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Salt Lake Community College • Vol 2 • Issue 2 Spring 2010

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In This Issue:SLCC’s Miller Campus - Page 4School of Applied Technology Update - Page 6 Granting Students a Bright Future - Page 8

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Salt Lake Community College | www.slcc.edu/stepahead | (801) 957-SLCC (7522) 2 Step Ahead Magazine | Spring 2010

SLCC Students Speak SLCC students were recently asked by the

Orientation Office “What is the best thing that you have learned about SLCC so far?”

“The health care center…thanks, it’s amazing!”

“Study hard and always be able to say that you took something from each class to help you or someone else.”

“Easy. That would be the friendliness of the staff and students. Everyone is willing to help so that all can learn and benefit from each others’ experience.”

“It is a great school. I attended a private university prior to attending SLCC and I was hesitant to plunge into the community college. But not only is it a great school, but I enjoy my classes far more than my classes at the university. The teachers have been great and I really do love school.”

“The best thing I’ve learned about SLCC is that we’re sister schools with Shanghai University in Shanghai, China.”

“My opportunities are endless here. I am 35 years old and was scared to come to school, thinking I wouldn’t be able to do this. I have learned that anyone can and I can be whatever I want to be, I’m not too old.”

“How many resources are made available to help students succeed.”

“Where not to park. :o) ”

“I have learned to be organized!”

“Class are small, and tutors are free for students who need help. This is my first year going to SLCC and I think is a fantastic college. Teachers seem really helpful.”

“The best thing I’ve learned about SLCC is that everyone is here to improve their lives and that the teachers are here to empower us to achieve excellence.”

“So far this semester I’ve learned that it’s okay not to understand everything and go to my professor for help!”

“Here at SLCC the students aren’t just a number, they are considered as individuals and are treated as such.”

“SLCC is an easy way to plan for the future and get a jump start on what you want to do in the future. SLCC really helps you find what you’re best at.”

“Convenient classes and many different opportunities.”

“SLCC offers many ways to help you pay your college tuition. Some ways are STIL, financial aid, and scholarships.”

“The writing center can help with various forms of writing at numerous levels.”

“The massages, bus pass, cheap haircuts and more really help my budget!”

“College doesn’t need to be scary or overwhelming! Everything about SLCC has been in direct contrast to my first college experience 20 years ago! From the first hit on the SLCC website, to applying for financial aid and now registering and attending classes, it was easy and well organized! SLCC has made the experience of returning to college smooth! Thank you for making this transition in my life simple and NOT scary!”

Step AheAd contents

Features 4 SLCC’s Miller Campus 6 Status Update: School of Applied technology 6 SAt Frequently Asked Questions 7 SLCC Students Speak 7 Life After Winter = Summer Camps! 8 Granting Students a Bright Future 10 Biomanufacturing Makes Good things happen 10 how Can I Get Financial Assistance?

Salt Lake Community College 9 how to Get Started at SLCC 10 Student profile: Maggie Finnegan 11 A to Z program Index

Our Advertisers 2 SLCC School of professional and economic

development 9 SLCC School of Applied technology

Step Ahead Magazine is published by Salt Lake Community College as a public service, to promote workforce development, inform the community about SLCC’s programs of study and expose Wasatch Front residents to the educational opportunities that can positively impact their lives and careers.

For additional information about the programs and services described in this publication, as well as other programs available at SLCC, visit us online at stepaheadslcc.com and click on Course Catalog in the lower right corner. If you are not focusing on your career at this time, please pass this issue of Step Ahead Magazine to a friend or family member who may benefit from this information.

SLCC Board of TrusteesJesselie B. Anderson, Chair

Jeff edwardsLarry hancock

Ashok Joshi, ph.d.Gail Miller, Vice Chair

Stanley B. parrishRichard R. tranter

Annie V. Schwemmer, SLCC Alumni Association presidentLiu Vakapuna, Student Body president

Anna Kay Waddoups

SLCC Executive Cabinetdr. Cynthia A. Bioteau, president

dennis R. Klaus, Vice president of Business ServicesMason M. Bishop, Vice president of

Institutional Advancementdr. Joe peterson, Vice president for Instruction

dr. deneece huftalin, Vice president of Student Servicesdr. troy Justesen, Vice president for Workforce,

professional and Literacy development

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SLCC’s Miller campus is a product of Larry H. and Gail Miller’s singular vision, and reflects the interests and disciplines of the man and family after whom it is named. Students at the campus study side-by-side in programs as diverse as public safety, culinary arts, automotive trades, and business. These varied enterprises are all linked by the imagination of one family with an extraordinary commitment to community.

SLCC’s Miller campus is remarkable for the dozens of police academy graduates the Public Safety Training Officer program sends into the police force each year, for the innovative busi-nesses that receive their start in the business incubator and for the 250,000 people who attend classes, workshops and other training at this site. The Miller family’s $26 million donation to SLCC for the entire campus was the primary reason SLCC was the nation’s largest recipient of private donations in 2007, and is partially the reason SLCC is able to meet the growing needs of the community in the south end of the Valley.

Larry H. Miller’s vision is displayed prominently at the campus: “This campus was founded on the belief that the preservation of the principles of a free enterprise society lies in the hands of entrepreneurs.” Named by the Salt Lake Tribune as the Most Influential Person in Utah Sports, Gail Miller personifies that founding ethos. Even with her extensive responsibilities, she still finds time to offer her extraordinary guidance to Salt Lake Community College as

a member of the College’s Board of Trustees. SLCC President Cynthia Bioteau called her, “An extremely smart business woman…” and said, “Because of Gail, we have a much higher level of understanding of our students.”

Larry and Gail Miller’s vision and ethic are embodied by the students who attend classes at the Miller campus and the employees who work there. The following examples characterize the spirit of entrepreneurship as defined by the Millers:

Hard work: Bruce Johnson, Chef/Instructor in SLCC Culinary Institute. Watching Bruce Johnson as he supervises dozens of students during finals week is a study in hard work and concentration. Doling out instruction, advice and enthusiasm in equal measure, the only thing Bruce won’t provide his students during their big test is criticism. He so wants to see them succeed, that he leaves the constructive criti-cism to a handful of judges. Bruce puts the work into his students, and beams when they excel.

Risk & reward: Dr. Troy Justesen. As an employee in both the Clinton and Bush Administrations, Dr. Justesen took a risk leaving Washington D.C., even though he had the opportunity to continue working in the Federal government. He left his position in the U.S. Department of Education and joined Salt Lake Community College to “make a real, concrete difference in people’s lives that I can see right away.” Dr. Justesen’s work as Vice President

of Workforce, Professional and Literacy Development allows him to reap the rewards of overseeing excellent student programs in the School of Applied Technology and Career and Technical Education areas of the College.

Supply & demand: Miller Business Incubator client company Simplure knows supply and is stepping up to meet demand. When company founders Wayne Viehweg and Dan Lunt recog-nized that power quality problems were causing inefficiencies that were draining huge amounts of company resources needlessly, they devel-oped and refined a technology to address the complex energy problems companies currently face. Simplure’s technology improves functioning on computers and other electronic devices to increase energy efficiency, save money on power bills, and extend the working life of expensive equipment.

How to ‘feel’ a marketplace: With more than 30 years of experience working for the U.S. Department of Commerce as a Director and Trade Specialist, Stan Rees has his finger on the pulse of many markets across the globe. Whether it’s teaching and sharing his business acumen with his students in the Executive Certificate of Global Business Management Course, or connecting business owners with state and federal resources (such as the Utah Small Business Administration Center, conve-niently located at the Miller campus), Stan is helping Utahns to step ahead all over the world.

SLCC’s Miller Campus Means Business…and so much more.


The principle of goal setting: Before joining SLCC, Karen Gunn had her own thriving business and successful career. However, she had additional career goals, but needed to earn her Master’s degree first. After earning her degree with distinction, Karen began teaching business classes at SLCC, and before long, her hard work allowed her to advance to the position of Dean of the School of Professional and Economic Development. In achieving her personal goals, she has helped countless other along the way. Karen’s efforts helping the Women’s India Trust—a nonprofit organization that provides entrepreneurial training to women from Mumbai, India—were recently recognized with the Women in Business Champion Award for the Utah Small Business Administration Region VIII.

It can be lonely at the top, but go there anyway: Few jobs can be as challenging as public safety officer, due to the physical demands of the job added with the element of real persistent danger. At the dedication of the Public Safety Training Center, Larry Miller told the officers in attendance, “A lot of people really appreciate what you do. I hope this building to you is a manifestation and representation of what the community thinks of you. It’s a way of saying thanks louder than just saying thanks.” We salute those who know that choosing this career can be dangerous.

The relationship between freedom & free enterprise: SLCC’s Custom Fit program sets the integral relationship between freedom and free enterprise. Every year, Custom Fit designs training and educational programs for companies, so that they can maintain their focus on what they do best. In the case of Edwards Lifesciences, an Irvine, California-based medical technology company, one thing their employees do best is manufacture products that help save lives. In 2008, Edwards achieved $1.24 billion in sales of its heart valve, critical care, cardiac surgery systems and vascular products in nearly 100 countries around the world. To enhance an already strong workforce, the company recently sent several Midvale, Utah employees

to receive training from Custom Fit. According to Tyler Jacobsen, Edwards Lifesciences’ Human Resources Manager, “Our company believes in investing in our employees and is committed to providing unique training opportunities to enhance their skills. Custom Fit has been a valu-able partner in customizing and providing training that meet our specific needs.”

That the place he lives and works should be better when he left than when he came, because he was there: Brett Baird, SLCC Automotive and Related Technologies program coordinator, teaches students to repair a neces-sary part of people’s lives: their vehicles. Every part of every engine, transmission, and electrical system his students touch is left better than when they found it. This simple principle allows SLCC automotive students to provide a neces-sary service and to earn a good living.

