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Program Requirements for Certificates

ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES
Certificate in Basic Accounting
Certificate in Business
Certificate in Business and Music Technology
Certificate in Communication
Certificate in Entrepreneurship
Certificate in Family Studies
Certificate in General Education
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Certificate in Human Services
Certificate in Marketing
Certificate in Natural Resources
Certificate in Outdoor Leadership and Entrepreneurship
Certificate in Outdoor Product Design and Development
Certificate in Outdoor Skills
Certificate in Paraprofessional in Education
Certificate in Remote Aircraft Business
Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language
Certificate in Writing and Rhetoric

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATES
Certificate in Automation Technology
Certificate in Chassis and Climate Control
Certificate in CNC Machining
Certificate in Commercial Driving License, Class A
Certificate in Composites
Certificate in Cosmetology/Barbering
Certificate in Diesel Technology
Certificate in Digital Marketing and Analytics
Certificate in Electrical and Computer Engine Control
Certificate in Electrical Apprenticeship
Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician
Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician (Advanced)
Certificate in Engine Performance Repair and Automatic Transmissions
Certificate in HVAC Core Level 1
Certificate in HVAC Advanced Level 2
Certificate in Maintenance and Light Repair
Certificate in Manual Machining
Certificate in in Medical Assistant
Certificate in Nail Technology
Certificate in Networking and Cybersecurity
Certificate in Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Certificate in Welding (Entry Level)
Certificate in Welding (Advanced Level)

CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION
 Certificate of Completion in Agribusiness
Certificate in Construction Management
Certificate of Completion in Equine Management
Certificate of Completion in Health and Fitness
Certificate of Completion in Precision Agriculture

CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY
Certificate of Proficiency in Advanced Networking and Cybersecurity
Certificate of Proficiency in Agribusiness
Certificate in Construction Management
Certificate of Proficiency in Equine Management
Certificate of Proficiency in Health and Fitness
Certificate of Proficiency in Precision Agriculture

 

Academic Certificates

Academic Certificate - Basic Accounting

Department: Business
Program Contact: Kelly Larsen
Phone: (435) 283-7557
Email: kelly.larsen@snow.edu

Webpage: www.snow.edu/business 
Catalog page: https://www.snow.edu/catalog/dept_bus.html 

Program Description & Outcomes:

Students will be able to complete courses in accounting and business. Students will gain entry level knowledge, skills, and abilities related to general accounting theory and application in various business settings. Students will be able to perform accounting functions, such as traditional bookkeeping, financial calculations for business management, and basic personal finance. 

For a description of this program and its outcomes, click here.

Requirements:

  • ACCT 1200 Basic Income Tax Preparation (1)
  • ACCT 2010 Financial Accounting (3)
  • ACCT 2020 Managerial Accounting (3)
  • BUS 1060 QuickBooks for Small Business (3)
  • BUS 1210 Personal and Consumer Finance (3)
  • BUS 2010 Business Computer Proficiency (3)

Required Credits: 16

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Academic Certificate – Business and Music Technology

Department: Business
Program Contact: Kelly Larsen
Phone: (435) 283-7557
Email: kelly.larsen@snow.edu

Webpage: https://www.snow.edu/academics/bat/business/index.html
Catalog page:  https://www.snow.edu/catalog/dept_musc.html 

Program Description & Outcomes:  

For a description of this program and its outcomes, click here.

Requirements:

  • BUS 1110 Digital Media Tools (4)
  • BUS 1020 Computer Technology & Application (3)
  • BUS 1300 Social Media Marketing (3)
  • BUS 2200 Business Communication (3)
  • MUSC 3750 Survey of Music Business (3)
  • MUSC 1100 Intro to Music Theory (2)
  • MUSC 1200 Survey of Music Technology (2)
  • MUSC 1901 Performing Arts Exploratory: Music Careers (1)

Required Credits: 21

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Academic Certificate - Communication

Department: Communications
Program Contact: Kristi Stevens
Phone: (435) 283-7618
Email: kristi.stevens@snow.edu

