General Information

President’s Message

Welcome to Ensign College. If you’re new to our campus, we’re grateful you’re here. If you’re a returning student, we’re glad to have you back.

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. Live a worthy life and take advantage of our proximity to the numerous Houses of the Lord by being a frequent temple patron as conditions permit. I also invite you to make attendance at our weekly devotional a priority and part of your personal worship. 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

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 its degree requirements, course offerings, and policies as conditions require. This catalog is updated once a year, on or about the first day of Fall semester registration.

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 a BAS degree.

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. Courses completed over ten (10) years ago may not apply to the student's current degree program. Also, additional program accreditation standards may limit the applicability of courses or degree requirements to less than 10 years.

Students must appeal to the Program Chair and the Vice President of Academics for acceptance of expired courses.

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

Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities refers to the institution as a whole. Therefore, statements like “fully accredited” or “this program is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities” or “this degree is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities” are incorrect and should not be used.

Program Accreditation

The Medical Assisting Certificate is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763 (727) 210-2350 www.caahep.org

Medical Assisting Education Review Board 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 1575 Chicago, IL 60606 (800) 228-2262 www.maerb.org

Nondiscrimination and Disability Accommodation

Ensign College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Ensign College does not unlawfully discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its program or activity. 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 Brady Kimber 95 N 300 W Salt Lake City, UT 84101 bkimber3@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, Chairman
Dallin H. Oaks, First Vice-Chairman
Henry B. Eyring, Second Vice-Chairman
R. Kelly Haws, Secretary

Board Members

Russell M. Nelson, Chairman
Dallin H. Oaks, First Vice-Chairman
Henry B. Eyring, Second Vice-Chairman
Jeffrey R. Holland*
David A. Bednar*
Quentin L. Cook*
Dale G. Renlund
Robert C. Gay*
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

Paul V. Johnson, 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, Managing Director of Online Programs

College Map

Academic Departments

Dean of Applied Sciences

Bruce Schreiner

Dean of General Studies and Instruction

Leslie Robbins

Business

Department Chair

Doug McDougal

Program Chairs

Brent Andrus: Applied Technology, Business Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Human Resource Management, Professional Business Management, Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship
Ken DuVall:  Business Analytics, Finance (FIN) Courses
Doug McDougal: Accounting
Steve Rogers:  Global Supply Chain & Operations, Project Management
Jennifer Warnas: Professional Sales, Business Applications (BAP) Courses

Degrees, Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)

Accounting – Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management
Business Management – Bachelor of Applied Science

Degrees, Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Applied Technology – Associate of Applied Science (for ATC students)
Business Management – Associate of Applied Science

Certificates

Accounting Certificate
Business Analytics Certificate
Business Language Certificate
Global Supply Chain & Operations Certificate
Hospitality and Tourism Management Certificate
Human Resource Management Certificate
Professional Business Management Certificate
Professional Sales Certificate
Project Management Certificate
Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship Certificate

Digital Technology

Department Chair

Nelson Altamirano

Program Chairs

Nelson Altamirano: Communication, Digital Marketing
Ben Hart: Digital Content Creation, Social Media Marketing, Technology Account Management
Troy Beynon:  Business Intelligence, Cloud & Systems Administration
Spencer DeGraw: Cybersecurity, IT Fundamentals, Network Administration, Technical Support Engineer
Jared Plumb:  Computer Science, Software Engineering

Degrees, Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS)

Communication – Bachelor of Applied Science
Cybersecurity – Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology
Digital Marketing – Bachelor of Applied Science in Communication

Degrees, Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Business Intelligence – Associate of Applied Science
Communication – Associate of Applied Science
Cybersecurity – Associate of Applied Science
Information Technology – Associate of Applied Science
Network Engineering – Associate of Applied Science
Social Media Marketing – Associate of Applied Science
Software Development – Associate of Applied Science

Certificates

Business Intelligence Core Certificate
Cloud and System Administration Certificate
Communication Core Certificate
Communication Fundamentals Certificate
Computer Science Certificate
Cybersecurity Core Certificate
Digital Content Creation Certificate
Digital Marketing Certificate
IT Fundamentals Certificate
Network Engineering Core Certificate
Programming Fundamentals Certificate
Social Media Marketing Certificate
Software Engineering Certificate
Technical Support Engineer Certificate
Technology Account Management Certificate

