One Great Community, Two Great Schools

One Great Community, Two Great Schools

Learn more about the two higher education institutions in Washington County, why they are vital to all of us, and what pathways they offer you, your family, and our community.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Economic Impacts of a College Town ............................................................................................4 Benefits of Higher Education...........................................................................................................5 Differences Between a Technical College and a Polytechnic University......................................6 Alumni Serving Washington County...............................................................................................7 Program Offerings............................................................................................................................8 Dixie Technical College Academic Programs.................................................................................9 Utah Tech University Academic Programs...................................................................................10 Articulation Pathways....................................................................................................................12 Utah Tech University At a Glance..................................................................................................14 Dixie Technical College At a Glance..............................................................................................15

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Economic Impacts of a college toWn It is no secret that we live in one of the fastest-growing, most scenic, and unique communities in the nation. Although Washington County is flourishing, our economic strength is only as good as our next generation, making it vital that we supply the necessary training and workforce to sustain our community.

While Dixie Technical College and Utah Tech University are separate entities, they work hand in hand to provide a variety of educational pathways to strengthen our workforce and draw high-paying jobs to our area. As the cost of living continues to increase, educational opportunities and a diversified economy are critical for our loved ones to live, work, and thrive here.

In addition, college towns enjoy increased economic security along with cultural, athletic, arts, and educational opportunities for all.

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Benefits of Higher Education We are fortunate to have a state-supported technical college and polytechnic university in our region to provide growth, training, and support for our community members.

As we collectively support education in our area, our institutions of higher learning will continue to fuel economic growth, elevate our culture, provide increased opportunities, and uplift the lives of our alumni and community members.

Those who obtain additional education after high school generally receive countless benefits, including:

Improved quality of life Increased job opportunities Greater job satisfaction Higher income Better physical and mental health Stronger relationships

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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN A TECHNICAL COLLEGE AND A POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY Our community enjoys the benifts of two great institutions of higher learning that work together to help students reach their goals and achieve their potential.

Washington County is the only area in a five-state region that is home to both a technical college (Dixie Technical College) and a polytechnic university (Utah Tech University). Technical colleges generally offer skill-specific programs and certificates for a particular career or trade that can often be completed in one year or less. Polytechnic universities also focus on applied, hands-on learning and career readiness, but in addition offer general education degrees along with more in-depth associate, bachelor, and graduate degrees. Examples of other polytechnic universities include Virginia Tech, Cal Poly, Texas Tech, and Georgia Tech.

Both Dixie Technical College and Utah Tech University offer unique educational experiences and critical services that can be customized to fit individual preferences, goals, and career paths. Students can utilize a combination of both schools to discover what they enjoy while gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain a career that can support their families and help our local economy thrive.

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Alumni serving Washington County No matter your educational interests and goals, there is a pathway for you through Dixie Tech, Utah Tech, or a combination of the two.

Associate degree from Utah Tech

Utah Tech classes while in high school

Employed at Snow Performance

Automotive Technology certificate from Dixie Tech

Dakota Shammo

Engine Rebuilder, UT and DTC Alumnus

Bachelor’s degree from Utah Tech

Licensed Practical Nurse certificate from Dixie Tech

General studies classes at Utah Tech

Employed as an LPN

Employed at St. George Regional Hospital

Amy Burnside

Registered Nurse, UT and DTC Alumna

Employed at Infowest

Associate degree from Utah Tech

Dixie Tech STEM classes while in high school

IT and Cybersecurity certificate from Dixie Tech

Andrew Kruse

IT and Cybersecurity Technician, UT and DTC Alumnus

Bachelor’s degree from Utah Tech

Associate degree from Utah Tech

Sydney Bauer

Accountant, UT Alumna

Employed at Vasion

Master’s degree from Utah Tech

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Program Offerings Through Dixie Technical College and Utah Tech University, there are hundreds of academic offerings available right here in Washington County that lead to a variety of degrees, certificates, and licenses at some of the lowest tuition costs in the nation.

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dixie technical college academic Programs COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY Digital Design Drafting and Design Full Stack Web Development Information Technology and Cybersecurity Mobile App Development - Android Mobile App Development - iOS

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY Electrical Residential Electrical Apprenticeship HVACR Technician Plumbing Residential Plumbing Apprenticeship

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Biotechnology Emergency Medical Technician Medical Assistant Nursing Assistant Pharmacy Technician - Advanced Phlebotomy Technician Practical Nursing

TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY Automotive Technology Collision Repair Technology Commercial Driver’s License Class A Diesel Technology

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY Machining Technology Welding Technology

SERVICE PROFESSIONS Culinary Arts

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UTAH TECH university academic ProgramS MASTER’S DEGREES Accountancy Athletic Training Marriage & Family Therapy Nursing Education and Leadership – NEW

Fine Arts Studio Professional – NEW (available fall 2024) Technical Writing & Digital Rhetoric Sport Management – NEW

BACHELOR’S DEGREES Accounting Applied and Computational Math Actuarial Science Scientific Computing Data Analytics Applied Sociology* Art* 3D/Sculpture/Ceramics Art Education Entertainment, Arts & Animation Painting/Drawing/Illustration Photography/Digital Imagery ASL/English Interpreting Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Bioinformatics Biology* Biology Education Biological Sciences Biomedical Sciences Natural Sciences Biology with Integrated Science Biology Education Chemistry* Communication Studies* Applied Leadership Health Communication Human Communication Organization and Leadership Computer Engineering Computer Science Criminal Justice* Criminology Digital Defense & Security Dance* Data Science – NEW Dental Hygiene Design Digital Design* Graphic Design Interaction Design Digital Film* Earth, Energy and Environmental Science Environmental Science Geoscience Electrical Engineering Elementary Education English* Creative Writing Professional and Technical Writing English Education Literary Studies Enterprise Management Exercise Science Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Athletic Training

