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== Computer Science Degree Plan ==
== Computer Science Degree Plan ==
Here is a Computer Science Degree plan for [[Western Governors University]] (WGU) as of approximately November of 2021. Please make sure that the suggestions are still valid before beginning to follow this plan.
Here is a Computer Science 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.


=== Advantages of a Computer Science Degree ===
=== Advantages of a Computer Science Degree ===
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https://partners.wgu.edu/
https://partners.wgu.edu/
[https://www.acenet.edu/National-Guide/Pages/Organization.aspx?oid=76099b28-9016-e811-810f-5065f38bf0e1 Sophia ACE ID's]
[https://www.acenet.edu/National-Guide/Pages/Organization.aspx?oid=82099b28-9016-e811-810f-5065f38bf0e1 Study.com ACE ID's]


== General Education Requirements ==
== General Education Requirements ==
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Provider
Provider
!Course Name
!Course Name
!Course
Id
!WGU Credit
!WGU Credit
|-
|-
|English Composition I
|Composition: Successful Self-Expression
|3
|3
|Sophia
|Sophia
|Foundations of English Composition, English Composition I
|English Composition I/II, Workplace Writing II
|SOPH-0019, SOPH-0015
|3
|-
|Introduction to Communication
|3
|Sophia
|Communication at Work, Pubic Speaking
|SOPH-0034, SOPH-0024
|3
|3
|-
|-
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|Study.com
|Study.com
|English 305: Advanced Technical Writing
|English 305: Advanced Technical Writing
|SDCM-0058
|3
|3
|-
|-
|Applied Probability and Statistics
|Introduction to Communication
|3
|3
|Sophia
|Sophia
|Foundations of Statistics, Introduction to Statistics
|Workplace Communication,  
|SOPH-0017, SOPH-0005
Business Communication, Pubic Speaking
|3
|3
|-
|-
|Integrated Physical Sciences
|Global Arts and Humanities
|3
|3
|Sophia
|Sophia
|Environmental Science
|Visual Communications, Art History I/II, Intro to Ethics, Ancient Greek Philosophers, or Approaches to Studying Religions
|SOPH-0016
|3
|-
|Ethics in Technology
|3
|3
|
|
|
|-
|-
|Introduction to Humanities
|American Politics and the US Constitution
|3
|3
|Sophia
|Sophia
|Visual Communications
|U.S. Government
(Lots of other options from Sophia)
|SOPH-0009
|3
|3
|-
|-
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|3
|3
|Sophia
|Sophia
|US History II
|Macro/micro econ, US History I/II, Intro to Psychology, Intro to Sociology
(Lots of other options from Sophia)
|SOPH-0025
|3
|3
|-
|-
|American Politics and the US Constitution
|Applied Probability and Statistics
|3
|Sophia
|Introduction to Statistics
|3
|3
|Study.com
|-
|Political Science 102: American Government
|Health, Fitness and Wellness
|SDCM-0042
|4
|Sophia
|Introduction to Nutrition
|3
|3
|-
|-
|Natural Sciences Lab
|Natural Sciences Lab
|2
|2
|Study.com
|Sophia
|Biology 101L: Intro to Biology with Lab
|Human Biology Lab, Introduction to Chemistry Lab, Microbiology Lab
|SDCM-0188
|2
|-
|Ethics in Technology
|3
|3
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
!Totals
!Totals
!29
!30
!
!
!
!
!
!26
!27
|}
|}


== Core Courses ==
== Core Courses ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
|+
!Course
!Course
!Competency
!Competency
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Provider
Provider
!Course Name
!Course Name
!Course
Id
!WGU Credit
!WGU Credit
|-
|-
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|Sophia
|Sophia
|Introduction to Information Technology
|Introduction to Information Technology
|SOPH-0023
|4
|4
|-
|-
|Data Management - Foundations
|Data Management - Foundations
|3
|3
|Study.com or Sophia
|Sophia or Study.com
|Computer Science 107: Database Fundamentals,  
|Introduction to Relational Databases, Computer Science 107: Database Fundamentals,
Introduction to Relational Databases
|SDCM-0212, SOPH-0047
|3
|3
|-
|-
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|Study.com
|Study.com
|Computer Science 108: Introduction to Networking
|Computer Science 108: Introduction to Networking
|SDCM-0213
|3
|3
|-
|-
|Scripting and Programming - Foundations
|Scripting and Programming - Foundations
|3
|3
|Study.com
|Sophia or Study.com
|Computer Science 115: Programming in Java,
|Intro to Java, Computer Science 115: Programming in Java
Computer Science 109: Introduction to Programming
|SDCM-0199, SDCM-0214
|3
|3
|-
|-
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|Sophia
|Sophia
|Introduction to Web Development
|Introduction to Web Development
|SOPH-0043
|3
|3
|-
|-
|Business of IT - Applications
|Business of IT - Applications
|4
|4
|
|ITIL
|
|ITIL Foundations Certification
|
<small>Note: Since certs are free to do at WGU, you can take the cert at WGU if you want. This is optional.</small>
|
|4
|-
|-
!Totals
!Totals
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!
!
!
!
!
!20
!16
|}
|}


