Bachelor of Applied Science
With Emphasis in
Renewable Energy Technology

Renewable Energy Conference

Arkansas State University in partnership with Arkansas Delta Training and Education Consortium (ADTEC) has developed a four year degree program (2+2) in the Renewable Energy Technology for students interested in careers in renewable energy-related industries. Students will pursue the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree at an ADTEC institution and will continue at ASU-J for their Bachelor’s in Applied Science (BAS) in Renewable Energy Technology. The courses for the  Baccalaureate program will be provided to students from ADTEC University Center through distance learning technologies.

Degree Requirements

Emphasis Area Courses:

Fundamentals and Applications of Renewable Energy Technology
Process Technology for Agricultural Products
Advanced Bioenergy
Wind Energy Technology
Advanced Renewable Energy Systems
Energy Conservation and Efficiency

ADTEC Partner institutions (Associate of Applied Science):

Arkansas Northeastern College, Blytheville
Arkansas State University – Newport  
East Arkansas Community College, Forrest City  
Mid-South Community College, West Memphis  
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas, Helena, DeWitt and Stuttgart

Career Opportunities:

Increasing emphasis on renewable energy technologies from the federal and state governments as well as from industrial sectors require a trained workforce in this area. A degree in Renewable Energy can open career options in several areas related to green jobs, some of which are:

• Biofuels production and distribution
• Solar thermal and photovoltics installation and manufacturing
• Wind energy power generation and turbine manufacturing
• Hydrogen, fuel cell and transportation industry
• Energy conservation, efficiency and management
• Research and development opportunities in new renewable energy technologies

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