Entrepreneurs and business professionals will find an accommodating, useful home at the Miller campus. “Right now, we have all the tools neces-sary for individuals and businesses to succeed,” said Karen Gunn, Dean of SLCC’s School of Professional and Economic Development. “Many businesses are currently taking advantage of our targeted Custom Fit training, and the programs tailored to individual companies’ needs, as well as Short-term Intensive Training which is designed to rapidly and efficiently address just those areas in need of improvement.”

“The success stories that are coming out of our Women’s Resource Center, the Small Business Development Center, the Business Innovation Center, and the Entrepreneurship Center are truly astonishing and inspiring—SLCC really is helping people and strengthening the local business community every day,” Gunn said.

The professionals who train and teach at the Miller campus are helping to realize Larry and Gail Miller’s vision for the community they love. There’s an old saying that in business—and in life—success leaves clues. Fortunately for SLCC students, faculty and administrators, and for the entire community, the successful leave even more than that.

“This campus was founded on the belief that the preservation of the principles of a free enterprise

society lies in the hands of entrepreneurs.”


Salt Lake Community College continues to grow and help students to Step Ahead by merging with the Salt Lake/Tooele Applied Technology College (SLTATC). This past year, the state legislature unanimously passed HB15 authorizing the SLCC School of Applied Technology (Skills Center) to unite with the Salt Lake County portion of the Salt Lake/Tooele Applied Technology College (SLTATC). The new SLCC School of Applied Technology provides non-credit, career and technical education with an emphasis on high demand, high wage, and high skill jobs in business and industry-related programs. As a result, students receive appropri-ate licensing, certification, completion of training and qualifications they need to get great paying jobs in today’s and tomorrow’s hot fields.

SLCC’s Vice President of Workforce, Professional and Literacy Development, Dr. Troy Justesen, and Dr. John Keck, Dean of the School of Applied Technology, continue to lead this effort. Justesen frames the integration as a workforce training issue. “We are absorbing all of Salt Lake Valley’s Career and Technical Educa-tion efforts and sites,” he said. “This move is best understood as a unified workforce initiative. Progressive community colleges across the nation are returning to their core mission in train-ing the workforce as well as preparing students for traditional academic transfer. That’s what this merger is about.”

Because of the merger, SLCC has added sites at the Highland Center and Rose Park Center which were a part of the previous

SLTATC. These added sites will serve students in need of non-credit workforce programs focused in those areas. With more than eight sites, the School of Applied Technology offers workforce development training for high school students and ‘traditional’ college-age students, as well as retraining workers of all ages and at every stage of their careers.

“With this merger, we have the potential to serve more people in workforce-based programs—more than have ever been served in the area before,” Justesen said. “Salt Lake Community College will be a model for the entire state and the nation on how to offer Career and Technical Education to people of all ages.”

An important part of the plan is to have a smooth integration of the SLTATC, but also to make students’ transition from non-credit to credit as seamless as possible. “A major priority in this effort is to align credit and non-credit CTE training,” Keck said. Justesen — who will also assume the role of CTE director for SLCC — echoes Keck. “We want all of our students to be fully integrated into the life of the college. Regardless of their course of study, we’re going to be about whatever our students need—and our students need to know that non-credit train-ing is as important as A.S. degrees.”

Justesen and Keck agree that the School of Applied Technology will expand the offerings previously available to Salt Lake area residents. “Bringing these programs all to SLCC will elevate the quality of instruction that had been

provided,” Keck said. “We’ll also learn from some of the things that the UCAT system did really well—being more flexible in our offerings and delivery systems for example. We will look to be even more responsive to local business and industry employers.” Throughout

the changes this process will entail, students will be the barometer for determining the course and gauge of its success. “The question we will always ask is, ‘Are we really serving students?’—Students first, then employers, says Justesen.

Status Update: School of Applied technologySchool of Applied technology….FAQ’s1. What are the locations for the SLCC

School of Applied Technology?

• Highland Center

• Meadowbrook Campus

• Miller Campus

• Rose Park Center

• South City Campus

• Taylorsville Redwood Campus

Affiliated Sites: Granite Technical Institute and Horizonte Instruction & Training Center

2. What if I’m currently in a SLTATC program?

All programs offered by the SLTATC will continue, but the Associate of Applied Tech-nology (AAT) degree will no longer be available. Graduates will now receive certificates from SLCC.

3. How do I enroll at the SLCC School of Applied Technology?

All new School of Applied Technology students will complete the application process for SLCC. The application fee is $40 and students may apply in person at the South City and Taylorsville Redwood Campuses, Highland and Rose Park Centers.

4. How much is tuition?

Students pay by a “Block” schedule, which depends on each student’s progress in their program and the length of each program.

5. Is there financial aid available?

Students may apply for Federal Financial Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov, for tuition waivers, and through government or community agencies. For more information on financial aid contact Gay Bryant at (801) 957-3437.

6. How many programs are available and when can I enroll in a program?

There are more than 60 programs offered and students may enroll on a weekly or modular-entry basis. Please meet with an advisor regarding specific programs.

For more information contact the School of Applied Technology at (801) 957-3354.

Life After Winter = Summer CampsAfter the snow melts and the weather warms

up, what will you do this summer? Salt Lake Community College offers Summer Camps for all ages and abilities. If you’re looking to improve, learn or increase your skills, there’s a camp just right for you at SLCC!

Volleyball Camps 2010For more information and to register: www.slcc.edu/athletics/volleyball

When:

Feb 2 Ball Control 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Feb 9 Ball Control 2 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Feb 16 Setting/hitting clinic 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Feb 23 Advanced setting/hitting clinic 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Costs: one night $30, two nights $55, three nights $80 or all four nights $100.

Any age player is welcome as we will be working on basic fundamentals (except the advanced setting/hitting clinic).

Register for any or all of the sessions, at www.slcc.edu/athletics/volleyball

Volleyball Team Camp

When: June 7–10, 2010Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Cost: $400 per teamLocation: Taylorsville Redwood Campus, Lifetime Activities Center (LAC)

Registration forms: www.slcc.edu/athletics/volleyball

Volleyball Youth Camp

When: June 14 –16, 2010Time: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.Cost: $75Location: Taylorsville Redwood Campus, Lifetime Activities Center (LAC)

Registration forms: www.slcc.edu/athletics/volleyball

Softball Summer CampWhen: June 2010Who: Ages (8 –18 years old)Contact: Kate Nygaard for more information at [email protected] or (801) 957-4819

Free Composites Workshop DatesWho: Ages 15 -18Session 1: June 14–June 17, 2010Session 2: June 21–June 24, 2010Where: Taylorsville Redwood Campus, Science Building, Main Floor AtriumTime: 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.Contact: Marian Howe-Taylor: (801) 957-4132, [email protected]

Youth Summer Science WorkshopsWho: Ages 11–14Session 1: June 28 to July 1, 2010Session 2: July 6 – July 9Session 3: July 12 – July 15Session 4: July 19– July 22Where: Taylorsville RedwoodCampus, Science Building Main Floor AtriumTime: 8 a.m.–NoonRegistration fee: $125 per participantContact: Marian Howe-Taylor:(801) 957-4132 [email protected]

Biotech ManufacturingDate(s): July and August 2010Time: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.Location: Granite Technical Institute 2500 South State Street 84115Cost: $20Who: 10th–12th grade studentsContact: Biomanufacturing Program: (801) 957-6450 or email: [email protected]

Youth Summer Reading Skills ProgramWhat: Summer reading program for youth entering grades K–12, in partnership with the Institute of Reading Development.

Why: The program develops and improves reading skills as well as encourages a lifelong love of learn-ing. Students are taught the essential phonics and comprehension skills required to become a fluent reader, improve reading comprehension, or learn how to speed read. This program can also help improve vocabulary, study skills, preparation for tests, and retention techniques.

When: Classes are held at the Sandy, Jordan and Taylorsville Redwood campuses throughout the summer.

Cost: Tuition is $289 per person.

For more information or to register call 1-800-470-3728 www.slcc.readingprograms.org

Bytes of Brilliance Technology Camp 2010Who: Girls, 7th–11th gradeWhen: July 27– 30, 2010Time: 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Cost: $30Location: SLCC Taylorsville Redwood Campus/ Science and Industry BuildingSponsored by: SLCC and Neumont UniversityContact: Kathy Hurd: (801) 957-4735, [email protected]



SLCC was recently featured in the national publication, Community College Times about innovative steps taken to add to the adjunct instructor pool and increase class sections to be fully prepared for the increase in students and demand for classes. As an open access public institution with a mission to provide affordable education to as many people as possible, SLCC is devoting more time and attention now to focus on winning grants that will enable the college to provide services, student support, and programs more effectively than ever before.

“The great thing about grants—especially those from the Federal government—is that they are directly targeted to provide for specific needs in local communities,” said Mason M. Bishop, SLCC Vice President of Institutional Advancement. “In our case, we are thrilled to be able to play such a vital role in stimulating the local and region economy through these important grant programs. Our commitment to providing the most current training to those who need it and our ability to really inno-vate in these fields—especially in terms of energy management—make us an attractive candidate and are the reason why we’re so successful in winning numerous grants lately.”

That commitment is already paying big divi-dends. SLCC has won several grants in the past few months alone—including the largest in the institution’s history. Three of the most significant grants will bring the college a total of about $5.5 million, money that will be used to bolster current programs, and develop new, innovative solutions to some of SLCC’s most pressing needs.

SLCC received a $3.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to establish a new solar training consortium that will make SLCC the training site for the entire Mountain West region.

SLCC, along with the Rocky Mountain Solar Training Consortium, Solar Energy International, and the Utah Solar Energy Association will assist eleven states in adopting and using solar electri-cal technologies and to develop new or improve existing photovoltaic or solar heating and cooling installation courses. SLCC will assist State Direc-tors of Career and Technical Education and other institutions in making sure solar installation training in the region is coordinated at the college level, and that high school students receive training opportunities that will enable them to take full advantage of the post-secondary opportunities that will become increasingly available because of this grant program.

“As one of only nine recipients of this grant in the country, and having the responsibility for the most states and largest geographical area, Salt Lake Community College will meet both industry and instructional needs in capitalizing on the promise of these clean energy technologies,” said Bishop.

