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Certificates & Degrees

Degrees
What online certificates and degrees are available?
BYU-Pathway Worldwide offers access to online certificates and degrees in partnership with BYU-Idaho and Ensign College. Explore available options on our degrees and certificate list.
What is the difference between a certificate, an associate degree, and a bachelor's degree?
Here’s a simple overview of how each one is structured:
  • Certificates are made up of 12–15 credits and focus on one area of study. They’re a great way to build job-ready skills quickly.
  • An associate degree requires 60 credits, including general education courses, two certificates, and religion courses.
  • A bachelor’s degree includes 90–96 credits and includes three certificates along with general education and religion courses.

To learn more, visit our degree and certificate list and explore all the available options.
What if I already have an associate or bachelor’s degree?
If you already have a degree from another school, you can absolutely earn another one through BYU-Pathway’s online programs. After you’re admitted and submit your transcripts, we’ll evaluate your previous credits. In most cases, your past coursework can count toward general education requirements—so you’ll likely just need to complete the core and religion courses for your new degree.

To learn more and get a head start, check out our Transfer Credit page. You can review our policy and even get an unofficial evaluation to see how many of your credits may transfer before applying.
Can I change my major?
Yes, you can. You can choose your major (also called your “Career Path”) when you start your online degree program, but you can change it later if your goals or interests shift. To update your certificates and degree options, just log in to your student portal, go to “Academics,” select “My Program,” and click “Choose Career Path.”

Some degrees have required certificates you’ll need to complete, while others give you the flexibility to choose from different options. Once you declare or change your Career Path, you’ll also be able to see your updated projected graduation date.
How do I know what courses to take?
Once you choose your Career Path in the student portal, you’ll be able to see your degree progress audit to see what courses you still need to take. The registration system plans the courses you need in the best order. This allows you to see and register for three blocks in advance!

Your class schedule will show your projected graduation date, so you’ll know exactly where you’re headed and how to get there. If you have questions about the date, please in the Help Center.

For more details, check out this in our Help Center.
What courses should I register for?
Students can plan to register for courses after they have been admitted, and any previous university transcripts have been evaluated.
  • BYU-Idaho: Students should access their Degree Planner (located inside the BYU-Pathway Portal), which outlines their entire degree plan and shows which courses to take.
  • Ensign College: Students should access the BYU-Pathway Portal and click “Edit” next to the “Courses” section. That form will outline which courses they should take.
Students who have questions should contact their mentor for help.

Students who are enrolled in BYU-Pathway’s PathwayConnect are given a predetermined curriculum.
What are the graduation requirements for a bachelor's degree?
To graduate with a bachelor’s degree through BYU-Pathway, Ƶ must:
  • Have a current ecclesiastical endorsement and be in good honor-code standing.
  • Complete all certificate, general education, and religion courses associated with your degree (check your Degree Progress Audit in the ).
  • Earn the minimum required grades:
  • C– or higher for certificate and major courses, unless otherwise noted.
  • D– or higher for general education, college fundamentals, elective courses, and college and career success.
  • A passing grade (P) in any pass/fail course.
  • Maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher.
  • Complete at least 30 credits directly from BYU-Idaho or Ensign College (test credits not included). These are also referred to as “resident credits”.
  • Complete the gathering requirement by finishing PathwayConnect or taking GE 103 as an advanced path student.
  • Meet required upper-level course (300/400 level) requirements.

Need more details? You can always check the or your for specifics about your degree path.
Why are my first certificate and degree coming from two different schools?
BYU-Pathway provides access to select certificates and degrees from both BYU-Idaho and Ensign College. Through this partnership, Ƶ have access to a wider variety of offerings, some of which may only be available through one of these institutions. However, a certificate earned through Ensign College is still able to be applied to a degree from BYU-Idaho through the transfer of credits.
Advising
Can I get advice for planning my degree?
Contact us or your mentor to get help with:
  • Available certificates and degrees
  • Specific advising and counsel based on your geographical area
  • Guidance on course planning
  • Other academic resources, such as tutoring and disability services
What is my degree audit?
A Degree Progress Audit is the official document used by BYU-Pathway Worldwide to confirm that a student has completed all the required courses for a specific version of their degree program. It helps Ƶ track their progress toward graduation.

How to access your Degree Progress Audit:
  • Log in to the student portal
  • Click on Academics in the left-hand menu
  • Select Degree Progress Audit

Each bachelor’s and associate degree has one or more program versions. Each version lists the exact courses a student must complete in order to graduate.

To learn more, visit our .
How do I change my major?
If you would like to explore other majors, here is a list of certificates and degrees offered online.

Before changing your major, it would be best to consult with your mentor or academic advisor. Changing your major may influence the time it takes you to graduate and the amount of courses you need to complete your degree.

Students can change/declare their Certificate or Degree in their Degree Planner, found under 'Academic Resources' in their student portal.
  1. Log into Degree Planner found in your Student Portal
  2. Select Change Plan at the top right of the Degree Planner
  3. Acknowledge the two boxes that come up in the ""Warning"" box
  4. Click “Change Degree”
  5. Click “Change Certificate”
  6. Click “Change Workload”
  7. Click “Save Changes”