depth training in optics, photonics, laser systems, precision measurement, and the application of laser technologies across manufacturing, healthcare, and research industries.

Monroe Community College also offers a shorter Laser and Optical Technology/Technician certificate at the 1-to-2-year level, along with related programs in Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Computer Engineering Technology/Technician, and Solar Energy Technology/Technician. Students in this 2-to-4-year program can expect a more comprehensive curriculum in photonics and laser technology compared to the shorter-term option.