Salt Lake Community College has also been awarded a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to bolster the Biotech-nology program. This will give SLCC the resources to help attract and retain more of Utah’s students in the growing field of biotechnology over the next five years by nearly 300 percent. Components of the grant include a summer institute for teachers,

increased course offerings, student service learning projects, outreach in conjunction with the national WIRED program, and improved equipment and supplies.

“This funding will make a huge difference to the opportunities available to Utah’s secondary and higher education students in this important field and bolsters the competitiveness of Utah’s work-force and overall economy,” according to Bishop.

SLCC also received a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education that will enable the school to provide improved child care services at the college’s South City campus.

This grant means SLCC will have the funds to offer full-day child care and evening drop-in care at the South City Child Care Center. Care will be provided on a need-based sliding fee scale. As a result, low-income student parents will have accessible and affordable child care at SLCC’s main urban campus.

Grants are helping SLCC students. Even during tough economic times, Salt Lake Community College is making a difference in providing people with the resources they need to be successful.

SLCC: Granting Students a Bright Future

SLCC received a $3.1 million grant

from the U.S. Department of Energy

to establish a new solar training

consortium that will make SLCC the

training site for the entire Mountain

West region.


Getting Started at

1 - APPLY FOR ADMISSIONIf you have never attended Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) or have not attended for more than 2 years, you need to complete an Application for Admission and submit it with a non-refundable $40 application fee before registering for classes. Apply online by visiting www.slcc.edu → Future Students. For more information please call (801) 957-4073.

2 - TAKE YOUR PLACEMENT ASSESSMENT

All matriculated students are required to take a placement assessment called the Accuplacer (or submit ACt or SAt scores). this assessment helps determine your skill level in the areas of reading, english, and mathematics. You must complete the placement assessment before registering for any classes. the Accuplacer Assessment is currently administered daily on a walk-in basis at taylorsville Redwood, South City, and Jordan campuses. Call the Assessment Center at (801) 957-4269 for additional information.Note: ACT or SAT scores less than two years old may also be used to meet the assessment requirement.transfer students with math or english credit from other colleges may be eligible for a waiver of all or part of the placement assessment requirements. If you are transferring to SLCC, please visit our website at www.slcc.edu/transcriptevaluation to learn how to have your prior credits evaluated (you may not need the placement assessment).the Accuplacer placement assessment is also used for placement in math and english coursework (ACt/SAt scores can also be used). Math scores are valid for one year and english scores are valid for two years for course placement.

3 - APPLY FOR FINANCIAL AID

Apply on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov or contact the Financial Aid Office at (801) 957-4410.

4 - ATTEND ORIENTATIONNew students need to complete an orientation before registering for classes. Students completing an orientation will be given early registration. New students should register for a QuickConnect orientation by calling (801) 957-4073. QuickConnect is a 90-minute orientation offered at a variety of times and locations. those who cannot attend an orientation on campus can complete the NetConnect orientation, an online option. to access the online NetConnect, visit www.slcc.edu/orientation. For any questions, visit the orientation website or call (801) 957-4299.

5 - MEET WITH AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR

have your pLACeMeNt ASSeSSMeNt, ACt or SAt scores and complete an orientation prior to meeting with an Academic Advisor to make the most of your advising session. Advisors can assist students to:• Interpret placement scores, create an

educational plan and set up a class schedule • Learn about career and major options as well as

transfer information • Locate resources available at the College

Jordan Campus htC 160A ...........(801) 957-2680Sandy Center Building B ................. (801) 957-3717taylorsville Redwood SC 240 .......(801) 957-4978South City Campus W138 ............... (801) 957-3361

6 - REGISTER FOR CLASSESOn-line registration: Log-in to Mypage (if needed, select ‘Need Your User/pass’ and follow instructions)• Select Student tab• Under Registration tools, select Add/drop

Classes• Select a term and submit• type CRNs (Course Reference numbers)

Submit Changes• OR select Class Search to search for courses• Select box to the left of the desired class and

Register

7 - GET YOUR ‘OneCard’You must be currently registered [enrolled in classes] and show positive photo Id to obtain a card. OneCard is the official Id card for the college. It can be obtained at the following locations:• Jordan Campus, htC (Courtesy desk) • taylorsville Redwood Campus, SC

(Courtesy desk) • Sandy Center (B108d) • South City Campus (Room e148)

8 - PURCHASE A PARKING PERMIT (if needed)

parking permits are ReQUIRed at many of the SLCC campuses. parking without a permit is available at parking meters. to obtain a parking permit, bring in your current vehicle registration. For information visit: www.slcc.edu/parking or call (801) 957-4011.

9 - ARRANGE FOR PAYMENTpaying your tuition and fees has never been easier. You have the option of paying online through Mypage with a check, savings account transfer or credit card. You may also pay by phone (801-957-4459), by mail or visit one of the five Cashier locations and pay in person. If you would like to divide your tuition into smaller payments, apply for the Student tuition Installment Loan (StIL). For more information, visit the cashiering website at: www.slcc.edu/cashiering/


Looking for a career that has potential for a high wage and job growth? Biomanufacturing is a career where you’re able to create and manufacture biotechnological products, such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, and biofuels. Salt Lake Community College is the only institution in Utah that provides specific, focused training for entry- to mid-level positions in biomanufacturing. The Biotechnology Department at SLCC offers the following three biomanufacturing programs: an Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Diploma and Certificate of Completion.

“The biomanufacturing program at SLCC offers practical experience with experiential learning — it’s not just theory-based like other institutions,” said Vivian Ngan-Winward, SLCC Biomanufacturing Program Director & Instructor.

Students in the Biomanufacturing program say they like that there’s so much certification along the way at different levels. Manuel Herrera said, “Whatever level of degree you receive in the program, there are many paths to explore.”

Despite the downturn in the economy, biomanufacturing is a field that continues to grow. “The biomanufacturing industry isn’t getting hit as hard as other industries because health is the last thing many people are willing to let go,” Ngan-Winward said. Many medical device companies’ sales have increased and other companies are expanding. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, employment in pharmaceutical and medical manufacturing is projected to increase by 26 percent between 2004 and 2014.

Many SLCC students in the biomanufacturing program said they started in another career, but chose to switch and receive a degree in a field with a bright future like biomanufacturing.

For example, Edwards Lifesciences, a global leader in the science of heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring, announced in October

Biomanufacturing Makes Good things happen

how Can I Get Financial Assistance?

Biomanufacturing Student Profile:

Maggie Finnegan

It’s the hands-on experience that SLCC student Maggie Finnegan loves most about the SLCC biomanufacturing program. “I guess you could say I’m a lab rat at heart,” she said. Finnegan started taking courses at SLCC in the biotechnology program three years ago and tried to find a job in the industry at the time, but didn’t find anything. A year ago she came across biomanufacturing information, which was more appealing and interesting to her. She liked the practical aspects of biomanufacturing and decided to register for biomanufacturing courses in Spring 2009. In her first biomanufacturing class various biomanufacturing companies in the community were toured. She liked how the company’s environments were all about quality assurance, which contributes to the employee culture of trust. Finnegan plans to graduate with her Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in biomanufacturing and find a job with a company that has a culture of trust.

2009 that, in anticipation of future growth, the company will be developing a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Draper, Utah, which will enable it to significantly expand its manufacturing and research and development capability.

According to Edwards Lifesciences, the company has accepted an incentive with financial support and backing from the State of Utah and the City of Draper based on the current 228 jobs being retained and the more than 1,000 projected new jobs in manufacturing, business and engineering. The new jobs are expected to be created in the state during the 15-year incentive period.

As Utah continues to add companies in biomanufacturing, the industry will have improved employability. The SLCC biomanufacturing program, in partnership with the Granite Technical Institute (GTI), provides industry-applicable training and instruction from faculty who have years of experience working in the industry. “Students receive the hands-on experience they need to get into the workforce and can apply what they’ve learned the first day they walk into a job,” Ngan-Winward said.

The co-location of the new BioInnovations Gateway (BiG) with the Biomanufacturing program at the GTI will provide students with an opportunity to gain additional industry-relevant training. BiG is a new high-technology business incubator facility supported by the Utah Science Technology and Research (USTAR) initiative and is designed to spur economic development for emerging biotech companies and to enhance the training of Utah’s life sciences workforce.

Financial Aid: (801) 957-4410, or visit www.slcc.edu/financialaid

What are tuition waivers and scholarships?Tuition waivers are state aid which covers only tuition. Tuition waivers do not cover fees. Eligibility for federal student aid is based on financial need and on several other factors. Scholarships can be institutional or private and each scholarship is different, and the amount and what it will cover is specific to that scholarship.

How do I find out what tuition waivers and scholarships are available?Check www.slcc.edu/financialaid/scholarships several times a year to be sure you don’t miss an opportunity to apply. Other resources online help you find private scholarships. Two such sites are www.fastweb.com and www.scholaraid.com. These two sites are reputable and do not charge a fee.

What are the deadlines?Deadlines for tuition waivers and scholarships vary. Check each application for submission deadlines.What happens after I turn in my application?The review process can take two to six weeks. You will receive notification, often by mail, of acceptance or denial. You may be required to return something to accept your funds.


Motorcycles & Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE) Technology – Certificate of CompletionStudents are prepared as outdoor power equipment technicians to service and maintain motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, marine engines, snowmobiles, lawn and turf maintenance equipment.Average Earnings: $11.25

Art (see Visual Art & Design)

Aviation Technology

Aviation Maintenance – AAS Aviation Maintenance Technician – DiplomaThe Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) program prepares students for a career in maintenance and repair of aircraft. Students gain knowledge and skills necessary to pass the Federal Aviation Administration written, oral and practical exams for an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanics license. Upon completion of the AAS degree, students can transfer to Utah State University’s bachelor’s degree program in Aviation Technology Maintenance Management. Students can also transfer to Utah Valley University to earn a bachelor’s degree in Technology Management.Average Earnings: $24.63

Commercial Fixed Wing – Certificate of CompletionThe two-semester certificate of completion will provide students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to operate aircraft for commercial operations in the United States.