Webpage: www.snow.edu/communication 
Catalog page: https://www.snow.edu/catalog/dept_comm.html 

Program Description & Outcomes

The goal of the Certificate of Proficiency in Communication is to equip students with the top skills employers are seeking: exceptional presentation, speaking, ability to work in a team, customer service, critical thinking, and social media. This certificate prepares students to succeed in the contemporary workplace through a combination of courses that are designed to improve their competency at speaking, interpersonal relationships and working as an effective member of a team. Students will learn theory and practice in developing solutions to complex problems. Additionally, students develop proficiency in speaking and persuading with confidence and authenticity. Lastly, students will learn to communicate as a productive member of a team and to contribute thoughts and ideas on projects.

Requirements

  • COMM 1010 Introduction to Communications (HU) (3)
  • COMM 1020 Public Speaking (FA) (3)
  • COMM 2110 Interpersonal Communication (SS) (3)

Choose nine credits from the following:

  • COMM 1130 Writing for Communications (3)
  • COMM 1500 Intro to Mass Media (HU) (3)
  • COMM 1560 Radio Performance I (3)
  • COMM 1900 Newspaper Production I (2)
  • COMM 1910 Newspaper Production I (2)
  • COMM 2150 Intercultural Communication (SS) (3)
  • COMM 2180 Photojournalism (FA) (3)
  • COMM 2200 TV Production (3)
  • COMM 2300 Intro to Public Relations (3)
  • COMM 2900 Newspaper Production II (2)
  • COMM 2910 Newspaper Production II (2)

Required Credits:  18

 

Academic Certificate – Entrepreneurship

Department: Business
Program Contact: Kelly Larsen
Phone: (435) 283-7557
Email: kelly.larsen@snow.edu

Webpage: www.snow.edu/business 
Catalog page: https://www.snow.edu/catalog/dept_bus.html 

Program Description & Outcomes:  

For a description of this program and its outcomes, click here.

Requirements:

  • BUS 1020 Computer Technology & Applications (3)
  • BUS 1060 Quick Books for Small Business (3)
  • BUS 1270 Strategic Selling (3)
  • BUS 1600 Entrepreneurship Seminars (1-2)
  • BUS 1300 Social Media Marketing (3)
  • BUS 2222 Entrepreneurship (3)
  • BUS 2650 Management Principles for Entrepreneurs (3)

Required Credits: 19-20

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Academic Certificate – Family Studies

Department: Education & Family Studies
Program Contact: Danni Larsen
Phone: (435) 283-7487
Email: danni.larsen@snow.edu

Webpage: www.snow.edu/hfst 
Catalog page: https://www.snow.edu/catalog/dept_hfst.html 

Program Description & Outcomes:  

This one year certificate program offers practical and theoretical training for the student desiring to be successful in home and family settings. A total of 28 credits are required.

Requirements:

Core courses:

  • HFST 1020 Scientific Foundations of Nutrition (3)
  • HFST 1240 Introductory Foods (2)
  • HFST 1245 Introductory Foods Lab (1)
  • HFST 1400 Courtship and Marriage (3)
  • HFST 1500 Human Development (3)
  • HFST 2120 Nutrition for Children (3)
  • HFST 2250 Personal and Consumer Management (3)
  • HFST 2400 Family Relations (3)
  • HFST 2610 Guidance of Young Children (3)

Additional courses:

  • BUS 1210 Personal Finance (3)
  • HFST 1140 Introductory Sewing (2)
  • HFST 1300 Personal and Family Health (2)
  • HFST 1750 Interior Design (3)
  • HFST 2620 Creative Experiences for Children (3)

Required Credits: 28

Related Programs:

 

Academic Certificate – General Education

Program Description & Outcomes:  

The requirements for this program are the GE requirements for this year.

