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Resources and Education Pathways - Next steps for Tech-Moms

Updated: Dec 10, 2022

As the Tech-Moms program is primarily a launching pad for your next steps, you will likely need more education and training (especially if you are pursuing a technical role). We have compiled a list of relevant programs at a variety of institutions, including colleges and tech colleges, boot camps, and online programs. THIS LIST IS NOT COMPREHENSIVE, and it may not be up-to-date. But it will give you some great ideas on where to start looking for your next step in getting the training and education you need.


(Please note--we are not endorsing any specific program. Please do your research to choose the program that's right for you.)



Potential Educational Pathways for Tech-Moms


Higher Ed Degrees: Certificates, Associate Degrees, Bachelor Degrees, Master’s Degrees, Minors (including stackable credentials)


Brigham Young University:

Bachelor Degrees

Computer Science:

https://catalog.byu.edu/physical-and-mathematical-sciences/computer-science/computer-science-bs

Computer Science Animation:

https://catalog.byu.edu/physical-and-mathematical-sciences/computer-science/computer-science-animation-bs

Computer Science Bioinformation:

https://catalog.byu.edu/physical-and-mathematical-sciences/computer-science/computer-science-bioinformatics-bs

Computer Science Data Science:

https://catalog.byu.edu/physical-and-mathematical-sciences/computer-science/computer-science-data-science-bs

Computer Science Software Engineering:

https://catalog.byu.edu/physical-and-mathematical-sciences/computer-science/computer-science-software-engineering-bs

Cybersecurity:

https://catalog.byu.edu/engineering/school-of-technology/cybersecurity-bs

Information Systems:

https://catalog.byu.edu/business/information-systems/information-systems-bs-0

Information Technology:

https://catalog.byu.edu/engineering/school-of-technology/information-technology-bs


Master’s Degrees

Computer Science:

https://gradstudies.byu.edu/program/computer-science-ms

Information Systems Management:

https://gradstudies.byu.edu/program/information-systems-management-mism


Minors:

Computer Science:

https://catalog.byu.edu/physical-and-mathematical-sciences/computer-science/computer-science-minor

Computer Science Teaching:

https://catalog.byu.edu/physical-and-mathematical-sciences/computer-science/computer-science-teaching-minor

Information Technology:

https://catalog.byu.edu/engineering/school-of-technology/information-technology-minor


Salt Lake Community College:

Certificate Programs and Associate Degrees: http://www.slcc.edu/academics/index.aspx

Game development, Web graphic design, CS, IS, Computer Support Specialist, Desktop support technician, Network administrator, Network engineer, Network support technician


Bachelor’s Degrees

Computer engineering: https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/engineering/computer-engineering-bs/

Computer science: https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/computer-science/computer-science-computer-networking-emphasis-bs/; https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/computer-science/computer-science-computer-science-emphasis-bs/; https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/computer-science/computer-science-full-stack-web-development-emphasis-bs/


Southern Utah University:

Certificate

Computer Science:

https://catalog.suu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=22&poid=8345&returnto=3772


Bachelor’s Degrees

Computer Science:

https://catalog.suu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=22&poid=8144&returnto=3772

Information Systems Cybersecurity Emphasis

https://catalog.suu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=22&poid=8347

Information Systems Management Information Systems Emphasis:

https://catalog.suu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=22&poid=8348

Information Systems Network Administration Emphasis:

https://catalog.suu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=22&poid=8349

Information Technology Computer and Information Systems Security Emphasis:

https://catalog.suu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=22&poid=8336

Information Technology Information Technology Emphasis:

https://catalog.suu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=22&poid=8335&returnto=3772

Information Technology Networking/Telecommunications Emphasis:

https://catalog.suu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=22&poid=8224&returnto=3772


Master’s Degrees

Cybersecurity and Information Assurance:

https://catalog.suu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=22&poid=8314&returnto=3772

https://catalog.suu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=22&poid=8356&returnto=3772


Minors

Computer Science:

https://catalog.suu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=22&poid=8145&returnto=3772

Information Systems:

https://catalog.suu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=22&poid=8223


University of Utah:

Certificates (see bootcamps, below)

Project Management:

https://continue.utah.edu/proed/academy/certificate/project-management-fundamentals-certificate


