Mountainland Applied Technology College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a small city.

Overview

Mountainland Applied Technology College was established by the Mountainland Region Vocational and Technical Education Coordinating Committee in 1989. In 2001, the Utah State Legislature passed a House Bill in a special session leading to the creation of the Utah College of Applied Technology. The bill was enforced as a law in the same year, and Mountainland Applied Technology Center officially became an affiliate campus of UCAT.

MATC offers career oriented education through a large number of certificate programs. Associate of Applied Technology degrees are also available in selected disciplines. Programs offered by the college are organized under the following divisions, Automotive Technology & Transportation, Business Technology, General Industry & Technical Programs, Health Care Technology, and Information Technology.

MATC also offers distance learning opportunities and weekend classes. Additional services offered by the college include remedial services, academic/career counseling, part-time cost defraying employment opportunities, and career placement services.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in beauty and cosmetology.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

School characteristics:

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

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 606 in 2009-2010 (341 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 51% of the student body. About 20% 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 (54 awarded)

• Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
• Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (8 awarded)

• Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (10 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Electrician
• Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (15 awarded)

• Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (61 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (15 awarded)

• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (198 awarded)

• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Services and Allied Professions
• Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
• Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (38 awarded)

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (18 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (1 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (54 awarded)

• Physical Therapist Assistant

TRANSPORTATION (23 awarded)

• Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation