New master’s degree program aims for more environmentally friendly construction
Washington State University will soon begin offering a new online master’s program aimed at providing students with a foundational understanding of environmentally friendly construction practices.
The Master’s in Energy Conscious Construction program, launching this spring, will train students in the design of more efficient and less carbon polluting homes for the future. Washington state’s residential buildings account for 23% of the state’s energy consumption, and emissions from these buildings are the fastest growing source of greenhouse gases. The state of Washington’s Climate Commitment Act, which took effect last year, has set a cap on carbon pollution which applies to the state’s greenhouse gas emissions.
The master’s program will offer a series of 10 courses and online learning modules. Students will earn a total of 30 credits through the program, following either a one-year or two-year path. The program, housed in the School of Design and Construction and offered through WSU Global Campus, is for students as well as for working professionals.