President’s Message
Welcome to Ensign College. As a new Ensign College student that has come to us through BYU-Pathway Worldwide, we’re glad you have chosen to earn a certificate or degree with us.
Your experience with Ensign College will be unique and wonderfully rewarding. Our focus as an institution is to help you develop market-ready skills in a spiritually enriching, testimony building and uplifting environment. Here, you’ll learn by doing as you grow and become a capable and trusted disciple of the Savior.
Your educational pursuits at the college are intended to prepare you to become valuable employees and trusted leaders over a lifetime. I invite you to make every moment count in positive and productive ways. Be a dedicated student by preparing each day for rich learning experiences. As you do so, the Holy Ghost will be your Master Teacher in deep and powerful ways. As you do these things, I promise you’ll be lifted, edified and strengthened in ways you can hardly imagine.
I welcome you, warmly and sincerely, to Ensign College.
Best regards,
Bruce C. Kusch, Ph.D.
President, Ensign College
BYU-Pathway Worldwide is grateful to be part of your educational journey. Whether you are earning a certificate or a full degree online from Ensign College, BYU-Pathway will provide the technological and educational support to get you through your program and help you reach your goals.
Your education will help you become a disciple of Jesus Christ so you can be a leader in your home, the Church, and your community. We are excited to support you as you take these academic steps to get the gospel down into your heart, become a capable learner, and prepare to lead and support a family.
I invite you to participate fully in your coursework and any other educational experiences you may have throughout your time, that you might come away with all the resources you need to succeed. Know that you can succeed! Many are cheering you on — including your friends at BYU-Pathway and especially the Lord.
Welcome and best wishes,
Clark G. Gilbert
President, BYU-Pathway Worldwide
Catalog Disclaimer
The information in this catalog is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a legal contract between Ensign College and any person or entity.
Ensign College reserves the right to change its degree requirements, course offerings, and policies as conditions require. This catalog is updated once a year, on or about the first day of Fall semester registration.
A student's catalog will be the catalog in effect the fall semester of the academic year when he or she first enrolls at Ensign College.
A student’s catalog year is updated when a student declares a new program of study, and the student uses the catalog in effect at the time the new program of study is declared.
Students who leave Ensign College for more than three semesters should refer to the latest Academic Catalog for information regarding the College when they return.
Catalog Expiration
Students must complete graduation requirements within four (4) years for an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, Associate of Science (AS) degree, or a certificate, and seven (7) years for a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree. After four years for the AS, AAS, or certificate and seven years for the BAS degree, the requirements listed in the Ensign College catalog are no longer valid and accepted for graduation.
Students who take longer than four (4) years to complete an AAS degree, AS degree, or certificate or seven (7) years to complete a BAS degree, will be held to the graduation requirements found in the oldest active catalog or any subsequent catalog up to the current catalog at the time of graduation.
No student can graduate under the requirements of a catalog more than four (4) years old for an AS degree, AAS degree, or certificate or seven (7) for a BAS degree.
Students must graduate under the requirements of a single catalog.
Course Expiration
In areas of study in which the subject matter changes rapidly, material in courses taken long before graduation may become obsolete or irrelevant. Courses completed over ten (10) years ago may not apply to the student's current degree program. Also, additional program accreditation standards may limit the applicability of courses or degree requirements to less than 10 years.
Students must appeal to the Program Chair and the Vice President of Academics for acceptance of expired courses.
NOTICE: Ensign College makes every effort to ensure that accuracy of the content of this catalog is correct but reserves the right to make changes at any time without prior notice.
Accreditation
Ensign College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality evaluated through a peer-review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.
Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.
Inquiries regarding an institution’s accredited status by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities should be directed to the Administrative staff of the institution.
Individuals may also contact:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
8060 165th Avenue N.E., Suite 100
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 558-4224
www.nwccu.org
Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities refers to the institution as a whole. Therefore, statements like “fully accredited” or “this program is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities” or “this degree is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities” are incorrect and should not be used.
