The Energy Utility Technology Certificate Program is currently suspended and not accepting new students.
This concentration program provides students with a core set of skills and competencies required by the energy industry. Coursework covers technical math, safety, AC and DC circuits and controls, the business side of the energy industry, operations and technology. Workplace readiness skills are integrated into the curriculum including critical thinking, problem solving, time management and teamwork. Hands-on training is provided through a nine-week field practicum (one day per week/eight hours per day) where students apply theoretical classroom knowledge in a real-world environment. Students are required to complete experiments with lab reports, special projects and a portfolio illustrating key learning outcomes.
This program is offered as a full-time, daytime program, starting in the fall semester. Some courses can be taken in the evening. Full-time students can complete the certificate in as little as two semesters. All credits earned for the certificate will apply toward the Engineering Systems Technology- Energy Utility track (ETPT) A.S. degree.
Note: Many courses require prerequisites, corequisites and/or testing. See course descriptions for details. Please see Physics and Engineering Department webpage for program changes and updates.
The Energy Utility Technology Certificate Program is currently suspended and not accepting new students.
Certificate Requirements
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| ETEE 1050 | Introduction to Electromechanical Systems | 3 |
| ETEE 1500 | Electrical Systems I (Spring only) 1 | 3 |
| ETEE 1800 | Introduction to Digital Systems | 3 |
| ETEE 2390 | Electrical Power Systems (Spring only) 1 | 3 |
| ETUT 1060 | Energy Industry Safety (Fall only) | 3 |
| ETUT 1160 | Introduction to Energy Utility Industry (Fall only) | 3 |
| ETUT 2500 | Energy Industry Practicum and Capstone (Spring only) | 3 |
| MATH 1179 | Applied Technical Mathematics I | 3 |
| PHYS 1070 | Introduction to Renewable Energy (Spring only) | 3 |
| Total Hours | 27 |
The Energy Utility Technology Certificate Program is currently suspended and not accepting new students.
Recommended Course Sequence
Plan of Study Grid
| Year 1 |
|---|
| Semester 1 |
|---|
|
|
| ETEE 1050 |
Introduction to Electromechanical Systems |
3 |
| ETEE 1800 |
Introduction to Digital Systems |
3 |
| ETUT 1060 |
Energy Industry Safety |
3 |
| ETUT 1160 |
Introduction to Energy Utility Industry |
3 |
| MATH 1179 |
Applied Technical Mathematics I |
3 |
| | Hours | 15 |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
|
|
| ETEE 1500 |
Electrical Systems I 1 |
3 |
| ETEE 2390 |
Electrical Power Systems 1 |
3 |
| ETUT 2500 |
Energy Industry Practicum and Capstone |
3 |
| PHYS 1070 |
Introduction to Renewable Energy |
3 |
| | Hours | 12 |
| | Total Hours | 27 |
