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.
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.
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.
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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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| IT Fundamentals Certificate |
15* |
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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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| Public Relations and Customer Service Certificate |
15* |
| Service and Leadership Certificate |
15* |
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Social Media Marketing Certificate
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16
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| System Administration Certificate |
15* |
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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.