Indian River State College is a public community college in the suburban Florida city of Fort Pierce. Established in 1959, today the two-year college has two program options for students interested in solar technology related studies. While Indian River's Solar Thermal Systems course covers theory and practical application of repairing, troubleshooting and installing solar systems, the college's Solar Photovoltaic Systems course of study focuses on training in connecting a PV system to an electrical grid. Both programs of study are housed within Indian River's Department of Solar Energy and are designed to prepare graduates for certification upon passing the Florida State Solar Contractor's licensing exam.
Indian River State College
3209 Virginia Ave.
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
772-462-4700
irsc.edu
Founded in 1965, today Texas State Technical College operates campuses throughout the state. A public two-year technical college, TSTC's academic catalog includes certificate and associate degree studies. Students can pursue an Associate in Applied Science in Solar Technology at the college's Waco campus. The two-year program is housed within the college's Electrical Power & Control division and includes courses in electrical planning and blueprint reading, as well as exploration of other kinds of alternative energy technologies. Through an affiliation with both the Texas Renewable Energy Education Consortium and the State Energy Conservation Office, Texas State Technical College maintains a curriculum that incorporates the most current research and information in solar technology.
Texas State Technical College
3801 Campus Dr.
Waco, TX 76705
254-799-3611
waco.tstc.edu
Established in 1876, John Hopkins University is a private four-year research university in Baltimore, Maryland. The university's extensive academic offerings extend across several schools and include both undergraduate and graduate programs of study. Graduate level students can explore solar technology in depth within the university's Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Environmental Studies department. Energy Production Technology and Solar Energy: Science, Technology and Policy are only a few of the electives offered by the department. Students can earn a Master of Science in Energy Policy and Climate upon completion of program requirements.
John Hopkins University
3400 North Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-516-8000
jhu.edu