Our Energy Geoscience program is unique because of its combination of in-field experiences, timeliness, and flexibility through online classes. You can expand your skill set and elevate your career through specialized coursework designed to advance your professional journey at a fraction of the cost of a master’s degree. Prior to beginning classes, students can embark on an optional one-week field experience in the Western United States.
The cohort-building field-based course offers a dynamic blend of classroom learning and hands-on experiences, providing a science-based analysis of both renewable and non-renewable energy resources. Students will explore energy types, including solar, wind, hydroelectric, fossil fuels, and nuclear energy, focusing on energy density and spatial distribution. Through group discussions, field activities, and maintaining a field notebook, students will assess how energy sources impact communities and landscapes in the western United States. The final project will involve a report on the current energy mix in the U.S., analyzing its determinants and proposing future energy strategies based on insights gained throughout the course.