BS in Energy Systems Technology

Area of Study Overview

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The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an area of study in Energy Systems Technology is designed to help mid-career adults prepare for new opportunities in the energy technologies field. A total of 18 area of study credits must be from 3000/4000-level courses. The BS degree with an area of study in Energy Systems Technology is a 120-credit program.

Degree Requirements

Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra

CIS-1070 or above

NOTE:

How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study:

Most students have transfer credit from an associate degree earned at a two-year college. Credit may also be earned through company training and apprenticeship programs. Credit may also be earned by prior learning assessment (PLA) and independent study.
All courses are offered online through Thomas Edison State University.
A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 3000 level or above.

Courses listed in the area of study are offered as a guide. Other courses may also be considered appropriate for the program. The inclusion of similar courses must be reviewed by the evaluation team. Students must submit their program plan for review to ensure that course selection is appropriate for the degree.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (46 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses. For more information see About Our General Education Program. To plan your program please contact an academic advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-1010	Writing for Success	3
ENC-1020	Writing for Success II	3
COM-2090	Public Speaking	3
MAT-1210	College Algebra	3
SOS-1100	Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today	3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)

SOC-1010	Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology	3
ETH-2200	Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership	3
POS-1100	American Government	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)

CRJ-2800	Forensic Science	3
HIS-1130	American History I	3
FIL-1100	Exploring American Cinema	3

Select two featured courses from the list below:

SOC-2910	Criminology	3
HIS-1140	American History II	3
HUM-1030	Introduction to the Humanities III: Music	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (7 Credits)

CIS-1070	Computer Concepts and Applications	3
PHY-1150	Physics I with Lab	4

II. Energy Systems Technology (55 Credits)

STA-2010	Principles of Statistics	3
PHY-1160	Physics II with Lab	4
-	Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra	3

A. Energy Utility Technology – Core (12 Credits)

ELE-2110	DC Circuits	3
ELE-2120	AC Circuits	3
APS-4020	Applied Quality Management	3
APS-4000	Occupational Safety and Health	3

B. Energy Specialty (30 Credits)

EUT-3090	Gas Distribution	3
EUT-4010	Regulatory Policy and Procedures	3
EUT-4020	Applied Economic Analysis	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Nuclear Operations and Maintenance	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Plant Operations and Maintenance	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Electric Transmission and Distribution	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Instrumentations and Control	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Appliance Service	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Alternative and Efficient Energy	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Energy Management	3

C. Capstone (3 Credits)

APS-4010

Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology

III. Electives (19 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TRANSFER REQUIREMENT: TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 120