Commercial Rotor Wing – Certificate of CompletionThe two-semester certificate of completion will provide students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to operate rotor-wing aircraft for commercial operations in the United States.

Non-Commercial Fixed Wing – Certificate of CompletionThe two-semester certificate of completion will provide students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to operate aircraft for pleasure (non-commercial) in the western United States.

Non-Commercial Rotor Wing – Certificate of CompletionThe two-semester certificate of completion will provide students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to operate rotor-wing aircraft for pleasure (non-commercial) in the western United States.

Professional Pilot – ASThe Professional Pilot degree program combines in-aircraft flight training with simulator and classroom-based technical and professional instruction to prepare students for attainment of FAA certificates and ratings necessary for airplane and/or helicopter pilot training. Upon completion of the degree, students can transfer to Utah Valley University’s bachelor degree in Technology Management or Professional Pilot. Students also can transfer to Utah State University, Westminster College, or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to complete a bachelor’s degree in Professional Pilot. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree.Average Earnings: $75.51

Barbering/Cosmetology

Barbering/Cosmetology – AAS Barbering/Cosmetology – Certificate of CompletionBarbering/Cosmetology – Diploma Students will be prepared for a career in the Barbering/Cosmetology field. Studies include: Haircutting for men and women, shaving for men, hair coloring, permanent waving, chemical relaxers, manicuring, acrylic nails, and basic esthetics. Upon completion of the program, students are prepared for the State Board Exam.Average Earnings: $9.13

Basic Skills Development (School of Applied Technology)

Adult Basic Education – Reading, Writing, MathAdult Basic Skills courses increase students’ reading, writing, math, language and vocabulary skills which can be helpful in obtaining employment. Courses do not prepare students for a specific job and or career. Adult Basic Education enhances students’ success in their career training.

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Test PreparationThis program is designed to assist students in preparing for the ASVAB. The scores on this test battery can qualify candidates for certain jobs and training in the armed forces. Instruction is concentrated in ten areas: general science, arithmetic reasoning, work knowledge, paragraph comprehension, numerical operations, coding speed, auto and shop information, mathematics knowledge, mechanical comprehension, and electronics information.

Computer Learning CenterThe open computer learning center offers basic computer, reading, writing, and math courses designed to provide high school and adult students with skills necessary to succeed in our training programs, to study for GED, and/or study for the Utah Basic Skills competency test (UBSCT).

Accounting

Accounting – AASAccounting – Certificate of Completion Accounting – Clerk Certificate of Completion (SAT)Prepares students for entry level positions in financial, managerial, government, tax, and cost accounting. Students learn both manual and computerized systems. The Accounting Clerk Program enables students to develop entry-level skills in the office accounting and/or bookkeeping areas.Due to the wide range of job opportunities and wages, students are advised to visit the Utah Department of Workforce Services at http://jobs.utah.gov/wi for current information.

Adult Basic Education (see Basic Skills Development-SAT)

Air Conditioning (see Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration)

Air Force ROTC (see ROTC)

American Sign Language/Interpreting

American Sign Language/Interpreting – AAPrepares students for an entry-level position in the field of interpreting and for the Novice Level certification test offered by the state. Career opportunities range from education to medical care. The AA degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree.Average Earnings: $17.49

Animation (see Visual Art & Design)

Apprenticeships (see alphabetical listing for individual programs)

Apprenticeships prepare individuals through on-the-job training and related instruction to qualify as a journeyman in a chosen craft or profession. Apprenticeship programs are composed of two parts: (1) on-the-job training provided by a sponsoring employer (2) SLCC classroom-related instruction designed to provide the apprentice with knowledge of theoretical and technical aspects of their craft. Individuals must locate their own employment sponsors for on-the-job training. Apprentices earn a certificate of achievement upon successful completion of all required core courses and may also earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree by completing additional general education courses. Sponsor registration with the federal Office of Apprenticeship is strongly encouraged. Contact: (801) 957-4066.

Architectural Technology

Architectural Technology/Architecture – ASThis degree prepares students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to the University of Utah Architecture program. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Architectural Technology/Construction Management – ASThis degree prepares students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to the Weber State University Construction Management Technology program offered on campus through SLCC’s University Center. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Architectural Technology – AAS Emphases: AT/CAD and Computer Graphics – AAS AT/Architectural Technology – AASPrepares students for a career in architectural drafting/detailing. Drawing skills are developed using classical drafting techniques and computer-aided design (CAD) systems. Students study construction details, mechanical systems, building code, specifications and building construction techniques. Emphases are available in CAD and Computer Graphics, and Architectural Technology. Average Earnings: $19.75

Automotive and Related Technologies (see also Skills Service Technologies-SAT)

Automotive Technician – AASPrepares student to enter the job market as an automotive technician, skilled in all facets of automotive diagnosis and repair. Students may also participate in the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification Exams. Upon completion of the AAS degree and additional General Education to complete an AS degree, students can transfer to Utah Valley University Technology Management program.Average Earnings: $15.98

Automotive Collision Repair/Refinishing – AAS Auto Collision Repair/Paint Technology (Apprenticeship) – AASPrepares students for careers in auto collision repair and refinishing. Auto collision repair techs straighten bent structures, remove dents, weld light gauge metal and replace badly damaged parts. They are qualified to repair all types of vehicles, but most work is done on cars and small trucks.Average Earnings: $15.58

What follows is an alphabetical listing of programs and areas of study offered by Salt Lake Community College. Call 801.957. SLCC for more information, or visit SLCC on the Web at www.slcc.edu.

Salt Lake Community College A-Z


Community Learning CenterThrough a partnership with Salt Lake City and SLCC, the School of Applied Technology offers free computer access to residents of Glendale and Rose Park at the Sorenson Unity Center.

English as a Second Language (Levels 1-3)The program offers three levels of ESL leading to vocational training or college level classes. A placement test is given to determine the level at which a student should begin. ESL classes include intensive practice in reading, writing, grammar, listening, vocabulary, pronunciation, conversation and computer-aided instruction.

GED Test PreparationThis course is designed for individual student study to prepare for the GED exam. Resource material is available for individual lessons and practice in the test areas of mathematics, writing skills, science, social science, and interpreting literature and the arts.

Biology

Biology – ASThis degree prepares students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to biology programs at four-year institutions. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Biomanufacturing

Biomanufacturing – AASBiomanufacturing – DiplomaBiomanufacturing – Certificate of CompletionPrepares students for entry-to mid-level positions in biotechnology manufacturing organizations. Program focuses on production processes and procedures, safety, good manufacturing practices (GMP), quality systems and management, federal & international regulations and troubleshooting/problem-solving. Students will cultivate their skills in effective communication, leadership and working within a team environment.

Biotechnology

BiotechnologyBiotechnology Technician – AASPrepares students for technical positions in life science research and manufacturing. The program emphasizes hands-on laboratory and internship experience. Skills include DNA cloning and analysis; expression and purification of proteins; cell culture techniques; enzyme and antibody assays; bioprocessing; bioinformatics; industrial standards and communication skills. Students have the opportunity to transfer their biotechnology courses to Utah Valley University and apply them to a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology. Students may choose to take upper division courses for the Biotechnology bachelor’s degree at the SLCC Jordan Campus or at the UVU home campus.Average Earnings: $14.20

Brick Masonry

Brick Mason Technology (Apprenticeship) – AASApprenticeship programs provide related instruction to complement current on-the-job training. Brick masons build walls, fireplaces, arches, columns and other structures using brick, concrete blocks, stone, marble and other materials. Average Earnings: $22.27

Broadcast Video/Audio Production

Broadcast Video/Audio Production – AASPrepares students for professional positions in radio and television broadcasting, video production and audio production. Skills include writing, editing, vocal and visual performance, pre-production planning, studio and field production products and post-production editing and distribution. Students can specialize in particular aspects of the field. Average Earnings: $15.07

Building Construction, Maintenance & Management

Building Construction/Construction Management – ASThis degree prepares students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to the Weber State University Construction Management Technology program offered on campus through SLCC’s University Center. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Building Construction/Construction Management – AASBuilding Construction/Cabinetmaking CertificateStudents will be prepared for a career in building construction. Students receive theoretical and hands-on training in concrete, framing carpentry, finish carpentry, cabinetmaking and construction management. Upon completion of the AAS degree and additional General Education to complete an AS degree, students can transfer to Utah Valley University Technology Management program.Average Earnings: $18.93

Carpentry Independent Technology (Apprenticeship) – AASCarpentry JATC Technology (Apprenticeship) – AASApprenticeship programs provide related instruction to complement current on-the-job training. This apprenticeship prepares students as carpenters to work with wood products, concrete forms, platforms and structures in conjunction with trades such as iron workers, brick masons and others.Average Earnings: $22.27

Facilities Maintenance Technology (Apprenticeship) – AASApprenticeship programs provide related instruction to complement current on-the-job training. This apprenticeship prepares students for careers in building maintenance.Average Earnings: $19.27

Business (see also Economics, Finance and Credit, International Studies, Marketing)

Business – AA and ASThese degrees prepare students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to business bachelor’s degree programs including accounting, business administration, finance, management, marketing and others at University of Utah, Utah State University, Weber State University, Utah Valley University, Southern Utah University, Dixie State College, Westminster College and Brigham Young University. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree. The AA degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements and requires two semesters of a foreign language.

Accelerated Business Degree – AS (Continuing Ed.)Business Management – AAS Business Management – Certificate of CompletionStudents will gain core business skills required to successfully operate a business entity.

Business Management/Production Operations and Supply Chain Management Emphasis – AASStudent will gain skills in production/operations; supply chain design and management; logistics; quality and learn principles to produce and distribute goods/services in a global marketplace. Employment is available in production and supply chain environments in areas such as freight forwarding, customs brokerage, inventory/warehouse operations, and manufacturing.Average Earnings: $36.53

Business Management/Small Business Ownership Emphasis – AASStudents will learn the essential elements of successful small business ownership. Coursework emphasizes skills necessary to introduce a business idea into the marketplace and manage the growth of the business.

