The Sustainability Technologies curriculum prepares individuals for employment in solar energy installation and design, renewable energy, energy management, sustainable construction, corporate sustainability, environmental monitoring, and related industries. Major emphasis is placed on minimizing the impact on the natural environment while increasing social capital and promoting sustainable economics.
Course work includes environmental monitoring, solar technologies, green building practices, energy auditing and management, safety, problem-solving, and landscape analysis. Computer application addresses the construction, modeling, and analysis of specific scenarios relating to creating a sustainable environment.
Graduates should qualify for numerous positions within the solar energy, renewable energy, green building, energy management, design, and engineering industry. Employment opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following: solar energy technicians, solar energy designers, sustainability technicians, energy auditors, environmental engineering technicians, construction management, and renewable energy specialists.
Prospective students should contact the program chair in order to get started in this program.
Matt Miller, Program Chair
P 704.330.6836
E matt.miller@cpcc.edu
Zeiss Building
Room 4129