Nondiscrimination and Disability Accommodation
Ensign College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Ensign College does not unlawfully discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its program or activity. As an educational institution sponsored by and affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (“Church”), the college gives a lawful preference in employment and admissions decisions to qualified, faithful members of the Church in good standing. In addition, employees and students must observe the Church Educational System Honor Code and all college policies.
Questions or complaints about unlawful discrimination on the basis of sex (including sexual harassment and other forms of sexual misconduct) may be referred to the college's Title IX coordinator. Questions or complaints about unlawful discrimination on any other basis listed above may be referred to the college's equal opportunity manager. Individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting the student support center Complaints of unlawful discrimination may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
Cody Branch
Title IX Coordinator
titleix@ensign.edu
(801) 524-8158
Brady Kimber
Equal Opportunity Manager
Bkimber3@ensign.edu
(801) 524-8171
Academic Freedom
Ensign College invites faculty members and students to pursue secular knowledge in a climate of religious belief. This model consciously embraces all truth, regardless of its source.
Individual freedom lies at the core of both religious and academic life and is based not only on a belief in the value of free inquiry, but also on the gospel principle that humans are moral agents. Faculty members and students are encouraged to seek knowledge in the sacred as well as the secular; to learn through their hearts, by the Spirit, and with their minds; and to honor both the written word of God and continuing revelation.
Faculty members and students are entrusted with individual academic freedom and are encouraged to pursue truth according to the theories, methodologies, and practices that characterize scholarship in the various disciplines. This trust encompasses the freedom to explore a variety of ideas.
The Board of Trustees and the academic leadership of Ensign College expect faculty members to protect the fundamental interests and the doctrines of the Church, the individual faith of Church members, and the mission of the College at all times. Faculty members are free to discuss and analyze Church doctrine and policy. However, faculty members should not engage in expressions with students privately or in public that knowingly contradict or oppose Church doctrine and policy. Faculty members should not deliberately attack or deride the Church or its leaders. Nor should they violate the Honor Code.
Mission Statement
Ensign College is an institution of higher education founded and sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The school’s mission is to develop capable and trusted disciples of Jesus Christ.
As an institution, we seek and follow the counsel and guidance of inspired leaders in harmony with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its purposes, and in fulfilling our stated mission.
As we strive to fulfill our stated mission, we believe that:
CAPABLE STUDENTS are prepared with essential workplace capabilities.
TRUSTED STUDENTS are leaders guided by an inner moral compass.
DISCIPLES of Jesus Christ are committed followers of Him and live His restored gospel.
Immersive Learning at Ensign College
Ensign College students are immersed in learning environments where they act as agents of their learning in the development of essential personal traits and professional capabilities.
Students are invited to study and learn by faith as they seek the gifts of the Spirit to change and become responsible for their learning, developing as capable and trusted disciples of Jesus Christ.
Students fulfill the mission of the College through our unique Learning Signature to:
Prepare to develop and demonstrate professional capabilities.
Act as an agent of your learning in immersive environments, resulting in Deep Learning---to know, do, and become.
Demonstrate how your journey to become a capable and trusted disciple of Jesus Christ has changed and shaped you to embrace future opportunities with confidence, resiliency, and faith.
The outcomes of deep learning include capability, competence, and confidence to enter the world of work prepared to make significant contributions. Learners prepare to demonstrate and articulate to employers what they know and what they can do.
Learning experiences are designed and assessed through discipline-specific outcomes and the College-Wide Capabilities.
College Wide Capabilities
To align with the mission of Ensign College to develop capable and trusted disciples of Jesus Christ, the college is focused on helping learners demonstrate the following key capabilities:
Teamwork and Leadership: Create and sustain a culture of trust, vision, and continuous improvement that adds value to an organization.
Communication: Share information in diverse audiences, modes, and environments for the purpose of mutual understanding and edification.
Technical Skills: Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to accomplish specific tasks through proper systems, processes, and tools.
