The Energy Institute’s 10-Month Graduate-Level
Certificate in Energy Technology, Law and Policy
The Texas A&M Energy Institute offers a Master of Science in Energy degree, a Certificate in Energy, and a Certificate in Energy Technology, Law and Policy.
Earning the Certificate
Through a 10-month program, the graduate-level Certificate in Energy Technology, Law and Policy will prepare students and professionals to effectively address complex legal and policy challenges in the energy sector. The program is open to individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Specifically, participants will be exposed to
- important U.S. and international regulations and policies in the energy and natural resources sectors, and
- advances in theory and practice, as well as applications of regulations and policies through case studies delivered by law, policy, and engineering faculty members through a module-based structure.
The Certificate in Energy Technology, Law and Policy is jointly offered by the Energy Institute and the School of Law.
Application Deadlines
Available Online or In-Person
| Fall 2023 | Spring 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Applications Open: | Now Open | Now Open |
| Deadline for All Applicants: | July 1, 2023 | November 15, 2023 |
| Program Start Date (Estimated): | August 16, 2023 | January 16, 2024 |
The Curriculum
The curriculum and instruction is be split between the School of Law (9 SCH) and the Energy Institute (6 SCH), and course offerings include foundational Law courses, general Energy courses, as well as courses that integrate Energy Technology and Law. Courses from the Energy Institute are be available as face-to-face or distance learning synchronous offerings. For availability of courses (Face-to-Face or Distance Learning) from the School of Law, check with an advisor.
School of Law Courses
Select 3 of the following courses (9 SCH)
| Prefix and Number | Course Name | Student Credit Hours (SCH) |
|---|---|---|
| LAW 644 | Environmental Law | 3 |
| LAW 659 | Water Law and Regulation | 3 |
| LAW 674 | Land Use Law | 3 |
| LAW 677 | Energy Law | 3 |
| LAW 696 | Oil and Gas Law | 3 |
Energy Institute Courses
Select 4 of the following courses (6 SCH)
| Prefix and Number | Course Name | Student Credit Hours (SCH) |
|---|---|---|
| ICPE 608 | Beyond Science and Technology: The Role of Policy in Future of Energy in the U.S. | 1.5 |
| ICPE 609 | Introduction to U.S. Energy Law and Policy | 1.5 |
| ICPE 611 | Economics of Energy | 1.5 |
| ICPE 629 | International Energy Law | 1.5 |
| ICPE 633 | Management of Energy Projects | 1.5 |
| ICPE 634 | Energy Policy, Regulation, and Non-Market Strategy | 1.5 |
Program Costs
Estimated costs for the 2022-2023 academic year, including tuition, fees, program fees, and other university academic costs are listed below. This estimate covers university costs for a student’s full program completion of the Certificate in Energy Technology, Law and Policy, and the same costs apply whether completed Face-to-Face in College Station, Texas or Online via distance learning.
Scholarships, fellowships, and assistantships are available for many Texas A&M students. For more information on these opportunities, visit the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid website.
| Certificate in Energy and Certificate in Energy Technology, Law and Policy | Resident / In-State | Non-Resident / Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Estimated Cost | $15,000 | $20,000 |
STEM OPT Extension: Not Eligible
The Master of Science in Energy offered by the Texas A&M Energy Institute, and approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, has CIP code: 30.9999.04 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. According to the United States Department of Homeland Security and the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, this code is not among the codes on the 2016 STEM designated list. The majority of the courses within the Master of Science in Energy at Texas A&M University are individually designated as STEM courses, but that factor alone is not sufficient to merit a full designation as a STEM program. Therefore, students who graduate with a Master of Science in Energy are not eligible for the Optional Practical Training Extension for STEM Students (STEM OPT).