Technical Education provides students access to high-quality, career-focused programs that result in a university certificate with value in the job market.
Some Technical Education programs may be completed in one semester, while others can be completed in two semesters or more. Technical Education gives students the option to continue on to earn an associate or bachelor’s degree from Utah State University.
Technical Education Programs Lead to Fulfilling Careers
Over 160,000 students
are enrolled in Technical Education courses in Utah.
66% of new jobs by 2020
will require more than a high school diploma.
Technical Education students
have a 95% graduate rate.
Save Time and Money. Start During High School.
Many of the Technical Education programs, like Automotive Technology, Digital Design, Web Business, and Engineering Drafting and Design, are available to start in high school through Concurrent Enrollment.
By taking Concurrent Enrollment classes in high school, you shorten the time you’ll need to earn a college degree. Plus, Concurrent Enrollment courses cost a fraction of what you cost to take them after high school.
Talk to Us
Technical Education programs are not available at all USU Statewide campuses. To learn more about Technical Education programs available in your area, contact your local campus.
To learn more about Technical Education programs available at USU Eastern, please contact a Technical Education advisor.
Kim Mortensen
Academic Advisor
Aviation & Technical Education (AVTE)
Danyan Powell
Academic Advisor - CTE Advisor - Staff Assistant
Aviation & Technical Education (AVTE)
Zak Konakis
Perkins SE Pathway Coordinator
Aviation & Technical Education (AVTE)
To learn more about Technical Education programs available at USU Blanding, please contact a Technical Ecuation advisor.
Teryn Lyman
Technical Education Advisor
Student Services
Heidi Swenson
Technical Education Advisor
Student Services
To learn more about Technical Education programs available in Moab, please contact a Technical Education advisor.
Shanda Thompson
Academic Advisor
Student Services
Technical Education Programs at USU MoabUSU EasternUSU BlandingUSU Statewide Campuses
Health Professions
Emergency Medical Technician / First Responders
Medical Laboratory Technician*
*Students in Moab can complete the classroom portion of these programs at the USU Moab campus but all lab assignments must be completed at USU Blanding.
Technical Professions
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Construction Technology & Management
Diesel & Heavy Equipment Mechanics
Engineering, Drafting & Design
Instruments & Controls (for Power Plant)
Police Officer Standards Training, POST
Non-discrimination Statement
It is the policy of USU not to discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex or disabilities in its CTE programs, services or activities. Please visit the annual notice of nondiscrimination at: https://www.usu.edu/equity/non-discrimination/.
Es política de la USU no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o discapacidades en sus programas, servicios o actividades de CTE. Visite el aviso anual de no discriminación aquí https://www.usu.edu/equity/non-discrimination/.