During my time at Penn State Hazleton, I've had the privilege to explore a diverse range of engineering disciplines including electrical, electrochemical, mechanical, nuclear, and energy engineering. Despite facing adverse challenges, my professors and peers have consistently supported my academic achievement. Additionally, this engineering program has provided me with exciting internship opportunities, further enriching my learning experience.
Alternative Energy and Power Generation track
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering with the Alternative Energy and Power Generation track is designed to help prepare graduates to enter the job market in the alternative and renewable energy sector, as well as the power generation industry.
The program's goal is to create graduates who will have the background, knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in the contemporary power generation sector and have the ability to lead the industry toward a more environmentally friendly goal, using alternative and renewable energy technologies.
Successful graduates of this program will gain the critical knowledge and skills needed to begin their careers in this growing field. They will also have a critical understanding of the environmental, social, and economic aspects of the power generation industry.
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Engineering Careers
Potential careers available to graduates of this program could include:
- Engineer
- Product engineer
- Process engineer
- Manufacturing engineer
- Development engineer
- Materials engineer
Disclosures
Many U.S. states and territories require professional licensure/certification to be employed. If you plan to pursue employment in a licensed profession after completing this program, please visit the Professional Licensure/Certification Disclosures by State interactive map.
