Electric Vehicles (EV) Certificate

Program Overview

The Electric Vehicles certificate program provides comprehensive training in EV development and manufacturing, covering topics such as EV architecture, battery applications, and vehicle safety. The program combines hands-on lab components with online and in-classroom instruction, and is led by experienced faculty. Graduates will be prepared for careers in the automotive industry, including design, manufacturing, and testing of electric vehicles.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Content:
The Electric Vehicles certificate program covers a wide range of topics related to electric vehicle development and manufacturing, including EV architecture and systems, battery applications, vehicle sensing, thermal management, vehicle safety, and electromechanical fundamentals.
• Program Structure:
The program consists of 15 credit hours, including two core engineering courses and three engineering technical elective courses.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
The program combines hands-on lab components with online and in-classroom instruction.
• Faculty:
The program is led by Dr. Robert Fletcher, Professor and Director of Alternative Energy Programs. Dr. Fletcher has extensive research experience in alternative energy, renewable energy, and energy conservation.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
Graduates of the program will be prepared for a variety of careers in the automotive industry, including design, manufacturing, and testing of electric vehicles.
• Opportunities:
The automotive industry is currently undergoing a rapid transition to the production of electric vehicles, resulting in a shortage of automotive engineers with the necessary skills. This shortage has created many employment opportunities for those with extensive knowledge of EV technology.