SLCC offers the following degrees:
Associate of Arts
Associate of Science
Associate of Pre-Engineering
Associate of Applied Science
SLCC also offers the following certificates:
Certificate of Completion
Certificate of Proficiency
Certificate of Achievement
Each of the following definitions includes the applicable requirements from Utah State Board of Regents policy R401.
Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) Degrees
Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degrees are programs of study approved by the SLCC Board of Trustees and recognized by the Utah Board of Regents intended to encourage exploration of academic options and prepare students for upper-division work in baccalaureate programs and/or for employment. A minimum of 61 total credits, including a minimum of 34 credits of general education coursework and 27 credits of other coursework, are required to complete these degrees at SLCC. Associate’s degrees are no more than 63 credits in length unless an exception is granted by the SLCC Board of Trustees. Pre-majors, which consist of recommendations for specific courses to take at SLCC in preparation for a particular baccalaureate major, are defined in a variety of areas as outlined in this catalog. Individual programs may specify in their catalog entries whether general education credits can be counted toward the 61 credits of coursework necessary to earn the associate’s degree; where not specified, excess general education credits can be counted.
Note: An Associate of Arts (AA) degree requires successful completion of any language course at the 1020 level (Language (LN) ) or higher as part of the 27 credits beyond general education.
Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degrees are called “transfer” degrees because they satisfy the lower division general education requirements and select lower-division major requirements for a baccalaureate degree at all public institutions of the Utah System of Higher Education. However, completion of an AS or AA degree at SLCC does not guarantee automatic acceptance into a specific major when transferring; some four-year programs are restricted and may require a special application, a competitive GPA, and/or other admission requirements.
SLCC continually strives to articulate programs and courses with other colleges and universities in Utah and elsewhere so that a course taken at SLCC is counted equivalently at other institutions. SLCC academic advisors and advisors at a student’s intended transfer institution can assist students with specific course articulation information. For further information about transferring, see the Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog.
Associate of Pre-Engineering (APE) Degrees
Associate of Pre-Engineering (APE) degrees are programs of study approved by the SLCC Board of Trustees and recognized by the Utah Board of Regents designed to prepare students for upper-division work in baccalaureate engineering programs. APE degrees require significant specialized coursework and general education requirements that may be less extensive than in AA or AS degrees. Because students might not fully complete SLCC’s general education requirements while completing a specialized associate’s degree, they are expected to satisfy remaining general education requirements in addition to upper-division requirements to earn a baccalaureate degree. Generally, graduates of SLCC’s Associate of Pre-Engineering programs transfer seamlessly into engineering majors at public institutions of the Utah System of Higher Education. In some cases, students must select specific courses at SLCC depending upon where they intend to transfer; see engineering program descriptions for specific program requirements.
Completing an APE degree does not guarantee automatic acceptance into an engineering major at other colleges and universities. Most four-year engineering programs are restricted and require a special application and a competitive GPA.
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degrees
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees are programs of study approved by the SLCC Board of Trustees and recognized by the Utah Board of Regents primarily intended to prepare students for entry-level careers. A minimum of 63 and a maximum of 69 credit hours are required to complete these degrees. At SLCC, the AAS degree requires a minimum of 14 credits of general education coursework (11-14 credits in core academic skills and 3-6 credits in distribution courses).
An AAS Emphasis indicates a specific subject or focus area within a defined AAS program. The emphasis requirements fulfill the requirements for the AAS degree and are indicated as an emphasis of the AAS degree on a student’s transcript and diploma, i.e., “Associate of Applied Science in Fashion Design and Merchandising: Technical Apparel Emphasis.”
Many of the courses contained in AAS degrees will transfer to other institutions per articulation agreements. Check with individual department coordinators or academic advisors for specific transfer information. Some Utah institutions will also accept credits from certain AAS degrees and apply them toward baccalaureate degree programs. Students who complete an AAS degree may complete additional general education courses to obtain an AS degree or Certificate of Completion in General Education from SLCC.
Certificates of Completion
Certificates of Completion are programs of study approved by the SLCC Board of Trustees and recognized by the Utah Board of Regents that consist of a coherent sequence of courses typically one year in length (30-33 semester credit hours or 900-990 clock hours). Based on compelling reasons, exceptions to the maximum credit/clock hour requirement may be granted. Certificates of Completion may be entry-level or may require prerequisites of related industry experience and/or previous course work or degree attainment. Certificates of Completion include clearly identifiable instructional components in communication, computation, and human relations. These components can either be standalone general education courses or embedded within other program courses.
Certificates of Proficiency
Certificates of Proficiency are programs of study approved by the SLCC Board of Trustees and recognized by the the Utah Board of Regents that consist of a coherent sequence of courses typically less than one year in length (16-29 semester credit hours or 600-899 clock hours). Certificates of Proficiency may be entry-level or may require prerequisites of related industry experience and/or previous course work or degree attainment. Certificates of Proficiency are not eligible for federal financial aid.
Certificates of Achievement
Certificates of Achievement are programs of study that result in a certificate issued by an individual department/division/school and not under the authority of the Board of Regents. These are typically designed to meet immediate workforce training or community education needs. Certificates of Achievement are not recorded on an SLCC transcript, do not become part of a student’s permanent academic record, and are not eligible for federal financial aid. A Certificate of Achievement has no minimum or maximum length requirements or minimum general education requirements.
General Education Certificate of Completion
The Certificate of Completion in General Education meets the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) general education requirements as outlined in Board of Regents Policy R470. This Certificate provides verification to all USHE institutions that the student completed the lower division general education requirements of an Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree. This Certificate of Completion is embedded in all AS and AA degree programs.
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Career and Technical Education (CTE) includes a wide range of programs, either credit or non-credit, specifically designed to prepare students to enter the workforce immediately upon completion. Every AAS degree and certificate program at SLCC is a CTE program. Students in CTE programs are highly recruited by business and industry. SLCC has relationships with many employers in the community and can help CTE graduates enter a career upon graduation. Industry leaders serve on Program Advisory Committees that advise SLCC’s CTE programs on curriculum and workforce preparation issues. In some cases, students may be hired before they graduate and are able to complete their education at an employer’s expense. Many CTE and university graduates return to SLCC for recertification or continuing education throughout their careers.
SLCC partners with more than 60 local high schools and allows students to begin CTE training during high school through SLCC’s concurrent enrollment program. Concurrent enrollment allows students to earn high school and college credit at the same time, expediting their entry into the workforce. To learn more about concurrent enrollment course offerings, please visit: http://www.slcc.edu/concurrentenrollment/ce-course-offerings/index.html.
To learn more about SLCC Career and Technical Education opportunities go to www.slcc.edu/cte.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship students attend classes and work in a paid industry position. Students must be employed in a qualifying trade and (in most cases) sponsored by their local trade union. Total completion of an Apprenticeship program may take three to five years depending upon the trade.
Apprenticeship Department
Taylorsville Redwood Campus
Construction Trades Building, Room 274
801-957-4066
www.slcc.edu/apprenticeship
Continuing Education
Continuing Education (CE) focuses on programs designed to meet the needs of community members, business, industry, agencies, and working professionals. Programs range from on-going career oriented programs to customized training focused on development of a particular skill. CE also delivers on-site programs and courses for many employers.
Division of Continuing Education
Miller Campus
9750 S 300 W
Sandy, UT 84070
801-957-5303
www.slcccontinuinged.com
School of Applied Technology
The School of Applied Technology offers a variety of competency-based CTE programs ranging from 150 to 1105 clock hours in length at several SLCC campuses/centers. It also offers classes in College Academic Readiness (Reading and Math), English as a Second Language (ESL) and other vocational preparation basic skills courses. VA Educational Benefits are available and most programs 600 clock hours in length or longer are eligible for federal financial aid.
School of Applied Technology
South City Campus
1575 South State Street, Room 1-061
Salt Lake City, Utah 84115-1610
801-957-3354
www.slcc.edu/sat
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