BS in Energy Systems Technology

Area of Study Overview

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The Bachelor of Science BS degree with an area of study in Energy Systems Technology is designed to help mid-career adults prepare for new opportunities in the energy technologies field. A total of 18 Area of Study credits must be from 300/400 level courses. The BS degree with an area of study in Energy Systems Technology is a 120-credit program.

Degree Requirements

Higher-Level Mathematics above College Algebra

CIS-107 or above

STA-201

MAT-121

PHY-128

PHY-129

Notes

  • How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: Most students have transfer credit from an associate degree earned at a two-year college. Credit may also be earned through company training and apprenticeship programs. Credit may also be earned by prior learning assessment PLA and independent study.
  • All courses are offered online through Thomas Edison State University.
  • A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 300 level or above.

Note: Courses listed in the area of study are offered as a guide. Other courses may also be considered appropriate for the program. The inclusion of similar courses must be reviewed by the evaluation team. Students must submit their program plan for review to ensure that course selection is appropriate for the degree.

Credit Distribution

Courses in the Area of Study are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas. For TESU course options, please contact an Advisor.

I General Education Requirements (60 Credits)

II. Area of Study (45 Credits)

A. Energy Utility Technology – Core (12 Credits)

ELE-211DC Circuits

3

ELE-212AC Circuits

3

APS-400Occupational Safety and Health

3

APS-402Applied Quality Management

3

B. Energy Specialty (30 Credits)

EUT-309Gas Distribution

3

EUT-401Regulatory Policy and Procedures

3

EUT-402Applied Economic Analysis

3

-TRSFR REQ.
Nuclear Operations and Maintenance

3

-TRSFR REQ.
Plant Operations and Maintenance

3

-TRSFR REQ.
Electric Transmission and Distribution

3

-TRSFR REQ.
Instrumentations and Control

3

-TRSFR REQ.
Appliance Service

3

-TRSFR REQ.
Alternative and Efficient Energy

3

-TRSFR REQ.
Energy Management

3

C. Capstone (3 Credits)

APS-401Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology

3

III. Electives (15 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses

Total Credit Hours: 120

*TRSFR REQ - These courses are not offered by TESU. Please click here for information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.