Small Business Development Center Training (Continuing Ed.)Continuing Education provides quality, short-term education and training for individuals, business and industry. For more information, please contact Continuing Education (801) 957-5200.Due to the wide range of job opportunities and wages, students are advised to visit the Utah Department of Workforce Services at http://jobs.utah.gov/wi for current information.

Business Support Technologies (School of Applied Technology)

Accounting Clerk Certificate of CompletionThe program provides business and accounting skills required for a job doing accounting tasks in a variety of organizational settings. The program is taught at Highland and Rose Park.Average Earnings: $12.01

Administrative Clerk CertificateThe program was created to be a shorter program for those looking to gain foundational training in business, workplace relations, and computer skills to prepare for employment in a variety of organizational settings.Average Earnings: $12.00

Business Administrative Support I and II Certificate of CompletionThe program provides foundational training in business, accounting, and computer skills to prepare for employment in a variety of organizational settings. The second phase allows for additional focused training to prepare for employment in a skilled position.Average Earnings: $17.89

Customer Service CertificateThe program provides foundational training in basic business practices and operations, preparing you for employment in a variety of organizational settings. The program is taught at Highland and Rose Park.Average Earnings: $12.55

Customer Service/Receptionist CertificateStudents receive basic training in keyboarding, data entry, ten-key, computer concepts, Windows, Internet and e-mail. The program also teaches telephone etiquette, professionalism, business communication skills and introduction to word processing.Average Earnings: $11.95

Front Office Support CertificateThis program focuses on basic keyboarding and computer skills, basic math skills, use of computer applications, and use of business machines.Average Earnings: $11.04

Office Clerk CertificateThe program enables students to develop entry-level skills in the computer-office occupations area. Emphasis is placed on keyboarding skill building, ten-key calculator skills, computer concepts, Windows, Internet and e-mail.Average Earnings: $12.00

Social/Human Services Assistant CertificateThis program is designed for people interested in giving to the community by assisting professionals with their clients in social service settings. With focus on entry-level case management, students learn how to work in a team environment with professionals from a wide variety of fields such as psychology, rehabilitation, corrections, and/or social work.Average Earnings: $11.26


Cement Masonry

Cement Masons JATC Technology (Apprenticeship) – AASApprenticeship programs provide related instruction to complement current on-the-job training. This apprenticeship prepares students for careers in finish concrete.Average Earnings: $20.44

Chemical Engineering (see Engineering, Pre-)

Chemistry

Chemistry – ASChemistry/Physical Science – ASThese degrees prepare students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to chemistry programs at four-year institutions. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Civil/Environmental Engineering (see Engineering, Pre-)

College Preparation Skills (see Basic Skills Development & Developmental Education)

Communication

Communication – AS Emphases: Mass Communication Speech CommunicationThis degree prepares students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to communication programs at four-year institutions. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Computer Engineering (see Engineering, Pre-)

Computer Literacy Skills (see also Computer and Network Support Technologies-SAT)

Computer Workshops (Continuing Ed.)Continuing Education provides quality, short-term education and training for individuals, business and industry. For more information, please contact Continuing Education (801) 957-4845.

Computer Information Systems & Networking Technologies

Computer Information Systems – ASThis degree prepares students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to the Weber State University Computer Science program offered on campus through SLCC’s University Center. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

CIS/Computer Programming & Design Emphasis – AASCIS/Web Programming & Development Emphasis – AAS CIS/Database Design, Management & Administration Emphasis – AASPrepares students for such careers as program designer, programmer/analyst or systems analyst. Graduates perform program design, coding, testing, documentation and implementation of commercially-oriented information systems. Upon completion of the AAS degree and additional General Education to complete an AS degree, students can transfer to Utah Valley University Technology Management program. A certificate of completion is also available in Personal Computing. Average Earnings: $28.19

Computer and Network Support Technologies (School of Applied Technology)

Computer Applications CertificateComputer Applications program provides foundational training in the core computer applications used by businesses, preparing for employment in a variety of organizational settings.Average Earnings: $17.89

Computer Support Specialist (A+ Certification) Certificate of CompletionProvides students hands-on training in microcomputer configurations, installations, component upgrading, diagnosis, repair and preventive maintenance.Average Earnings: $17.54

Computer Upgrade and Repair Technician (A+)Completion of this program provides preparation for the CompTIA A+ certification.Average Earnings: $17.54

Information Technology–NetworkingThis program will prepare you for employment as a network administrator. Network administrators design, install and support organization’s LAN, WAN, network segment, Internet, or intranet system.Average Earnings: $26.78

Linux Network Administrator Certificate of CompletionThe Administrator Certificate is designed for students with some previous computer technical knowledge who wish to enhance their skills. Students will learn to install, configure, and troubleshoot Linux servers and the network applications they provide.Average Earnings: $20.81

Network Administrator (MCSA) Certificate of CompletionThe MCSA certificate prepares students to take the following industry tests: CompTIA Network+, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA). Courses are taught at Meadowbrook and Rose Park.Average Earnings: $20.22

Network Associate (MCP)This program prepares you for the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification test.Average Earnings: $17.54

Network Engineer (MCSE) Certificate of CompletionThe MCSE certificate prepares students for the following industry certification tests: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), and Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). Courses taught at Meadowbrook and Rose Park.Average Earnings: $20.81

Network Infrastructure Technician (CCNA)The program provides a foundation of knowledge in networking. The training in this program will provide preparation to install, configure, and operate LANs, WANs, and Dial Access Services for smaller networks. Use of communication protocols such as IP, Apple Talk, Ethernet, and Access Lists is included. This program also prepares students for the CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification test.Average Earnings: $25.23

Networking Technician (NET+)The Networking Technician program provides training in networking fundamentals employers need. A Net+ Certified technician will be able to make recommendations for installing or expanding a network, document and perform preventative maintenance on a network, and troubleshoot network problems. Capabilities include becoming an on-site technical support person.Average Earnings: $25.23

Computer Science

Computer Science – ASThis degree prepares students for transfer. It is designed to fulfill the first two years of a Baccalaureate of Science degree in Computer Science at 4-year institutions throughout the state of Utah. Students will learn to design, document, test and implement software solutions following contemporary object-oriented principles.

Criminal Justice (see Public Safety)

Culinary Arts

Culinary Institute – AASThis program prepares students for careers in the culinary arts and fulfill the requirements for the National Restaurant Association (NRA) and American Culinary Federation (ACF) certifications. Program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation.Average Earnings: $17.93

Dance (Courses Only)

Courses are offered in ballet, modern dance, jazz, tap and dance improvisation. Dental Specialties

Pre-Dentistry (see Health Sciences)Dental Hygiene – AAS (see Health Sciences)Dental Office Assistant – Certificate (see Health Care Technologies – SAT)

Developmental Education

Developmental Education courses increase students’ reading, writing, math, language and skills which can be helpful in continuing academic success as well as in obtaining employment. Courses do not prepare students for a specific job and/or career.

Developmental Reading/Writing/MathDevelopmental Education helps to ensure that every student entering SLCC gains proficiency in basic skills, competencyfor academic and career success, confidence to pursue personal goals and problem-solving skills.

English-as-a-Second-Language (Level 4)Students continue to learn English language skills which will enhance success in academic and career pursuits.

Learning EnhancementLearning Enhancement helps to ensure that entering students have the opportunity to gain additional skills in human relations, study habits and self-image.

Diesel Systems Technology (see also Skills Service Technologies-SAT)

Diesel Systems Technology – AAS Diesel Systems Technology (Apprenticeship) – AASDiesel Systems Technology – DiplomaPrepares students to repair and maintain diesel equipment including trucks, buses and off-road construction equipment such as bulldozers, excavation equipment and cranes. The DSTA apprenticeship program provides related instruction to complement current on-the-job training. Upon completion of the AAS degree and additional General Education to complete an AS degree, students can apply and transfer to the Utah Valley University Technology Management program.Average Earnings: $17.57


Economics

Economics – ASThis degree prepares students for transfer. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Education

Paraeducation – ASParaeducation – Certificate of CompletionThis degree prepares students to work as paraeducators in public school districts under the direction of certified classroom educators. This degree has transfer options with Utah State University education programs.Average Earnings: $13.11

Education – ASThis degree prepares students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to higher education institutions. However, individual advising is necessary for institution-specific transfer course requirements. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Electrical Engineering (see Engineering, Pre-)

Electrical Technology

Electrical Independent Technology (Apprenticeship) – AASApprenticeship programs provide related instruction to complement current on-the-job training. This apprenticeship program prepares students to be a journeyman electrician. Electricians are compulsory licensed craftsmen in new construction who plan, lay out and install, alter or repair electrical wiring, fixtures, apparatus and controls.Average Earnings: $22.27

Electronic Publishing (see Visual Art & Design)

Electronics Technologies (School of Applied Technology)

Electromechanical Assembly TechnicianStudents learn to use the latest techniques and tools to ensure high reliability soldering and electromechanical assembly in this multiple-part, hands-on program.Average Earnings: $20.83

Electronics Assembly TechnologyStudents learn to use the latest techniques and tools to ensure high reliability soldering in this two-part, in-depth, hands-on program.Average Earnings: $12.73

Electronics TechnicianThis program provides a solid foundation for students desiring to enter the electronics technician field.Average Earnings: $18.15

Engineering, Pre-

The associate degree in engineering (APE) is offered in each of the engineering disciplines listed below. The courses are fully articulated with the universities for transfer. The APE degree has reduced general education requirements. Current accreditation board of engineering (ABET) standards require upper-division General Education courses. Students who successfully complete an APE degree may apply for advanced-placement at a 4-year institution but must complete the General Education requirements at the senior/receiving institution.Average Earnings: Dependent upon advanced degree and area of specialization

Chemical Engineering – APEChemical engineers study how to develop, produce and use chemicals. They work in production environments, develop new and clean energy production techniques, create environmental technologies, develop and produce new pharmaceuticals. Chemical engineers must understand the principals not only of chemistry, but physics, mathematics and general engineering. This broad-based education makes the chemical engineer valuable in many industries. Civil/Environmental Engineering – APECivil and environmental engineering encompasses a wide range of engineering projects dealing with buildings, bridges, dams, highways and road systems, fluid flow, transportation systems, water supply systems, water quality, water resources and reservoir engineering, water reclamation, geotechnical, and air, soil / ground and water pollution problems. Civil Requires competence in mathematics, physics, chemistry and science in general. Computer Engineering – APEComputer engineers work on the front lines of IT industry, designing, building, testing and maintaining computers and the related integrated systems. From designing new microchips to developing industrial robots, computer engineers use their skills to help businesses and consumers. The course work focuses on software, programming, math and science, particularly in chemistry and physics. Electrical Engineering – APEElectrical Engineering requires competency in mathematics, physics, chemistry and science in general. Electrical engineers, design, develop, and test electrical equipment to generate and control energy. Manufacturing Engineering – APEManufacturing engineering focuses on methods and processes of manufacturing. Manufacturing engineers are involved in the creation and operation of the technical and economic processes that convert raw materials, energy, and purchased items into components for sale to other manufacturers or into end products for sale to the public. More specifically, manufacturing engineering involves the analysis and modification of product designs so as to assure manufacturability; the design, selection, specification, and optimization of the required equipment, tooling, processes, and operations; and the determination of other technical matters required to make a given product according to the desired volume, timetable, cost, quality level, and other specifications.

