Solar Energy Technology - Certificate of Completion
Doña Ana Community College
2025-2026 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 1215 | Intermediate Algebra 1 | 3 |
| or OETS 118 | Mathematics for Technicians | |
| OETS 102 | Career Readiness Certification Preparation | 1 |
| TCEN 101 | Energy for the Next Generation | 3 |
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Information Systems 1 | 3 | |
| Introduction to Information Technology | 3 | |
| Spreadsheet Applications | 1-3 | |
| Related and Technical Requirements | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I 1 | 4 |
| or OETS 103 | Technical Career Skills | |
| CNST 1121 | Introduction to Construction I | 2 |
| CNST 1122 | Introduction to Construction II | 2 |
| TCEN 110 | Photovoltaic Application | 4 |
| TCEN 205 | NEC for Alternative Energy | 4 |
| Total Credits | 26 | |
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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.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BCIS 1110 | Introduction to Information Systems or Introduction to Information Technology or Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
| ENGL 1110G or OETS 103 | Composition I 1 or Technical Career Skills | 4 |
| MATH 1215 or OETS 118 | Intermediate Algebra or Mathematics for Technicians | 3 |
| TCEN 101 | Energy for the Next Generation | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CNST 1121 | Introduction to Construction I | 2 |
| CNST 1122 | Introduction to Construction II | 2 |
| OETS 102 | Career Readiness Certification Preparation | 1 |
| TCEN 110 | Photovoltaic Application | 4 |
| TCEN 205 | NEC for Alternative Energy | 4 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 26 | |
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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.