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== Software Development Degree Plan ==
== Computer Science Degree Plan ==
Here is a Software Development Degree plan for [[Western Governors University]] (WGU).
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.


Doing certifications are free at WGU, so it's optional if you want to pay the fees to transfer in certifications.
=== Doing Certifications at WGU vs Transferring Them In ===
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 ===
You would want to do certifications outside WGU if:


* One of the quickest IT degrees to get that is offered by WGU
*You wanted to maximize the 90 credits of transfer credits
* Very little math required
* You were trying to do a WGU degree in 1 term or few terms as possible
* Flexible degree that can be used for a large variety of careers such as coding or IT.
 
=== Advantages of a Computer Science Degree ===
 
* 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 ===
=== Tips on Order in Which to Complete Courses ===
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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
|Sophia
|Foundations of English Composition, English Composition I
|SOPH-0019, SOPH-0015
|3
|-
|Introduction to Communication
|3
|3
|Sophia
|Sophia
|Communication at Work, Pubic Speaking
|English Composition I/II, Workplace Writing II
|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 Algebra
|Introduction to Communication
|3
|3
|Sophia
|Sophia
|Foundations of College Algebra, College Algebra
|Workplace Communication,  
|SOPH-0018, SOPH-0001
Business Communication, Pubic Speaking
|3
|3
|-
|-
|Applied Probability and Statistics
|Global Arts and Humanities
|3
|3
|Sophia
|Sophia
|Foundations of Statistics, Introduction to Statistics
|Visual Communications, Art History I/II, Intro to Ethics, Ancient Greek Philosophers, or Approaches to Studying Religions
|SOPH-0017, SOPH-0005
|3
|3
|-
|-
|Integrated Physical Sciences
|Ethics in Technology
|3
|Sophia
|Environmental Science
|SOPH-0016
|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
|3
|Study.com
|Sophia
|Political Science 102: American Government
|Introduction to Statistics
|SDCM-0042
|3
|3
|-
|-
|Critical Thinking and Logic
|Health, Fitness and Wellness
|3
|4
|Study.com
|Sophia
|Humanities 201: Critical Thinking & Analysis
|Introduction to Nutrition
|SDCM-0243
|3
|3
|-
|-
|Ethics in Technology
|Natural Sciences Lab
|2
|Sophia
|Human Biology Lab, Introduction to Chemistry Lab, Microbiology Lab
|3
|3
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
!Totals
!Totals
!33
!30
!
!
!
!
!
!30
!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
|-
|-
|Business of IT - Applications
|Data Management - Foundations
|4
|3
|ITIL
|Sophia or Study.com
|ITIL Foundation Certification
|Introduction to Relational Databases, Computer Science 107: Database Fundamentals,
| -
|3
|4
|-
|-
|Network and Security - Foundations
|Network and Security - Foundations
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|Study.com
|Study.com
|Computer Science 108: Introduction to Networking
|Computer Science 108: Introduction to Networking
|SDCM-0213
|3
|-
|Scripting and Programming - Foundations
|3
|Sophia or Study.com
|Intro to Java, Computer Science 115: Programming in Java
|3
|3
|-
|-
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|Sophia
|Sophia
|Introduction to Web Development
|Introduction to Web Development
|SOPH-0043
|3
|3
|-
|-
|Scripting and Programming - Foundations
|Business of IT - Applications
|3
|4
|Study.com
|ITIL
|Computer Science 115: Programming in Java,
|ITIL Foundations Certification
Computer Science 109: Introduction to Programming
<small>Note: Since certs are free to do at WGU, you can take the cert at WGU if you want. This is optional.</small>
|SDCM-0199, SDCM-0214
|4
|3
|-
|Data Management - Foundations
|3
|Study.com or Sophia
|Computer Science 107: Database Fundamentals,
Introduction to Relational Databases
|SDCM-0212, SOPH-0047
|3
|-
|-
!Totals
!Totals
!20
!20
!
!
!
!
!
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Provider
Provider
!Course Name
!Course Name
!Course
Id
!WGU Credit
!WGU Credit
|-
|-
|IT Foundations
|Calculus I
|4
|4
|CompTIA
|Sophia or
|CompTIA A+ Certification
Straigherline
| -
|Calculus I, General  Calculus I
<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
|-
|-
|IT Applications
|Discrete Mathematics I
|4
|4
|CompTIA
|Study.com
|CompTIA A+ Certification
|Math 108: Discrete Mathematics
| -
|4
|4
|-
|-
|Scripting and Programming - Applications
|Discrete Mathematics II
|4
|4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
|Data Structures and Algorithms
|Data Management - Applications
|4
|4
|Study.com
|Study.com
|Computer Science 201: Data Structures & Algorithms
|Computer Science 204: Database Programming
(Take Java first since the assignment is in Java)
|SDCM 0217
|4
|4
|-
|-
|Business of IT - Project Management
|Advanced Data Management
|3
|Study.com
|Computer Science 303: Database Management
|3
|-
|Java Fundementals
|3
|
|
|
|-
|Java Frameworks
|3
|
|
|
|-
|Scripting and Programming - Applications
|4
|4
|Sophia
|Saylor
|Project Management
|CS102: Introduction to Computer Science II
|SOPH-0013
<small>Note: Salyor exams aren't easy to pass.</small>
|4
|4
|-
|-
|Data Management - Applications
|Data Structures and Algorithms I
|4
|4
|Study.com
|Study.com
|Computer Science 204: Database Programming
|Computer Science 201: Data Structures & Algorithms
|SDCM-0218
<small>Note: Take Java first since the assignment is in Java</small>
|4
|4
|-
|-
|Advanced Data Management
|Fundamentals of Information Security
|3
|3
|Study.com
|Study.com
|Computer Science 303: Database Management
|Computer Science 110: Introduction to Cybersecurity, Computer Science 202: Network and System Security
|SDCM-0164
|3
|3
|-
|-
|Organizational Behavior and Leadership
|Linux Foundations
|3
|3
|Study.com
|LPI, CompTIA
|Business 107: Organizational Behavior
|Linux Essentials, Linux+
|SDCM-0009
|3
|3
|-
|-
|Web Development Applications
|Operating Systems for Programmers
|6
|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
|Software Engineering
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|Study.com
|Study.com
|Computer Science 307: Software Engineering
|Computer Science 307: Software Engineering
|SDCM-0220
|4
|4
|-
|-
|Software Quality Assurance
|Software Quality Assurance
|3
|3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
|Mobile Application Development
|Back-End Programming
|3
|3
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
|User Experience Design
|Advanced Java
|3
|3
|
|
|
|
|-
|User Interface Design
|4
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
|Software I
|Version Control
|6
|1
|
|
|
|
|-
|Software II
|6
|
|
|
|
|
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!
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!42
!30
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Provider
Provider
!Course Name
!Course Name
!Course
Id
!WGU Credit
!WGU Credit
|-
|-
|Software Development Capstone
|Data Structures and Algorithms II
|4
|4
|
|
|
|
|-
|Computer Science Capstone
|4
|
|
|
|
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|-
!Totals
!Totals
!4
!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
|33
|30
|
|
|
|
|
|27
|30
|-
|-
|Core Courses
|Core Courses
|20
|20
|
|
|
|
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|42
|30
|-
|-
|Non-Transferable Courses
|Non-Transferable Courses
|4
|8
|
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|-
!Total
!Total
!122
!123
!
!
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!80
!89
|}
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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 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

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