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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 Construction Management
Certificate in Entrepreneurship
Certificate in Equine Management
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 Precision Agriculture
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 Medical Assistant
Certificate in Nail Technology
Certificate in Networking
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 of Completion in Equine Management

CERTIFICATES OF PROFICIENCY
Certificate of Proficiency in Advanced Networking and Cybersecurity
Certificate of Proficiency in Agribusiness

 

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

Related Programs:

Academic Certificate – Business

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

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

Program Description & Outcomes:  

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

Requirements:

Core Requirements:

  • BUS 1060 QuickBooks for Small Business (3)
  • BUS 1170 Human Relations in Organizations (3)
  • BUS 1200 Business Careers Seminar (1)
  • BUS 1700 Professional Business Leadership (1)
  • BUS 1020 Computer Technology & Applications (3)
       or
    BUS 2010 Business Computer Proficiency (3)
  • BUS 2200 Business Communication (3)

Track/Options (Choose One) (16-21):

Elective Courses:

  • BUS 1020 Computer Technology & Applications (3)
  • BUS 1110 Digital Media Tools (4)
  • BUS 1210 Personal & Consumer Finance - GE (3)
  • BUS 1270 Strategic Selling - GE (3)
  • BUS 1300 Social Media Marketing (3)
  • BUS 1510 Photoshop (3)
  • BUS 1600 Entrepreneurship Seminars (1)
  • BUS 2010 Business Computer Proficiency (3)
  • BUS 2050 Business Law (3)
  • BUS 2222 Entrepreneurship (3)
  • BUS 2450 Presentations for Business - GE (3)
  • BUS 2600 Project Management (3)
  • BUS 2650 Principles of Management (3)

Required Credits: 30-33

Related Programs:

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

Related Programs:

 

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 (19 Credits)

  • CM 1000, Intro to Construction Management (1)
  • CM 1155, Construction Print Reading (3)
  • CM 1210, Construction Tech I (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)

Elective courses, choose 2 (6 credits)

  • CM 1020, 3D Architectural Modeling I (3)
  • CM 1040, Architecture and Technical Drawing CAD (3)
  • CM 1290, Residential Electrical Wiring (3)
  • CM 1997, Construction Internship I (3)
  • CM 2010, Framing Methods (3)
  • CM 2150, Cabinet Construction (3)
  • CM 2356, Special Topics in Construction (3)
  • CM 2690, Fundamentals of Woodworking (3)

Required Credits: 25

 

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

Related Programs:

 

Academic Certificate – Equine Management

Requirements:

  • AGBS 1010, Fundamentals of Animal Science (4)
  • AGBS 1420, Livestock Production Practices (2)
  • AGBS 1700, Western Riding Skills I (3)
  • AGBS 1900, Horse Breaking and Training I (3)
  • GNST 1200, Foundations (3) (Ag section recommended)
  • AGBS 2700, Western Riding Skills II (3) OR AGBS 2900 Horse Breaking and Training II (3)
  • AGBS 1830, Agriculture Computer Applications and Direct Marketing (4)
  • AGBS 2030, Analysis and Decision Making (3)

Required Credits: 25

 

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 29 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)

Elective courses: (choose two):

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

Required Credits: 29

 

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

Related Programs:

 

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

Related Programs:

 

Academic Certificate – Precision Agriculture

Department: Business
Program Contact: Matt Goble
Phone: (435) 283-7335
Email: matt.goble@snow.edu

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

Program Description & Outcomes:

Students who complete this certificate will acquire knowledge and skills in agricultural technology and mechanics that prepare them for entry-level positions in the workforce or return to successfully run the family farm or start their own business. Students will complete a selected set of agriculture technology and mechanics classes. This program is designed for students to learn operational skills as well as fundamental technological and mechanical applications allowing them to contribute to existing and start up agribusinesses.

Requirements:

  • AGTM 2900, Farm Safety (2)
  • AGBS 1997, Internship (1)
  • AGTM 1210, Small Gasoline Engines (3) OR Intro. Plant Science (3)
  • AGTM 1050, Farm Machinery Management (3)
  • AGTM 1330, Agricultural Chemicals and Applications (3)
  • AGBS 1830, Agriculture Computer Applications (3)
  • AGTM 2600, Drones in Agriculture (3)
  • AGBS 2020, Intro to Ag. Business (3)
  • AGBS 2030, Analysis and Decision Making (3)
  • AGBS 2500, Irrigation Management (3)

Required Credits: 27

 

Academic Certificate – Remote Aircraft Business

Requirements: 

Required Courses (13)

  • GEO 2845 Drone Operations and Safety Certification (1)
  • GEO 2846, Drone Applications and BUS 1600, Entrepreneurship Seminars or AGTM 2600, Drone in Agriculture and Associated Computer Applications (3)
  • DRON 1950 Drone Maintenance and Construction (3)
  • GEO 1700, GEO 1800, or GEO 2800 Fundamentals of GPS and GIS navigation OR Interdisciplinary Introduction to GIS OR Intermediate Geographic Information Systems (3 - 4)
  • BUS 2222 or BUS 2650 Entrepreneurship or Management Prin/Entrepreneurs (3)

Elective Business Course (Choose 1)

  • BUS 1010, 1020, 1060, 1210, 1300, 1270, 1110, 1510, 2200, or 2450

Required Credits: 16

 

 

Technical Certificates

 

Technical Certificate – Commercial Driver's License, Class A

Requirements:

  • TECD 1100 Commercial Driver's License, Class A (6)

 

 

Certificates of Completion

Certificate of Completion – Agribusiness

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  


Requirements:

Core Courses - Complete All (19 Credits)

  • AGBS 1010 Fundamentals of Animal Science (4)
  • AGBS 1100 Agribusiness Career Exploration (2)
  • AGBS 2020 Agricultural Business Management (3)
  • AGBS 2030 Agricultural Managerial Analysis (3)
  • BUS 1060 Quickbooks for Small Business (3)
  • BUS 1010 Introduction to Business (3)
  • BUS 1600 Entrepreneurship Semiinar (1)

Other Courses

  • BUS 2050 Business Law (3)
  • ACCT 2010 Managerial Accounting (3)
  • ECON 2010 Principles of Microeconomics (3)
  • ECON 1740 US Economic History (3)

Required Credits: 31

 

 

Certificates of Proficiency

 

Certificate of Proficiency – Agribusiness

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  


Requirements:

  • AGBS 1010 Fundamentals of Animal Science (4)
  • AGBS 1100 Agribusiness Career Exploration (2)
  • AGBS 2020 Agricultural Business Management (3)
  • AGBS 2030 Agricultural Managerial Analysis (3)
  • BUS 1060 Quickbooks for Small Business (3)
  • BUS 1010 Introduction to Business (3)
  • BUS 1600 Entrepreneurship Semiinar (1)

Required Credits: 19