
ECC Graduate Certificate
OVERVIEW
The Graduate Certificate in Energy Conscious Construction (ECC) is nationally recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Zero Energy Design Designation and is is offered asynchronously online through WSU Global Campus. This Certificate is short-term, making it more affordable to complete and obtain in-demand learning outcomes, giving you the opportunity to enter the market sooner while obtaining advanced training. You will learn the fundamentals of building science, while focusing on the evaluation and integration of environmental control systems; the understanding of current residential energy code requirements and the design methods to exceed these standards; applying modern envelope assemblies into residential building design; and using whole-building simulation software to evaluate design performance. The Certificate tackles the following competency gaps:
PLAN OF STUDY
SUMMER | |
Fundamentals of Building Science Online Module | |
ME 579 Advanced Topics (Environmental Controls focus) | 3 |
SDC 552 Energy Modeling II | 3 |
SDC 541 Building Energy Codes, Standards, and Rating Systems | 3 |
SPRING | |
ARCH 531 Advanced Tectonics (Envelope Assemblies focus) | 3 |
TOTAL CREDITS | 12 |

ENERGY MODELING & SIMULATION:
Analyze design performance prior to construction

PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS:
Meet and exceed state energy code requirements

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL SYSTEMS:
Integrate energy-efficient ECS into designs

ASSEMBLIES & STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS:
Integrate energy-efficient assemblies into designs