Materials Science Engineering – APEMaterials Science Engineering focuses on understanding materials and using that understanding in engineering applications. Materials Science Engineers must have a strong background in chemistry, physics and mathematics. They may work in the chemical process industry with polymeric materials, in electronics with semiconductors, with composites in the aerospace market, with ceramics or with metals or with exotic new materials such as carbon nanotubes. Mechanical Engineering – APEMechanical Engineering deals primarily with mobile systems as well as mechanisms. Mechanical Engineers are highly skilled individuals with strong background in math, science and their applications to design, development and manufacturing of new products and systems as well as improvement and/or advancement of existing products and systems. Mechanical Engineer’s major areas of specialization are transportation, aerospace, aeronautics, power generation/services, manufacturing, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning), and nuclear energy.

Engineering Design/Drafting and Manufacturing Technologies (EDDT & MAT)

Engineering Drafting Technology – Certificate of CompletionThis program encompasses a variety of engineering disciplines including: mechanical, civil, piping, electronics, structural, and industrial. The two-semester certificate of completion provides the student with entry-level industry skills in technical drafting and computer-assisted drafting (CAD) as well as courses in specialty areas of the student’s choice.Average Earnings: $19.55

Engineering Design/Drafting Technology – AASDrafters and designers develop the drawings and designs for fabrication and construction. The AAS degree provides, in addition to the certificate, training in specific discipline areas such as: electro-mechanical, structural steel detailing, piping, and civil, and depth in CAD areas such as customization, solid modeling, and discipline specific software. Courses covering design theory, process and problem-solving and elective depth courses in related areas provide knowledge and skills that will enhance the students’ ability to advance to the level of designer in industry.Average Earnings: $19.75

Engineering Design/Drafting Technology – ASThis degree prepares students for transfer. This degree requires completion of an AAS in EDDT. Upon completion of the AAS degree and additional General Education to complete an AS degree, students can transfer to the Utah Valley University Technology Management program.Average Earnings: $19.75

CAD/CAM Engineering Technology – ASThis degree prepares students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to the Southern Utah University CAD/CAM Engineering Technology program. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree. It also provides students with the basic mechanical drafting, CAD and CNC machining skills required for entry-level placement in industry.Average Earnings: $24.74

Machining Technology – Certificate of CompletionThe machining technology certificate provides students with the entry-level skills required for work as a machinist and includes: manual and CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining; CAD (Computer Assisted Design); CAM (Computer Assisted Manufacturing); Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing; and manufacturing processes.Average Earnings: $18.36

Manufacturing Engineering Technology – ASThe manufacturing engineering technician designs tooling for the fabrication of mass-produced parts, monitors the manufacturing processes, and performs inspection. This degree prepares students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to the Weber State University Manufacturing Engineering Technology program. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree. It also provides students with the CAD/CAM, solid modeling design, and manual/CNC machining skills required for entry-level placement in industry.Average Earnings: $24.74

Mechanical Engineering Technology – ASThe mechanical engineering technician provides support for design engineers as quality technicians, drafter/designers, and document specialists. This degree prepares students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to the Weber State University Mechanical Engineering Technology program. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree. It also provides students with the CAD/CAM, solid modeling, and design skills required for entry-level placement in industry.Average Earnings: $21.61

English

English – AA and ASThese degrees prepare students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to English programs at four-year institutions. The AS and AA degrees satisfy lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree. The AA degree requires two semesters of one foreign language.

English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) (see Basic Skills Development &Developmental Education)

Environmental Studies

???? Central Sterilization Processing Technician – Certificate of Proficiency (HLDC)

Environmental Geology (see Geosciences)

Landscape Technology (Apprenticeship) – AASThis program gives students a knowledge of plant selection, water conservation, small engine repair/maintenance, pest management and plumbing/pipe fitting applications including low-voltage electrical systems theory.Average Earnings: $15.30


Family and Human Studies

Family and Human Studies – ASThis degree prepares students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to programs at four-year institutions. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Family and Human Studies – AASFamily and Human Studies – Certificate of CompletionPrepares students to become a teacher or director of a childcare facility. Special attention is given to business skills needed to become an effective child care center administrator.Average Earnings: $14.23

Child Development Associate CredentialFulfills the formal education requirement for the nationally-recognized CDA credential, the minimum qualification for a child care center director in Utah.Average Earnings: $9.31

Fashion

Fashion Institute – Certificate (Continuing Ed.)The Fashion Institute certificate prepares students for entry-level retail or wholesale sales, management, retail buying or entrepreneurship in the clothing industry.Average Earnings: $14.28

Flight Technology (see Aviation Technology)

Film

Film Production Technician – AASStudents can train for film industry positions like camera operator, audio operator, floor director, video editor, art director, sound recorder and more.Average Earnings: $17.22

Finance and Credit

Finance and Credit – AASFinance and Credit – Certificate of CompletionPrepares students for jobs in commercial and retail credit analysis, credit granting and collections, cash management, insurance, real estate, brokerage and other investment activities. Due to the wide range of job opportunities and wages, students are advised to visit the Utah Department of Workforce Services at http://jobs.utah.gov/wi for current information.

Fine Arts

Courses include dance, film, fine arts, music and theatre.

Fitness

Fitness Technician – AASEmphases:

Personal Trainer Group Exercise Instructor

Prepares students to instruct group exercise or personal fitness training, emphasizing sound scientific advice and supervision. Successful completion of the program prepares graduates to sit for certifications from various fitness associations.Average Earnings: $17.22

Foreign Languages

SLCC offers classes in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Navajo, Portuguese, Russian, Samoan, Spanish, and Tongan. Note: Two semesters of one language are required as part of Associate of Arts (AA) degrees. While the language credit will transfer, the transfer institutions may not offer continuing study toward a Bachelor of Arts degree in all languages offered by SLCC.

Genealogy

Genealogy - Certificate (Continuing Ed.)Students learn proper use of genealogic records and sources. They are introduced to many possible career paths in the family history field.

General Studies

General Studies – ASThis degree prepares students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to programs at four-year institutions. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Geographic Information Science Technology

Geographic Information Science Technology – AASIn addition to local, state, and federal government agencies, skills acquired in the GIS program can lead to jobs in the private and non-profit sectors including scientific and technical fields such as agriculture and soils, archeology, biology, cartography, ecology, environmental sciences, forestry and range, geodesy, geography, geology, hydrology and water resources, land appraisal and real estate, medicine, transportation, urban planning and development, and more.Average Earnings: $16.32

Geosciences

Environmental Geology – ASThis degree prepares students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to programs at the University of Utah, Utah State University, Southern Utah University and Weber State University. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Geography – ASUsing the latest technology, geographers use geospatial technology (i.e.satellite imagery, GPS, Geographic Information Systems, and geodatabases) to analyze and understand the physical and cultural world. Knowing how to spatially analyze the world is needed in nearly all fields of study. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree. Learn more at http://www.slcc.edu/geography

Geographic Information Science Technology – AASThe GIS program at SLCC teaches students a variety of geospatial technologies such as satellite imagery analysis, GPS, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and geodatabases. Skills acquired in the GIS program can lead to jobs in government, private, non-profit, scientific, and technological fields such as agriculture, archeology, biology, environmental sciences, forestry, sustainability, energy management, geography, geology, water resources, land appraisal and real estate, transportation, urban planning, business and marketing, surveying, and criminology. Excellent complement to any other program offered at the college. Learn more at http://www.slcc.edu/gis

Sustainability – CertificateThe Sustainability Certificate at SLCC focuses on a variety of issues associated with sustainability. Knowledge and skills taught in a wide variety of courses will help prepare students for jobs in new clean and green industries and train current workers who wish to augment their skills and enhance opportunities for advancement. The certificate program is comprised of 24 credit hours of course work. Students are required to take four core courses which total 12 credit hours. Students’ choices for remaining courses are dependent upon areas of specialization. Students have the option to take required courses online or in a traditional classroom format. www.slcc.edu/green

Health Care Technologies (School of Applied Technology)

Basic Health Records Certificate of CompletionStudents are prepared as basic health record clerks to work in a medical records facility in hospitals, clinics, doctor’s offices and insurance companies. Students learn basic computer skills, medical filing, medical terminology, medical accounting/patient scheduling software and ICD-9 coding. Average Earnings: $12.40

Central Sterilization Processing TechnicianCompletion of this program prepares students to become a Central Sterilization Processing Technician or CPT.Average Earnings: $11.72

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) CertificateCertified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Spanish to EnglishStudents will acquire entry-level skills to assist healthcare professionals in meeting the various medical needs of acute, chronic, or long-term patients within a hospital or long-term-care facility. Students are prepared to sit for certification exams. The Spanish to English CNA program prepares native Spanish speakers for the CNA and healthcare assistant licenses for the state of Utah. Program taught at Meadowbrook and Rose Park.Average Earnings: $9.85