Problem-Solving: Analyze complex problems and generate creative solutions supported by informed evidence.
Professionalism: Exhibit behaviors reflecting a moral foundation of strong ethics and accountability.
Ensign College Board of Trustees
Officers
Russell M. Nelson, Chairman
Dallin H. Oaks, First Vice-Chairman
Henry B. Eyring, Second Vice-Chairman
R. Kelly Haws, Secretary
Board Members
Russell M. Nelson, Chairman
Dallin H. Oaks, First Vice-Chairman
Henry B. Eyring, Second Vice-Chairman
Jeffrey R. Holland*
David A. Bednar*
Quentin L. Cook*
Dale G. Renlund
Robert C. Gay*
Michael T. Ringwood
Gérald Caussé
Jean B. Bingham*
Bonnie H. Cordon
Steven J. Lund
R. Kelly Haws, Secretary*
*Members of the Executive Committee
Office of the Commissioner of Church Education
Paul V. Johnson, Commissioner, Church Educational System
R. Kelly Haws, Assistant to the Commissioner and Secretary to the Boards
Michael J. Christensen, Director, Budgets and Administration, Church Educational System
For the most current Board Members, please visit https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church-education/about/ces-administration?lang=eng.
Ensign College President’s Executive Council
Dr. Bruce C. Kusch, President
Timothy Q. Sloan, Vice President of Academics
Dr. Guy M. Hollingsworth, Vice President of Student Services
Mark L. Richards, Vice President of Administration and Operations
Alan L. Young, Managing Director of Online Programs
Academic Departments
Dean of Applied Sciences: Bruce Schreiner
Dean of General Studies and Instruction: Leslie Robbins
Business
Department Chair
Doug McDougal
Program Chairs
Brent Andrus: Business Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management
Ken DuVall: Finance (FIN) Courses
Doug McDougal: Accounting
Steve Rogers: Global Supply Chain & Operations, Project Management
Jennifer Warnas: Business Applications (BAP) Courses
Certificates
Basic Accounting Certificate
Business Language Certificate
Hospitality and Tourism Management Certificate
Project Management Certificate
Digital Technology
Department Chair
Nelson Altamirano
Program Chairs
Nelson Altamirano: Communication
Ben Hart: Social Media Marketing
Spencer DeGraw: Technical Support Engineer
Jared Plumb: Computer Science
Degrees, Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
Communication – Bachelor of Applied Science
Degrees, Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Communication – Associate of Applied Science
Certificates
Communication Core Certificate
Communication Fundamentals Certificate
Social Media Marketing Certificate
Technical Support Engineer Certificate
Professional Services
Department Chair
Kimberly Garner
Program Chairs
Jerilyn Butterfield: Medical Billing and Coding
Certificates
Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals Certificate
General Studies
Department Chair
Denice Lingen
Program Chairs
Denice Lingen: Math, Distribution areas
Megan Rice: English, Distribution areas
Matt Tittle: College/Career Success (CAR) courses, Distribution areas
Institute of Religion
To help students become capable and trusted disciples of Jesus Christ, religion classes are an integral part of education at Ensign College. Students are encouraged to regularly take a religion class
AAS and AS Degree Requirements
Two of the four cornerstone courses plus any two additional courses. 8 total credits required.
BAS Degree Requirements
A minimum of 14 credits are required, comprised of the following:
- Four cornerstone courses, 8 total credits.
- Three additional religion courses, 6 total credits.
Transfer of Religion Credit from Other Church Schools or Institutes of Religion
Religion credit earned at Church Educational System (CES) Institutes of Religion and other CES Schools will transfer to Ensign College as an equivalent religion course or elective credit so long as the course is taken for “CES Transfer” credit and such credit is noted on an official Institute/University transcript. This policy is primarily designed to benefit Ensign College students who are participating in the online degree programs. Students who are attending Ensign College on-campus are strongly encouraged to register for religion courses offered through Ensign College.