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Provider
Provider
!Course Name
!Course Name
!Course
Id
!WGU Credit
!WGU Credit
|-
|-
|Calculus I
|Calculus I
|4
|4
|Straigherline
|Sophia or
|General  Calculus I
Straigherline
(Strongly recommended because you can use TI-Nspire CAS calculator)
|Calculus I, General  Calculus I
|OOSL-0012
<small>'''Note:''' Use [https://www.symbolab.com/solver/calculus-calculator Symbolab] or another calculator that can do Calculus problems.</small>
 
<small>'''Note:''' Straigherline allows you to use a TI-Nspire CAS calculator, which makes Calculus much easier. 1/2 of the problems you should be able to solve using a plug and chug method.</small>
|4
|4
|-
|-
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|Study.com
|Study.com
|Math 108: Discrete Mathematics
|Math 108: Discrete Mathematics
|SDCM-0210
|4
|4
|-
|Discrete Mathematics II
|4
|
|
|
|-
|-
|Data Management - Applications
|Data Management - Applications
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|Study.com
|Study.com
|Computer Science 204: Database Programming
|Computer Science 204: Database Programming
|SDCM-0218
|4
|4
|-
|-
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|Study.com
|Study.com
|Computer Science 303: Database Management
|Computer Science 303: Database Management
|SDCM-0164
|3
|3
|-
|-
|Scripting and Programming - Applications
|Java Fundementals
|4
|3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|Java Frameworks
|3
|
|
|
|
|-
|Scripting and Programming - Applications
|4
|Saylor
|CS102: Introduction to Computer Science II
<small>Note: Salyor exams aren't easy to pass.</small>
|4
|-
|-
|Data Structures and Algorithms
|Data Structures and Algorithms I
|4
|4
|Study.com
|Study.com
|Computer Science 201: Data Structures & Algorithms
|Computer Science 201: Data Structures & Algorithms
(Take Java first since the assignment is in Java)
<small>Note: Take Java first since the assignment is in Java</small>
|SDCM 0217
|4
|4
|-
|-
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|3
|3
|Study.com
|Study.com
|Computer Science 110: Introduction to Cybersecurity
|Computer Science 110: Introduction to Cybersecurity, Computer Science 202: Network and System Security
|SDCM-0215
|3
|3
|-
|-
|Operating Systems for Programmers
|Linux Foundations
|3
|3
|Study.com
|LPI, CompTIA
|Computer Science 106: Introduction to Linux
|Linux Essentials, Linux+
|SDCM-0226
|3
|3
|-
|-
|Business of IT - Project Management
|Operating Systems for Programmers
|4
|3
|Sophia
|
|Project Management
|
|SOPH-0013
|
|4
|-
|-
|Computer Architecture
|Computer Architecture
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|Study.com
|Study.com
|Computer Science 306: Computer Architecture
|Computer Science 306: Computer Architecture
|SDCM-0202
|3
|3
|-
|-
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|Study.com
|Study.com
|Computer Science 311: Artificial Intelligence
|Computer Science 311: Artificial Intelligence
|SDCM-0230
|3
|3
|-
|-
|IT Leadership Foundations
|IT Leadership Foundations
|3
|3
|Study.com
|Sophia
|Business 107: Organizational Behavior
|Principles of Management
|SDCM-0009
|3
|3
|-
|-
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|Study.com
|Study.com
|Computer Science 307: Software Engineering
|Computer Science 307: Software Engineering
|SDCM-0220
|4
|4
|-
|-
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|3
|3
|
|
|
|
|-
|Back-End Programming
|3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
|Software I
|Advanced Java
|6
|3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
|Software II
|Version Control
|6
|1
|
|
|
|
|
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|-
|-
!Total
!Total
!61
!65
!
!
!
!
!
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Provider
Provider
!Course Name
!Course Name
!Course
Id
!WGU Credit
!WGU Credit
|-
|Discrete Mathematics II
|4
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
|Data Structures and Algorithms II
|Data Structures and Algorithms II
|4
|4
|
|
|
|
|
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|Computer Science Capstone
|Computer Science Capstone
|4
|4
|
|
|
|
|
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|-
|-
!Totals
!Totals
!12
!8
!
!
!
!
!
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Provider
Provider
!Course Name
!Course Name
!Course
Id
!WGU
!WGU
Transfer Credit
Transfer Credit
|-
|-
|General Education Requirements
|General Education Requirements
|29
|30
|
|
|
|
|
|26
|27
|-
|-
|Core Courses
|Core Courses
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|
|
|
|
|
|20
|16
|-
|-
|Additional Courses
|Additional Courses
|61
|65
|
|
|
|
|
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|-
|-
|Non-Transferable Courses
|Non-Transferable Courses
|12
|8
|
|
|
|
|
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|-
|-
!Total
!Total
!122
!123
!
!
!
!
!
!84
!89
|}
|}
<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 08:19, 10 June 2023