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Finance Geological Sciences Health Administration History* History and Social Science Teaching Hotel & Resort Management – NEW Individualized Studies Information Systems & Analytics Information Technology* Cybersecurity DevOPs Integrated Studies (All programs with *) ASL Interpreting Earth Science Family Studies and Human Development Global Studies Humanities & Philosophy Web Design and Development Management* Management Information Systems Marketing* Mathematics* Mathematics Education Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics (Engineering Tech) Media Studies* Media Production Multimedia Journalism Public Relations Medical Laboratory Science Music* Music Education Music Performance Nursing Population Health Health Care Administration* Long Term Care Administration* Public Health* Professional Studies Psychology* Recreation and Sport Management* Sport Management Corporate Recreation & Wellness Experience Management Respiratory Therapy Software Engineering* Spanish* Spanish-Secondary Education Special Education – NEW (available fall 2024) Studio Art Theatre* Theatre Education Acting Design/Technical Directing Generalist

ASSOCIATE DEGREES American Sign Language Biotechnology Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Earth & Environmental Sciences Emergency Medical Services English – NEW General Studies General Technology: Business General Technology: Design General Technology: Information Technology Hotel and Resort Operations – NEW

Information Technology Laboratory Studies Management Medical Radiography Nursing Pharmacy Preparation Physical Therapist Assistant Pre-Engineering (APE) Surgical Technology

CERTIFICATE & ENDORSEMENTS Accounting & Information Systems Advanced Chemical Lab Technology – NEW Advanced Design Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Advanced Information Technology Applied Behavior Analysis – NEW Applied Statistics I Applied Statistics II Art 2D Animation Art 3D Animation Art: Photography/Digital Imaging Bioinformatics Classical Acting – NEW Community & Social Change Computing Fundamentals Costume Studies ­– NEW Critical Reasoning Cryptography I Cryptography II Data Analytics Design Diversity Editing and Publishing – NEW Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Entrepreneurship Ethical Judgement Functional Genomics General Education Genetic Sequencing Gerontology GIS – NEW Global Perspectives Health Communication Information Technology

Innovation & Entrepreneurship Leadership Lighting & Sound for Theater & Film – NEW Maker Certificate (Engineering) Marketing Media Production Mediation Medical Laboratory Assistant Technology Modeling & Simulation Multimedia Journalism Music Technology Nurse Assistant (CNA) Paramedic Phlebotomy Piano Pedagogy Professional & Career Communication Professional Writing Protein Characterization Public Communication Public Relations Recreation Management Retail Management Scenic Studies – NEW Social Media Social Research Methods Supply Chain Management Sustainability Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship UI/UX Design Visual Culture & Society Web Design & Development Wellness Coaching

*An emphasis in this program is available to fulfill the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts/Science in Integrated Studies. For a full list of academic programs, including minors, visit catalog.utahtech.edu/programs.

Program offered online

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ARTICULATION PATHWAYS

Many completed programs from Dixie Technical College seamlessly transfer for credit at Utah Tech University.

30 credits

DIXIE TECHNICAL COLLEGE PROGRAMS UT EQUIVALENT CREDITS Biotechnology

Toward AAS in Biotechnology

Culinary Arts

Toward AAS in Hotel and Resort Operations

Digital Design

Toward AAS in General Technology - Design Emphasis

Information Technology and Cybersecurity

Toward AAS in Information Technology

Medical Assistant Collision Repair Technology Diesel Technology Automotive Technology Machining Technology Welding Technology

Toward AAS in General Technology Business Emphasis

Drafting and Design Mobile App Development - iOS Mobile App Development - Android Full Stack Web Development

20 credits

DIXIE TECHNICAL COLLEGE PROGRAMS UT EQUIVALENT CREDITS Practical Nursing

Toward AAS in Nursing

Pharmacy Technician - Advanced

Toward AAS in General Technology - Business Emphasis *AAS = Associate of Applied Science

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MOST

#

1

ADMIR ED UNIV ERSITIES IN 2022

MOST AFFORDABL E UNIVERSITY TUITION IN UTAH

OF STUDENTS WHO APPLIED WERE ACCEPTED TO MEDICAL SCHOOL

OF GRADUATES WHO WORKED HAD A JOB IN THEIR FIELD OF STUDY

275+

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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

100%

ACCEPTANCE R ATE

NCAA DIVISION I TEAMS

23:1 STUDENT-FACULTY RATIO

15+

INTRAMURAL LEAGUES

12,500+

STUDENTS 2

UTAH’S HIGHEST STUDENT EVENT ATTENDENCE

70+ CLUBS

STUDENTS COMPLETED INTERNSHIPS RELEVANT TO THEIR fiELD OF STUDY FOR CREDIT

REPRESENTING UTAHTECH.EDU

DRAFTING, DESIGN, IT, APP DEVELOPMENT

ELECTRICAL, HVACR, PLUMBING

CULINARY ARTS

NURSING, PHARMACY, EMT, BIOTECH, PHLEBOTOMY

AUTO, DIESEL, CDL, COLLISION

MACHINING, WELDING

84%

GRADUATION RATE

684

89%

550

JOB PLACEMENT RATE

0

$

798

NUMBER OF DIXIE TECH GRADUATES

340

2020

STUDENT

2021

2022

2023

LOAN

DEBT

AVERAGE TUITION

$2,540

78

%

STUDENTS IN ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

99

%

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE RATE

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