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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 at WGU vs Transferring Them In ===
=== Check With State Licensing Requirements ===
Certifications are free at WGU, so it's optional if you want to pay the fees to transfer in certifications.
Be sure that WGU is approved by the state you want to teach in. Also check any other requirements the state may have.  
 
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.  


=== Tips on Order in Which to Complete Courses ===
=== Tips on Order in Which to Complete Courses ===
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|English Composition I
|English Composition I
|3
|3
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|English Composition II
|3
|Sophia
|The Power of Persuasion
<small>Note: English Comp II takes 2 months to grade which is why it's not recommended.</small>
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|Introduction to Communication
|Introduction to Communication
|3
|3
|Sophia
|Sophia
|Pubic Speaking
|Communication at Work or Pubic Speaking
|3
|3
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|3
|3
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|Survey of United States Constitution and Government
|Introduction to Biology
|3
|Study.com
|Biology 101L
|3
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|Natural Science Lab
|2
|Study.com
|Biology 101L
|2
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|Integrated Physical Sciences
|3
|Sophia
|Environmental Science
|3
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|Survey of United States History
|3
|Sophia
|U.S. History II or I
|3
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|Survey of World History
|3
|Study.com
|History 100/101/102
|3
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|American Politics and the US Constitution
|3
|Study.com
|Political Science 102
|3
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|Children’s Literature
|3
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|Mathematics for Elementary Educators I
|3
|Sophia
|College Algebra
|3
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|Mathematics for Elementary Educators II
|3
|Sophia
|College Algebra
|3
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|Mathematics for Elementary Educators III
|3
|3
|Sophia
|Sophia
|US History II/I or Macro/Microeconomics
|Introduction to Statistics
|3
|3
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|Health, Fitness and Wellness
|4
|Study.com
|Nutrition 101 or Health 101
|4
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!Totals
!Totals
!12
!45
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!12
!42
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!WGU Credit
!WGU Credit
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|Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan
|Educational Foundations
|3
|2
|Study.com
|Study.com
|Psychology 103 or  Psychology 107
|Education 101
|3
|2
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|Introduction to Psychology
|Educational Psychology and Development of Children and Adolescents
|3
|4
|Sophia
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|Intro to Psychology
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|3
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|Introduction to Sociology
|Fundamentals of Diverse Learners
|3
|Sophia
|Intro to Sociology
|3
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|Anatomy and Physiology I
|4
|Study.com
|Biology 201L
|4
|4
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|Anatomy and Physiology II
|Managing Engaging Learning Environments
|4
|3
|Study.com
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|Biology 202L
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|4
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|Clinical Microbiology
|Assessing Impact on Student Learning
|4
|3
|Study.com
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|Biology 101 or Biology 101L
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|4
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|Biochemistry
|Educational Technology for Teaching and Learning
|3
|3
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!Totals
!Totals
!24
!19
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!21
!2
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!WGU Credit
!WGU Credit
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|Applied Healthcare Statistics
|None
|4
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|Sophia
|Foundations of Statistics or Intro to Statistics
|4
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|Pharmacology
|2
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!Total
!Total
!6
!0
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!4
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!WGU Credit
!WGU Credit
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|Professional Leadership & Communication for Healthcare
|The School as a Community of Care
|2
|3
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|Teacher Performance Assessment in Elementary Education
|3
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|Introduction to Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
|3
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|Inclusive Classroom
|3
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|Elementary Reading Methods and Interventions
|3
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|Language Arts Instruction and Intervention
|3
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|Elementary Disciplinary Literacy
|3
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|Elementary Mathematics Methods
|3
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|Elementary Science Methods
|3
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|Elementary Social Studies Methods
|3
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|Elementary Visual and Performing Arts Methods
|3
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|Elementary Physical Education and Health Methods
|3
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|Preclinical Experiences in Elementary Education
|3
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|Supervised Demonstration Teaching in Elementary Education, Observations 1 and 2
|3
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|Health & Wellness Through Nutritional Science
|Supervised Demonstration Teaching in Elementary Education, Observation 3 and Midterm
|3
|3
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|Introduction to Nursing Arts & Science
|Supervised Demonstration Teaching in Elementary Education, Observations 4 and 5
|3
|3
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|Organizational Systems: Safety and Regulation
|Supervised Demonstration Teaching in Elementary Education, Observation 6 and Final
|1
|3
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|Medication Dosage Calculations
|Professional Portfolio
|1
|2
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|Information Management and the Application of Technology
|Cohort Seminar
|3
|3
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!Totals
!Totals
!13
!56
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Transfer Credit
Transfer Credit


