Alternative Energy Technology, Geothermal Energy Installation and Service, Certificate

The Geothermal Energy Installation and Service Certificate program is designated as a Statewide Program; therefore, some residents of Maryland enrolled in this program of study on the first day of the term may be eligible for in-county tuition rates for courses required for program completion.

Students completing this program will have the skills to enter an entry level or apprentice-level position in the field of geothermal installation and service.

View the Alternative Energy Technology Fact Sheet.

Program Requirements (21 Credits)

AET 101 - Applied Mathematics for Technology (1 Credit)
AET 102 - Introduction to Alternative Energy (3 Credits)
AET 104 - Geo-Thermal Installation (3 Credits)
BUS 145 - Customer Service (1 Credit)
ELE 110 - Fundamentals of Electricity (4 Credits)
INT 104 - Facilities Safety and Compliance (3 Credits)
INT 105 - Plumbing and Pipefitting (3 Credits)
INT 107 - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) (3 Credits)

Restricted Electives (4 Credits)

Select 4 credits of restricted electives from the following list:

AET 240 - AET Capstone Project (1 Credit)
AET 269 - AET Internship (3 Credits)
CAD 152 - Computer-Aided Design (3 Credits)
CSC 102 - Introduction to Information Technology (3 Credits)

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Alternative Energy Technology, Geothermal Energy Installation and Service, Certificate

Program Requirements (21 Credits)

Restricted Electives (4 Credits)

Certificate Requirement (25 Credits)