SLCC offers the following degrees:
Associate of Arts
Associate of Science
Associate of Applied Science
Specialized associates degrees:
Associate of Pre-Engineering
Associate of Pre-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 the Utah System of Higher Education per Board 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 Higher Education to support transfer options and prepare students for upper-division work in bachelor’s degree 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 major coursework, are required to complete these degrees at SLCC. Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS)’s degrees are no more than 63 credits in length unless an exception is granted by the SLCC Board of Trustees.
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 lower division general education requirements and select lower-division major requirements for a bachelor’s degree at all public institutions in 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. Individual programs may specify general education courses, based on transfer requirements, and unless specified by the program, courses can meet multiple degree requirements. See individual program descriptions for specific course requirements.
SLCC continually strives to articulate programs and courses with other colleges and universities in Utah and so that a course taken at SLCC is counted equivalent 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.
Specialized Associates Degrees
Specialized associates degrees are programs of study that include extensive specialized course work to prepare students to start upper-division work in a specific bachelor’s degree. Specialized associate degrees require significant major courses; general education requirements may be less extensive than in AA or AS degrees. Because students might not fully complete SLCC’s general education requirements as part of the specialized degree, they are expected to satisfy remaining general education requirements in addition to upper-division requirements to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Completing a specialized degree does not guarantee automatic acceptance into an engineering or science major at other colleges and universities. Most four-year engineering programs are restricted and require a special application and a competitive GPA.
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 Higher Education designed to prepare students for upper-division work in baccalaureate engineering programs. Generally, graduates of SLCC’s Associate of Pre-Engineering programs transfer seamlessly into engineering majors at public universities in the Utah System of Higher Education. Students must select specific courses at SLCC depending upon the engineering emphasis and where they intend to transfer; see engineering program descriptions for degree requirements.
Associate of Pre-Science (APS) Degrees
Associate of Pre-Science (APS) degrees are programs of student approved by the SLCC Board of Trustees and recognized by the Utah Board of Higher Education designed to prepare and support students for upper-division work in baccalaureate science programs. Generally, graduates of SLCC’s Associate of Pre-Science programs transfer seamlessly into science-specific majors at public universities in the Utah System of Higher Education. Students must select specific courses at SLCC depending on their preparation and transfer planning; see specific program descriptions for degree requirements.
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 Higher Education 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, an 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).
Many of the courses contained in AAS degrees will transfer to other institutions per articulation agreements and apply courses to bachelor’s degree requirements. Check with individual department coordinators or academic advisors for specific transfer information. Students who complete an AAS degree may complete additional general education courses to earn the Certificate of Completion in General Education or an AS degree 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 Higher Education that consist of a coherent sequence of courses typically one year in length (30-33 semester credits). Based on compelling reasons, exceptions to the maximum credit 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 Utah Board of Regents that consist of a coherent sequence of courses typically less than one year in length (16-29 semester credits). 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 Higher Education. 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. However, Certificates of Achievement awarded for technical education programs offered through the Salt Lake Technical College (SLTC) are recorded on an SLCC transcript.
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 Higher Education 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 (AS) or Associate of Arts (AA) 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 not-for-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 sponsored in a qualifying trade. Total completion of an Apprenticeship program may take three to five years depending upon the trade.
Division of Apprenticeship and Construction Related Technology
Taylorsville Redwood Campus
Construction Trades Building, Room 274
801-957-4066
https://www.slcc.edu/satts/
Workforce Training & Education
Workforce Training & Education offer a wide range of programs designed to lead to entry-level employment, upskill you in your current role, and assist you in renewing your licenses. Explore our programs to reach your workforce goals below.
Division of Workforce Training & Education
801-957-5361
https://www.slcc.edu/workforce-training/index.aspx
Salt Lake Technical College
The Salt Lake Technical College offers a variety of CTE and technical education programs ranging from 3 to 31 credits 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. Scholarships and VA Educational Benefits may be available and most programs resulting in a Certificate of Proficiency or Completion are eligible for federal financial aid. High school students may access CTE programs tuition free at the Salt Lake Technical College.
To learn more about the Salt Lake Technical College go to https://slcc.edu/sltech/index.aspx.
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