Solar Energy Technology - Certificate of Completion

Doña Ana Community College

2023-2024 Catalog

(26 credits)

NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required TCEN courses/Core Requirements/Core and Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 26 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Prefix Title Credits
Core Requirements
MATH 1215Intermediate Algebra 13
or OETS 118 Mathematics for Technicians
OETS 102Career Readiness Certification Preparation1
TCEN 101Energy for the Next Generation3
Select 3 credits from the following:3
Introduction to Information Systems 13
Introduction to Information Technology3
Spreadsheet Applications1-3
Related and Technical Requirements
ENGL 1110GComposition I 14
or OETS 103 Technical Career Skills
BCT 101Introduction to Construction I2
BCT 102Introduction to Construction II2
TCEN 110Photovoltaic Application4
TCEN 205NEC for Alternative Energy4
Total Credits26
1

Courses are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.

(26 credits)

A Suggested Plan of Study

The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract.  Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.

NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all required TCEN courses/Core Requirements/Core and Technical Requirements and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0. A grade of C- or better is required in ENGL 1110G Composition I and designated Mathematics courses.

Students must complete all University certificate requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 26 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Credits
BCIS 1110
Introduction to Information Systems
or Introduction to Information Technology
or Spreadsheet Applications
3
ENGL 1110G
Composition I 1
or Technical Career Skills
4
MATH 1215
Intermediate Algebra
or Mathematics for Technicians
3
TCEN 101 Energy for the Next Generation 3
 Credits13
Semester 2
BCT 101 Introduction to Construction I 2
BCT 102 Introduction to Construction II 2
OETS 102 Career Readiness Certification Preparation 1
TCEN 110 Photovoltaic Application 4
TCEN 205 NEC for Alternative Energy 4
 Credits13
 Total Credits26
1

While OETS 103 Technical Career Skills meets program requirements, it does not meet the NM General Education Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 requirements.