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.