Renewable Energy, Undergraduate Minor

Renewable Energy Programs

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

Job growth in renewable energy has been strong, while the renewable 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 renewable energy.

About the Renewable Energy Undergraduate Minor Program

This minor consists of 18 hours of undergraduate wind energy courses. A minimum of 9 hours of RE coursework must be taken at the 3000 level or above. All courses must be approved by a renewable energy advisor, and a grade of C or better achieved in each course. Renewable energy is a multidisciplinary field, and some concepts will require a background in calculus and physics.