Online Schools for Alternative Energy

Alternative energy is a broad term that includes a variety of technologies, such as wind power, nuclear energy, geothermal heat and biofuels. For individuals looking to upgrade their knowledge and skills in the area of alternative energy while maintaining their daily commitments to work and family, there are several online distance learning options to choose from.
  1. Stanford University

    • The Stanford Center for Professional Development at Stanford University offers a professional certificate program in sustainable energy conversion and storage through online distance learning. This program consists of three courses: energy storage and the hydrogen economy, hydrogen utilization in fuel cells and photovoltaic technology. Course topics include nantotechnology, hydrogen production, solar cells, fuel cell technology and possible consumer applications for emerging technologies.

      Stanford University

      Stanford Center for Professional Development

      496 Lomita Hall, Durand Building 3rd Floor

      Stanford, CA 94305

      650-725-3016

      stanford.edu

    University of Southern California

    • The Viterbi School of Engineering at the University of Southern California provides an interdisciplinary Master of Science degree with a major in green technologies both on-campus and through online distance learning. This program responds to issues of both supply-side alternative energy resources and the development of demand for technologies that increases energy efficiency and reduce carbon pollution. Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in engineering, science or math. Course topics include sustainable energy and power, energy conversion, efficiency, industrial ecology, nuclear engineering, electrical power, carbon capture technology, environmental policy and sustainable urban planning.

      University of Southern California

      3650 McClintock Ave

      Los Angeles, CA 90089-1455

      877-740-1336

      usc.edu

    Stevens Institute of Technology

    • The Stevens Institute of Technology provides an online graduate certificate in sustainable engineering that addresses concepts of alternative energy resources, industrial ecology and sustainable development. Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in engineering or a related technical field that includes coursework in science and math. This program covers environmental policy, sustainable engineering solutions, solar energy theory and design, atmospheric radiation, sustainable design and systems engineering.

      Stevens Institute of Technology

      Castle Point on the Hudson

      Hoboken, NJ 07030

      800-496-4935

      stevens.edu

    The Pennsylvania State University

    • Pennsylvania State University offers a multidisciplinary Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in energy and sustainability policy. This program is delivered through the university's online "world campus." Course topics include energy and earth science, economics, energy conservation, energy transitions, environmental protection, energy and sustainability, policy issues, sustainable energy entrepreneurship, global warming, geographic information systems for the energy industry and global environmental change. General education coursework in the liberal arts, humanities, natural science, English composition and social science are also required.

      The Pennsylvania State University

      Penn State World Campus

      128 Outreach Building

      University Park, PA 16802

      worldcampus.psu.edu

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