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2025-2026 Western Washington University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Western Washington University Catalog

Energy Policy Certificate (graduate)

Location(s): WWU - Bellingham


Introduction

The goal of the graduate-level Certificate in Energy Policy is to give students knowledge and an understanding of economic, law and public policy issues associated with the formation and analysis of energy-related policies, programs and incentives.

Why Consider an Energy Policy Certificate (graduate)?

Demand is increasing for a trained energy workforce in Washington in an emerging clean energy economy, including growing energy efficiency, grid modernization and energy storage industries in the state, and success in this growing field requires an understanding of the policy context of energy-related decision making.

Student Resources

Website: Institute for Energy Studies

Contact information: Darrin Magee, Arntzen Hall 308, 360-650-4014, mageed@wwu.edu.

Department advising: Admitted and/or current students visit the Advising section of the Energy Studies website.

Degree Works: Current students should also log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.

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How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

Applicants will apply via the Graduate School. Admission to the certificate is based on available space with first preference given to students in pursuing graduate studies or careers in energy policy, analysis and planning.

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s certificate courses, and supporting courses for certificates.