Webpage: https://www.snow.edu/academics/ge/index.html
Catalog page: https://www.snow.edu/catalog/general_education.html 

Requirements:

  • Foundations (FND) (3)
  • American Institutions (AI) (3)*
  • Expository Writing (E1) (3)*
  • Intermediate Writing (E2) (3)*
  • Quantitative Literacy (MA) (3)*
  • Fine Arts (FA) (3)
  • Humanities (HU) (3)
  • Integrated Exploration (3)
  • Natural Science (7)** 
    • Life Science (LS) (3)
    • Physical Science (PS) (3)
    • LS, PS, or Lab (LB) (1)
  • Social and Behavior Science (SS) (3)

Required Credits: 34

Notes:

*Must be passed at a C- or higher.
**To satisfy the Natural Science GE requirement, students must earn 3 credits of Life Science (LS) and 3 credits of Physical Science (PS). The remaining credit came come from LS, PS, or Lab (LB). Students can satisfy this requirement by taking one three-credit course and one four-credit course. 

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Academic Certificate – Human Services


Department: Education & Family Studies
Program Contact: Danni Larsen
Phone: (435) 283-7487 
Email: danni.larsen@snow.edu

Webpage:  www.snow.edu/hfst 
Catalog page:  https://www.snow.edu/catalog/dept_hfst.html 

Program Description & Outcomes:  


Employees who seek work in any human or health services agency will better serve their clients and employers by entering the workforce well trained. A Human Services Certification will include course work in psychology, social work, human development, human behavior, government, and communications. For full certification, 26 credit hours are required (10 courses) including Careers Seminar and HSPC Internship. Courses are offered currently at Snow College via face-to-face and/or online delivery.

Requirements:

  • ENGL 1010 Expository Composition (3)
  • HFST 1500 OR PSY 1100 Human Development (3)
  • SW 2400 Diverse Populations (3)
  • COMM 2100 Interpersonal Communications (3)
  • PSY 1200 Careers and Disciplines Seminar (1)
  • PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology (3)
  • ENGL 2010 Intermediate Research Writing (3)
  • HFST 1997 Home and Family Internship (1)
  • POLS 1100 American National Government (3)

Choose one of the following:

  • SW 2100 Human Behavior and the Social Environment (3)
  • CJ 1300 Introduction to Corrections (3)
  • SOC 1020 Modern Social Problems (3)
  • PSY 1400 Analysis of Behavior (3)
  • PSY 2034 Educational Psychology (3)

Required Credits: 26

 

Academic Certificate – Marketing

Department: Business
Program Contact: Kelly Larsen
Phone: (435) 283-7557
Email: kelly.larsen@snow.edu

Webpage: www.snow.edu/business 
Catalog page: https://www.snow.edu/catalog/dept_bus.html 

Program Description & Outcomes:  

For a description of this program and its outcomes, click here.

Requirements:

  • BUS 1110 Digital Media Tools (4)
  • BUS 1270 Strategic Selling (3)
  • BUS 1300 Social Media Marketing (3)
  • BUS 1010 Introduction to Business (3)
  • COMM 1500 Introduction to Mass Media (3)

Required Credits: 16

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Academic Certificate – Natural Resources

Department: Natural Resources
Program Contact: Chad Dewey
Phone: (435) 283-7337
Email: chad.dewey@snow.edu

Webpage: www.snow.edu/natres 
Catalog page: www.snow.edu/catalog/dept_nr.html  

Program Description & Outcomes:

The certificate program in Natural Resources is to allow students interested in natural resource related fields in other majors to show completion of coursework in natural resources and specifically courses that teach skills and methodology for Natural Resource careers. Coursework will introduce students to natural resource related careers and professionals, field techniques, training certifications, environmental policy, and computerized mapping (Geographic Information Systems, GIS).