Bachelor’s Degrees

Computer Engineering:

https://advising.utah.edu/majors/quick-look/computer-engineering.php

Computer Science:

https://advising.utah.edu/majors/quick-look/computer-science.php

Data Science:

https://advising.utah.edu/majors/quick-look/data-science.php

Information Systems:

https://advising.utah.edu/majors/quick-look/information-systems.php


Minor

Computer Science:

https://advising.utah.edu/majors/quick-look/computer-science.php


Utah State University: Certificates: https://cs.usu.edu/students/online-certificates

CS Teaching I and II

CS Software Development

CS Web and Mobile Developer

CS Cloud Computing

Digital Design: https://www.usu.edu/degrees/index.cfm?id=1159

Software Development: https://www.usu.edu/degrees/index.cfm?id=1301

Web Business: https://www.usu.edu/degrees/index.cfm?id=1160


Bachelor’s Degrees

Computer Science: https://cs.usu.edu/students/undergraduate/bachelors-degree

Computer Engineering: https://www.usu.edu/degrees/index.cfm?id=93

Human Experience Design and Interaction: https://www.usu.edu/degrees/index.cfm?id=1279

IT Support and Web Development: https://www.usu.edu/degrees/index.cfm?id=223

Management Information Systems: https://www.usu.edu/degrees/index.cfm?id=124

Technology Systems: https://www.usu.edu/degrees/index.cfm?id=1209


Utah Tech University:

Certificates

Accounting and Information Systems:

https://catalog.dixie.edu/programs/management-marketing/accounting-and-information-systems-certificate/index.html

Advanced Information Technology:

https://catalog.dixie.edu/programs/management-marketing/accounting-and-information-systems-certificate/index.html

Computing Fundamentals:

https://catalog.dixie.edu/programs/computing-and-design/computing-fundamentals-certificate/index.html

Data Analytics:

https://catalog.dixie.edu/programs/accounting-finance-analytics/data-analytics-certificate/index.html

Information Technology:

https://catalog.dixie.edu/programs/computing-and-design/information-technology-certificate/index.html

Tech Innovation and Development:

https://catalog.dixie.edu/programs/computing-and-design/technology-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-certificate/index.html

Web Design and Development:

https://catalog.dixie.edu/programs/computing-and-design/web-design-and-development-certificate/index.html


Bachelor Degrees

Computer Engineering:

https://catalog.dixie.edu/programs/engineering/computer-engineering-bs/index.html

Computer Science:

https://catalog.dixie.edu/programs/computing-and-design/computer-science-bs/index.html

Computer and Information Technology:

https://catalog.dixie.edu/programs/computing-and-design/computer-information-technology-bs/index.html

Computer and Information Technology, Software Development Emphasis:

https://catalog.dixie.edu/programs/computing-and-design/computer-information-technology-software-development-bs/index.html

Computer and Information Technology, Web Design and Development Emphasis:

https://catalog.dixie.edu/programs/computing-and-design/computer-information-technology-web-design-bs/index.html

Information Systems and Analytics:

https://catalog.dixie.edu/programs/accounting-finance-analytics/information-systems-and-analytics-bs/index.html

Information Technology:

https://catalog.dixie.edu/programs/computing-and-design/information-technology-bs/index.html

Technology Innovation:

https://catalog.dixie.edu/programs/computing-and-design/technology-innovation-bas/index.html


Minors

Computer Science:

https://catalog.dixie.edu/programs/computing-and-design/computer-science-minor/index.html

Digital Design:

https://catalog.dixie.edu/programs/computing-and-design/digital-design-minor/index.html

Information Technology:

https://catalog.dixie.edu/programs/computing-and-design/information-technology-minor/index.html

Web Design and Development:

https://catalog.dixie.edu/programs/computing-and-design/web-design-development-minor/index.html


Utah Valley University:

Certificates

Data Analytics:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/information-systems-and-technology/data-analytics-certificate-of-proficiency/

Database Administration and Data Warehousing:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/information-systems-and-technology/database-administration-and-data-wharehousing-certificate-of-proficiency/

Digital Information Management:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/information-systems-and-technology/digital-information-management-ca-certificate-of-proficiency/

