General Information

Presidents' 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 at 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 and look forward to personally greeting each of you.

Best regards,

Bruce C. Kusch, Ph.D.

President, Ensign College

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I’m grateful for the opportunity BYU-Pathway has to partner with Ensign College, a leader in developing marketable programs that employers value. Their courses are especially built to help students around the world to get better jobs. I know that completing a career-oriented certificate or degree through Ensign College will help you advance in the workplace as well as put you in an excellent position to provide for yourself and serve others.

Whether you are earning a certificate or a full degree online from Ensign College, BYU-Pathway will provide support and resources to help you reach your goals and succeed as an online student. 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 so that you might come away with all the resources you need to succeed. Know that you can succeed! Many are cheering you on. May the Lord be with you as you take these next steps on your educational journey. 

Welcome and best wishes,

 

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 or discontinue its degree requirements, course offerings, policies, and all other aspects of college operations. This catalog is updated once a year, on or about the first day of Fall semester registration. If catalog changes are required, the online catalog version will serve as the most updated version.

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 all BAS degrees.

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.  Excluding General Education Courses, courses completed more than ten (10) years ago may not apply to the student's current degree program.  Students must appeal to the Program Chair and the Vice President of Academics for acceptance of expired courses. This policy applies to both Ensign College and transfer credits. 

Additional program accreditation standards may limit the applicability of courses or degree requirements to less than 10 years.

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

Nondiscrimination and Disability Accommodation

Ensign College ("College") does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. 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 college’s Disability Services or the section 504 coordinator (Manager of Counseling), using the contact information for the Disability Services office below. Complaints of unlawful discrimination may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Title IX Coordinator Cody Branch 95 N 300 W Salt Lake City, UT 84101 titleix@ensign.edu (801) 524-8158

Equal Opportunity Manager David Brooksby 95 N 300 W Salt Lake City, UT 84101 dbrooksby@ensign.edu (801) 524-8171

Disability Services Adam Garland 95 N 300 W Salt Lake City, UT 84101 disabilityservices@ensign.edu (801) 524-1936

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, Chair
Dallin H. Oaks, First Vice-Chair
Henry B. Eyring, Second Vice-Chair
R. Kelly Haws, Secretary

Board Members

Russell M. Nelson, Chair
Dallin H. Oaks, First Vice-Chair
Henry B. Eyring, Second Vice-Chair
Jeffrey R. Holland*
D. Todd Christofferson*
Paul V. Johnson*
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

Clark G. Gilbert, 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, Online Vice President

Academic Departments

Dean of Applied Sciences

Doug McDougal

Dean of General Studies

Denice Lingen

Business

Department Chair

Greg Fox

Program Chairs

Ken DuVall (MBA, University of Utah): Accounting, Finance

Greg Fox (MBA, Brigham Young University) Economics, Project Management

Jennifer Warnas (MA, University of Phoenix): Business Applications, Business Language, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Prior Learning Certificates

Certificates

Basic Accounting Certificate
Business Language Certificate
Hospitality and Tourism Management Certificate

Project Management Certificate

Public Relations and Customer Service Certificate

Service and Leadership Certificate

Digital Technology

Department Chair

Troy R. Beynon

Program Chairs

Ben Hart (PhD SUNY Albany): Communication, Social Media Marketing
Troy R. Beynon (MS, Boston University): System Administration
Spencer DeGraw (MBA, University of Phoenix): IT Fundamentals, Technical Support Engineer
Jared Plumb (MS, University of Utah):  Computer Science

Degrees, Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)

Communication – Bachelor of Applied Science
System Administration - Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology

Degrees, Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Communication – Associate of Applied Science
Information Technology – Associate of Applied Science

Certificates

Communication Core Certificate
Communication Fundamentals Certificate

IT Fundamentals Certificate
Social Media Marketing Certificate

System Administration Certificate
Technical Support Engineer Certificate

Professional Services

Department Chair

Kimberly K. Garner

Program Chairs

Jerilyn Butterfield: Medical Billing and Coding

Certificates

Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals Certificate 

General Studies

Department Chair

Megan Rice

Program Chairs

Denice Lingen (M.Ed. University of Utah):Math, CAR 101, CAR 299, CAR 499
Megan Rice (MA, University of Utah): Art, Communication, English, Humanities, CAR 201
Kurt Fertig: (DA, Idaho State University):General Education

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 strongly encouraged to regularly take a religion class.

Graduation Requirements for Certificates and Degrees

There is no degree, major, or minor, offered from the Ensign College Institute of Religion.  To earn any certificate or degree offered by Ensign College, the Religion Course requirements listed below must be met.

 

AAS 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.

 

The four cornerstone courses are:

REL 200 – The Eternal Family
REL 225 – Foundations of the Restoration
REL 250 – Jesus Christ & His Everlasting Gospel
REL 275 – Teachings and Doctrine of the Book of Mormon
 
Additional religion courses can be found in the list of course descriptions.

