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Engineering Technology

Associate Degree Specialization in Renewable Energy and Sustainable Power

Earn Your Degree in As Little as 16 Months1

 

Use software and simulation tools to explore alternative energy technologies such as hydroelectricity, geothermal power and waste fuels with DeVry University’s Associate in Engineering Technology with a specialization in Renewable Energy and Sustainable Power.

This specialization, anchored by our Tech Core curriculum, includes an embedded Engineering Technology Certificate of the same specialization. This degree also stacks into our Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology helping you to demonstrate your growing skills before completing your degree at DeVry2.

Best of all, you can earn your Associate Degree Specialization in Renewable Energy and Sustainable Power online on your schedule. Request more information to see how our online degree programs can help you further your education on your terms.

Get to Know Our Renewable Energy and Sustainable Power Degree Specialization

Our online Associate in Engineering Technology with a Renewable Energy and Sustainable Power degree specialization takes students who want to make a difference in the world deep into the future of alternative energy. You’ll:

  • Learn about motors, generators and battery technologies

  • Understand the smart grid and integrated alternate energy technologies

  • Build circuits and analyze, voltage, current and power outputs

  • Explore a variety of alternate energy sources such as solar, wind, hydroelectric and geothermal technologies

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Why DeVry?

Why Choose Renewable Energy and Sustainable Power at DeVry

Complimentary Laptop

You’ll get a complimentary laptop as part of your technology program3. It’s our way of investing in your education—and you.

Work With IoT Technologies & Systems

Immerse yourself in the Internet of Things (IoT) world and obtain hands-on experience with IoT, cloud, software and security technologies and systems.

Certification Exam Reimbursement

Several of our tech programs are designed with industry-recognized certifications in mind. Qualified students may receive up to a $300 reimbursement for the cost of one exam attempt across a wide range of certifications:

  • CompTIA A+

  • CompTIA Linux+

  • CompTIA Network+

  • CompTIA Cloud+

Other certifications may also be eligible for reimbursement. Speak to your Student Support Advisor for additional information.

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Programmatic Accreditation and Recognition

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ETAC of ABET accredits postsecondary, degree-granting programs that meet their global standards for technical education. This is a global mark of quality that is valued by employers and professional associations within the Engineering Technology field. The Associate in Engineering Technology is accredited by The Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET (ETAC of ABET) www.abet.org.

Minimum Completion Time*
1 year
4 months
OR
Normal Completion Time
2 years

ACCELERATE AT YOUR PACE

Choose the schedule that best fits your goals and commitments. You can earn your Associate Degree in as little as  1 year 4 months*.

Or, follow a normal schedule and complete your program in 2 years.**

*Per 12-month period, assumes completion of 3 full-time semesters, enrollment in 15-17 credit hours per semester and continuous, year-round enrollment with no breaks. 

**Per 12-month period, assumes completion of 2 full-time semesters, enrollment in 15-17 credit hours per semester and continuous, year-round enrollment with no breaks. 

  • 01 Knowledge & Skills
  • 02 Embedded Programs
  • 03 Career
  • 04 Program Courses
  • 05 FAQs
  • 06 Catalog Download
Knowledge & Skills

What You'll Learn

Our Renewable Energy and Sustainable Power Degree Specialization will cover topics such as:

  • Communicate Methods and Findings
    Learn to communicate the rationale behind research methods and recommendations while presenting performance objectives, issues and solutions.
  • Collaborate in Dynamic Work Environments
    Learn to collaborate with colleagues in varying locations and environments to coordinate and share information.
  • Complex Problem Solving
    Apply critical and analytical thinking to identify complex problems, evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Digital Literacy
    Learn to apply appropriate technologies in order to solve digital issues and problems within databases.
  • Circuit Analysis
    Design and analyze circuits ensuring proper construction, voltage and currents.
  • Automation and Control
    Configure and troubleshoot control systems.
  • Sustainability
    Assess different renewable energy sources and storage options best suited for a selected region.
  • Alternative Energy
    Understand how conventional energy sources can be replaced by alternate energy technologies.
  • Understanding Machines and Power
    Explore how power systems are used to generate, transmit and deliver energy to consumers.
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Skill Focused Curriculum

Elements of the curriculum are aligned to industry certifications to help you validate your knowledge and skills as you prepare to pursue such certification exams as:

  • CompTIA A+

  • CompTIA ITF+

  • CompTIA Linux+

  • CompTIA Network+

  • CompTIA Cloud+

  • CompTIA Security+

  • PCEP Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer

Our History

Strong Legacy in Tech

At DeVry University, our first Associate in Electronics Engineering Technology degree was accredited in 1955, and we offered our first Bachelor’s in Electronics Engineering Technology 14 years later. This program honors our deep experience in engineering technology education while providing a modern curriculum designed to meet the unique challenges of the 21st century.

Embedded Programs

Stackable Credits – Apply Credits to the Next Degree Level at DeVry

All courses from this Associate in Engineering Technology with Renewable Energy and Sustainable Power specialization stack into our Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology.** Build your skills—and make use of your credits earned—at your pace. Chat with us to learn more about your options or find out more below!