Requirements:

Required Courses

  • NR 1010 Introduction to Natural Resources (2)
  • NR 1020 Field Inventory and Sampling Techniques (3) OR
    NR 2030 Agricultural Ecosystem Management (3)
  • NR 2010 Environmental Policy/Scientific Literacy (1)
  • NR 2425 Range Plant Identification (2) OR
    WELD 1030 Related Oxy-acetylene and Arc Welding (3) OR
    Similar introductory tech course (2 or 3)
  • NR 2997 Natural Resource Internship II Existing (2)
  • GEO 1700 Fundamentals of GPS and GIS Navigation OR
    GEO 1800 Introductory Interdisciplinary GIS (3)

Elective Courses
Choose any two:

  • NR 2820 Pesticide Applicator Safety Certification (1)
  • NR 2825 Wilderness Navigation Safety Certification (1)
  • GEO 2845 Drone Operations and Safety Certification (1)

Required Credits: 16

 

Academic Certificate – Outdoor Leadership and Entrepreneurship

Department: Business
Contact: Whitney Ward
Phone: (435) 283-7551
Email: whitney.ward@snow.edu

Webpage: www.snow.edu/business 
Catalog page: https://www.snow.edu/catalog/dept_bus.html 

Program Description & Outcomes:  

For a description of this program and its outcomes, click here.

Requirements:

  • BUS 1010 Introduction to Business (3)
  • BUS 1600 Entrepreneurship Seminars (1)
  • OLE 1000 Introduction to Outdoor Leadership (3)
  • OLE 1010 Outdoor Leadership Business and Careers (3)
  • Choose one of the following (3)
    • BUS 2222 Entrepreneurship
    • BUS 2650 Management Principles for Entrepreneurs
  • Choose one of the following (3)
    • BUS 1020 Computer Technology and Applications
    • BUS 1060 Quickbooks for Small Business
    • BUS 1270 Strategic Selling
    • BUS 1300 Social Media Marketing
    • BUS 2650 Management Principles for Entrepreneurs
  • Choose one of the following (3)
    • OLE 2000 Outdoor Skills or
    • OLE 1535 Backpacking

Required Credits: 19

Related Programs:

 

Academic Certificate – Outdoor Product Design and Development

Department: Business
Contact: Whitney Ward
Phone: (435) 283-7551
Email: whitney.ward@snow.edu

Webpage: www.snow.edu/business 
Catalog page: https://www.snow.edu/catalog/dept_bus.html 

Program Description & Outcomes:  

For a description of this program and its outcomes, click here.

Requirements:

  • BUS 2050 Business Law (3)
  • HFST 1140 Introductory Sewing (2)
  • HFST 2040 Intermediate Sewing (3)
  • MATH 1040 Introduction to Statistics (3)
  • OLE 1000 Introduction to Outdoor Leadership (3)
  • OLE 1010 Outdoor Leadership Business and Careers (3)

Required Credits: 17

Related Programs:

 

Academic Certificate – Outdoor Skills

Department: Business
Contact: Whitney Ward
Phone: (435) 283-7551
Email: whitney.ward@snow.edu

Webpage: www.snow.edu/business 
Catalog page: https://www.snow.edu/catalog/dept_bus.html 

Program Description & Outcomes:  

For a description of this program and its outcomes, click here.

Requirements:

  • OLE 1000 Introduction to Outdoor Leadership (3)
  • OLE 1542 Wilderness First Responder (3)
  • Choose one of the following (3)
    • OLE1535 Backpacking
    • OLE 2000 Outdoor Skills or
  • Choose two of the following (2)
    • OLE 1505 Kayaking
    • OLE 1515 Sailing
    • OLE 1527 Rock Climbing
    • OLE 1635 Backcountry Skiing
    • OLE 1655 Snowshoeing
    • OLE 1660 Winter Camping
  • Choose two of the following (6)
    • OLE 2450 Climbing Technical Leadership 
    • OLE 2550 Winter Technical Leadership 
    • OLE 2650 Ropes Course Technical Leadership
    • OLE 2750 River/Water Technical Leadership

Required Credits: 17

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Academic Certificate – Teaching English as a Second Language

Program: Teaching English as a Second Language
Program Contact: Diane Ogden
Phone: (435) 283-7436
Email: diane.ogden@snow.edu 

Webpage: https://www.snow.edu/academics/humanities/tesl/index.html 
Catalog page: https://www.snow.edu/catalog/dept_tesl.html 

Program Description & Outcomes: 

The TESL department offers a training program for students who want to teach English to non-native speakers of English. Students can earn a Certificate of Proficiency in Teaching English as a Second Language.

