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 Science Degree

Associate Degree (AS) degree with Certificate	Credits
Religion	8
Certificate	15-29
General Education (GE)	30-33
College and Career Success BAP 115, Excel and Introduction to Technology CAR 101, College Success	2
Internship CAR 299 or a program specific internship course	1
Electives (students may need up to 4 elective credits)	4
Total	60-77

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.

Associate of Applied Science Degrees (AAS)	Credits
Applied Technology – Associate of Applied Science	64
Business Management – Associate of Applied Science	60
Communication – Associate of Applied Science	60
Data Science – Associate of Applied Science	62
Information Technology – Associate of Applied Science	60
Interior Design – Associate of Applied Science	85
Network Engineering – Associate of Applied Science	62
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. 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.
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 Language Certificate	16*
Communication Core Certificate	15*
Communication Fundamentals Certificate	15*
Computer Science 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	16
Interior Design Certificate	28
Medical Assisting Certificate	29
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate	29
Paralegal Studies Certificate	29
Professional Business Management Certificate	15*
Professional Sales Certificate	15*
Project Management Certificate	16
Public Relations and Customer Service Certificate	15*
Service and Leadership Certificate	15*
Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship Certificate	20
Social Media Marketing Certificate	15*
Technical Support Engineer Certificate	16
Technology Account Management Certificate	15*

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

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
Finance - Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management	120
Software Engineering - Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology	120
System Administration - Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology	120

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