Clinical Medical AssistingClinical medical assistants work in clinics, doctors’ offices, and hospitals, performing routine clinical tasks. Clinical duties may include taking medical histories, recording vital signs, explaining procedures, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting physicians during the exams.Average Earnings: $12.19

Dental Office Assistant CertificateMany dental offices hire entry-level employees to work in the front office greeting, scheduling, and billing patients as well as assisting the dentist. This program prepares students for both positions.Average Earnings: $12.42

ECG TechnicianECG technicians specialize in conducting electrocardiogram tests on patients.Average Earnings: $22.14

Health Unit Clerk/Coordinator CertificateStudents are prepared to manage patient records at the nursing unit in hospitals and clinics. Students learn basic computer skills, keyboarding and customer service. Students also learn to transcribe doctors’ orders using medical terminology and basic anatomy/physiology. While using hospital computer simulation software, students learn to admit and transfer patients, order laboratory tests, maintain nursing unit supplies and operate the nursing unit communication systems.Average Earnings: $12.11

Medical Coding and Billing Certificate of CompletionThis program prepares students to work in the outpatient medical coding and billing areas of hospitals, medical clinics and doctor’s offices. Students learn basic computer skills and bookkeeping software, medical filing, medical terminology, medical accounting/patient scheduling software and prepare for professional certification exams.Average Earnings: $13.29

Medical Office AdministrationThe program prepares you to work in many different businesses in the health care industry including doctors’ offices, clinics and hospitals.Average Earnings: $18.41

Nutrition AssistantStudents will be trained in the skills required to meet patient mealtime needs, whether they need partial or full assistance. The focus will be on preparing the student to work in long-term care or rehabilitation health care settings.Average Earnings: $9.82


Pharmacy TechnicianThe pharmacy technician certificate is designed to prepare students to assist the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services and care to patients in hospitals, long-term care facilities and the community.Average Earnings: $14.16

Phlebotomy TechnicianPhlebotomy is the drawing of blood for transfusion, diagnosis, or experiment especially in the treatment of sickness of disease. The program will prepare students to work as a phlebotomist and may also be taken as a component of the Clinical Medical Assisting program.Average Earnings: $12.12

Health Sciences (see also Dental Specialties, Nursing)

Health Science – ASDegree options: Dental Hygiene Radiologic Technology Occupational Therapy Assistant Registered Nurse Physical Therapist Assistant

The Health Science AS requires students to have first completed an AAS degree program in: Dental Hygiene, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology or Registered Nurse. The AS is designed for transferring and applying to bachelor’s programs at four-year institutions. Additional prerequisite courses may be required. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Note: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees in Dental Hygiene, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant and Radiologic Technology programs are designed for professional status, certification or licensure and are not intended as a pathway to professional, bachelor/graduate programs at four-year institutions. Average Earnings: dependent upon area of specialization

Dental Hygiene – AASA dental hygienist serves as a clinician, educator/health promoter, patient advocate, administrator/manager and researcher. Dental hygienists currently are in high demand and may secure employment in a variety of settings including private practice, hospitals and public health facilities. Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.Average Earnings: $32.97

Occupational Therapy Assistant – AASOccupational Therapy Assistants will be prepared to provide services to children and adults with physical illness, developmental problems, the aging process and/or psychosocial dysfunction. OTAs use occupation and purposeful activity with clients/patients to help them reach their maximum level of independence. Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Therapy Education. Graduates are prepared to sit for the national exam for OTAs.Average Earnings: $20.71

Physical Therapist Assistant – AASUnder the supervision of a physical therapist, assistants are prepared to provide client care by applying a variety of therapy treatments in a variety of health care settings. Graduates are able to sit for the national exam for physical therapist assistants. Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.Average Earnings: $17.73

Radiologic Technology – AASStudents will be prepared to perform radiographic procedures, apply principles of radiation protection, evaluate radiographs for technical quality and provide patient care. Graduates will sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technology examination in radiography. Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.Average Earnings: $21.19

Medical Assistant – Certificate of CompletionMedical assistants are trained primarily to work in doctors’ offices, clinics or health maintenance facilities. Accredited by the Medical Assisting Education Review Board.Average Earnings: $12.19

Surgical Technology – Certificate of CompletionPrepares students to work in the operating room. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, a surgical tech hands instruments to surgeons and is responsible for the care of these instruments. Accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology. Average Earnings: $16.60

Pre-Professional (Courses Only) Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Medicine Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy SLCC offers prerequisite courses required in these areas. Students typically need a bachelor’s degree to apply for further education in these professional areas. SLCC’s AS degrees in sciences or general studies allow students to complete prerequisites as well as general education courses for transferring to a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year institution. See advisors for specific details.Average Earnings: Dependent upon professional degree

Therapeutic Recreation Technician – Certificate (Continuing Ed.)This seminar provides a foundation for students pursuing a therapeutic recreation technician (TRT) license. Following completion of the seminar, students seeking licensure must also complete a basic first aid course and field work under the supervision of a licensed therapeutic recreation therapist or a master therapeutic recreation therapist. Currently, SLCC offers only the instructional program.

Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration (HVAC) (see also Skills Service Technologies–SAT)

Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration Technology (HVAC) (Apprenticeship) – AAS Apprenticeship programs provide related instruction to complement current on-the-job training. Apprentices in the HVAC program learn the techniques required to install new equipment and skills to repair, maintain and troubleshoot existing equipment including residential and commercial HVAC systems.Average Earnings: $17.21

Refrigeration JATC Technology (Apprenticeship) – AASApprenticeship programs provide related instruction to complement current on-the-job training. Apprentices are prepared as refrigeration fitters for contract and custom installation, maintenance and service of refrigerated and/or air conditioning systems. Work may include new construction and remodeling and repair of existing building units.Average Earnings: $17.15

Heavy Duty Mechanics and Repair (see Diesel Systems Technology)

History & Anthropology

History & Anthropology – AAThis degree prepares students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to history programs at four-year institutions. The AA degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree and requires two semesters of a foreign language.

Humanities

Humanities – AAThis degree prepares students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to humanities programs at four-year institutions. The AA degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree and requires two semesters of a foreign language.

Illustration (see Visual Art & Design)

Instrumentation Technology

Instrumentation Technology (Apprenticeship) – AASApprenticeship programs provide related instruction to complement current on-the-job training. Prepares students for employment in installing, maintaining, repairing, calibrating and trouble shooting instrumentation and control systems in such industries as petroleum refining, food processing, chemical manufacturing, power generation and many others.Average Earnings: $14.54

Interior Design

Interior Design – Certificate (Continuing Ed.)The Interior Design certificate trains students for a variety of design positions. After successful completion of the required and elective classes, students are awarded an interior design certificate.Average Earnings: $18.22

International Studies

International Studies – AAThis degree prepares students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to the University of Utah International Studies program. The AA degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree and requires two semesters of a foreign language.

Ironworking

Ironworkers JATC Technology (Apprenticeship) – AASApprenticeship programs provide related instruction to complement current on-the-job training. Ironworkers erect structural steel, place reinforcing steel and provide rigging for moving machinery. They also work with ornamental iron.Average Earnings: $13.67

Law

Pre-Law (Courses Only)Students typically need a bachelor’s degree to apply to law school. SLCC offers AS degrees in many areas of study to prepare students interested in applying and transferring to a four-year institution for a bachelor’s degree. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Paralegal Studies – AASUnder the direction of an attorney, a paralegal performs delegated legal work for an attorney or law firm including research, interviewing clients and court preparation. Employment opportunities exist outside of law in general business and government organizations. ABA approved.Average Earnings: $21.38

Legal Secretary – Certificate (Continuing Ed.)The training in this program assists in the development of a legal secretary whether the individual is currently employed in a law office or preparing for such a career. Emphasis is on the professional skills rather than the routine or clerical aspects of the work of legal secretary.Average Earnings: $15.46

Library Science

Library & Information Science – Certificate (Continuing Ed.)Continuing Education provides quality, short-term education and training for individuals, business and industry. For more information, please contact Continuing Education (801) 957-5200.


Manufacturing Technologies (School of Applied Technology)(see also Welding)

Machinist CertificateThe Machinist Program is competency-based. This means that students will learn through hands-on practice the skills needed for entry-level employment.Average Earnings: $15.34

Welding Certificate of CompletionStudents enrolled in this program are provided with opportunities to learn entry-level job skills in the welding processes most commonly used in today’s industries.Average Earnings: $15.41

Machining Technology (see also EDDT & MAT)

Machinist Technology (Apprenticeship) – AASApprenticeship programs provide related instruction to complement current on-the-job training. Students will set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce and modify precision parts and instruments. They will use mathematical formulas, metal properties and blueprints for layout. They will gain experience using lathes, milling machines, shapers and grinders. Education will include both manual and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) equipment.Average Earnings: $18.36

Manufacturing Engineering (see also EDDT & MAT, and Engineering, Pre-)

Marketing

Marketing Management – AAS Marketing Management – Certificate of CompletionPrepares students for diverse career opportunities in retailing, direct sales, advertising, physical distribution and logistics.Due to the wide range of job opportunities and wages, students are advised to visit the Utah Department of Workforce Services at http://jobs.utah.gov/wi for current information.