Outcomes:

Students will be able to write effective lesson plans, teach English Second Language students effectively across the curriculum and evaluate their progress.

Requirements: 

  • Foreign Language 1010 or higher (4)
  • Foreign Language 1010 or higher (4)*
  • TESL 1051 International Partners (1)
  • TESL 1151 Community Outreach (1)
  • TESL 1400 Methods in Teaching Second Language (3)
  • TESL 1600 Methods in Language Teaching (3)
  • TESL 1997 First Year Practicum in Teaching (4)
  • TESL 2300 Testing and Evaluation (1)
  • LING 2650 Language in Society (HU) (3)
  • LING 2660 Introduction to Language Systems (HU) (3)

Required Credits: 26

Notes:

*One of the foreign languages can be satisfied by completing the ESL program through the College or by coming to the College with a TOEFL IBT of 63 or better. If a student uses this option, the student must take GEOG 1300, SOC 1010, EDUC 2400, or ANTH 1000. 

 

 

Certificates of Completion

 

Certificate of Completion – Construction Management

Department: Construction Technology
Program Contact: David Barker
Phone: (435) 283-7577
Email: david.barker@snow.edu

Webpage: https://www.snow.edu/academics/bat/bccm/index.html  
Catalog page: https://www.snow.edu/catalog/division_businessappliedtech.html#cat_bat_cnst  

Program Description & Outcomes:  

The goal of the certificate programs in Construction Management is to establish an understanding of the major areas of construction applications. Students begin with an introduction to construction methods, applications, and safety. Followed by theory and labs covering skills and knowledge of the construction industry; design considerations in constructing homes; knowledge and use of layout techniques. Additionally, students develop proficiency in the safe handling of tools and materials; gain experience with a range of construction processes, such as, framing, estimating, scheduling, cabinet building and building design.

For program outcomes, click here.

Requirements:

Core Courses - Complete All (18 Credits)

  • CM 1155 Construction Print Reading (3)
  • CM 2020 Materials and Methods I (3)
  • CM 2275 Construction Codes and Zoning (3)
  • CM 2460 Construction Scheduling and Cost Control (3)
  • CM 2850 Construction Math and Estimating (3)
  • CM 1210 Construction Technologies Lab I (3)
      or
    CM 1710 Construction Technologies Lab II (3)

CM Elective Courses - Choose 2 (6 Credits)

  • CM 1200 Building Science Fundamentals (3)
  • CM 1290 Residential Electrical Wiring (3)
  • CM 1710 Construction Technologies Lab II (3)
  • CM 2030 Materials and Methods II (3)
  • CM 2610 Architectural Drafting CAD (3)

Communication Requirement - Choose 1 (3 Credits)

  • BUS 1270 Strategic Selling* (3)
  • BUS 2200 Business Communications (3)
  • BUS 2450 Presentations for Business (3)
  • ENGL 1010 Expository Composition (3)

*Required for Business Entrepreneurial Certificate

Human Relations Requirement - Choose 1 (3 Credits)

  • BUS 1170 Human Relations in Organizations  (3)
  • COMM 2110 Interpersonal Communications (3)

Computation Requirement - Choose 1 (3 Credits)

  • AT 1715 Applied Technical Math (3)
  • MATH 1050 College Algebra (4)

Required Credits: 33-34

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Certificate of Completion – Health and Fitness

Department: Exercise Science
Program Contact: Spencer Mack
Phone: (435) 283-7023
Email: spencer.mack@snow.edu

Webpage: https://www.snow.edu/academics/social_science/exercise-science/health-fitness.html
Catalog Page: https://www.snow.edu/catalog/dept_phed.html

Program Description & Outcomes:  

This Certificate of Completion is the second stage in a stackable education in Health and Fitness. The courses required will help to build upon the base created during the Certificate of Proficiency and will continue to enhance a student’s preparation to certify as a personal trainer or other health and fitness industry occupation. It will also prepare a student for transfer into other instate 4-year program. (Utah -- BS Health and Kinesiology, UVU -- BS Exercise Science and Outdoor Rec, Weber -- BS Exercise and Sport Science, Dixie-- Exercise Science, USU -- BS Exercise Science, SUU -- BS Exercise Science)