Transfer of Academic Credits from Non-Church Schools
Students that transfer to Ensign College that have no religion credits must meet the religion requirements for graduation. The number of academic credits being transferred, and the desired degree, help determine how many religion credits are required. The matrix below, along with your Student Success Advisor, can help provide further guidance.
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Students Seeking BAS Degrees
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Students Seeking AAS or AS Degrees
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# OF TRANSFER CREDITS
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REQUIRED RELIGION CREDITS FOR GRADUATION
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# OF TRANSFER CREDITS
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REQUIRED RELIGION CREDITS FOR GRADUATION
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0-14
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14
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0-14
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8
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15-29
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12
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15-29
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6
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30-44
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10
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30 or more
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4
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45-59
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8
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60-74
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6-8
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75-89
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4-8
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90 or more
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2-8
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Academic Calendar
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General Dates
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Fall Semester 2021
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Winter Semester 2022
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Spring Semester 2022
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Registration Begins
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June 1, 2021
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November 1, 2021
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March 1, 2022
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Commencement
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n/a
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April 7, 2022
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n/a
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Full Semester Class Deadlines
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Fall Semester 2021
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Winter Semester 2022
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Spring Semester 2022
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Classes begin
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September 13, 2021
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January 5, 2022
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April 18, 2022
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Payment deadline
Tuition, Content Charges, and Health Plan
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September 13, 2021
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January 5, 2022
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April 18, 2022
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Late fee assessed for outstanding balances*
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September 14, 2021
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January 6, 2022
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April 19, 2022
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Last day to add to the waitlist
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September 19, 2021
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January 11, 2022
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April 24, 2022
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Last day to add courses
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September 20, 2021
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January 12, 2022
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April 25, 2022
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Waitlists Purged
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September 21, 2021
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January 13, 2022
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April 26, 2022
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Last day to drop classes with no "W" grade
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October 5, 2021
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January 27, 2022
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May 10, 2022
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Financial Aid Determination Date (Census Date)
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October 5, 2021
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January 27, 2022
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May 10, 2022
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Last day to withdraw from classes & receive a W grade
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November 8, 2021
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March 2, 2022
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June 13, 2022
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Graduation application deadline
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November 15, 2021
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March 8, 2022
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June 20, 2022
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Official last day of semester
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December 15, 2021
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April 7, 2022
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July 20, 2022
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Grades due from faculty
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December 22, 2021
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April 13, 2022
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July 27, 2022
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Grades available to students on MyEnsign
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December 23, 2021
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April 14, 2022
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July 28, 2022
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*See tuition refund policy
Terminology and Degrees
Degrees
Two degrees are offered at the College: Bachelors of Applied Science Degree (BAS), and Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS). Certificates are also awarded.
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree (BAS)
A minimum of 120 credits are required.
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Bachelor of Applied Science Degrees (BAS)
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Credits
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Communication – Bachelor of Applied Science
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120
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Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)
Minimum credits are outlined below.
- The AAS degree is not a transfer degree. This degree is provided in fields of study where additional education does not significantly increase employability.
- Required credits include religion, program required college courses, program core courses, and if applicable, electives.
- Some individual course credits may transfer to other institutions depending on the requirements of the institution receiving the transfer request.
- At least 50% of required credits must be earned directly from Ensign College.
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Associate of Applied Science Degrees (AAS)
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Credits
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Communication – Associate of Applied Science
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61
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Certificates
Certificates completed as a stand-alone certificate are only eligible for federal financial aid (pending FAFSA eligibility) if the certificate is more than 15 credits.
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Certificates
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Credits
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Basic Accounting Certificate
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16
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Business Language Certificate
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16
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Communication Core Certificate
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15*
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Communication Fundamentals Certificate
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15*
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Hospitality and Tourism Management Certificate
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16
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Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals Certificate
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16
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Project Management Certificate
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16
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Social Media Marketing Certificate
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16
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Technical Support Engineer Certificate
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16
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*Programs are not eligible for federal financial aid as a stand-alone certificate.