Wind Energy, Undergraduate Certificate

Wind Energy Programs

Rapid growth in the wind energy industry has produced an increase in demand for a well-educated workforce. Texas Tech University, already a pioneer in wind energy education, has developed educational programs to meet these expanding needs and educate future leaders in the wind energy field.

Job growth in wind energy has been strong, while the wind energy industry contributes to energy independence, positive environmental impact, and favorable growth to the United States economy. Texas Tech supports undergraduate and graduate coursework in the field of wind energy.

About the Wind Energy Undergraduate Certificate Program

The Undergraduate Certificate in Wind Energy consists of 10 hours of undergraduate wind energy courses. A grade of C or higher in each course is required. Students pursuing the undergraduate certificate must take:

• WE 1300 - Introduction to Wind Energy 3 Semester Credit Hours
• WE 3300 - Wind Energy Science and Technology I 3 Semester Credit Hours
• WE 3301 - Wind Energy Science and Technology II 3 Semester Credit Hours
• WE 3100 - Wind Energy Lab 1 Semester Credit Hours