JATC Quick Facts
NORTH CAMPUS |
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| Program | Length of Course | JATC Periods |
Description | Highly Recommended‡ | CE Credit** |
| Aviation Science: Drones | B Day Full-Year |
2 | Prepares students for careers in aviation/aerospace, focusing on the drone industry, through academics, hands-on UAV missions, and industry tours. | Physics, Secondary Math II | 6 USU |
| Aviation Science: Flight Private Pilot | A Day Full-Year |
2 | Prepares students for aviation/aerospace careers, exploring flying and non-flying roles through academics, flight simulator training, and industry tours. | Physics, Secondary Math II | 6 UVU |
| Biotechnology | A Day Full-Year |
2 | This lab-focused program covers biotechnology theory and techniques, including DNA manipulation, protein methods, environmental interactions, microbiology, genetics, and bioinformatics. Awards science credit.*** | Biology, Chemistry | 3 SLCC |
| CNA | Both A and B Days Semester |
4 | The program introduces healthcare and the nursing assistant role, teaching the skills needed for certification through the Utah Nursing Assistant Registry. 70 hours required. | Intro to Health Sciences, Medical Anatomy | 5 SLCC |
| Computer Programming | A Day Full-Year | 2 | Focusing on computer programming and software development, covering advanced Python, sorting algorithms, hardware/software architecture, basic protocols, AI fundamentals like neural networks/machine learning, and more. Awards Math or Science credit.*** | Computer Programming 1 | 8 SLCC |
| Criminal Justice | A or B Day Full-Year | 2 | Learn about the Criminal Justice system, including agencies, personnel, court system, law, police-community relations, and forensics. Taught by a professional officer, the course offers 12 concurrent enrollment credits. | 12 SLCC | |
| Cybersecurity: Foundations | A or B Day Full Year |
2 | Comprehensive view of organizational cybersecurity, covering modern OS security, network vulnerabilities, and information protection. It prepares students for advanced topics and explores cybersecurity career paths. | Coding | 6 UVU 3 AP |
| Cybersecurity: Advanced | B-Day Full Year |
2 | Advanced Cybersecurity builds on skills learned in year 1 and dives deeper into the cybersecurity world. This class will focus on industry exams and preparation related to security, penetration testing, and cloud computing. | Cybersecurity Year 1 | 3 UVU |
| Dental Assistant | A or B Day Full-Year | 2 | Dental healthcare program offers hands-on and classroom learning in chairside assisting, infection control, and more. Students can earn CPR certification and a radiology certificate. 90 hours required. | Medical Anatomy & Physiology, Intro to Health Sciences | |
| Digital Media: Intro | A Day AM or PM 1st Semester |
2 | Introduction to various digital media skills and careers, available for sophomores and up, with concurrent enrollment credit. Open to Sophomores. | Any Art or Computer Class | 4 SLCC |
| Digital Media: Intro to 3D Graphics and Animation | B Day AM or PM 1st Semester |
2 | Covers 3D modeling and animation pipeline techniques, with concurrent enrollment credit. | DM 1 & DM 2 | 3 SLCC |
| Digital Media: Advanced 2D Animation | A Day AM or PM 2nd Semester |
2 | To create advanced 2D animation projects using animation principles with prerequisites of DM2. | Drawing 1 & 2 | |
| Digital Media: Advanced 3D Animation | B Day AM or PM 2nd Semester |
2 | To create advanced 3D animation projects using animation principles with prerequisites of 3D Modeling & 3D Animation 1. | DM 1 & DM 2 | |
| Engineering: Aerospace | B Day AM or PM Full-year |
2 | Students explore flight physics, design gliders, program space rovers, and develop UAVs for specific scenarios. Awards science credit.*** | Engineering Principles 1 and 2, Mechanical Engineering Design, Secondary Math 2 | |
| Engineering: Architecture | A or B Day PM Semester 1 |
2 | Students learn building and site design, applying their skills to residential and commercial projects using computer-aided design. | Engineering Principles 1, Mechanical Engineering Design, Secondary Math 2 | 6 SUU |
| Engineering: Certificate Completer | B Day Semester 2 |
2 | Allows students to complete their SLCC Engineering Drafting and Manufacturing Technology Certificate. Two classes are taught: STEM 1010, Mathematics and Technology, and CTEL 1010, Business Leadership. | ||
| Engineering: Mechanical | A or B Day PM Semester 2 | 2 | Gain technical skills to create pictorial interpretations and technical documentation using 2D and 3D CAD software, sketching, drawing layout, geometric construction, orthographic projection, and dimensioning. Open to Sophomores. | Secondary Math 2 | 6 SLCC |
