Basic Solar - Certificate of Completion

Doña Ana Community College

2025-2026 Catalog

(22 credits)

NOTE: Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in all CNST, OEET, and TCEN courses, and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0.

Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 22 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
CNST 1121Introduction to Construction I2
CNST 1122Introduction to Construction II2
CNST 1133Introduction to Construction Laboratory3
CNST 1120Construction Drawings4
TCEN 101Energy for the Next Generation3
TCEN 110Photovoltaic Application4
TCEN 205NEC for Alternative Energy4
or OEET 110 Electrical Theory I
Total Credits22

(22 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 CNST, OEET, and TCEN courses, and achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0.

Students must complete all University certificate requirements to total at least 22 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
CNST 1121 Introduction to Construction I 2
CNST 1122 Introduction to Construction II 2
CNST 1133 Introduction to Construction Laboratory 3
CNST 1120 Construction Drawings 4
TCEN 101 Energy for the Next Generation 3
 Credits14
Semester 2
TCEN 110 Photovoltaic Application 4
TCEN 205
NEC for Alternative Energy
or Electrical Theory I
4
 Credits8
 Total Credits22