(Max 75%?)
(Max 90cr)
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|General Education Requirements
|General Education Requirements
|12
|45
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|12
|42
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|Core Courses
|Core Courses
|24
|19
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|21
|2
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|Additional Courses
|Additional Courses
|6
|0
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|4
|0
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|Non-Transferable Courses
|Non-Transferable Courses
|13
|56
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!Total
!Total
!55
!120
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!37
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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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Revision as of 16:44, 11 June 2022

Degree Plan

Here is a Degree plan for Western Governors University (WGU) 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.

Check With State Licensing Requirements

Be sure that WGU is approved by the state you want to teach in. Also check any other requirements the state may have.

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.

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/

Sophia ACE Guide

Study.com ACE Guide

General Education Requirements

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name WGU Credit
English Composition I 3 Sophia English Composition I 3
English Composition II 3 Sophia The Power of Persuasion

Note: English Comp II takes 2 months to grade which is why it's not recommended.

Introduction to Communication 3 Sophia Communication at Work or Pubic Speaking 3
Introduction to Humanities 3 Sophia Art History I or lots of options 3
Introduction to Biology 3 Study.com Biology 101L 3
Natural Science Lab 2 Study.com Biology 101L 2
Integrated Physical Sciences 3 Sophia Environmental Science 3
Survey of United States History 3 Sophia U.S. History II or I 3
Survey of World History 3 Study.com History 100/101/102 3
American Politics and the US Constitution 3 Study.com Political Science 102 3
Children’s Literature 3
Mathematics for Elementary Educators I 3 Sophia College Algebra 3
Mathematics for Elementary Educators II 3 Sophia College Algebra 3
Mathematics for Elementary Educators III 3 Sophia Introduction to Statistics 3
Health, Fitness and Wellness 4 Study.com Nutrition 101 or Health 101 4
Totals 45 42

Core Courses

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name WGU Credit
Educational Foundations 2 Study.com Education 101 2
Educational Psychology and Development of Children and Adolescents 4
Fundamentals of Diverse Learners 4
Managing Engaging Learning Environments 3
Assessing Impact on Student Learning 3
Educational Technology for Teaching and Learning 3
Totals 19 2

Additional Courses

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name WGU Credit
None
Total 0 0

Non-Transferable Courses

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name WGU Credit
The School as a Community of Care 3
Teacher Performance Assessment in Elementary Education 3
Introduction to Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment 3
Inclusive Classroom 3
Elementary Reading Methods and Interventions 3
Language Arts Instruction and Intervention 3
Elementary Disciplinary Literacy 3
Elementary Mathematics Methods 3
Elementary Science Methods 3
Elementary Social Studies Methods 3
Elementary Visual and Performing Arts Methods 3
Elementary Physical Education and Health Methods 3
Preclinical Experiences in Elementary Education 3
Supervised Demonstration Teaching in Elementary Education, Observations 1 and 2 3
Supervised Demonstration Teaching in Elementary Education, Observation 3 and Midterm 3
Supervised Demonstration Teaching in Elementary Education, Observations 4 and 5 3
Supervised Demonstration Teaching in Elementary Education, Observation 6 and Final 3
Professional Portfolio 2
Cohort Seminar 3
Totals 56 0

Total Transfer Credit

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name WGU

Transfer Credit

(Max 90cr)

General Education Requirements 45 42
Core Courses 19 2
Additional Courses 0 0
Non-Transferable Courses 56 0
Total 120 44

*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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