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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.
 
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
 
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 Software Development Degree ===
=== Advantages of a Software Development Degree ===


* One of the quickest IT degrees to get that is offered by WGU
* Made for software engineers
* Very little math required
*Easier and quicker than Computer Science degree, very little math required
* Flexible degree that can be used for a large variety of careers such as coding or IT.
* 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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Revision as of 13:49, 20 November 2021

Software Development Degree Plan

Here is a Software Development Degree plan for Western 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 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.

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

Use this It Certification Exams Equivalent Guide to find certifications that will transfer to this degree program.

Advantages of a Software Development Degree

  • Made for software engineers
  • Easier and quicker than Computer Science degree, 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 -
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 16

Additional Courses

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name Course

Id

WGU Credit
IT Foundations 4 -
IT Applications 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 16
Additional Courses 65 22
Non-Transferable Courses 4 0
Total 122 68

*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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