"the science of healing. the art of compassion."
Is your future in Health Sciences?
Are you a problem solver who’s curious about the world? Are you intuitive and compassionate?
Think about your last medical visit. How did it feel when the exam room door opened? Who called you back and took your vitals? With Health Sciences, you can shape others’ healthcare experiences for the better.
If you want a career with a sense of purpose and repeated opportunities for human connection, you'll find it in Health Sciences. SLCC can get you in the door.
Career Opportunities
Our programs prepare you for these positions:
- Dental Hygienist
- Mortuary Science
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Radiologic Technology
- Respiratory Therapy
- Surgical Technology
- and more!
Future Opportunities
And our programs begin opening doors to opportunities like these:
Nurse Practicioner, Medical Doctor, Physician's Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Medical Journalist, Medical Researcher and more. (Additional schooling is often required.)
Thinking about a bachelor's degree? Our Health Sciences AS transfers to four-year schools. Ready to begin work? Our AAS and certificate programs may be right for you.
Decide to Succeed at SLCC
Explore Your Area of Study
Not ready to pick a major? Meet with a Career Coach. Together you’ll discover new majors, relevant career options, and choose the best classes to help you explore your interests. Schedule an appointment now.
Start taking the right courses
Not ready to pick your classes? Start with the first 5 classes suggested for your Area of Study. You'll earn fifteen transferable credits to keep you moving forward while you settle on a major. Register now.
Plan with Your Advisor
Academic Advisors help you make experience-based plans for your pathway. When we say experience, we mean both the street smarts you bring to SLCC and any “a-ha!” moments that happen during your first semester.
Save Time, Save Money: Follow Your Plan
Transfer and graduation plans don’t need to be complicated. Your advisor will help you graduate and transfer to a four-year school or join the workforce in the fastest, most cost-effective way possible.
Become a Student with Staying Power
SLCC faculty teach in high-impact ways. Your first-year experience will give you staying power within and beyond the classroom.
Celebrate Your Success!
You made it! But that doesn’t mean we’re any less here for you. SLCC Alumni have access to career services for up to 1 year post-graduation and our transfer center can field continuing questions.
Advising
Health Sciences advisors are your built-in support system. Literally! Our offices are on the same campuses where you'll take class: Taylorsville and Jordan. Each program has its own advisor, which means personalized attention tailored to your unique career and educational goals.
Excited to meet your Health Sciences advisor? We're waiting for you at orientation.
Sign up for new student orientation now.
You choose when and where. It's free, and breakfast or dinner is provided. Online options are also available.
At orientation, you’ll meet your advisor and other first-year Health Sciences students, learn about registering for the right classes and practice scheduling appointments. Whatever program you choose, count on at least 2 face-to-face meetings with your advisor along the way. We will, too.
Danielle Mills Career Services
Need help exploring careers or areas of study? What about finding a job or an internship? If you’re overwhelmed and not sure where to begin, Career Services is here to help. Whether it’s learning about your skill set, scholarships, resumes, cover letters, networking, interviewing or salary negotiation, our team of trained Career Coaches, Peer Mentors and Employer Specialists can help you create an individualized life plan — and stick to it.
We’ll help you better understand who you are, what you want to do professionally and the steps to take to get there. Engaging with Career Services early and often is the most important step toward achieving this goal and feeling confident in your life direction.
