SALT LAKE CITY-Per a Wednesday announcement, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints confirmed it is expanding its access to higher education through BYU-Pathway Worldwide.
Nearly 45,000 students are presently enrolled in these online learning programs.
BYU-Pathway Worldwide president Clark G. Gilbert stated this program is available in nearly 100 countries and more than 500 locations.
Returning missionaries may receive pre-approval for admission to the PathwayConnect program, which is a one-year program.
As of February 29, it was announced that Ensign College of Salt Lake City, the new name for LDS Business College, will begin working to offer some of its programs online through BYU-Pathway Worldwide.
Gilbert confirmed a certificate-first approach is now offered. This allows students to obtain an employable skill before taking general education classes or prerequisites for a major.
Gilbert said the program offers about 30 different certificates in field such as applied math, business management, applied technology and applied healthcare.
Gilbert confirmed enrollment for these courses is growing in Africa and Latin America but more U.S.-based students are applying as well.
