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== Degree Plan ==
== Degree Plan ==
Here is a Degree plan for [[Western Governors University]] (WGU) as of approximately June of 2022. Please make sure that the suggestions are still valid before beginning to follow this plan.
Here is a Degree plan for [[Western Governors University]] (WGU) as of approximately June of 2023. Please make sure that the suggestions are still valid before beginning to follow this plan.


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.
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.
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* You wanted to maximize the 90 credits of transfer credits
* You wanted to maximize the 90 credits of transfer credits
* You were trying to do a WGU degree in 1 term or few terms as possible
* You were trying to do a WGU degree in 1 term or few terms as possible
Use this [https://partners.wgu.edu/transferguidelines It Certification Exams Equivalent Guide] to find certifications that will transfer to this degree program.


=== Tips on Order in Which to Complete Courses ===
=== Tips on Order in Which to Complete Courses ===
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!WGU Credit
!WGU Credit
|-
|-
|English Composition I
|Composition: Writing with a Strategy
|3
|3
|Sophia
|Sophia
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|3
|3
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|Introduction to Communication
|Introduction to Communication: Connecting with Others
|3
|3
|Sophia
|Sophia
|Pubic Speaking
|Pubic Speaking, Workplace Communication, Business Communication
|3
|3
|-
|-
|Introduction to Humanities
|Global Arts and Humanities
|3
|3
|Sophia
|Sophia
|Art History I or lots of options
|Visual Communications
(Lots of other options from Sophia)
|3
|3
|-
|-
|Survey of United States Constitution and Government
|World History: Diverse Cultures and Global Connections
|3
|3
|Sophia
|Sophia
|US History II/I or Macro/Microeconomics
|US History II/I or Macro/Microeconomics
|3
|-
|Applied Algebra
|3
|Sophia
|College Alegbra
|3
|-
|Integrated Physical Sciences
|3
|Sophia
|Environmental Science or Human Biology or Chemistry
|3
|3
|-
|-
!Totals
!Totals
!12
!18
!
!
!
!
!12
!18
|}
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|3
|3
|Sophia
|Sophia
|Intro to Psychology
|Introduction to Psychology: Smarter Decisions Through Psychology
|3
|3
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|4
|4
|Study.com
|Study.com
|Biology 101 or Biology 101L
|Biology 107L
|4
|4
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|-
|Biochemistry
|Pathophysiology
|3
|3
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|4
|4
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|Pharmacology
|Introduction to Chemistry
|2
|3
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|Chemistry 111L
|3
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|-
!Total
!Total
!6
!7
!
!
!
!
!4
!7
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!WGU Credit
!WGU Credit
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|Professional Leadership & Communication for Healthcare
|Critical Thinking: Reason and Evidence
|2
|3
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|Introduction to Nursing Arts & Science
|Medical Dosage Calculations and Pharmacology
|3
|3
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|Organizational Systems: Safety and Regulation
|Foundation of Nursing
|1
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|Medication Dosage Calculations
|1
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|Information Management and the Application of Technology
|3
|3
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!Totals
!Totals
!13
!12
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|-
|General Education Requirements
|General Education Requirements
|12
|18
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|12
|18
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|Core Courses
|Core Courses
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|Additional Courses
|Additional Courses
|6
|7
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|4
|7
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|Non-Transferable Courses
|Non-Transferable Courses
|13
|12
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!Total
!Total
!55
!61
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!37
!46
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<small>*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.</small>
<small>*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.</small>
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Latest revision as of 04:14, 3 June 2023

Degree Plan[edit | edit source]

Here is a Degree plan for Western Governors University (WGU) as of approximately June of 2023. Please make sure that the suggestions are still valid before beginning to follow this plan.

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 at WGU vs Transferring Them In[edit | edit source]

Certifications are free at WGU, so it's optional if you want to pay the fees to transfer in certifications.

You would want to do certifications outside WGU if:

  • You wanted to maximize the 90 credits of transfer credits
  • You were trying to do a WGU degree in 1 term or few terms as possible

Tips on Order in Which to Complete Courses[edit | edit source]

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.

How Long Will It Take To Complete This Degree Once I Finish All the Alterative Credits?[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

This degree plan was made using this source to map out all the alternative credits.

https://partners.wgu.edu/

Sophia ACE Guide

Study.com ACE Guide

General Education Requirements[edit | edit source]

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name WGU Credit
Composition: Writing with a Strategy 3 Sophia English Composition I 3
Introduction to Communication: Connecting with Others 3 Sophia Pubic Speaking, Workplace Communication, Business Communication 3
Global Arts and Humanities 3 Sophia Visual Communications

(Lots of other options from Sophia)

3
World History: Diverse Cultures and Global Connections 3 Sophia US History II/I or Macro/Microeconomics 3
Applied Algebra 3 Sophia College Alegbra 3
Integrated Physical Sciences 3 Sophia Environmental Science or Human Biology or Chemistry 3
Totals 18 18

Core Courses[edit | edit source]

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name WGU Credit
Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan 3 Study.com Psychology 103 or Psychology 107 3
Introduction to Psychology 3 Sophia Introduction to Psychology: Smarter Decisions Through Psychology 3
Introduction to Sociology 3 Sophia Intro to Sociology 3
Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Study.com Biology 201L 4
Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Study.com Biology 202L 4
Clinical Microbiology 4 Study.com Biology 107L 4
Pathophysiology 3
Totals 24 21

Additional Courses[edit | edit source]

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name WGU Credit
Applied Healthcare Statistics 4 Sophia Foundations of Statistics or Intro to Statistics 4
Introduction to Chemistry 3 Chemistry 111L 3
Total 7 7

Non-Transferable Courses[edit | edit source]

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name WGU Credit
Critical Thinking: Reason and Evidence 3
Health & Wellness Through Nutritional Science 3
Medical Dosage Calculations and Pharmacology 3
Foundation of Nursing 3
Totals 12 0

Total Transfer Credit[edit | edit source]

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name WGU

Transfer Credit

(Max 75%?)

General Education Requirements 18 18
Core Courses 24 21
Additional Courses 7 7
Non-Transferable Courses 12 0
Total 61 46

*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.