Located in Neosho, Missouri, Crowder University offers associate's degrees in solar energy for engineering and science students through the school's alternative energy program. The program consists of research projects related to different areas of solar energy and lectures pertaining to solar technologies and practical energy applications. The school furnishes two solar energy degrees, an Associate's degree and an Associate's of Applied Science degree. Classes for the associate's program include introduction to solar energy, solar energy thermal systems, solar electric systems and passive solar systems. The school's Associate's of Applied Science program requires additional solar energy-related courses such as electronics, plumbing, construction and engineering drawing courses.
San Juan College, located in Farmington, New Mexico, provides an Associate's of Applied Science degree for potential solar energy professionals. With a combination of classroom lectures and computer-lab work, the program addresses topics relevant to renewable energy, including design and installation techniques, energy technologies, energy quantification and conservation, passive solar design, building energy analysis and the National Electrical Code. Students can also take the associate's program with a concentration in photovoltaic and solar thermal.
Sierra College offers a solar energy certificate program that equips students with the necessary skills to achieve successful careers as solar energy technicians. With advanced technological and informational resources, the school's three-course program increases the knowledge of students regarding energy and provides numerous lab and research assignments that teach students how to apply their knowledge and skills to the energy industry effectively. The school is aligned with many business, electrical and construction organizations and thus completing the program can qualify students for a wide variety of solar energy technician employment opportunities.
Located in Williamsport, the Pennsylvania College of Technology Associate's degree program in renewable energy technologies trains students to fulfill prolific careers working for various energy fields, including in the wind, solar electric and solar thermal fields. With a focus on math, science and technical writing, the two-year program teaches students to correctly and safely install, troubleshoot and maintain wind turbine, photovoltaic and solar thermal systems. Along with practical laboratory experience, the curriculum consists of lessons pertaining to energy fundamentals, electrical currents and wiring, construction practices, sustainability, mechanical piping, codes, drawings and process controls.