Professionalism Certificate
Degree
Certificate
Overview
In today’s competitive job market, employers increasingly recognize the significance of soft skills such as communication, problem solving, teamwork, and leadership. This certificate is designed to allow students to develop these characteristics as they prepare to seek a job in an ever-changing professional landscape.
Career Opportunities
Specific opportunities for employment will depend upon the student’s choice of other certificates and degrees offered at Ensign College. We believe that investing in the development of the skills contained within this certificate will empower our students to stand out among their peers and secure fulfilling employment opportunities.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the certificate, successful graduates will be able to:
- Integrate knowledge and skills across disciplines in alignment with the Ensign College-Wide Capabilities.
- Demonstrate an awareness of genres and audiences by creating written and verbal rhetoric designed for diverse purposes. Analyze and evaluate a variety of texts as part of conducting relevant research while properly documenting sources.
- Identify relevant information and apply appropriate strategies and methods to solve real-world problems. Justify conclusions based on quantitative information and/or other pertinent data.
Course Requirements
Students are responsible to examine the course description of each course listed below for details of prerequisites, which must be satisfied before registering for the course.
Certificate Requirements
| BAP 115 | Excel and Introduction to Technology | 1 credit |
| ENS 101 | College Success | 1 credit |
| CAR 300R | Project Based Work Experience | 1 credit |
| COMM 122 | Interpersonal Communications | 3 credits |
| ENG 101 | Introduction to College Writing | 3 credits |
| MAT 107 | Quantitative Analysis and Personal Finance | 3 credits |
| ENG 201 or ENG 301 | Intermediate College Writing or Technical Writing | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Any math class >MAT 107 will satisfy the MAT 107 requirement
Graduation Requirements
1.Minimum of 15 total semester credit hours as outlined
2.Grade of C- or higher in all program-specific courses
3.Certificate grade-point average of 2.0 or higher
Recommended Sequence
Individual student circumstances, such as the need for a smaller course load or the number of preparatory English or Math courses a student must take, may require additional semesters to complete the program. Please see your Student Success Advisor for assistance.
First Semester
BAP 115, Excel and Introduction to Technology, 1 credit
COMM 122, Interpersonal Communications, 3 credits
ENG 101, Introduction to College Writing, 3 credits
ENS 101, College Success, 1 credit
Semester Credits 8
Second Semester
CAR 300R, Project Based Work Experience, 1 credit
MAT 107, Quantitative Analysis and Personal Finance, 3 credits
ENG 201 or ENG 301, Intermediate College Writing or Technical Writing, 3 credits
Semester Credits 7