Communication - Bachelor of Applied Science (Three Year)
Degree
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)
Overview
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Communication at Ensign College empowers students to become ethical, persuasive, and effective communicators in every setting—from personal and organizational interactions to digital and media-driven environments.
Through hands-on learning and real-world projects, you’ll build practical communication skills while developing the leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities employers value most. Every course is designed to strengthen your confidence as a communicator and align with Ensign College's mission to foster both professional excellence and spiritual growth.
As part of your degree, you’ll also complete a skills certificate in an area that matches your career goals, whether in marketing, media, leadership, or another focus. These certificates offer applied, career-ready training so you graduate with both a degree and a professional skillset that helps you stand out in today’s competitive job market.
Career Opportunities
Students trained in communication are prepared to work in exciting, wide-ranging, cutting-edge careers that provide meaningful messages to an interconnected global community. Graduates of this program will find use for their skills in corporate training and development, human resources, professions sales, and various social services. Other careers that may be related to this degree include:
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the degree, successful graduates will be able to:
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Demonstrate job skills associated with the introductory, intermediate, and advanced certificates (Social Media Marketing, Communication Fundamentals, Communication Core)
- Achieve the outcomes associated with general education which include the ability to demonstrate proficiency in written and verbal communication, problem solving, and college and career readiness, from a global perspective.
- Integrate knowledge and skills, including the College-Wide Capabilities, from a global perspective and across disciplines of study including cultural literacy and knowledge of the physical and natural world.
- Demonstrate career readiness through the successful completion of an experiential learning experience and reflection on professional preparation.
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.
Religion
Religion Electives
Complete three additional religion courses
Religion Cornerstone Courses
Complete all of the following:
Total Credit Hours: 14
College Success
Program Specific Requirements
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COMM 122 and
MAT 252 can serve as both GE requirements as well as a Communication BAS Requirements**
Communication Skills Certificate
Complete one of these certificates:
OR complete one of the following certificates offered through BYU-I:
Graphic Design (15 credits)
Communication Fundamentals Certificate
| DCC 180 | Fundamentals of Content Creation | 3 credits |
| COMM 210 | Mass Communication and Society | 3 credits |
| COMM 310 | Writing for Communication Careers | 3 credits |
| COMM 320 | Public Speaking | 3 credits |
| COMM 330 | Digital Communication | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Communication Core Certificate
| COMM 350 | Communication Research Methods | 3 credits |
| COMM 360 | Conflict Management | 3 credits |
| COMM 370 | Media Law and Ethics | 3 credits |
| COMM 380 | Communication Project Management | 3 credits |
| COMM 390 | Intercultural Communications | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Recommended Elective Courses
The remaining 22-24 credits are elective credits. Students should work with an advisor to ensure that they complete coursework to satisfy the minimum 120 credit hour requirement and to fulfill the graduation requirement of at least 40 upper division required (300-400 level).
The following courses are recommended Communication-related courses. These courses are not specifically required, but are ideal courses to prepare students for their careers and to credits and the minimum 120 credit requirement. Students who desire additional skills in this area of study are also encouraged to pursue an additional Communication Skills Certificate (Digital Content Creation, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, or Technology Account Management).
| COMM 215 | Design Thinking | 3 credits |
| COMM 225 | UX Strategy and Management | 3 credits |
| COMM 235 | Advanced UX Design | 3 credits |
| COMM 340 | Public Relations Applied Principles | 3 credits |
| COMM 455 | Consumer Insight | 2 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27-28 |
Total Credit Hours: 90
Graduation Requirements
1. Minimum of 90 total semester credit hours as outlined
2. Grade of C- or better in all program-specific courses
3. Program grade point average of 2.0 or higher
4 Complete a minimum of 40 credit hours of upper-division classes (>300 level)
Recommended Sequence of Courses
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 - Block 1
Skills Certificate course, 3 credits
Skills Certificate course, 3 credits
ENS 101, College Success, 1 credit
REL, Cornerstone Religion course, 1 credit
Total Minimum Block Credits: 8
First Semester - Block 2
Skills Certificate course, 3 credits
Skills Certificate course, 3 credits
REL, Cornerstone Religion course, 1 credit
Total Minimum Block Credits: 7
Total Minimum Semester Credits: 15
Second Semester - Block 1
COMM 122, Interpersonal Communications, 3 credits
Skills Certificate course, 3 credits
REL, Cornerstone Religion course, 1 credit
Total Minimum Block Credits: 7
Second Semester - Block 2
ENG 101, Introduction to College Writing, 3 credits
DCC 180, Fundamentals of Content Creation, 3 credits
BAP 115, Excel and Introduction to Technology, 1 credit
REL, Cornerstone Religion course, 1 credit
Total Minimum Block Credits: 8
Total Minimum Semester Credits: 15
Third Semester - Block 1
COMM 215, Design Thinking, 3 credits
GE, Quantitative Literacy Distribution Area, 3 credits
REL, Cornerstone Religion course, 1 credit
REL, Cornerstone Religion course, 1 credit
Total Minimum Block Credits: 8
Third Semester - Block 2
COMM 320, Public Speaking, 3 credits
COMM 340, Public Relations Applied Principles, 3 credits
REL, Cornerstone Religion course, 1 credit
Total Minimum Block Credits: 7
Total Minimum Semester Credits: 15
Fourth Semester - Block 1
GE, Advanced Writing Distribution Area, 3 credits
COMM 210, Mass Communication and Society, 3 credits
COMM 300, Communication Career Workshop, 1 credit
REL, Cornerstone Religion course, 1 credit
Total Minimum Block Credits: 8
Fourth Semester - Block 2
COMM 360, Conflict Management, 3 credits
COMM 370, Media Law and Ethics, 3 credits
REL, Religion Elective course, 1 credit
REL, Religion Elective course, 1 credit
Total Minimum Block Credits: 8
Total Minimum Semester Credits: 16
Fifth Semester - Block 1
COMM 310, Writing for Communication Careers, 3 credits
COMM 330, Digital Communication, 3 credits
CAR 499R, Internship, .5 credits
REL, Religion Elective course, 1 credit
Total Minimum Block Credits: 7.5
Fifth Semester - Block 2
COMM 380, Communication Project Management, 3 credits
COMM 390, Intercultural Communications, 3 credits
CAR 499R, Internship, .5 credits
REL, Religion Elective course, 1 credit
Total Minimum Block Credits: 7.5
Total Minimum Semester Credits: 15
Sixth Semester - Block 1
COMM 350, Communication Research Methods, 3 credits
ENS 497, Disciple Leadership Capstone, 1.5 credits
GE, Cultural Awareness Distribution Are, 3 credits
REL, Religion Elective course, 1 credit
Total Minimum Block Credits: 8.5
Sixth Semester - Block 2
GE, Technical Inquiry Distribution Area, 3 credits
COMM 497, Communication Capstone, 1.5 credits
REL, Religion Elective course, 1 credit
Total Minimum Block Credits: 5.5
Total Minimum Block Credits: 14
Total Communication - Bachelor of Applied Science Minimum Credit Hours 90