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. 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.

Students Seeking BAS Degrees
# OF TRANSFER CREDITS	REQUIRED RELIGION CREDITS FOR GRADUATION
0-14	14
15-29	12
30-44	10
45-59	8
60-74	6-8
75-89	4-8
90 or more	2-8

Students Seeking AAS or AS Degrees
# OF TRANSFER CREDITS	REQUIRED RELIGION CREDITS FOR GRADUATION
0-14	8
15-29	6
30 or more	4

Academic Calendar

General Dates	Fall Semester 2022	Winter Semester 2023	Spring Semester 2023
Registration Begins	June 1, 2022	November 1, 2022	March 1, 2023
Commencement	n/a	April 7, 2023	n/a
Fall Semester 2022	Full Semester Classes	1st Block	2nd Block
Classes begin	September 12	September 12	October 26
Payment deadline Tuition, Content Charges	September 12	September 12	October 26
Late fee assessed for outstanding balances*	September 19	September 19	November 2
Last day to add courses	September 19	September 19	November 2
Last day to drop classes with no "W" grade	October 4	September 27	November 10
Financial Aid Determination Date (Census Date)	October4	October 4	November 10
Last day to withdraw from classes & receive a "W" grade	November 7	October 10	November 21
Graduation application deadline	November 15	November 14	November 14
Official last day of semester	December 14	October 25	December 14
Grades due from faculty at noon	December 21	November 2	December 21
Grades available to students in the student portal	December 22	November 3	December 22
Winter Semester 2023	Full Semester Class	1st Block	2nd Block
Classes begin	January 4	January 4	February 22
Payment deadline Tuition, Content Charges	January 4	January 4	February 22
Late fee assessed for outstanding balances*	January 11	January 11	March 1
Last day to add courses	January 11	January 11	March 1
Last day to drop classes with no "W" grade	January 26	January 26	March 1
Financial Aid Determination Date (Census Date)	January 26	January 26	March 9
Last day to withdraw from classes & receive a "W" grade	March 1	January 30	March 20
Graduation application deadline	March 7	March 7	March 7
Official last day of semester	April 6	February 17	April 6
Commencement	April 7
Grades due from faculty at noon	April 12	February 22	April 12
Grades available to students in the student portal	April 13	February 23	April 13
Spring Semester 2023	Full Semester Classes	1st Block	2nd Block
Classes begin	April 17	April 17	June 1
Payment deadline Tuition, Content Charges	April 17	April 17	June 1
Late fee assessed for outstanding balances*	April 18	April 18	June 8
Last day to add courses	April 24	April 24	June 8
Last day to drop classes with no "W" grade	May 9	May 9	June 16
Financial Aid Determination Date (Census Date)	May 9	May 9	June 16
Last day to withdraw from classes & receive a "W" grade	June 12	May 15	June 27
Graduation application deadline	June 19	June 19	June 19
Official last day of semester	July 19	May 31	July 19
Grades due from faculty at noon	July 26	June 7	July 26
Grades available to students in the student portal	July 27	June 8	July 27

 

 

Terminology and Degrees

For students wanting to earn more than one degree or certificate, at least 25% of the credit hours for each additional degree or certificate must be unique. For example, a student earning two certificates would earn total credits for the first certificate and then would need 25% unique courses of the total credits for the second. Likewise, a student earning two AAS degrees would earn 60 credits for the first degree and at least 15 unique credits (25% of 60) for the second. Three degree types are offered at the College: Bachelors of Applied Science Degree (BAS), Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS), and Associate of Science Degree (AS). Certificates are also awarded.

Bachelor of Applied Science Degree

A minimum of 120 credits are required.

Bachelor of Applied Science Degrees (BAS)	Credits
Communication – Bachelor of Applied Science	120
System Administration - Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology	120

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Minimum credits are outlined below.

• The AAS degree is not intended to be a transfer degree.  This degree is provided in fields of study where additional education may not significantly increase employability.
• Required credits include religion, College and career success courses, internship, college fundamentals, 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 25% of required credits must be earned directly from Ensign College.

Associate of Applied Science Degrees (AAS)	Credits
Communication – Associate of Applied Science	60
Information Technology – Associate of Applied Science	60

Certificates

• There are several certificates offered at the College. Certificates can be either completed as a stand-alone certificate or as part of the degree requirements.
• 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 and if the recommended term sequencing is more than one term.

Certificates	Credits
Basic Accounting Certificate	16*
Business Language Certificate	16*
Communication Core Certificate	15*
Communication Fundamentals Certificate	15*
Hospitality and Tourism Management Certificate	16
IT Fundamentals Certificate	15*
Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals Certificate	16
Project Management Certificate	16
Public Relations and Customer Service Certificate	15*
Service and Leadership Certificate	15*
Social Media Marketing Certificate	16
System Administration Certificate	15*
Technical Support Engineer Certificate	16

*Programs are not eligible for federal financial aid as a stand-alone certificate.