Miguel Nieto-Palma
Available Programs
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- Accounting: AAS
- Accounting: CC
- Aerospace/Aviation Maintenance Technology: AAS
- Air Conditioning/Heating/Refrigeration: CC
- Aircraft Electronics: CP
- American Sign Language/English Interpreting: AAS
- American Sign Language: AA
- Anthropology: AA
- Anthropology: AS
- Apprenticeship Brick Mason Technology: AAS
- Apprenticeship Electrical Independent Technology: AAS
- Apprenticeship Heating, Cooling & Refrigeration Technology (HVAC): AAS
- Apprenticeship Plumber Independent Technology: AAS
- Apprenticeship Plumber/Pipefitter JATC Technology: AAS
- Apprenticeship Refrigeration JATC Technology: AAS
- Apprenticeship Stagehand JATC Technology: AAS
- Architecture: AS
- Atmospheric Science: AS
- Automation and Instrumentation Technician: CC
- Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing: AAS
- Automotive Collision Repair: CC
- Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair: CC
- Automotive Refinishing: CC
- Automotive Technician: AAS
- Biology: APS
- Biology: AS
- Biotechnology: AS
- Biotechnology: CP (CTE)
- Brick Mason: CA
- Business Administration: AAS
- Business Management: AAS
- Business Management: CC
- Business: AA
- Business: AS
- Cabinetmaking and Furniture Construction: CC
- Certified Nursing Assistant: CA
- Chemistry: AS
- Clinical Lab Assistant: CA
- Collision Maintenance & Light Repair: AAS
- Commercial Baking: CC
- Commercial Foods Certificate: CC
- Communication Studies: AS
- Computer Sciences and Information Systems: AAS
- Computer Sciences and Information Systems: AS
- Computer Support Specialist (A+): CP
- Construction Management and Sustainable Building: AAS
- Construction Management: AS
- Criminal Justice: AAS
- Criminal Justice: AS
- Culinary Arts: AAS
- Dental Hygiene: AAS
- Desktop Support Technician: CA
- Diesel Service Technician and Driver: CC
- Diesel Service Technician: CP
- Diesel Systems Technology: AAS
- Diesel Systems Technology: CC
- Economics: AS
- Education: AS
- Electromechanical Assembly Technician: CA
- Electronics Assembly Technician: CA
- Electronics Communications Technician: CC
- Electronics Engineering Technology: AAS (CTE)
- Electronics Engineering Technology: CC (CTE)
- Electronics Technician: CP
- Energy Management: AAS
- Engineering Design Manufacturing Technology: AAS (CTE)
- Engineering Drafting and Manufacturing Technology: CC (CTE)
- English: AA
- Environmental Science and Sustainability: CP (CTE)
- Exercise Science / Kinesiology: AS
- Family and Human Studies: AAS
- Family and Human Studies: AS
- Family and Human Studies: CC
- Fashion Design & Merchandising: Fashion Design Emphasis: AAS
- Fashion Design & Merchandising: Fashion Merchandising Emphasis: AAS
- Fashion Design & Merchandising: Technical Apparel Emphasis: AAS
- Film Production Technician: AAS
- Finance and Credit: AAS
- Finance and Credit: CC
- Fitness Technician: AAS
- Game Development: CP
- General Engineering - Full: APE (CTE)
- General Engineering - Traditional: APE (CTE)
- Geographic Information Science: AS
- Geology: AS
- Geospatial Technology: AAS
- Geospatial Technology: CC
- Graphic Technician: CP
- History: AA
- Hospitality Management: AAS
- Humanities: AA
- Interdisciplinary Studies: AA, AS
- Interior Design: AAS
- Interior Design: CP
- International & Global Studies: AA
- Journalism and Digital Media: AS
- Machining CNC/CAM Technology: CC (CTE)
- Manual Machinist: CA
- Marketing Management: AAS
- Marketing Management: CC
- Mathematics: AS
- Media Music: AAS
- Medical Coding & Billing: CP
- Medical Office Administration: CP
- Medical Scribe: CA
- MIDI: CP
- Mobile Publishing: CC
- Mortuary Science: AAS
- Motorcycle and Outdoor Power Equipment Technology: CC
- Motorcycle and Outdoor Power Equipment Technology: CP
- Music: AS
- Music Recording Technology: AAS
- Music Recording Technology: CP
- Nanotechnology: CP (CTE)
- Network Administrator (MCITP:SA): CP
- Network Engineer: CP
- Network Support Technician: CA
- Non-Destructive Testing - Eddy Current: CC
- Non-Destructive Testing - Radiography: CC
- Non-Destructive Testing - Ultrasonics: CC
- Non-Destructive Testing: AAS
- Nursing: AAS
- Occupational Therapy Assistant: AAS
- Paralegal Studies: AAS
- Philosophy and Religious Studies AA
- Physical Therapist Assistant: AAS
- Physics: AS
- Political Science: AS
- Pre-Medical and Health Sciences: AS
- Professional Truck Driving: CA
- Psychology: AS
- Radiologic Technology: AAS
- Respiratory Therapy: AAS
- Retail Management: CC
- Small Unmanned Aerial Systems: CP (CTE)
- Social Work: AA
- Social Work: AS
- Sociology: AS
- Surgical Technology: CC
- Surveying & Geomatics: AAS
- Surveying & Geomatics: CP
- Sustainable Building Construction: CC
- Theatre Arts: AS
- Video or Radio Production: AAS
- Visual Art & Design - Animation Emphasis: AAS
- Visual Art & Design - Animation: AS
- Visual Art & Design - Graphic Design & Communications Emphasis: Graphic Design AAS
- Visual Art & Design - Illustration Emphasis: AAS
- Visual Art & Design - Multimedia Emphasis: AAS
- Visual Art & Design - Photography Emphasis: AAS
- Visual Art & Design - Web Design Emphasis: AAS
- Web Graphic Design: CP
- Web Programmer: CP
- Web Site Designer: CP
- Welding Fabrication & Inspection: AAS
- Welding Technology: CC
- Welding: CC