Digital Marketing:

https://www.uvu.edu/professional/program/digital-marketing.html

Healthcare Information Technology:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/information-systems-and-technology/healthcare-information-technology-certificate-of-proficiency/

Information Systems and Technology:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/information-systems-and-technology/information-systems-and-technology-certificate-of-proficiency/

Information Technology:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/information-systems-and-technology/information-technology-certificate-of-proficiency/

Programmer:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/computer-science/programmer-certificate-of-completion/

Software Testing:

https://www.uvu.edu/professional/program/software-testing.html


Associate Degrees

Computer Science Computer Engineering Emphasis:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/computer-science/computer-science-computer-engineering-emphasis-aas/

Computer Science Computing and Networking Sciences Emphasis:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/computer-science/computer-science-computing-and-networking-sciences-emphasis-aas/

Computer Science:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/computer-science/computer-science-as/

Digital Communication Technology:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/digital-media/digital-communication-technology-aas/

Information Systems and Technology:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/information-systems-and-technology/information-systems-and-technology-aas/

Technology:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/technology-management/technology-aas/

Web Design and Development:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/digital-media/web-design-and-development-aas/


Bachelor Degrees

Computer Engineering:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/engineering/computer-engineering-bs/

Computer Science Computer Networking Emphasis:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/computer-science/computer-science-computer-networking-emphasis-bs/

Computer Science Computer Science Emphasis:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/computer-science/computer-science-computer-science-emphasis-bs/

Computer Science Full Stack Web Development Emphasis:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/computer-science/computer-science-full-stack-web-development-emphasis-bs/

Digital Marketing:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/marketing/digital-marketing-bs/

Information Management:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/information-systems-and-technology/information-management-bs/

Information Systems Application Development Emphasis:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/information-systems-and-technology/information-systems-application-development-emphasis-bs/

Information Systems Business Development Emphasis:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/information-systems-and-technology/information-systems-business-intelligence-systems-emphasis-bs/

Information Systems Healthcare Information Systems Emphasis:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/information-systems-and-technology/information-systems-healthcare-information-systems-emphasis-bs/

Information Systems Information Security Management Emphasis:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/information-systems-and-technology/information-systems-information-security-management-emphasis-bs/

Information Technology Computer Forensics and Security Emphasis:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/information-systems-and-technology/information-technology-computer-forensics-and-security-emphasis-bs/

Information Technology Network Administration and Security Emphasis:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/information-systems-and-technology/information-technology-network-administration-and-security-emphasis-bs/

Technology Management:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/technology-management/technology-management-bs/

Web Design and Development Interaction and Design Emphasis:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/digital-media/web-design-and-development-interaction-and-design-emphasis-bs/

Web Design and Development Web and App Development Emphasis:

https://www.uvu.edu/catalog/current/departments/digital-media/web-design-and-development-web-and-app-development-bs/


Weber State University:

Badges (all virtual, self-paced programs)

https://continue.weber.edu/professional/programs/learnwork/csdigitalbadges/ (non-credit)


Certificates

School of Computing has a number of certificates including: Programming essentials, Game development, Network Security Technology, Network technologies, and Web essentials: https://weber.edu/east/certificates.html

Mobile Application Development: https://catalog.weber.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=17&poid=8483

Network Management Technology: https://www.weber.edu/Majors/network-management-technology.html


Associate’s Degrees

Computer Science: https://www.weber.edu/Majors/computer-science.html

Management Information Systems: https://www.weber.edu/Majors/computer-science.html

Network Management Technology: https://www.weber.edu/Majors/network-management-technology.html

Web and User Experience: https://www.weber.edu/Majors/web-user-experience.html


Bachelor’s Degrees

Computational Statistics and Data Science: https://www.usu.edu/degrees/index.cfm?id=1160

Computer Engineering: https://www.usu.edu/degrees/index.cfm?id=1160

Computer Science: https://www.weber.edu/Majors/computer-science.html

Computer Science Teaching: https://www.weber.edu/Majors/computer-science.html

Management Information Systems: https://www.weber.edu/Majors/computer-science.html

Network Management Technology: https://www.weber.edu/Majors/network-management-technology.html

