Oct 22, 2025  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Alternative Energy, A.A.S.

Location(s): On-Campus, Distance Learning, Norton Correctional Facility


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Program Design

The continued expansion and adoption of renewable energy will result in excellent job opportunities for qualified individuals, particularly those who complete courses at a community college! This unique two-year online degree, which concentrates on solar photovoltaic and wind technology, gives the student options that include certificate of completions, one-year technical certificates, and an Associate of Applied Science. Students can learn and work from anywhere with internet access!

Related Employment Fields

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of solar photovoltaic (PV) installers is projected to grow 52 percent from 2020-2030, and wind turbine service technicians is projected to grow 68 percent during the same period. The continued expansion and adoption of renewable energy will result in excellent job opportunities for qualified individuals, particularly those who complete courses at a community college or technical school.

Subtotal First Semester (minimum): 16


Subtotal Second Semester (minimum): 17


Third Semester (Summer)


Subtotal Third Semester (minimum): 4


Fourth Semester (Fall)


Subtotal Fourth Semester (minimum): 14


Fourth Semester (Spring)


Subtotal Fourth Semester (minimum): 15


Total Credits: 66


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