President’s Message
On behalf of BYU-Pathway Worldwide, and Ensign College, we offer our warmest wishes to you for a successful educational journey and are grateful you have chosen to earn a certificate or degree with us. Whether you are completing PathwayConnect, a job-ready certificate, or a 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 experience with us will be unique and wonderfully rewarding. You’ll learn by doing as you grow and become a capable and trusted disciple of the Savior, Jesus Christ. We are excited to support you as you take these academic steps to get the gospel down into your heart, become an inspired learner, and prepare to lead and support a family.
We invite you to make every moment count in positive and productive ways. Be a dedicated student by preparing each day for revelatory learning experiences. The Holy Ghost will be your Master Teacher in deep and powerful ways. Know that you can succeed!
As you do these things, we promise you’ll be lifted, edified, and strengthened in ways you can hardly imagine.
Welcome and best wishes,
Brian K. Ashton
President, BYU-Pathway Worldwide
Bruce C. Kusch
President, Ensign College
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. 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 at the time the student matriculates at Ensign College. A new catalog is active at the beginning of each Spring semester.
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.
Students are subject to all other policies and procedures as outlined in the College catalog for the current academic year.
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
David Brooksby
95 N 300 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
titleix@ensign.edu
(801) 524-8157 |
Equal Opportunity Manager
Dave Sorensen
95 N 300 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
dave.sorensen@ensign.edu
(801) 524-1942 |
Disability Services
Josh Sillitoe
95 N 300 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
disabilityservices@ensign.edu
(801) 524-1995 |
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
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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
D. Todd Christofferson*
Ronald A. Rasband*
Paul V. Johnson*
Michael T. Ringwood
Gérald Caussé
Camille N. Johnson*
Emily Belle Freeman
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
Nathan K. Lindsay, Director, Planning, Research, and Communications, 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 and College Services
Alan L. Young, Online Vice President
Jon Nichols, Assistant to the President for Strategy, Planning, and Assessment
Paul Eden, Chief Information Officer at Ensign College
Chris Reitz, Director of Financial Services and Controller at Ensign College
Academic Departments
Dean of Applied Sciences
Doug McDougal
Dean of General Studies
Denice Lingen
Business
Department Chair
Greg Fox
Program Chairs
Greg Fox (MBA, Brigham Young University) Project Management
Jennifer Harrison (MA, Brigham Young University) Basic Accounting
Jennifer Warnas (MA, University of Phoenix) Business Language, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Professional Leadership and Service, Public Relations and Customer Service
Certificates
Basic Accounting Certificate
Business Language Certificate
Hospitality and Tourism Management Certificate
Professional Leadership and Service Certificate
Project Management Certificate
Public Relations and Customer Service Certificate
Communication
Department Chair
Joseph Kerry
Program Chairs
Joseph Kerry (J.D., Rutgers University): Social Media Marketing
Ben Hart (MBA, Utah Valley University): Communication
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
Digital Technology
Department Chair
Troy R. Beynon
Program Chairs
Troy R. Beynon (EdD, University of Phoenix): System Administration
Spencer DeGraw (PhD, Liberty University): Information Technology, IT Professional, Technical Support Engineer
Degrees, Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
System Administration - Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology
Degrees, Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Information Technology – Associate of Applied Science
Certificates
IT Professional Certificate
System Administration Certificate
Technical Support Engineer Certificate
Professional Services
Program Chairs
Jerilyn Butterfield (BA, Brigham Young University): Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals
Certificates
Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals Certificate
General Studies
Department Chair
Megan Rice
Program Chairs
Megan Rice (MA, University of Utah): English
Kurt Fertig (DA, Idaho State University): American Institutions, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences
Daniel Rogers (PhD, Indiana University): Fine Arts, Humanities, College Success
Sherilynn Skiba (M.Ed, University of Washington): Math
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. President M. Russell Ballard said, “If you are attending a church school, consistently include a class in religious education” (Ensign or Liahona May 2015).
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 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.
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.
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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Total Hours
Transferred to Ensign
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Total Ensign Religion Hours to Take While Enrolled at Ensign
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Cornerstone Courses Required for Graduation* |
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0-14
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14
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REL 200: The Eternal Family
REL 225: Foundations of the
Restoration
REL 250: Jesus Christ and the
Everlasting Gospel
REL 275: Teachings and
Doctrine of the Book of
Mormon
or approved substitutions
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15-29
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12
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30-44
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10
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45-59
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8
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60-74
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6**
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75-89
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4**
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90 or more
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2**
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* All students graduating from Ensign College, BYU, BYU–Idaho, BYU–Hawaii and institutes of religion must complete ALL Cornerstone requirements. Credit for these courses may be transferred from BYU–Idaho, BYU–Hawaii, and institutes of religion as per current policy.
**More religion credit may be needed if Cornerstone requirements have not been completed.
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Students Seeking AAS or AS Degrees
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Total Hours
Transferred to Ensign
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Total Ensign Religion Hours to
Take While Enrolled at Ensign
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0-14
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8*
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15-29
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6*
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30 or more
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4*
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*Must include at least two Cornerstone Courses
Academic Calendar
Ensign College Block Academic Calendar | BYU-Pathway (byupathway.org)
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 or one AS and one AAS degree would earn 60 credits for the first degree and at least 15 unique credits (25% of 60) for the second. Students cannot earn two AS degrees.
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.
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.
Bachelor of Applied Science Degree
A minimum of 120 credits are required.
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.
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Certificates
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Credits
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Basic Accounting Certificate
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15
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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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15
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IT Professional Certificate
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15
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Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals Certificate
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15
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| Professional Leadership and Service Certificate |
15 |
| Professionalism Certificate |
15 |
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Project Management Certificate
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15
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| Public Relations and Customer Service Certificate |
15 |
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Social Media Marketing Certificate
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15
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System Administration Certificate
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15
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Technical Support Engineer Certificate
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15
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