Webpage: https://www.snow.edu/academics/social_science/exercise-science/index.html
Catalog page: https://www.snow.edu/catalog/division_departments.html

Requirements:

Core Requirements:

  • BIOL 2320 Human Anatomy (3)
  • BIOL 2325 Human Anatomy Lab (1)
  • BIOL 2420 Human Physiology (3)
  • BIOL 2425 Human Physiology Lab (1)
  • DANC 1210 Yoga (1) OR PE 1070 Cross Training (1)
  • EXSC 1096 Fitness and Wellness OR EXSC 1097 Individual Lifetime Fitness (1)
  • EXSC 1543 First Aid and CPR (3)
  • EXSC 2500 Sports Medicine (3)
  • EXSC 2600 Introduction to Sports Medicine (3)
  • HFST Foundations of Nutrition (3)
  • PE 1073 Circuit Training (1)
  • PE 1085 Weight Training (1)

GE Requirements:

  • ENGL 1010 Expository Composition - E1 (3)
  • PSY 1010 General Psychology - SS (3)
  • MATH - MA GE (3)

Additional Requirements:
(A total of 3 credits from the following list. (Additional activity courses could be substituted upon prior approval.)

  • PE 1043 Zuma (1)
  • PE 1100 Tennis (1)
  • PE 1110 Racquetball (1)
  • PE 1125 Pickleball (1)
  • PE 1200 Basketball (1)
  • PE 1210 Volleyball (1)
  • PE 1215 Walleyball ()1)
  • PE 1300 Swimming (1)
  • PE 1310 Paddleboard Fitness (1)

Required Credits: 36

The following courses are recommended as prerequisites to Human Physiology. Although not required, success in physiology is increased if these courses have been taken. Please work with your advisor to determine the necessity of taking andy of these courses.

  • CHEM 1110/1115 OR CHEM 1210/1215
  • BIOL 1610/1615 OR BIOL 2060/2065 OR BIOL 2200/2205

 

Certificates of Proficiency

 

Certificate of Proficiency - Construction Management 

Department: Construction Technology
Program Contact: David Barker
Phone: (435) 283-7577 
Email: david.barker@snow.edu

Webpage: www.snow.edu/cm 
Catalog page:  https://www.snow.edu/catalog/dept_cnst.html 

Program Description & Outcomes:

The goal of the certificate programs in Construction Management is to establish an understanding of the major areas of construction applications. Students begin with an introduction to construction methods, applications, and safety. Followed by theory and labs covering skills and knowledge of the construction industry; design considerations in constructing homes; knowledge and use of layout techniques. Additionally, students develop proficiency in the safe handling of tools and materials; gain experience with a range of construction processes, such as, framing, estimating, scheduling, cabinet building and building design.

For program outcomes, click here.

Requirements:

Required Courses - Complete All (6 Credits)

  • CM 1155 Construction Print Reading (3)
  • CM 2020 Material and Methods I (3)

CM Elective Courses - Choose 3 of the following Courses (9 Credits)

  • CM 1200 Building Science Fundamentals (3)
  • CM 1210 Construction Technologies Lab I (3)
  • CM 1290 Residential Electrical Wiring (3)
  • CM 1710 Construction Technologies Lab II (3)
  • CM 2275 Construction Codes and Zoning (3)
  • CM 2610 Architectural Drafting CAD (3)

Business Elective Courses - Choose 1 (3 Credits)

  • +BUS 1020 Computer Technology and Applications (3)
  • +BUS 1060 QuickBooks for Small Business (3)
  • +BUS 1170 Human Relations in Organizations (3)
  • BUS 1210 Personal and Consumer Finance (3)
  • +BUS 1270 Strategic Selling (3)
  • BUS 2200 Business Communications (3)
  • BUS 2450 Presentations for Business (3)

+Required for Business Entrepreneurial Certificate

Required Credits: 18

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