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At Utah Career College, we respect the sacrifices and steadfast commitment of military servicemembers and the families that support them.
As a military-friendly college, it is our goal to provide active duty, reserve and retired servicemembers with every type of assistance as they pursue educational goals.
Servicemembers’ Opportunity College (SOC)
Utah Career College (UCC) campuses in Layton and West Jordan are Servicemembers’ Opportunity Colleges (SOCs). We serve communities throughout the region, including Salt Lake City , Orem and Ogden. Our military student services include a variety of support services and education benefits for soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen and Coast Guard personnel and their family members. These military students are considered special citizens in the UCC academic community.
Dedicated military liaison staff provide counsel and support
As a military student you will face a variety of challenges as you complete your degree. For that reason, we offer a unique service – dedicated military liaison staff to provide advocacy and counsel during your time as a student. Contact military services.
Flexible scheduling and online degree programs
If you are deployed, stationed far from campus, or have other service-related issues, our military liaison will work with you to see that you are able to continue your studies with the least possible interruption. Online classes and other scheduling options are often the bridge between military service and a degree.
Military scholarships provided by Utah Career College
Financing a college education is always a concern. At UCC, we provide special scholarships for the benefit of veterans and their families:
- Military Active Duty Scholarship
- The Purple Heart Scholarship
- The Military Advantage Scholarship
- The Military Service Scholarship
College credit for military training
The United States Armed Forces is one of the finest educational institutions in the world. Our education department will evaluate your military training for college credit toward your degree or diploma program.
Degree programs: preparing for advancement in military and civilian careers
We offer training that leads to career advancement in military and civilian organizations. The following college degree and technical diplomas are available at UCC:
Business
- Business Administration (bachelor's and associate degrees), offered on-campus and online
- Accounting and Tax Specialist (associate degree), offered on-campus and online
Health science
- Veterinary Technology (associate degree), Utah's first Vet Tech program
- Health & Exercise Science (bachelor's and associate degrees)
- Medical Assistant (associate degree and technical diploma)
- Massage Therapy (associate degree and technical diploma)
- Nursing (associate of applied science degree)
- Pharmacy Technology (associate degree and technical diploma)
- Medical Coding & Billing (technical diploma)
Information Technology (bachelor's and associate degrees)
Legal Science
- Paralegal Studies (bachelor's degree and associate degree)
More information:
Utah Career College is part of the Globe Education Network, which shares resources among a number of schools across the country, including Globe University/Minnesota School of Business. Some of the resources we share are support services and programs for military personnel. The following pages on the Minnesota School of Business Web site can help you learn more about military benefits and the resources available to military personnel attending Utah Career College:
Contact us today
We recognize that the right college degree will translate directly into career advancement in either a military or civilian setting. We would like to help you take advantage of this. Contact our military liaison for information on how to maximize your military education benefits and address the various challenges you will face as you embark on this new journey.