能源证书使学生有机会了解传统能源和替代能源。学生修读热力学和电路课程以及可替代能源，并在其学科或相关学科中修读专门课程。成功完成能源证书的学生将能够：1）表现出对能源问题的认识和更广阔的视野，2）对能源领域有更深入的技术理解，以及3）了解替代能源的知识和观点。
The Energy Certificate is open to undergraduate and graduate students in good standing at MSU. This program has been designed for engineering students who plan to pursue a career in energy related fields. The Energy Certificate utilizes courses in most MSU engineering programs plus a required course in alternate energy sources. Students who successfully complete the Energy Certificate will have acquired significant energy engineering expertise in their related engineering disciplines as well as an interdisciplinary overview of energy and sustainable energy concepts.<br><br>Upon completion of the Energy Certificate, students should have achieved the following student learning outcomes:<br><br>Demonstrated an awareness and broadened perspective of energy issues.<br>Developed a more in-depth technical understanding of an energy area(s).<br>Successfully gained knowledge of and perspective for alternate energy sources.<br>The Energy Certificate Committee will review the candidates records to determine if course and grade requirements have been met. If all requirements have been met, the committee will submit the candidates name to the Dean of Engineering for certification. The Energy Certificate will be awarded at the time of completing a degree from MSU for degree-seeking students and the Dean of Engineering will notify the Office of the Registrar that the candidate has completed the Energy Certificate program (international exchange students are exempt from this requirement).