Professional Services

Department Chair

Kimberly Garner

Program Chairs

Heidi Plumb: Interior Design
Kimberly Garner: Paralegal Studies
Schillene Bigelow: Medical Assisting
Jerilyn Butterfield: Medical Billing and Coding

Degrees, Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

Interior Design – Associate of Applied Science
Paralegal Studies – Associate of Applied Science

Certificates

Interior Design Certificate
Medical Assisting Certificate
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate
Paralegal Studies Certificate

General Studies

Department Chair

Denice Lingen

Program Chairs

Denice Lingen: Math, Distribution areas
Megan Rice: English, Distribution areas
Matt Tittle: College/Career Success (CAR) courses, Distribution areas

Degree, Associate of Science (AS)

The Associate of Science (AS) degree with stackable certificates, in emphases areas (see Terminology and Degrees) is a transfer degree.

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 encouraged to take a religion class each semester they are enrolled. Two or more religion classes in one semester requires submission of the Permission to Enroll in a course form found at https://www.ensign.edu/forms.

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.

Certificate Requirements:

• Certificate programs with 25 credits or less may not require any religion courses. See certificate requirements for details.
• Certificate programs with 26 – 29 credits will require one religion course.
• Certificate programs with 30 or more credits will require two religion courses.

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.

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. This policy is primarily designed to benefit Ensign College students who are participating in the online degree programs. 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 2021	Winter Semester 2022	Spring Semester 2022
Application Deadline (International)	August 1, 2021	November 15, 2021	March 1, 2022
Application Deadline (Domestic)	September 1, 2021	December 15, 2021	April 1, 2022
Registration Begins	June 1, 2021	November 1, 2021	March 1, 2022
Commencement	n/a	April 7, 2022	n/a
Full Semester Class Deadlines	Fall Semester 2021	Winter Semester 2022	Spring Semester 2022
Classes begin	September 13, 2021	January 5, 2022	April 18, 2022
Payment deadline Tuition, Content Charges, and Health Plan	September 13, 2021	January 5, 2022	April 18, 2022
Late fee assessed for outstanding balances*	September 14, 2021	January 6, 2022	April 19, 2022
Last day to add to the waitlist	September 19, 2021	January 11, 2022	April 24, 2022
Last day to add courses	September 20, 2021	January 12, 2022	April 25, 2022
Waitlists Purged	September 21, 2021	January 13, 2022	April 26, 2022
Students are dropped from classes for non-payment	September 21, 2021	January 13, 2022	April 26, 2022
Last day to be reinstated if dropped for non-payment	September 24, 2021	January 19, 2022	April 29, 2022
Last day to drop classes with no "W" grade	October 5, 2021	January 27, 2022	May 10, 2022
Financial Aid Determination Date (Census Date)	October 5, 2021	January 27, 2022	May 10, 2022
Last day to withdraw from classes & receive a W grade	November 8, 2021	March 2, 2022	June 13, 2022
Graduation application deadline	November 15, 2021	March 8, 2022	June 20, 2022
Official last day of semester	December 15, 2021	April 7, 2022	July 20, 2022
Grades due from faculty	December 22, 2021	April 13, 2022	July 27, 2022
Grades available to students on MyEnsign	December 23, 2021	April 14, 2022	July 28, 2022
Block B Class Deadlines	Fall Semester 2021	Winter Semester 2022	Spring Semester 2022
Classes begin	October 27, 2021	February 22, 2022	No Block B Courses Spring Semester
Payment deadline Tuition, Content Charges, and Health Plan	October 27, 2021	February 22, 2022
Last day to add to the waitlist	November 2, 2021	February 28, 2022
Late fee assessed for outstanding balances*	November 3, 2021	March 1, 2022
Waitlists Purged
Last day to add classes	November 3, 2021	March 1, 2022
Last day to drop and receive a full tuition refund. Last day to drop (no W)*	November 3, 2021	March 9, 2022
Students are dropped from classes for non-payment	November 4, 2021	March 2, 2022
Last day to be reinstated if dropped for non-payment	November 9, 2021	March 7, 2022
Financial Aid Determination Date (Census Date)	November 11, 2021	March 9, 2022
Last day to withdraw from classes & receive a W grade	November 22, 2021	March 21, 2022
Official last day of semester	December 15, 2021	April 7, 2022
Grades due from faculty	December 22, 2021	April 13, 2022
Grades available to students on MyEnsign	December 23, 2021	April 14, 2022
Holidays
Thanksgiving Holiday - no classes (college open)	November 24, 2021
Thanksgiving Holiday – no classes (college closed)	November 25, 2021
Thanksgiving Holiday – no classes (college closed)	November 26, 2021
Civil Rights Day – campus closed		January 17, 2022
President's Day Holiday – Campus closed		February 21, 2022
Memorial Day Holiday – Campus closed			May 30, 2022
Independence Day – Campus closed			July 4, 2022