Materials Science Engineering (see Engineering, Pre-)

Mathematics

Mathematics – AS This degree prepares students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to mathematics and mathematics education programs at four-year institutions. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Mechanical Engineering (see also EDDT & MAT and Engineering, Pre-)

Medical Office Support (see also Health Care Technologies, Dental Specialties and Nursing, )

Media and Web Design Technologies (School of Applied Technology)(see also Visual Art and Design)

Graphic DesignerThe program provides comprehensive training in software applications and skills to prepare students for employment requiring design responsibilities in a variety of organizational settings.Average Earnings: $18.59

Media Design TechnologyBusinesses continually communicate with employees, customers, and other businesses. The communication is done through printed material, websites, electronic presentations, videos, and other related media. This program will teach you how to use leading computer applications to prepare these messages.Average Earnings: $12.41

Web ProgrammerThe program covers basic and advanced scripting and programming skills needed to create web sites and applications that are dynamic, data-driven and interactive.Average Earnings: $30.54

Web Site DesignerThis program is designed to provide you with the necessary skills to design, create, and publish dynamic interactive web sites using the latest web design authoring software.Average Earnings: $28.19

Medical Professions (see Health Sciences)

Military Science (see ROTC)

Music

Music – ASPrepares students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to music programs at four-year institutions. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Non-Destructive Testing Technology

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician – AASStudents are prepared to perform examinations using radiography, magnetic particle, electrical fields, eddy currents, liquid penetrant and ultrasonics on component parts in a manner that will not impair their future usefulness. NDT methods are used in industries including aerospace, petrochemical, composite, automotive, nuclear, marine, electronics, aircraft, materials-joining and utilities. Technician levels I, II, and III are taught.Average Earnings: $14.39

Nursing

Nursing (RN) – AASPrepares students to sit for the NCLEX exam to be licensed as a registered nurse (RN). RNs manage and provide care in various healthcare areas including acute care, long-term care and community settings.Average Earnings: $27.18

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) – Certificate (see Health Care Technologies)

Office Information Systems (see Business Support Technologies, Health Care Technologies, and Law)

Operating Engineers Technology

Operating Engineers Technology (Apprenticeship) – AASApprenticeship programs provide related instruction to complement current on-the-job training. Students are trained to safely operate heavy equipment including scrapers, dozers, rollers, compactors and all types of cranes.Average Earnings: $17.90

Paralegal Studies (see Law)

Professional Driving (School of Applied Technology)

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)Learner’s Permit (Class A & B) & Upgrade CertificateThis 16-hour course provides instruction that helps students prepare to take the CDL written test required to obtain a learner’s permit prior to beginning the Professional Truck Driving program. Instruction includes air brakes, tractor-trailer combinations and general trucking operations.Average Earnings: $16.85

Delivery DriverThis short course prepares students to drive trucks or vans with a capacity of less than 26,000 GVWR for the purpose of delivering and picking up merchandise or packages.Average Earnings: $11.74

Forklift Training Certificate of AchievementThis course is designed for people who would like to learn the basic fundamentals of moving materials with forklifts, pallet jacks, electric jacks, and other similar pieces of equipment. Employers must certify their employees on the specific equipment in use at the company.Average Earnings: $13.77

Professional Truck Driving CertificateThe Professional Truck Driving department offers a variety of training options. The short program is designed for people who have had experience driving professionally in the past or who have obtained their CDL learner’s permit. The longer program students begin studying for their CDL.Average Earnings: $16.85

Public Safety, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, EMT, BEA,Firearms & Drivers Education

Bail Enforcement Agent Training – CertificateSatisfies Utah’s certification requirements for becoming a bail enforcement agent in Utah.Average Earnings: $17.84

Citizens Firearm Concealed Permit TrainingSatisfies Utah’s certification requirements for an individual to carry a concealed weapon.

Criminal Justice – ASThis degree prepares students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to the Weber State University Criminal Justice program offered on-campus through SLCC’s University Center. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Criminal Justice – AASThis degree offers students a basic liberal education as well as professional education in criminal justice. The AAS degree is aimed at students planning to go directly to work.Average Earnings: $30.88

Drivers EducationSatisfies Utah’s training requirements for an individual to receive their drivers license.

Emergency Medical Technician Training (EMT) – CertificateEMT Re-Certification TrainingSatisfies Utah’s certification and recertification requirements to become an EMT. This training is applicable to those in law enforcement, fire fighting, private security and various health providers. Training includes treatment of trauma, shock, illness, bleeding, bandaging, splinting and taking vital signs. Anatomy and physiology training is also included.Average Earnings: $15.26

Motorcycle Rider EducationSatisfies Utah’s training requirements for an individual to receive their motorcycle endorsement.

Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)Satisfies Utah’s certification requirements to become a Utah Law Enforcement Officer.

Special Function Reserve Officer – Certificate Satisfies Utah’s certification requirements to become a Correctional Officer or a Reserve Officer.


Philosophy (Courses Only - See Humanities)

Physics

Physics – ASThis degree prepares students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to physics programs at four-year institutions. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Plumbing

Plumbing Independent Technology (Apprenticeship) – AASApprenticeship programs provide related instruction to complement current on-the-job training. Students learn skills necessary to perform mechanical work in the installation, maintenance, repair, removal and replacement of water supply and water/liquid waste removal. Plumbers must be licensed in Utah.Average Earnings: $20.01

Plumber/Pipefitter JATC Technology (Apprenticeship) – AASApprenticeship programs provide related instruction to complement current on-the-job training. Students will learn to construct, fabricate, remodel and repair all classes of piping systems. Plumbers/pipefitters must be licensed in Utah.Average Earnings: $20.01

Political Science

Political Science – ASThis degree prepares students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to political science programs at four-year institutions. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Psychology

Psychology – ASThis degree prepares students for transfer SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to psychology programs at four-year institutions. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Real Estate

Real Estate Appraisal (Continuing Ed.)Continuing Education provides quality, short-term education and training for individuals, business and industry. For more information, please contact Continuing Education (801) 957-5200.Average Earnings: $9.57

ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps)

Air Force ROTCArmy ROTC (Courses Only)ROTC training helps students develop many of the qualities basic to success in military or civilian careers. ROTC helps students pursue a college degree and an officer’s commission at the same time. To participate in the ROTC program students must be enrolled in degree program.

Science (see Biology, Biomanufacturing, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Geosciences, Physics)

Skills Service Technologies (School of Applied Technology)

Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Certificate of CompletionPrepares students as entry-level technicians in electrical, gas-fired appliances, refrigeration and air conditioning. The program also includes training in brazing and heat load calculations, and prepares students to take the required EPA certification test.Average Earnings: $17.21

Automotive General Services Technician CertificateThe Automotive General Service Technician program is designed to give students the foundation skills needed by an entry-level automotive technician.Average Earnings: $15.99

Automotive Technician Certificate of CompletionCompletion of the program will equip students with the skills and knowledge to seek employment as entry-level automotive service technicians.Average Earnings: $15.99

Automotive Undercar Technician CertificateDesigned to give students the basic skills needed by an entry-level automotive preventive maintenance and periodic service technician.Average Earnings: $15.99

Heavy Duty Diesel Maintenance Technician CertificatePrepares students for entry-level positions in diesel equipment service and repair shops.Average Earnings: $18.76

Heavy Duty Diesel Technician Certificate of CompletionThis program will equip students with a comprehensive knowledge of diesel engines and other technologies related to maintaining and repairing diesel-powered vehicles and other similar systems.Average Earnings: $18.76

Social Work

Social Work – AA and ASThese degrees prepare students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to social work programs at four-year institutions. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree. The AA degree requires two semesters of a foreign language. The program also includes supervised internships.

Sociology

Sociology – ASThis program prepares students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to sociology programs at four-year institutions. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Stagehands

Stagehands JATC (Apprenticeship) – AASApprenticeship programs provide related instruction to complement current on-the-job training. The stagehand program trains apprentices in the art of constructing, setting up and moving props and stage accessories. The program also covers sound systems, lighting systems and overall facilities for stage or movie productions.Average Earnings: $13.75

Supported Employment

Supported Employment – Certificate (Continuing Ed.)Continuing Education provides quality, short-term education and training for individuals, business and industry. For more information, please contact Continuing Education (801) 957-5200.

Surveying Technology

Surveying – AASStudents receive hands-on education in survey calculations, survey drafting, surveying field techniques, global positioning systems, public land surveying, control surveys, aerial photo identification, land development, boundary laws, and writing legal descriptions. The program serves three types of students: those with little or no experience in surveying; students preparing for professional licensing; and working professionals wanting a chance to upgrade their training.Average Earnings: $16.20

Theater (Courses Only)

Transportation/Driving (see Professional Driving)

Visual Art and Design

Visual Art and Design – ASThis degree prepares students for transfer. SLCC offers courses required for transferring and applying to the Utah Valley University Multimedia Communication Technology program. The AS degree satisfies lower-division General Education requirements for a bachelor’s degree.

Visual Art and Design/Animation – AASTwo options are available: Animation/Illustration and Animation/MultimediaJob opportunities range across a variety of industries and wages vary.

Visual Art and Design/Design – AASStudents learn creative concept, design, layout and execution of printed and digital materials such as ads, brochures, logos, signs and packaging.

Visual Art and Design/Illustration – AASStudents learn illustration skills for traditionally and digitally produced images appropriate for use in advertising and editorial design applications.

Visual Art and Design/Multimedia – AASStudents learn skills to create digital 2-D and 3-D art and animation and use authoring tools to build digital applications for use on the Web and in corporate, educational or entertainment pieces.

Visual Art and Design/Photography – AASStudents learn both digital and traditional photographic techniques and will prepare a portfolio designed to obtain an entry-level job within a photography or related career path.Average Earnings: $14.53

Electronic Publishing – Certificate of CompletionStudents learn principles of graphic design, electronic layout and graphics production/manipulation using industry-standard software. Students learn basic printing techniques and to edit text, graphics and photographs.Average Earnings: $12.71

Welding

Welding – AAS Welding – DiplomaStudents become competent in welding ferrous and non-ferrous metals using a variety of process in all positions. Student receive additional knowledge through courses of study in blueprint reading, welding symbols, mathematical formulas, and layout. Students will be prepared to operate shears, rollers, drills, brakes, and numerous hand tools. The program provides instruction and training in stick welding (SMAW), wire feed welding (GMAW), flux-cored welding (FCAW), tig welding (GTAW), submerged arc welding (SAW), gas welding (OAW), plasma cutting (PAC), oxy-acetylene cutting (OAC), air carbon arc cutting (ACAC), plus manual and automatic cutting processes. Graduates are competent in working with and from blueprints and written procedures using correct terminology and symbols.Average Earnings: $15.24


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