Davis Applied Technology College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

Davis Applied Technology College, also referred to as DATC, is located in Kaysville, Utah, United States. It was established in the year 1978 and formerly known as the Davis Area Vocational Center. DATC offers its students degrees and certificate programs in various area of study including business and information technology, health professions, transportation technology, construction and apprenticeship technology, and manufacturing technology. Apart from the main campus, there are seven other campuses of the college in:

• Bridgerland
• Dixie
• Mountainland
• Ogden-Weber
• Salt Lake-Tooele
• Southwest
• Uintah Basin

Students of Davis Applied Technology College can join various on-campus organizations and clubs including the Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA), Skills USA – VICA, and Professional Business Leaders of America (PBLA).

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine and engineering.
• High male/female ratio.
• Large number of students.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Continuous.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 3,647 in 2009-2010 (1,411 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 56% of the student body. About 16% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (10 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
• Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

• Accounting

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (9 awarded)

• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (33 awarded)

• Electrician
• Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (14 awarded)

• Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

ENGINEERING (18 awarded)

• Materials Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (2 awarded)

• CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

LAW (8 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (15 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
• Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded)

• Medical Office Management/Administration
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (162 awarded)

• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Services and Allied Professions
• Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
• Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (867 awarded)

• Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (3 awarded)

• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (0 awarded)

• Fire Science/Fire-fighting