| Engineering: Principles | A Day PM Semester | 2 | Hands-on courses connect engineering concepts to math and science, building problem-solving skills in a lab environment and expanding engineering career opportunities. Awards science credit.*** Open to Sophomores. |
Secondary Math 1, Secondary Math 2 | |
| Engineering: Robotics | A Day AM Full-Year |
2 | Students learn robotics mechanics, programming, and build systems like competition bots. In Electronics, they study components, construct circuits, and perform electrical calculations. Awards science credit.*** | Mechanical Engineering Design, Engineering Principles 1 & 2, Computer Programming 1 | 3 SLCC |
| Engineering: Technician | A or B Day AM Full-Year | 2 | In collaboration with SLCC, includes Manual Machine Shop, CNC Machining, Engineering Graphics, and Engineering Mathematics courses. Students gain skills in manual machining and CNC programming. | 12 SLCC | |
| Game Development | B Day Full Year |
2 | Offers project-based learning in game development using Unity and C#, emphasizing STEM concepts and industry work standards. DM1, DM2, or Programming preferred. | ||
| Human Biology | B Day Semester 1 |
2 | Human Biology studies how biological processes work & how humans interact in our environment. Satisfies the Opportunity Scholarship. Awards science credit. *** | Biology, Chemistry | 3 SLCC |
| Internship | A or B Day Semester | 2 | Begins with classroom sessions focusing on soft skills, resume building, and LinkedIn profile creation. Students then complete at least 40 internship hours, attend monthly class sessions, and conclude with a classroom wrap-up. | 1-3 courses related to your industry of interest. | |
| Medical Assistant* | A or B Day Full-Year | 2 | Train as medical assistants in physician offices, teaching clinical skills like taking vital signs, drawing blood, and performing lab tests, along with front office tasks like managing records and scheduling. 160 hours required. Seniors Only. REQUIRED CLASSES: Medical Terminology & Medical Anatomy |
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| Medical Forensics Advanced | B Day Semester 2 |
2 | Medical Forensics class will cover many aspects of crime scene investigation such as microscopy, toxicology, physical evidence identification, pathology, blood spatter analysis, and career exploration in project-based learning. | Biology, Chemistry, Medical Forensics | |
| Pharmacy Technician* | Both A & B Day Full-Year |
4 | Train for roles in various pharmacy settings, teaching counter assistance, record management, insurance billing, prescription handling, compounding, and aseptic IV preparation. Students can take the PTCB exam and seek Utah licensing upon completion. 180 hours externship required. Seniors Only. | Medical Anatomy | |
| Veterinary Science | A or B Day Full-Year | 2 | For those interested in animal care, this program explores veterinary and animal care careers. It includes Vet Assisting 1 & 2, covering anatomy, health, pharmacology, and more, through classroom, hands-on, and clinical experiences. 80 hours required. Awards science credit.*** | Biology | |
SOUTH CAMPUS |
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| Program | Length of Course | JATC Periods | Description | Highly Recommended‡ | CE Credit** |
| Barbering | Both A and B Day Full-Year |
4 | Learn hair cutting, styling, and facial grooming, with an emphasis on customer relations and salon management. It covers barbering history, health, safety, and sanitation. For a state license, students complete Barbering and Advanced Barbering over two years, plus two summer programs, to meet the 1000-hour requirement. | ||
| Business: Entrepreneurship | A or B Day Full-Year | 2 | Launch more than just a career—launch a business. In this hands-on program, you won’t just study theory; you’ll partner with local companies on live projects and scale real-world ventures. From the initial spark of an idea to competing on the national stage with DECA, you will master the essentials of finance, operations, and grit. | Up to 12 SLCC | |
| Business: Leadership | A or B Day Full-Year | 2 | Bridge the gap between the classroom and the corporate world. This advanced track combines high-level Economics 1010 with the creative strategy of Digital Marketing. Through a final Business Capstone and DECA competition, you’ll master the leadership and team-building skills required to thrive in any boardroom. | Up to 12 SLCC | |
| Construction: Management | A Day Full-Year |
2 | Course emphasizes construction management, teaching skills in leading projects, managing personnel, overseeing budgets, and scheduling. It focuses on project leadership over hands-on carpentry, with practical labs included. | 3 SLCC | |
| Construction: Trades | A or B Day Full-Year | 2 | Equip students with foundational construction trade skills, emphasizing hands-on carpentry through collaborative projects. It balances classroom learning with extensive shop and outdoor work. | ||
