While students can choose from a variety of certificate options, BYU-Pathway has found that certain combinations of certificates lead to better job opportunities. Each degree has a recommended plan of certificates that will help students increase their income and improve their employment possibilities.
Recommended degree plans
Select a degree below to view the recommended certificates to build that degree. If you have a specific job in mind that better aligns with
Commercial Fundamentals Option
| Recommended Sequence | Certificate Name | # of Credits |
| 1 | 15 | |
| 2 | 15 | |
| 3 | 15 |
Basic Accounting Option
| Recommended Sequence | Certificate Name | # of Credits |
| 1 | 15 | |
| 2 | 15 | |
| 3 | 15 |
| Recommended Sequence | Certificate Name | # of Credits |
| 1 | 15 | |
| 2 | 15 | |
| 3 | 14 |
Technical Support Engineer Option
| Recommended Sequence | Certificate Name | # of Credits |
| 1 | 16 | |
| 2 | 15 | |
| 3 | 15 |
Web and Computer Programming Option
| Recommended Sequence | Certificate Name | # of Credits |
| 1 | 13 | |
| 2 | 15 | |
| 3 | 15 |
| Recommended Sequence | Certificate Name | # of Credits |
| 1 | 16 | |
| 2 | 15 | |
| 3 | 15 |
| Recommended Sequence | Certificate Name | # of Credits |
| 1 | 14 | |
| 2 | 15 | |
| 3 | 15 |
Build your degree
Degree programs are made up of a series of certificates, general and religious education courses, and electives.
Use the following tool to explore
Select a Degree
- Applied Business Management
- Applied Health
- Applied Technology
- Family History Research
- Marriage & Family Studies
- Professional Studies
Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Select First Certificate
Title for selected certificate
Select Second Certificate
Title for selected certificate
General Education and Elective Courses
Select Third Certificate
Title for selected certificate
General Education and Elective Courses
Students who complete an associate degree in family history research may continue on and earn a bachelor's degree in Professional Studies.