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The Fine Arts Department includes courses in dance, film, music and theater. Courses are designed to support creative expression with the primary goal of developing students who are willing to take risks and discover a personal voice. The department is committed to the artistic process through a disciplined understanding and practice of the theory, techniques and skill of the performing arts. To that end, courses guide students from theoretical knowledge, through practical skill, to performance.

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General Education

General Education is the part of a college curriculum shared by all students seeking a degree. It provides broad exposure to multiple disciplines and forms the basis for developing important intellectual and civic capacities.

Phone: 801-957-4732

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General Studies

The general studies associate of science degree is designed for students who need a composite undergraduate experience for transfer to a specific baccalaureate degree and for those who have an undefined major and seek to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. Students who are undecided about their majors are encouraged to use the general studies core area to further explore their interests by selecting courses from a variety of disciplines.

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Geography

This program provides a broad base of technical skills for information gathering and analysis as well as strong emphasis in physical geography and geology and an understanding of regional and global cultural aspects of the world. It provides a global awareness, creates a background for job opportunities and applications. This program meets the needs of vocationally-oriented students with a two-year degree goal and also provides a solid foundation for a four-year degree program.

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801-957-4858

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Geoscience

This program provides a broad base of technical skills for information gathering and analysis as well as strong emphasis in physical geography and geology and an understanding of regional and global cultural aspects of the world. It provides a global awareness, creates a background for job opportunities and applications. This program meets the needs of vocationally-oriented students with a two-year degree goal and also provides a solid foundation for a four-year degree program.

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Health and Lifetime Activities

The health and lifetime activities program is committed to providing a wide range of activities to students and faculty.  Any Lifetime Activities course will fill the institutional requirement for lifelong wellness when pursuing an AA or AS degree (excluding HLAC 2620).


Most lifetime activities courses may be designed or adapted for students with physical disabilities. Students who are interested in any adaptive Lifetime Activities course should see the Chair of the Health and Lifetime Activities Department for further information.

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Mathematics

The Mathematics department prepares students with strong skills in mathematical communication, problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning. This solid foundation enables students to transfer to other institutions of higher education, pursue advanced studies in math or related disciplines, and be prepared with occupational and technical skills to meet the needs of business and industry.

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Music

The music department offers a two-year program for students planning to major in music at a four-year institution. Courses for students who are simply interested in improving their individual skills and understanding of music are offered for non-music majors. Departmental offerings include music theory, conducting, electronic music and recording technology, music composition, songwriting, music history and music appreciation - see Course Offerings.

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Physics

Physics includes the study of physics and astronomy. All classes are transferable to other schools in the state system of higher education (the only exception is PHYS 2710, which is not transferable to the U of U) and most other universities and colleges.

Physics classes are offered at three levels:

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Political Science

Political science prepares students to understand and participate in the processes whereby policies are made in local, state, national and international political systems. Students learn the factual and theoretical ways in which governmental and non-governmental actors interact. In the process, students develop analytical and communication skills.

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