Salt Lake Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

Salt Lake Community College was established in 1948 as the Salt Lake Area Vocational School. The first class commenced on September 14, 1948. It became Salt Lake Trade Technical Institute in 1959 and adopted its present name in 1987. The college is commonly abbreviated as SLCC and offers two campuses in South City and Jordan.

SLCC offers over 100 degree programs in technical, academic, and vocational fields. Some of the academic departments of SLCC are automotive and related technologies, building construction/construction management, computer information systems, and manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology.

Salt Lake Community College Athletics are known as the Bruins. The men’s spots include baseball, golf, soccer, and basketball. The women’s sports include basketball, volleyball, and tennis.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in transportation, liberal arts, and engineering technician.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High male/female ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.
• Athlete financial aid is awarded.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

Salt Lake Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 46% of students received financial aid of some sort.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 29,396 in 2009-2010 (16,487 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 63% of the student body. About 8% 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 (113 awarded)

• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (298 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration and Management
• Business/Commerce
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
• Finance
• Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
• Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (49 awarded)

• Computer Science
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
• Computer and Information Sciences
• System Administration/Administrator
• System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (77 awarded)

• Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Construction Trades
• Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
• Electrician
• Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (36 awarded)

• Culinary Arts/Chef Training

DESIGN (21 awarded)

• Design and Visual Communications
• Fashion/Apparel Design
• Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (11 awarded)

• Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
• Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING (22 awarded)

• Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (185 awarded)

• Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
• CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
• Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
• Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
• Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
• Industrial Technology/Technician
• Instrumentation Technology/Technician
• Manufacturing Technology/Technician
• Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
• Surveying Technology/Surveying
• Telecommunications Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (20 awarded)

• Human Development and Family Studies
• Social Work

LAW (27 awarded)

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (1,680 awarded)

• Economics
• English Language and Literature
• General Studies
• Geography
• History
• Humanities/Humanistic Studies
• International/Global Studies
• Political Science and Government
• Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
• Social Sciences
• Sociology

MATHEMATICS (5 awarded)

• Mathematics

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (69 awarded)

• Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

MEDIA (47 awarded)

• Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
• Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
• Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
• Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
• Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (57 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
• Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
• Health and Medical Administrative Services
• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
• Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (141 awarded)

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Medical/Clinical Assistant
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

MEDICINE (53 awarded)

• Public Health

MUSIC (2 awarded)

• Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (347 awarded)

• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (29 awarded)

• Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (25 awarded)

• Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
• Office Management and Supervision
• Receptionist

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (8 awarded)

• Commercial and Advertising Art
• Photography

PRODUCTION TRADES (44 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (39 awarded)

• Biology/Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Geology/Earth Science
• Physics

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (21 awarded)

• Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
• Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (48 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (73 awarded)

• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Psychology

TRANSPORTATION (146 awarded)

• Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
• Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation