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== Information Technology Degree Plan ==
== Information Technology Degree Plan ==
This is a Information Technology Degree plan for [[Purdue University Global]] (PUG) as of approximately November of 2021. Please make sure that the suggestions are still valid before beginning to follow this plan.
This is a Information Technology Degree plan for [[Purdue University Global]] (PUG) as of approximately June of 2022. 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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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 2-3 terms to complete this degree.   
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 2-3 terms to complete this degree.   


'''Warplan for finishing in 2 terms'''   
'''Battle Plan For Finishing in 2 Terms'''   


If you want to finish in 2 terms, you need to be aggressive in opening up a bunch of courses. It is possible to finish in 2 terms with less than 30hrs a week studying. Follow the advise of this [https://www.reddit.com/r/SecurityCareerAdvice/comments/k5gr64/i_got_a_bs_in_cybersecurity_from_purdue_global_in/ Reddit Thread].  The capstone is a set 10 weeks and can't be accelerated so you must start this at the beginning of your 2nd term in order to finish in 2 terms.   
If you want to finish in 2 terms, you need to be aggressive in opening up a bunch of courses. It is possible to finish in 2 terms with less than 30hrs a week studying. Follow the advise of this [https://www.reddit.com/r/SecurityCareerAdvice/comments/k5gr64/i_got_a_bs_in_cybersecurity_from_purdue_global_in/ Reddit Thread].  The capstone is a set 10 weeks and can't be accelerated so you must start this at the beginning of your 2nd term in order to finish in 2 terms.   
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|Environmental Science
|Environmental Science
<small>Note: You also do human biology or chemistry though environment science should be the fastest to do.</small>
|SOPH-0016
|SOPH-0016
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|Website Development
|Website Development
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|Introduction to Web Development
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|IT133
|IT133
|Microsoft Office Applications on Demand
|Microsoft Office Applications on Demand
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|Microsoft
|<small>Note: Microsoft Office Specialist Access Word/Outlook/Powerpoint/Excel/Access certification would fulfill the requirement.</small>
|<small>Note: Microsoft Office Specialist Access Word/Outlook/Powerpoint/Excel/Access certification would fulfill the requirement.</small>
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|Database Concepts Using Microsoft Access
|Database Concepts Using Microsoft Access
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|Sophia
|Introduction to Relational Databases
<small>(This course isn't easy or super-quick)</small>
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|SDCM-0228
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|IT301
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|BUS402: Project Management
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<small>(Saylor courses are cheap but tough to pass. You can retake a total of 2 more times if you fail)</small>
<small>(Saylor courses are cheap but tough to pass which is why CompTIA A+ is recommended. However, it's cheap to try Saylor and you can retake a total of 2 more times if you fail)</small>
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Revision as of 00:43, 13 June 2022

Information Technology Degree Plan

This is a Information Technology Degree plan for Purdue University Global (PUG) as of approximately June of 2022. 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.

Tips on Order in Which to Complete Courses

Start with CLEP, then Sophia. Sophia only allows 2 courses open at one time so don't have 2 courses that have touchstones (written assignments) open at the same time. Once done with Sophia, do the PHP Certificate. Last knock out the Study.com courses. (PHP Certificate should take 1-2 weeks)

How Long Will It Take To Complete This Degree Once I Finish All the Alterative Credits?

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 2-3 terms to complete this degree.

Battle Plan For Finishing in 2 Terms

If you want to finish in 2 terms, you need to be aggressive in opening up a bunch of courses. It is possible to finish in 2 terms with less than 30hrs a week studying. Follow the advise of this Reddit Thread. The capstone is a set 10 weeks and can't be accelerated so you must start this at the beginning of your 2nd term in order to finish in 2 terms.

Source of Credit

This degree plan was made using the following sources to map out all the alternative credits.

Alternative Credits List

Study.com Equivalent Guide

It Certification Exams Equivalent Guide

Core Requirements

ID Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name Course

Id

Purdue

Credit

CM107 College Composition I 5 CLEP or

Sophia

English Composition, Foundations of English Composition CLEP-0040

SOPH-0019

5
CM220 College Composition II 5 CLEP or

Sophia or

Study.com

English Composition, English Composition I,

English 104: College Composition I

(Grading is known to take a long time at Sophia,

taking the course at Study.com may be faster)

CLEP-0040

SOPH-0015

SDCM-0057

5
CS212 Communicating Professionalism 5 (Must take at PUG)
MM212 College Algebra 5 Sophia College Algebra SOPH-0001 5
MM250 Discrete Mathematics 5 Study.com Math 108: Discrete Math SDCM-0210 5
100/200

Level

Arts and Humanities Requirement 5 Sophia Introduction to Ethics or lots other options SOPH-0020 5
100/200

Level

Science Requirement 5 Sophia Environmental Science

Note: You also do human biology or chemistry though environment science should be the fastest to do.

SOPH-0016 5
100/200

Level

Social Science Requirement 5 Study.com Political Science 102: American Government SDCM-0042 5
100/200

Level

General Education Elective 5 Sophia Visual Communications or lots other options SOPH-0009 5
Totals 45 40

Major Requirements

ID Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name Course

Id

Purdue

Credit

IT117 Website Development 5 Sophia Introduction to Web Development 5
IT133 Microsoft Office Applications on Demand 5 Microsoft Note: Microsoft Office Specialist Access Word/Outlook/Powerpoint/Excel/Access certification would fulfill the requirement.
IT163 Database Concepts Using Microsoft Access 5 Sophia Introduction to Relational Databases

(This course isn't easy or super-quick)

5
IT190 Information Technology Concepts 5 Sophia Into to Information Tech SOPH-0023 5
IT213 Software Development Concepts 5 W3Schools PHP Certificate - 5
IT232 Software Design and Development Concepts 5 W3Schools PHP Certificate - 5
IT234 Database Concepts 5 W3Schools PHP Certificate - 5
IT273 Networking Concepts 5 Study.com CS 220: Fundamentals of Routing and Switching SDCM-0229 5
IT286 Network Security Concepts 5 Study.com CS 203: Defensive Security SDCM-0228
IT301 Project Management I 6 Salyor BUS402: Project Management

(Saylor courses are cheap but tough to pass which is why CompTIA A+ is recommended. However, it's cheap to try Saylor and you can retake a total of 2 more times if you fail)

SAYA-0039
IT302 Human Computer Interaction 6
IT331 Technology Infrastructure 6
IT332 Principles of Information Systems Architecture 6 CompTIA CompTIA A+ certification 6
IT350 Advanced Database Concepts 6 W3Schools PHP Certificate - 6
IT402 IT Consulting Skills 6
IT460 Systems Analysis and Design 6 Study.com CS 302: Systems Analysis & Design SDCM-0163 6
IT499 Bachelor's Capstone in Information Technology 6
Totals 93 53

Concentration Requirement (Programming and Software Development)

ID Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name Course

Id

Purdue

Credit

IT391 Advanced Software Development Including Web and Mobility 6 W3Schools PHP Certificate - 6
IT481 Advanced Software Development 6 W3Schools PHP Certificate - 6
IT488 Software Product Development Using Agile 6 W3Schools PHP Certificate - 6
Totals 18 18

Open Electives

ID Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name Course

Id

Purdue

Credit

Any ID Whatever you want 29 Sophia Whatever you want - 29
Totals 29 29

Total Transfer Credit

ID Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name Course

Id

Purdue

Transfer Credit

(135 max transfer credits)

Core Requirements 45 40
Major Requirements 93 58
Concentration Requirement 18 18
Open Electives 24 29
Totals 180 135

*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.