Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Alternative and Renewable Energy Management:
Alternative and Renewable Energy Management Degree On Campus & Online:
As our modern-day society seeks to be more responsible with our natural resources and less dependent on unsustainable sources of energy, the need for competent professionals with an alternative and renewable energy management degree is on the rise. Experts in the field of green energy contribute to the availability of energy-efficient goods and services for both individual consumers and companies large and small while helping to make our world a cleaner and healthier place. The on-campus and online alternative energy degree from Everglades University will prepare students for positions within a wide range of industries in both the private and public sectors.
This degree program is offered entirely online to students and at all three of our Florida campuses, which include Boca Raton, Sarasota, and Orlando.
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Alternative and Renewable Energy Management enables students to explore the exciting field of Alternative and Renewable Energy Management with courses in Solar Energy and Photovoltaics; Energy and the Environment; Alternative Energy Safety; Nuclear Energy; Wind Energy; Geothermal Energy; Hydroelectric Energy; and Managing an Alternative Energy Project. Emphasis is placed on communication skills, global awareness, management skills, organizational behavior, critical thinking, codes and standards, and construction and environmental regulations and requirements. Graduates of this program will be prepared for productive management careers in the alternative and renewable energy environment.
To receive a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Alternative and Renewable Energy Management, students must complete 123 credit hours as described below.
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General Education Courses (30.0 credit hours) |
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| English (6 Credit Hours) | |
| English Composition I | 3.0 credit hours |
| English Composition II | 3.0 credit hours |
| Computer (3 Credit Hours) | |
| Introduction to Computer Applications | 3.0 credit hours |
| Communication (3 Credit Hours) | |
| Speech | 3.0 credit hours |
| Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Credit Hours) | |
| American Literature | 3.0 credit hours |
| Math (6 Credit Hours) | |
| College Algebra | 3.0 credit hours |
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College Math (or Math courses equivalent or higher) |
3.0 credit hours |
| Social Science (3 Credit Hours) | |
| Political Science | 3.0 credit hours |
| Natural Science (3 Credit Hours) | |
| General Biology | 3.0 credit hours |
| Behavioral Science (3 Credit Hours) | |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 credit hours |
Lower Division Required Courses (33 credit hours) |
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Statistics |
3.0 credit hours |
Accounting Principles I |
3.0 credit hours |
Accounting Principles II |
3.0 credit hours |
Principles of Management |
3.0 credit hours |
Interdisciplinary Studies* |
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Interdisciplinary Studies 1 |
3.0 credit hours |
Interdisciplinary Studies 2 |
3.0 credit hours |
| Interdisciplinary Studies 3 | 3.0 credit hours |
| Interdisciplinary Studies 4 | 3.0 credit hours |
| Interdisciplinary Studies 5 | 3.0 credit hours |
| Interdisciplinary Studies 6 | 3.0 credit hours |
| Interdisciplinary Studies 7 | 3.0 credit hours |
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| Macroeconomics | 3.0 credit hours |
| OSHA Standards | 3.0 credit hours |
| MEP Plans and Specifications | 3.0 credit hours |
| Principles of Business | 3.0 credit hours |
| Principles of Supervision | 3.0 credit hours |
| Project Management for Construction | 3.0 credit hours |
| Financial Management | 3.0 credit hours |
*The IDS courses allow credit for appropriate prior learning. Construction, Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Macroeconomics, Finance, Management Information Systems, International Business, and Human Resource Management are commonly accepted disciplines for transfer credit into this degree major. Additional courses may be evaluated and accepted at the discretion of the Dean of Academic Affairs or Department Chair. |
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Upper Division Required Courses (60.0 credit hours) |
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Codes and Standards |
3.0 credit hours |
Building Codes and Quality Control |
3.0 credit hours |
Critical Thinking in Business |
3.0 credit hours |
Construction Cost Estimating |
3.0 credit hours |
Energy and the Environment |
3.0 credit hours |
Alternative Energy Equipment |
3.0 credit hours |
| Alternative Energy - Residential | 3.0 credit hours |
| Alternative Energy - Commercial | 3.0 credit hours |
Alternative Energy Safety |
3.0 credit hours |
Energy Storage and the Hydrogen Economy |
3.0 credit hours |
Energy Policy |
3.0 credit hours |
| Managing an Alternative Energy Project | 3.0 credit hours |
| Solar Energy and Photovoltaics | 3.0 credit hours |
| Nuclear Energy | 3.0 credit hours |
| Wind Energy | 3.0 credit hours |
| Propane and Natural Gas | 3.0 credit hours |
| Hydroelectric Energy | 3.0 credit hours |
| Geothermal Energy | 3.0 credit hours |
| Biomass | 3.0 credit hours |
| Alternative and Renewable Energy Management Capstone Course | 3.0 credit hours |
| Total Credits Required As Described Above | 123 Credits |