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Bachelor in Energy and Sustainability Policy - 100% Online

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania | Penn State World Campus | ID: 170335

Overview

128 OUTREACH BLDG UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania 16802-7012
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Admissions Office:
814-865-1146
Distance Learning
Bachelor of Science in Energy and Sustainability Policy
Employment Skill Gain
Credential Skill Gain
Bachelor’s Degree
$69,465.00 - $69,465.00
Training(Trade)

Description of Training Provider

Penn State World Campus is the second largest campus of the Pennsylvania State University with more than 20,000 students. It provides online access to Penn State education, offering more than 175 programs developed and taugh by Penn State faculty.

Program Description

Modern society is faced with the challenge — and opportunity — of balancing global energy demand with availability. Accomplishing that goal while staying within the planet's ecological boundaries is a critical task. This program can prepare you for careers in the rapidly evolving energy and sustainability policy sector, especially where strong science, business, and analytical skills are required. The ESP program at Penn State is one of the few online programs in the country that focuses specifically on policy within the realm of energy and sustainability. Our program is all-inclusive, covering all forms of energy with policy serving as the program's nexus. In addition to instilling a strong sustainability ethic, we integrate an international perspective into the program, so you can gain knowledge of international, social, cultural, and political dimensions of energy and sustainability considerations on a global scale. As a graduate of the program you may work with a variety of organizations, advocacy groups, commercial firms, or regulatory bodies on projects related to energy project development; energy policy planning, analysis and implementation; energy efficiency and waste reduction initiatives; environmental assessments; regulatory compliance; stakeholder communications and more.This is a DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM for transfer students with AT LEAST 35 COLLEGE CREDITS that can be used toward 120 total credits required for this degree.

Skills & Competencies

This interdisciplinary program, developed by industry experts and academic leaders in the field, integrates course work in energy sources, uses, and implications; sustainability principles and practices; and policy development and analysis.

As a student, you will also gain knowledge in other relevant areas, including the fields of science, analysis, management, and leadership. Those students who aspire to conduct critical analyses of energy management and its environmental impact will find this degree particularly useful.

Additional Information

  • High School Diploma or Its Equivalent This is a DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM for transfer students with AT LEAST 30-60 COLLEGE CREDITS that can be used toward 120 total credits required for degree
  • 1200 hours/120 weeks
  • 131041 - Compliance Officers
  • https://rb.gy/rrmdtw
  • 07/31/2024
  • Full Time, Daytime, Evening, Online

Service Costs

62,500.00
62,500.00
6,400.00
565.00

Performance Measures

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