Overview
About the Program
Two-year full-time degree schedule; mixture of core engineering, mathematics, CAD, and communications courses; program can be completed on a part-time basis.
Graduates of the AET degree program will gain valuable experience in understanding the growing industry of alternative energy systems as well as gain the skills needed to design, install, maintain and troubleshoot the generation, delivery, and uses of solar energy. Students will engage in real-world projects that involve site assessment, generating proposals, and designing systems as well as learn the business side of this industry.
Internship
Internship is a learning experience that integrates academic skills with workplace experience. Students in Engineering Technologies can earn college credit, make valuable professional contacts, and link their classroom studies to real-world workplace challenges. See the department dean or an academic advisor for details.
Application Requirements
- Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
- Successful completion of the Basic Skills Assessment (ACCUPLACER) and Technology Skills Test (TST) is required. Any college foundation courses recommended by placement results are also required.
- Math placement score of 41 or above required to take the first mathematics course in the engineering program.
Career Opportunities
- Solar Energy System Designer
- Solar Photovoltaic Installer
- Mechanical Drafter
Curriculum
The following is a typical course sequence for completing this program. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student’s individual needs.
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Total Credit Hours: 63