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= Software Development Degree Plan =
== Software Development Degree Plan ==
This is a Software Development Degree plan for Westerns Governors University (WGU).
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.
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.


'''How Long Will It Take To Complete This Degree?'''
Doing certifications are free at WGU, so it's optional if you want to pay the fees to transfer in certifications.


How long to complete depends on a variety of factors such as experience, time commitment, the efficiency of studying, etc. Considering you spend at least 20 hours a week on your studies, it should take 1-2 terms to complete this degree. 
=== Advantages of a Software Development Degree ===


'''Source of Credit'''
* 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.
This degree plan was made using this source to map out all the alternative credits.
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https://partners.wgu.edu/
https://partners.wgu.edu/


= WGU General Education Requirements =
== General Education Requirements ==
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|Sophia
|Sophia
|Visual Communications
|Visual Communications
(Lots of other options from [https://partners.wgu.edu/Pages/Single.aspx?aid=22062&pid=67 target="_blank" Sophia])
(Lots of other options from Sophia)
|SOPH-0009
|SOPH-0009
|3
|3
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|Sophia
|Sophia
|US History II
|US History II
(Lots of other options from [https://partners.wgu.edu/Pages/Single.aspx?aid=22062&pid=67 Sophia])
(Lots of other options from Sophia)
|SOPH-0025
|SOPH-0025
|3
|3
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= WGU Core Courses =
== Core Courses ==
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|Business of IT - Applications
|Business of IT - Applications
|4
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|ITIL
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|ITIL Foundation Certification
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|4
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|Network and Security - Foundations
|Network and Security - Foundations
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|3
|3
|Study.com
|Study.com
|Computer Science 115: Programming in Java
|Computer Science 115: Programming in Java,
|SDCM-0199
Computer Science 109: Introduction to Programming
|SDCM-0199, SDCM-0214
|3
|3
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|3
|Study.com or Sophia
|Study.com or Sophia
|Computer Science 107: Database Fundamentals, Introduction to Relational Databases
|Computer Science 107: Database Fundamentals,  
Introduction to Relational Databases
|SDCM-0212, SOPH-0047
|SDCM-0212, SOPH-0047
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= WGU Additional Courses =
== Additional Courses ==
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|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)
|SDCM 0217
|SDCM 0217
|4
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= WGU Non-Transferable Courses =
== Non-Transferable Courses ==
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= WGU Total Transfer Credit =
== Total Transfer Credit ==
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|Core Courses
|Core Courses
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|16
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|20
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|Additional Courses
|Additional Courses
|65
|65
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|30
|30
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|Non-Transferable Courses
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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>
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Latest revision as of 02:00, 4 November 2021

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.

https://partners.wgu.edu/

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.

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