Computer Science Degree Plan[edit | edit source]

Here is a Computer Science 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

Advantages of a Computer Science Degree[edit | edit source]

  • One of the most popular and most recognized degrees in computer technology
  • Considered the gold standard for software engineers
  • 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[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, 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?[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 ID's

Study.com ACE ID's

General Education Requirements[edit | edit source]

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name WGU Credit
Composition: Successful Self-Expression 3 Sophia English Composition I/II, Workplace Writing II 3
Technical Communication 3 Study.com English 305: Advanced Technical Writing 3
Introduction to Communication 3 Sophia Workplace Communication,

Business Communication, Pubic Speaking

3
Global Arts and Humanities 3 Sophia Visual Communications, Art History I/II, Intro to Ethics, Ancient Greek Philosophers, or Approaches to Studying Religions 3
Ethics in Technology 3
American Politics and the US Constitution 3 Sophia U.S. Government 3
Introduction to Geography 3 Sophia Macro/micro econ, US History I/II, Intro to Psychology, Intro to Sociology 3
Applied Probability and Statistics 3 Sophia Introduction to Statistics 3
Health, Fitness and Wellness 4 Sophia Introduction to Nutrition 3
Natural Sciences Lab 2 Sophia Human Biology Lab, Introduction to Chemistry Lab, Microbiology Lab 3
Totals 30 27

Core Courses[edit | edit source]

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name WGU Credit
Introduction to IT 4 Sophia Introduction to Information Technology 4
Data Management - Foundations 3 Sophia or Study.com Introduction to Relational Databases, Computer Science 107: Database Fundamentals, 3
Network and Security - Foundations 3 Study.com Computer Science 108: Introduction to Networking 3
Scripting and Programming - Foundations 3 Sophia or Study.com Intro to Java, Computer Science 115: Programming in Java 3
Web Development Foundations 3 Sophia Introduction to Web Development 3
Business of IT - Applications 4 ITIL ITIL Foundations Certification

Note: Since certs are free to do at WGU, you can take the cert at WGU if you want. This is optional.

4
Totals 20 20

Additional Courses[edit | edit source]

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name WGU Credit
Calculus I 4 Sophia or

Straigherline

Calculus I, General Calculus I

Note: Use Symbolab or another calculator that can do Calculus problems.

Note: Straigherline allows you to use a TI-Nspire CAS calculator, which makes Calculus much easier. 1/2 of the problems you should be able to solve using a plug and chug method.

4
Discrete Mathematics I 4 Study.com Math 108: Discrete Mathematics 4
Discrete Mathematics II 4
Data Management - Applications 4 Study.com Computer Science 204: Database Programming 4
Advanced Data Management 3 Study.com Computer Science 303: Database Management 3
Java Fundementals 3
Java Frameworks 3
Scripting and Programming - Applications 4 Saylor CS102: Introduction to Computer Science II

Note: Salyor exams aren't easy to pass.

4
Data Structures and Algorithms I 4 Study.com Computer Science 201: Data Structures & Algorithms

Note: Take Java first since the assignment is in Java

4
Fundamentals of Information Security 3 Study.com Computer Science 110: Introduction to Cybersecurity, Computer Science 202: Network and System Security 3
Linux Foundations 3 LPI, CompTIA Linux Essentials, Linux+ 3
Operating Systems for Programmers 3
Computer Architecture 3 Study.com Computer Science 306: Computer Architecture 3
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3 Study.com Computer Science 311: Artificial Intelligence 3
IT Leadership Foundations 3 Sophia Principles of Management 3
Software Engineering 4 Study.com Computer Science 307: Software Engineering 4
Software Quality Assurance 3
Back-End Programming 3
Advanced Java 3
Version Control 1
Total 65 42

Non-Transferable Courses[edit | edit source]

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name WGU Credit
Data Structures and Algorithms II 4
Computer Science Capstone 4
Totals 8 0

Total Transfer Credit[edit | edit source]

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name WGU

Transfer Credit

General Education Requirements 30 27
Core Courses 20 20
Additional Courses 65 42
Non-Transferable Courses 8 0
Total 123 89

*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.

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