Web and User Experience: https://www.weber.edu/Majors/web-user-experience.html


Minors

Data Analytics: https://www.weber.edu/Majors/computer-science.html

User Experience Design: https://www.weber.edu/Majors/web-user-experience.html


Western Governors University (fully online programs):

Bachelor’s Degrees

Information Technology Management, Health Information Management:

https://www.wgu.edu/online-business-degrees/bachelors-programs.html#close


Computer Science, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, Cloud Computing, Network Operations and Security, Data Management/Data Analytics, Software Development, Information Technology:

https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees.html


Master’s Degrees

Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, MS Information Technology Management, MS Data Analytics, MBA Information Technology Management:

https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees.html



Tech Colleges

Bridgerland (Logan)

Cybersecurity: https://btech.edu/certificate/cybersecurity/

Information Technology: https://btech.edu/certificate/information-technology/

Media Design: https://btech.edu/certificate/media-design/

Web and Mobile Development: https://btech.edu/certificate/web-mobile-development/


Mountainland (Utah County)

Intro to Programming (very basic): https://mtec.edu/programs/introduction-to-programming

Digital Marketing and Analytics: https://mtec.edu/digital-marketing-and-analytics/

Digital Media: https://mtec.edu/digital-media/

IT Fundamentals (very basic): https://mtec.edu/programs/it-fundamentals/

IT Support Technician: https://mtec.edu/programs/it-support-technician/

Mobile Development: https://mtec.edu/programs/mobile-development/

Web Programming and Development: https://mtec.edu/programs/web-programming-development/


Tooele

Cybersecurity: https://tooeletech.edu/training-programs/information-technologies/cybersecurity/

Software Development: https://tooeletech.edu/training-programs/information-technologies/software-development/


Davis

Cybersecurity: https://www.davistech.edu/cybersecurity

IT: https://www.davistech.edu/information-technology

Software Development: https://www.davistech.edu/software-development

Web and Graphic Design: https://www.davistech.edu/web-and-graphic-design


Ogden-Weber

IT Systems: https://www.otech.edu/information-technology/

Software Technology: https://www.otech.edu/information-technology/

Software Development: https://www.otech.edu/software-development/

Web and Graphic Design: https://www.otech.edu/web-and-graphic-design/


Uintah Basin (Roosevelt and Vernal)

IT Support Technical: https://www.ubtech.edu/avada_portfolio/it-support-tech/?portfolioCats=11%2C15%2C17%2C20%2C12

Network Technician: https://www.ubtech.edu/avada_portfolio/network-tech/?portfolioCats=11%2C15%2C17%2C20%2C12

Security Technician: https://www.ubtech.edu/avada_portfolio/security-technician/?portfolioCats=11%2C15%2C17%2C20%2C12


Dixie (St. George)

App Development: https://www.dixietech.edu/HTML/pages/programs/app-development.html

Digital Media Design: https://www.dixietech.edu/HTML/pages/programs/dmd.html

IT: https://www.dixietech.edu/HTML/pages/programs/information-technology.html


Southwest Tech (Cedar City)

Coding Bootcamp: https://stech.edu/programs/computer-science/bootcamp/

IT: https://stech.edu/programs/computer-science/information-technology/

Software Development: https://stech.edu/programs/computer-science/software-development/



Boot Camps


U of U Professional Development (part-time)

Web Development: https://bootcamps.continue.utah.edu/coding/

Cybersecurity: https://bootcamps.continue.utah.edu/cybersecurity/

UX/UI: https://bootcamps.continue.utah.edu/ux-ui/

Thinkful SLC: https://www.thinkful.com/bootcamp/salt-lake-city-coding-bootcamp/

Software engineering, Data science, Data analytics, UX/UI, Product management, Technical project management, Digital marketing


General Assembly SLC: https://generalassemb.ly/locations/salt-lake-city

Full-time courses: Software engineering, Data Science, UX

Part-time courses: product management, Front-end development, Javascript, Python, React, Data Analytics, Data science, UX, Visual design, Digital marketing


Tech Academy Utah: https://www.learncodinganywhere.com/codingbootcamps

Software development, C# and .net, Python, Data science, UI/UX designer, Front-end web development bootcamps (also offer individual classes)


VSchool: https://vschool.io/