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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.


=== Advantages of a Software Development Degree ===
You would want to do certifications outside WGU if:


* One of the quickest IT degrees to get that is offered by WGU
*You wanted to maximize the 90 credits of transfer credits
* Very little math required
* You were trying to do a WGU degree in 1 term or few terms as possible
* Flexible degree that can be used for a large variety of careers such as coding or IT.
 
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 Computer Science Degree ===
 
* One of the most popular and most recognized degrees in computer technology
* Considered the gold standard for software engineers
* 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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|English 305: Advanced Technical Writing
|English 305: Advanced Technical Writing
|SDCM-0058
|SDCM-0058
|3
|-
|Applied Algebra
|3
|Sophia
|Foundations of College Algebra, College Algebra
|SOPH-0018, SOPH-0001
|3
|3
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|3
|3
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|Critical Thinking and Logic
|Natural Sciences Lab
|3
|2
|Study.com
|Study.com
|Humanities 201: Critical Thinking & Analysis
|Biology 101L: Intro to Biology with Lab
|SDCM-0243
|SDCM-0188
|3
|2
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|Ethics in Technology
|Ethics in Technology
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!Totals
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!26
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|4
|4
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|Business of IT - Applications
|Data Management - Foundations
|4
|3
|ITIL
|Study.com or Sophia
|ITIL Foundation Certification
|Computer Science 107: Database Fundamentals,
| -
Introduction to Relational Databases
|4
|SDCM-0212, SOPH-0047
|3
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|Network and Security - Foundations
|Network and Security - Foundations
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|Computer Science 108: Introduction to Networking
|Computer Science 108: Introduction to Networking
|SDCM-0213
|SDCM-0213
|3
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|Web Development Foundations
|3
|Sophia
|Introduction to Web Development
|SOPH-0043
|3
|3
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|3
|3
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|Data Management - Foundations
|Web Development Foundations
|3
|3
|Study.com or Sophia
|Sophia
|Computer Science 107: Database Fundamentals,
|Introduction to Web Development
Introduction to Relational Databases
|SOPH-0043
|SDCM-0212, SOPH-0047
|3
|3
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|Business of IT - Applications
|4
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!Totals
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!WGU Credit
!WGU Credit
|-
|-
|IT Foundations
|Calculus I
|4
|Straigherline
|General  Calculus I
(Strongly recommended because you can use TI-Nspire CAS calculator)
|OOSL-0012
|4
|-
|Discrete Mathematics I
|4
|4
|CompTIA
|Study.com
|CompTIA A+ Certification
|Math 108: Discrete Mathematics
| -
|SDCM-0210
|4
|4
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|IT Applications
|Data Management - Applications
|4
|4
|CompTIA
|Study.com
|CompTIA A+ Certification
|Computer Science 204: Database Programming
| -
|SDCM-0218
|4
|4
|-
|Advanced Data Management
|3
|Study.com
|Computer Science 303: Database Management
|SDCM-0164
|3
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|-
|Scripting and Programming - Applications
|Scripting and Programming - Applications
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|SDCM 0217
|SDCM 0217
|4
|4
|-
|Fundamentals of Information Security
|3
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|Computer Science 110: Introduction to Cybersecurity
|SDCM-0215
|3
|-
|Operating Systems for Programmers
|3
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|Computer Science 106: Introduction to Linux
|SDCM-0226
|3
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|Business of IT - Project Management
|Business of IT - Project Management
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|4
|4
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|-
|Data Management - Applications
|Computer Architecture
|4
|3
|Study.com
|
|Computer Science 204: Database Programming
|Computer Science 306: Computer Architecture
|SDCM-0218
|SDCM-0202
|4
|3
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|-
|Advanced Data Management
|Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
|3
|3
|Study.com
|
|Computer Science 303: Database Management
|Computer Science 311: Artificial Intelligence
|SDCM-0164
|SDCM-0230
|3
|3
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|Organizational Behavior and Leadership
|IT Leadership Foundations
|3
|3
|Study.com
|
|Business 107: Organizational Behavior
|Business 107: Organizational Behavior
|SDCM-0009
|SDCM-0009
|3
|3
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|Web Development Applications
|6
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|Software Engineering
|Software Engineering
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|Software Quality Assurance
|Software Quality Assurance
|3
|3
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|Mobile Application Development
|3
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|User Experience Design
|3
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|User Interface Design
|4
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!Total
!Total
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!WGU Credit
!WGU Credit
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|Software Development Capstone
|Discrete Mathematics II
|4
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|Data Structures and Algorithms II
|4
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|Computer Science Capstone
|4
|4
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!Totals
!Totals
!4
!12
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|General Education Requirements
|General Education Requirements
|33
|29
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|30
|26
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|Core Courses
|Core Courses
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|20
|16
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|Additional Courses
|Additional Courses
|65
|61
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|30
|42
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|Non-Transferable Courses
|Non-Transferable Courses
|4
|12
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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 13:52, 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 Computer Science Degree

  • One of the most popular and most recognized degrees in computer technology
  • Considered the gold standard for software engineers
  • 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 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
Natural Sciences Lab 2 Study.com Biology 101L: Intro to Biology with Lab SDCM-0188 2
Ethics in Technology 3
Totals 29 26

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
Data Management - Foundations 3 Study.com or Sophia Computer Science 107: Database Fundamentals,

Introduction to Relational Databases

SDCM-0212, SOPH-0047 3
Network and Security - Foundations 3 Study.com Computer Science 108: Introduction to Networking SDCM-0213 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
Web Development Foundations 3 Sophia Introduction to Web Development SOPH-0043 3
Business of IT - Applications 4
Totals 20 16

Additional Courses

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name Course

Id

WGU Credit
Calculus I 4 Straigherline General Calculus I

(Strongly recommended because you can use TI-Nspire CAS calculator)

OOSL-0012 4
Discrete Mathematics I 4 Study.com Math 108: Discrete Mathematics SDCM-0210 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
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
Fundamentals of Information Security 3 Computer Science 110: Introduction to Cybersecurity SDCM-0215 3
Operating Systems for Programmers 3 Computer Science 106: Introduction to Linux SDCM-0226 3
Business of IT - Project Management 4 Sophia Project Management SOPH-0013 4
Computer Architecture 3 Computer Science 306: Computer Architecture SDCM-0202 3
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3 Computer Science 311: Artificial Intelligence SDCM-0230 3
IT Leadership Foundations 3 Business 107: Organizational Behavior SDCM-0009 3
Software Engineering 4 Study.com Computer Science 307: Software Engineering SDCM-0220 4
Software Quality Assurance 3
Software I 6
Software II 6
Total 61 42

Non-Transferable Courses

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name Course

Id

WGU Credit
Discrete Mathematics II 4
Data Structures and Algorithms II 4
Computer Science Capstone 4
Totals 12 0

Total Transfer Credit

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name Course

Id

WGU

Transfer Credit

General Education Requirements 29 26
Core Courses 20 16
Additional Courses 61 42
Non-Transferable Courses 12 0
Total 122 84

*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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