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. Degrees Three degrees 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
Accounting – Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management	120
Business Management – Bachelor of Applied Science	120
Communication – Bachelor of Applied Science	120
Cybersecurity – Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology	120
Digital Marketing – Bachelor of Applied Science in Communication	120

Associate of Science Degree

A minimum of 60 credits are required.

• The AS degree, as a regionally accredited degree, is a transfer degree because it satisfies the majority of lower-division general education requirements and should be accepted at four-year institutions.
• Depending on the requirements of the receiving institution, students may be required to complete additional courses to meet specific institutional graduation requirements.
• Required credits include religion, general education, college success courses, internship, certificate requirements, and if applicable, electives.
• At least 50% of required credits must be earned directly from Ensign College.

Associate Degree (AS) degree with Certificate	Credits
Religion	8
Certificate	15-29
General Education (GE)	30
Program Required College Courses BAP 115, Excel and Introduction to Technology CAR 101, College Success CAR 299, Internship	3
Electives (students may need up to 4 elective credits)	4
Total	60-74

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Minimum credits are outlined below.

• The AAS degree is not a transfer degree.  This degree is provided in fields of study where additional education does not significantly increase employability.
• Required credits include religion, program required college courses, program core courses, 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 50% of required credits must be earned directly from Ensign College.

Associate of Applied Science Degrees (AAS)	Credits
Applied Technology – Associate of Applied Science	65
Business Intelligence – Associate of Applied Science	60
Business Management – Associate of Applied Science	61
Communication – Associate of Applied Science	65
Cybersecurity – Associate of Applied Science	60
Information Technology – Associate of Applied Science	60
Interior Design – Associate of Applied Science	86
Network Engineering – Associate of Applied Science	60
Paralegal Studies – Associate of Applied Science	60
Social Media Marketing – Associate of Applied Science	66
Software Development – Associate of Applied Science	62

Certificates

• There are several certificates offered at the College and all certificates can be either completed as a stand-alone certificate (with the exception of the Business Language Certificate) or as part of the AS 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.
• All certificates are eligible for federal financial aid (pending FAFSA eligibility) as part of the AS degree requirements.

Certificates	Credits
Accounting Certificate	15*
Business Analytics Certificate	15*
Business Intelligence Core Certificate	15*
Business Language Certificate	16
Cloud & System Administration Certificate	15*
Communication Core Certificate	15*
Communication Fundamentals Certificate	15*
Computer Science Certificate	21
Cybersecurity Core Certificate	15*
Digital Content Creation Certificate	18
Digital Marketing Certificate	15*
Global Supply Chain & Operations Certificate	15*
Hospitality and Tourism Management Certificate	16
Human Resource Management Certificate	15*
Interior Design Certificate	28
IT Fundamentals Certificate	15*
Medical Assisting Certificate	29
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate	29
Network Engineering Core Certificate	15*
Paralegal Studies Certificate	29
Professional Business Management Certificate	15*
Professional Sales Certificate	15*
Programming Fundamentals Certificate	15*
Project Management Certificate	16
Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship Certificate	20
Social Media Marketing Certificate	15*
Software Engineering Certificate	21
Technical Support Engineer Certificate	16
Technology Account Management Certificate	15*

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