Clean Energy Technology

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The Clean Energy Technology program is an associate of applied science degree program, and is designed to train students who wish to enter the job market in selected areas of the clean energy field. The program emphasizes a background in core clean energy concepts, and allows students to choose a specific direction for their studies in targeted clean energy areas.

This program is designed for the student who does not intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Emphasis: Clean Energy Technology

General Education Requirements (16 hours)

Communication

ENGL 1010♦ - Composition I (CC)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts

Approved General Education Humanities/Fine Arts Elective¹ 3 credits

Behavioral/Social Sciences

Approved Behavioral/Social Science Elective 3 credits

Mathematics

MATH 1720♦ - Pre-Calculus (Trigonometry)

Natural Science

Concentrations (44 hours)

AGRM 1810 - Sustainable Agriculture
CETC 1010 - Introduction to Enviroonmental Technology
CETC 1020 - Principles of Clean Energy
CETC 1030 - Energy Efficiency
CETC 1040 - Conventional Energy Technologies
CETC 1050 - Clean Energy Planning and Design
INFS 1010♦ - Computer Applications (CC)
ETEE 1110 - Electrical Circuits I w/Lab
ETEE 2610 - Electrical Power
ETEE 2611 - Electrical Power Lab
SPCH 1010♦ - Fundamentals of Speech Communication (CC)
Students must choose to complete one of the following 12-hour sequence of courses:
Option 1: Building Technology
CETC 2040 - Geothermal Heating Technologies
CETC 2060 - Biomass Technologies
CETC 2220 - LEED Core Concepts
CETC 2230 - LEED Green Building Design and Construction
Option 2: Transportation Technology
CETC 2030 - Biofuels Technologies
CETC 2050 - Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies
CETC 2300 - Electric Car and Battery Technologies
CETC 2310 - Hybrid Automotive Technologies
Option 3: Electricity Technology
CETC 2010 - Solar Energy Technologies
CETC 2020 - Wind Turbine Technologies
CETC 2100 - Codes and Standards
CETC 2210 - Smart Grid Technologies

Total Credit Hours 60

¹General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the college catalog.

²Students should consult with a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections.

Notes:

• Students are required to meet computer competency requirements within the first 30 hours of coursework. For additional information, visit www.ws.edu/academics/technical-ed/computer-competency/.