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== Software Engineering Degree Plan ==
== Software Engineering Degree Plan ==
Here is a Software Development Degree plan for [[Western Governors University]] (WGU) as of approximately Feburary of 2023. Please make sure that the suggestions are still valid before beginning to follow this plan.
Here is a Software Development 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.
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* You wanted to maximize the 90 credits of transfer credits
* 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
* You were trying to do a WGU degree in 1 term or few terms as possible
Use this [https://www.wgu.edu/admissions/transfers/wgu-transcript-request/transferable-certifications.html It Certification Exams Equivalent Guide] to find certifications that will transfer to this degree program.  (For example, adding CompTIA A+ & ITIL Foundation certs will add 12 transfer credits to this degree)


=== Advantages of a Software Engineering Degree ===
=== Advantages of a Software Engineering Degree ===
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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 Guide]
[https://www.acenet.edu/National-Guide/Pages/Organization.aspx?oid=82099b28-9016-e811-810f-5065f38bf0e1 Study.com ACE Guide]
== General Education Requirements ==
== General Education Requirements ==
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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 03:38, 3 June 2023

Software Engineering Degree Plan

Here is a Software Development 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

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 Software Engineering 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/

Sophia ACE Guide

Study.com ACE Guide

General Education Requirements

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name WGU Credit
Composition: Successful Self-Expression 3 Sophia English Composition I/II or Workplace Writing II 3
Introduction to Systems Thinking 3
Technical Communication 3 Study.com English 305: Advanced Technical Writing 3
Ethics in Technology 3
American Politics and the US Constitution 3 Sophia U.S. Government 3
Introduction to Physical and Human Geography 3 Sophia Macro/micro econ, US History I/II, Intro to Psychology, Intro to Sociology 3
Applied Algebra 3 Sophia College Algebra or Calculus I 3
Applied Probability and Statistics 3 Sophia Introduction to Statistics 3
Health, Fitness and Wellness 4 Sophia Introduction to Nutrition 3
Natural Science Lab 2 Sophia Human Biology Lab, Introduction to Chemistry Lab, Microbiology Lab 2
Totals 30 27

Core Courses

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name WGU Credit
Introduction to IT 4 Sophia Introduction to Information Technology 4
Data Management - Foundations 3 Study.com or Sophia Computer Science 107: Database Fundamentals,

Introduction to Relational Databases

3
Network and Security - Foundations 3 Study.com Computer Science 108: Introduction to Networking 3
Scripting and Programming - Foundations 3 Study.com or Sophia Computer Science 115: Programming in Java,

Computer Science 109: Introduction to Programming

Introduction to Java Programming

3
Web Development Foundations 3 Sophia Introduction to Web Development 3
Business of IT - Applications 4 ITIL ITIL Foundations Cert 4
Hardware & Operating Systems Essentials 3
Totals 23 20

Additional Courses

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name WGU Credit
Data Management - Applications 4 Study.com Computer Science 204: Database Programming 4
Advanced Data Management 3 Study.com Computer Science 303: Database Management 3
Front-End Web Development 3
JavaScript Programming 3
Java Fundamentals 3
Java Frameworks 3
Data Structures and Algorithms 4 Study.com Computer Science 201: Data Structures & Algorithms

(Take Java first since the assignment is in Java)

4
Introduction to Python 3 Sophia Introduction to Python Programming
Business of IT - Project Management 4 Sophia Project Management 4
Mobile Application Development 3
Cloud Foundations 3 AWS AWS Cloud Practitioner

Note: is cheap and fast to get.

3
IT Leadership Foundations 3 Sophia Principles of Management
Software Engineering 4 Study.com Computer Science 307: Software Engineering 4
Software Design & Quality Assurance 3
Software Security & Testing 3
User Interface Design 3
User Experience Design 3
Back-End Programming 3
Advanced Java 3
Version Control 1
Total 62 22

Non-Transferable Courses

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name WGU Credit
Software Development Capstone 4
Totals 4 0

Total Transfer Credit

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name WGU

Transfer Credit

General Education Requirements 30 27
Core Courses 23 20
Additional Courses 62 22
Non-Transferable Courses 4 0
Total 119 69

*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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