| EMT* | A or B Day Full-Year | 2 | This program prepares seniors with EMT skills to care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. 150 hours required. Seniors only. Must be 18 and have a Driver's License within 90 days of finishing the program | EMR, Bio, Physiology, Anatomy, Intro to Health Sciences. | 9 UVU |
| Fire Science | A Day Full-Year |
2 | Covers fire and rescue roles, emergency skills, employment processes, and national firefighter safety principles. | EMT, Physics, Chemistry | 7 UVU |
| Fire Science / EMT Hybrid* | Both A and B Day Full-Year |
4 | See individual program descriptions. Seniors Only. | See individual programs for recommendations | 16 UVU |
| Hair Design | Both A and B Day Full-Year |
4 | Train in cutting, styling, coloring, and treating hair, covering health, safety, customer service, and salon management. For a Utah license, students complete Hair Design I and II and attend two summer programs to meet the 1200-hour requirement. Open to Juniors and returning students only. | ||
| Horticulture | A Day Full-Year |
2 | Develop knowledge and skills in plant science, greenhouse management practices, and floral design through hands-on experiences, projects, research, and case studies. Awards science credit. | 3 USU | |
| Horticulture / Landscape Hybrid | Both A and B Day Full-Year |
4 | See individual program descriptions | See individual programs for recommendations | 6 USU |
| Landscape Architecture | B Day Full-Year |
2 | This program covers design and planning concepts for shaping landscapes. Students engage in discussions, research, case studies, design charrettes, installation projects, field trips, and various design projects. | Visual Arts, Drafting or Graphic Design | 3 USU |
| Nail Technician | A or B Day Full-Year | 2 | Train to become licensed manicurists or nail technicians, covering nail shaping, polish application, anatomy, diseases, sanitation, and artificial enhancements. It also includes customer service, business practices, and state regulations. 300 hours required. | ||
| Welding - Advanced | Both A and B Day Full-Year |
4 | Build upon foundational welding knowledge, learning to weld in difficult positions, with advanced processes, and on various metals. | Welding - Beginning, Sec Math 3 | 10 SLCC |
| Welding - Beginning | A or B Day Full-Year | 2 | Learn the fundamentals of welding and welding safety. They will develop skills with common metalworking equipment and basic cutting and welding processes. | Sec Math 3 | 3 SLCC |
WEST JORDAN HIGH SCHOOL |
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| Program | Length of Course | JATC Periods | Description | Highly Recommended‡ | CE Credit** |
| Automotive Collision Repair: Beginning |
A or B Day Full-Year | 2 | Learn to diagnose and repair collision damage, estimate repairs, and understand metal repair, paint chemistry and application, fiberglass and plastic repair, and automotive welding. Driver's license required. | Auto, Welding | |
| Automotive Collision Repair Tech |
Both A and B Day Full-Year |
4 | Learn to diagnose and repair collision damage, estimate repairs, and understand metal repair, paint chemistry and application, fiberglass and plastic repair, and automotive welding. Driver's license required. | Auto, Welding | |
| Diesel Technician | Both A and B Day Full-Year |
4 | Entry-level program teaches diesel engine basics, shop safety, tool use, and engine rebuilding. It covers diesel systems like electrical, pneumatic, steering, suspension, power train, and welding, emphasizing hands-on learning. Driver's license required. | Auto, Welding | 8 SLCC |
BINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL |
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| Program | Length of Course | JATC Periods | Description | Highly Recommended‡ | CE Credit** |
| Automotive Collision Repair: Beginning |
A or B Day Full-Year |
2 | Learn to diagnose and repair collision damage, estimate repairs, and understand metal repair, paint chemistry and application, fiberglass and plastic repair, and automotive welding. Driver's license required. | Auto, Welding | |
| Welding: Beginning | A or B Day Full-Year |
2 | Learn the fundamentals of welding and welding safety. They will develop skills with common metalworking equipment and basic cutting and welding processes. | Auto, Welding | 8 SLCC |
| * Seniors only **CE = Concurrent Enrollment Credit ***Awards Math or Science = Applied Advanced Foundation Math/Applied Advanced Foundation Science graduation credit ^ Required Professional Hours: Depending on the program, there are a number of hours required for completion and/or certification or license that may be in-class or out-of-class. See Program Guide for specifics. ‡ Recommended Classes |
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