Bachelor's
+62
Credit Hours Remaining
126
Total
Associate
+25
Credit Hours Remaining
64
Total
Certificate
39
Credit Hours


The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements.

Career

Career Opportunities in Renewable Energy and Sustainable Power Specialization

Renewable Energy and Sustainable Power Specialization

Built on a solid Tech Core, the online Associate in Engineering Technology with a Renewable Energy and Sustainable Power specialization prepares you to tackle climate change as you learn to harness, use and analyze a variety of alternative energy sources.

With a Renewable Energy and Sustainable Power degree specialization, you can consider careers including, but not limited to:

  • Electrical Engineering Technician

    This position allows you to assist an electrical engineer with the design, development and testing of electrical control systems and equipment, including those that connect to the smart grid. Depending on the specific role, your work might be hands-on or more theoretical in nature.

  • Computer User Support Specialist

    Also known as a help-desk technician, this job assists computer users with challenges they face. In the renewable energy sector, this might mean helping end users solve problems with their solar power setup or assisting corporate team members with their software analysis tools. This is primarily remote work in which you will assist by email, chat or phone, but site visits may sometimes be necessary.

  • Field Service Technician

    As a field service technician, you’re responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing equipment, such as wind turbines or solar batteries. You’ll spend the majority of your time visiting sites where the equipment is housed.

  • Engineering Technologist (General)

    General engineering technologists meet many different challenges across a wide variety of engineering specialties. Under the guidance of an engineer, you might work in product design, field engineering or technical operations across the renewable energy sector.

Program Courses

Course Options

The online Renewable Energy and Sustainable Power degree specialization consists of a minimum of 64 credit hours divided into:

  • General Education (Essentials)

    26 credits

  • Tech Core

    21 credits

  • Automation and Electronic Systems

    6 credits

  • Career Preparation

    1 credit

  • Specialization

    10 credits

General Education Courses
Communication skills
ENGL112
Composition


+ Choose one below:

SPCH275
Public Speaking
SPCH276
Intercultural Communication
Humanities


+ Choose one below:

ETHC232
Ethical and Legal Issues in the Professions
ETHC334
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Social Sciences
SOCS185
Culture and Society
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
MATH114
Algebra for College Students
PHYS204
Applied Physics with Lab
Personal and Professional Development
CARD205
Career Development
COLL148
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Tech Core Courses
Tech Core
CEIS101
Introduction to Technology and Information Systems
CEIS106
Introduction to Operating Systems
CEIS110
Introduction to Programming
CEIS114
Introduction to Digital Devices
NETW191
Fundamentals of Information Technology and Networking
NETW211
Fundamentals of Cloud Computing
SEC285
Fundamentals of Information Systems Security
Program Courses
Automation and Electrical Systems
ECT226
Electronic Device and System Foundations
ECT286
Automation and Controls
Career Preparation
CEIS299
Careers and Technology
Specialized Courses
Renewable Energy and Sustainable Power
SUST210
Renewable Energy: Science, Technology and Management


+ Choose two below:

REET302
Introduction to Alternative Energy Technologies
REET322
Power Electronics and Alternative Energy Applications
REET326
Electric Machines and Power Systems

Renewable Energy and Sustainable Power FAQs

A degree in sustainable energy, sometimes called a sustainability degree, is a degree that covers topics related to the generation, distribution and research of sustainable energy from water, wind, the sun or renewable sources like biomatter. In the case of our Associate Degree in Engineering Technology with a specialization in Renewable Energy and Sustainable Power, our degree aims to prepare you to work with and understand the various technologies that generate and distribute renewable energies in an efficient manner.

Despite often being used interchangeably, there is a difference between sustainable and renewable energy. Renewable energy refers to resources that can be replenished on a reasonable timeline like crops, wood and other biomatter. Sustainable energy is derived from sources that cannot be depleted, such as wind power and solar energy. Hydroelectricity is often considered a sustainable energy generation method, though water can be depleted in the event of severe droughts caused by climate change.

In general, the best degrees for people looking to work toward a career in renewable energy are engineering degrees with a specialization in renewable and sustainable energy. DeVry's Associate Degree in Engineering Technology with a specialization in Renewable Energy and Sustainable Power can be a great place to get started as this degree program gives you the opportunity to build your engineering skills while learning about specific considerations for green energy.

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1Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
2As part of this program, one complimentary laptop is provided to students enrolled in the Associate in Information Technology and Networking, Associate in Engineering Technology, Associate in Network Systems Administration, Bachelor’s in Information Technology and Networking, Bachelor’s in Software Development, Bachelor’s in Engineering Technology, Bachelor’s in Network and Communications Management and Bachelor’s in Computer Information Systems. The laptop is issued during the student’s second session. Certain restrictions apply.
**At the time of application to the next credential level, an evaluation of qualifying transfer credit will occur and the most beneficial outcome will be applied.
*The figures displayed represent the minimum credit hours required for graduation. Additional coursework may be necessary to complete program requirements