Imagine Your Future in
**Lasers & Fiber
Optics Engineering Technology**
What do laser and fiber optics technicians do?
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View the Career Paths in LFOT
View more information from the Project QCC TechASCEND Source Book
- Create and test state-of-the-art laser equipment for academic
research, aerospace, manufacturing, and more;
- Build and analyze the latest fiber optics equipment for
telecommunications, cable TV, and computer networking;
- Install, service, and repair existing laser/fiber optics equipment;
- Set up experiments for research scientists;
- Manufacture optical components: cut, grind, polish, coat;
- Troubleshoot optical systems.
Why should I study Laser and Fiber Optics Technology?
- Job availability is likely to increase as we begin the 21st century;
- Careers in laser and fiber optics technology are not yet well-known, so the market isn’t saturated; qualified people are in demand;
- Many diverse careers paths are possible (telecommunications, medical, manufacturing, teaching and research, production and service);
- Students can combine this program with electrical, mechanical, or
computer technology to be even more marketable; many of the course requirements for these programs overlap.
What are my options with an Associate in Applied Science in Laser and Fiber Optics Technology?
- Immediately enter the workplace: starting salaries are in the low to mid $30K range, not including overtime;
- Continue your education at a baccalaureate-degree institution, and beyond: Queensborough has transfer agreements with Hunter College and Queens College (CUNY), some SUNY colleges, and several independent colleges including Polytechnic Institute and Fairleigh Dickinson University;
- Go to work and have your employer fund further education; many
employers offer tuition assistance.
- View 4-year Photonics Programs in the US
Who makes a successful laser and fiber optics technician?
- If you enjoy science, are detail-oriented, have an interest in how things work, like to work with high-tech equipment, and want a career on the leading edge of technology, this program could be for you.
Is there other information available to help me make a career choice?
What does the Laser and Fiber Optics Technology program offer you?
- Small class sizes with personalized instruction;
- Every laser and fiber optics technology course has a hands-on lab
component;
- Approximately $1.5 million in “state-of-the-art” equipment dedicated to this program;
- A highly credentialed faculty specializing in this field and dedicated to teaching;
- Job placement and advisement that continues after graduation.
What resources are available to finance my education?
- View scholarship information
- There are scholarship, grant, and loan programs available, some based on financial need, and some based on academic merit. Contact the financial aid office at QCC at 718-631-6367 or the web sites listed above for more information.
What can I do in high school to prepare for a career as an LFOT technician?
How can I apply to the LFOT Program at QCC?
- A high school diploma or GED (high school equivalency) is required for admission; good preparation includes three years of high school math and science, with physics recommended. Specific math and science requirements can be fulfilled at Queensborough.
For more information and applications, contact the Admissions Office at 718-281-5000.
For more information about the LFOT program contact Dr. D.Lieberman at
718-631-6324 or e-mail to DLieberman@qcc.cuny.edu
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