WGU Sample Degree Plan
Software Development Degree Plan
Here is a Software Development Degree plan for Westerns Governors University (WGU).
The alternative credit courses were handpicked using experience from previous students as to what courses will be the easiest and quickest courses to take. In places with multiple courses listed, the first course is assumed to be the fastest/easiest course to take.
Doing certifications are free at WGU, so it's optional if you want to pay the fees to transfer in certifications.
Advantages of a Software Development Degree
- One of the quickest IT degrees to get that is offered by WGU
- Very little math required
- Flexible degree that can be used for a large variety of careers such as coding or IT.
Tips on Order in Which to Complete Courses
Start with Sophia, do English Composition first. Unfortunately, Sophia only allows 2 courses open at one time, so after you start English Comp, do a course that doesn't have any touchstones (written assignments). Once done with Sophia, start doing Study.com courses, starting with non-CS courses. Once those are completed, do CS courses leaving Java/Intro programming and Data Structures for last.
How Long Will It Take To Complete This Degree Once I Finish All the Alterative Credits?
How long to complete depends on various factors such as experience, time commitment, the efficiency of studying, etc. However, considering you spend at least 20 hours a week on your studies, completing this degree should take 1-2 terms.
Source of Credit
This degree plan was made using this source to map out all the alternative credits.
General Education Requirements
| Course | Competency
Units Value |
Course
Provider |
Course Name | Course
Id |
WGU Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Composition I | 3 | Sophia | Foundations of English Composition, English Composition I | SOPH-0019, SOPH-0015 | 3 |
| Introduction to Communication | 3 | Sophia | Communication at Work, Pubic Speaking | SOPH-0034, SOPH-0024 | 3 |
| Technical Communication | 3 | Study.com | English 305: Advanced Technical Writing | SDCM-0058 | 3 |
| Applied Algebra | 3 | Sophia | Foundations of College Algebra, College Algebra | SOPH-0018, SOPH-0001 | 3 |
| Applied Probability and Statistics | 3 | Sophia | Foundations of Statistics, Introduction to Statistics | SOPH-0017, SOPH-0005 | 3 |
| Integrated Physical Sciences | 3 | Sophia | Environmental Science | SOPH-0016 | 3 |
| Introduction to Humanities | 3 | Sophia | Visual Communications
(Lots of other options from Sophia) |
SOPH-0009 | 3 |
| Introduction to Geography | 3 | Sophia | US History II
(Lots of other options from Sophia) |
SOPH-0025 | 3 |
| American Politics and the US Constitution | 3 | Study.com | Political Science 102: American Government | SDCM-0042 | 3 |
| Critical Thinking and Logic | 3 | Study.com | Humanities 201: Critical Thinking & Analysis | SDCM-0243 | 3 |
| Ethics in Technology | 3 | ||||
| Totals | 33 | 30 |
Core Courses
| Course | Competency
Units Value |
Course
Provider |
Course Name | Course
Id |
WGU Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to IT | 4 | Sophia | Introduction to Information Technology | SOPH-0023 | 4 |
| Business of IT - Applications | 4 | ITIL | ITIL Foundation Certification | - | 4 |
| Network and Security - Foundations | 3 | Study.com | Computer Science 108: Introduction to Networking | SDCM-0213 | 3 |
| Web Development Foundations | 3 | Sophia | Introduction to Web Development | SOPH-0043 | 3 |
| Scripting and Programming - Foundations | 3 | Study.com | Computer Science 115: Programming in Java,
Computer Science 109: Introduction to Programming |
SDCM-0199, SDCM-0214 | 3 |
| Data Management - Foundations | 3 | Study.com or Sophia | Computer Science 107: Database Fundamentals,
Introduction to Relational Databases |
SDCM-0212, SOPH-0047 | 3 |
| Totals | 20 | 20 |
Additional Courses
| Course | Competency
Units Value |
Course
Provider |
Course Name | Course
Id |
WGU Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Foundations | 4 | CompTIA | CompTIA A+ Certification | - | 4 |
| IT Applications | 4 | CompTIA | CompTIA A+ Certification | - | 4 |
| Scripting and Programming - Applications | 4 | ||||
| Data Structures and Algorithms | 4 | Study.com | Computer Science 201: Data Structures & Algorithms
(Take Java first since the assignment is in Java) |
SDCM 0217 | 4 |
| Business of IT - Project Management | 4 | Sophia | Project Management | SOPH-0013 | 4 |
| Data Management - Applications | 4 | Study.com | Computer Science 204: Database Programming | SDCM-0218 | 4 |
| Advanced Data Management | 3 | Study.com | Computer Science 303: Database Management | SDCM-0164 | 3 |
| Organizational Behavior and Leadership | 3 | Study.com | Business 107: Organizational Behavior | SDCM-0009 | 3 |
| Web Development Applications | 6 | ||||
| Software Engineering | 4 | Study.com | Computer Science 307: Software Engineering | SDCM-0220 | 4 |
| Software Quality Assurance | 3 | ||||
| Mobile Application Development | 3 | ||||
| User Experience Design | 3 | ||||
| User Interface Design | 4 | ||||
| Software I | 6 | ||||
| Software II | 6 | ||||
| Total | 65 | 30 |
Non-Transferable Courses
| Course | Competency
Units Value |
Course
Provider |
Course Name | Course
Id |
WGU Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Development Capstone | 4 | ||||
| Totals | 4 | 0 |
Total Transfer Credit
| Course | Competency
Units Value |
Course
Provider |
Course Name | Course
Id |
WGU
Transfer Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 33 | 30 | |||
| Core Courses | 20 | 20 | |||
| Additional Courses | 65 | 30 | |||
| Non-Transferable Courses | 4 | 0 | |||
| Total | 122 | 80 |
*To copy this degree plan, hold down left mouse button, drag to select tables, then copy/paste (CTR+C/CTR+P) to Sheets or Excel.