Overview

This interdisciplinary program in Energy and Sustainability Policy from Penn State World Campus integrates coursework in energy security, sustainability management, foreign and domestic energy, and sustainability policy analysis. As a student, you will also gain a well-rounded education that emphasizes communication skills (including foreign language), global cultures, and humanities.

The ESP program at Penn State is one of the few online programs in the country that focuses specifically on policy within the realm of energy and sustainability. Our program is all-inclusive, covering all forms of energy with policy serving as the program's nexus.

Graduates with Energy and Sustainability Policy from Penn State World Campus will:

• acquire technical knowledge of energy use (both conventional and renewable) and its environmental implications

• gain valuable analytical and communication skills

• develop strong collaboration skills needed to facilitate stakeholder interactions on matters related to energy, sustainability, and related policies

• strengthen your global perspective through studies related to foreign language and world cultures

• expand your knowledge in areas of interest beyond your major

Careers

Graduates will be prepared to act as agents for stakeholders — faciliating communications, design, and planning between the executive wing and operations wing of various organizations, including commercial firms, government agencies, nonprofits, regulatory and advocacy bodies, and energy trade groups.