2026-2027 Catalog

Wind Energy Technician, AAS

This is an Associate in Applied Science degree.

This program prepares individuals to work in the emerging wind power energy industry. Students will complete an industry-derived curriculum as they learn about the electrical power generation industry, safety at the worksite, mechanical devices, as well as hydraulic and electrical systems. Graduates enter the workforce with the skills necessary to be employed and succeed in entry-level technical positions and with additional training and experience may advance to supervisory or advanced technical positions. This is an occupational program typically not designed to transfer; however, this program has been articulated to some senior institutions. Please contact an advisor for specific details.

Required Courses

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
WIND 100Introduction to Wind Solar Energy

4

MFRG 105Intro to Maintenance

3

MATT 133Technical Mathematics I

4

ELEC 160Intro Electricity/Electronics

5

ELEC 160LElectronics 160 Lab

0

Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
WIND 150Wind Solar Materials Equipment

4

MFRG 230Electrical Diagnosis & Repair

4

ELEC 269Programmable Controllers

3

ELEC 269LElectronics | Lab

0

ELEC 273Digital Electronics

4

ELEC 273LElectronics | Lab

0

ENGL 121Communication Skills

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
WIND 200Wind Power Delivery Systems

4

MFRG 100Industrial Safety (osha 30 Hour)

3

MFRG 220Mechanical Diagnosis and Repa

4

General Education Elective

3

General Education Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:17

Fourth Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
WIND 250Wind Solar Troubleshooting

4

MFRG 231Hydraulics

4

MFRG 231LManufacturing | Lab

0

INFO 245Employment Seminar

1

ELEC 250Pneumatics & Controls

4

ELEC 250LElectronics | Lab

0

General Education Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Total Credit Hours: 67

For Associate in Applied Science degree, in addition to 3 hours in Communications and 3 hours in Science or Math, the student must complete an additional 9 hours of General Education coursework from any General Education category.