Overview
About the Program
Two-year full-time degree schedule; mixture of core engineering, mathematics, and communications courses; program can be completed on a part-time basis.
Students in the Alternative Energy program will be exposed to the various sectors of the alternative energy industry (e.g., wind, solar, biomass, geothermal) as well as gain the skills needed to design, install, maintain and troubleshoot these systems. Students will engage in real-world projects that involve site assessment, generating proposals, and designing systems as well as learn the business side of the 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
- MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee.
- 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 assessment results are also required.
- ACCUPLACER math score of 70 or higher or Next Generation ACCUPLACER (AAF) of 231 or higher required to take the first mathematics course in the engineering program.
Career Opportunities
- Alternative Energy Technician
- Alternative Energy System Installer
- Alternative Energy System Maintenance/Repair
- 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