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== Computer Science Degree Plan ==
== Information Technology  Degree Plan ==
Here is a Computer Science Degree plan for [[Western Governors University]] (WGU).
Here is a Information Technology 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.
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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Use this [https://partners.wgu.edu/transferguidelines It Certification Exams Equivalent Guide] to find certifications that will transfer to this degree program.
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 ===
=== Advantages of a Information Technology  Degree ===


* One of the most popular and most recognized degrees in computer technology
* One easiest degrees in computer technology
* Considered the gold standard for software engineers
* Comes with lots of certifications to jump-start your career
* 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


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|English Composition I
|English Composition I
|3
|3
|Sophia
|CLEP or
|Foundations of English Composition, English Composition I
Sophia
|SOPH-0019, SOPH-0015
|English Composition, Foundations of English Composition
|CLEP-0040
SOPH-0019
|3
|-
|English Composition II
|3
|CLEP or
Sophia or
 
Study.com
|English Composition, English Composition II,
English 105: College Composition II
 
(Grading is known to take a long time at Sophia,
 
taking the course at Study.com may be faster)
|CLEP-0040
SOPH-0030
 
SDCM-0089
|3
|3
|-
|-
|Introduction to Communication
|Critical Thinking and Logic
|3
|3
|Sophia
|Study.com
|Communication at Work, Pubic Speaking
|Humanities 201: Critical Thinking & Analysis
|SOPH-0034, SOPH-0024
|SDCM-0243
|3
|3
|-
|-
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|3
|3
|-
|-
|Applied Probability and Statistics
|Introduction to Communication
|3
|3
|Sophia
|Sophia
|Foundations of Statistics, Introduction to Statistics
|Communication at Work, Pubic Speaking
|SOPH-0017, SOPH-0005
|SOPH-0034, SOPH-0024
|3
|-
|Integrated Physical Sciences
|3
|Sophia
|Environmental Science
|SOPH-0016
|3
|3
|-
|-
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(Lots of other options from Sophia)
(Lots of other options from Sophia)
|SOPH-0009
|SOPH-0009
|3
|-
|Ethics in Technology
|3
|
|
|
|
|-
|American Politics and the US Constitution
|3
|Study.com
|Political Science 102: American Government
|SDCM-0042
|3
|3
|-
|-
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|3
|3
|-
|-
|American Politics and the US Constitution
|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
|-
|Finite Mathematics
|4
|
|
|
|
|-
|Integrated Physical Sciences
|3
|3
|Study.com
|Sophia
|Political Science 102: American Government
|Environmental Science
|SDCM-0042
|SOPH-0016
|3
|3
|-
|-
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|SDCM-0188
|SDCM-0188
|2
|2
|-
|Ethics in Technology
|3
|
|
|
|
|-
|-
!Totals
!Totals
!29
!42
!
!
!
!
!
!
!26
!35
|}
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Id
Id
!WGU Credit
!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
|Data Management - Applications
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|4
|4
|-
|-
|Advanced Data Management
|Web Development Applications
|3
|6
|Study.com
|Computer Science 303: Database Management
|SDCM-0164
|3
|-
|Scripting and Programming - Applications
|4
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|-
|-
|Data Structures and Algorithms
|Linux Foundations
|4
|3
|Study.com
|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
|Computer Science 106: Introduction to Linux
|SDCM-0226
|SDCM-0226
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|4
|4
|-
|-
|Computer Architecture
|Cloud Foundations
|3
|3
|
|
|Computer Science 306: Computer Architecture
|
|SDCM-0202
|
|3
|
|-
|-
|Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
|Spreadsheets
|3
|3
|
|
|Computer Science 311: Artificial Intelligence
|
|SDCM-0230
|
|3
|
|-
|-
|IT Leadership Foundations
|Organizational Behavior and Leadership
|3
|3
|
|
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|3
|3
|-
|-
|Software Engineering
|Principles of Management
|4
|4
|Study.com
|
|Computer Science 307: Software Engineering
|Business 101: Principles of Management
|SDCM-0220
|SDCM-0006
|4
|4
|-
|-
|Software Quality Assurance
|Information Systems Management
|3
|3
|
|Business 303: Management Information Systems
|SDCM-0123
|3
|-
|User Interface Design
|4
|
|
|
|
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|
|-
|-
|Software I
|Emerging Technologies
|6
|2
|
|Computer Science 310: Current Trends in Computer Science & IT
|SDCM-0221
|2
|-
|Networks
|4
|
|
|
|
|-
|Network and Security - Applications
|4
|
|
|
|
|-
|IT Foundations
|4
|
|
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|-
|-
|Software II
|IT Applications
|6
|4
|
|
|
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|-
!Total
!Total
!61
!55
!
!
!
!
!
!
!42
!23
|}
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!WGU Credit
!WGU Credit
|-
|-
|Discrete Mathematics II
|IT Capstone
|4
|
|
|
|
|-
|Data Structures and Algorithms II
|4
|
|
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|-
|Computer Science Capstone
|4
|4
|
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|-
!Totals
!Totals
!12
!4
!
!
!
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|General Education Requirements
|General Education Requirements
|29
|42
|
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|26
|35
|-
|-
|Core Courses
|Core Courses
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|-
|Additional Courses
|Additional Courses
|61
|55
|
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|42
|23
|-
|-
|Non-Transferable Courses
|Non-Transferable Courses
|12
|4
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!84
!74
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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>
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Revision as of 13:40, 20 November 2021

Information Technology Degree Plan

Here is a Information Technology 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 Information Technology Degree

  • One easiest degrees in computer technology
  • Comes with lots of certifications to jump-start your career
  • 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 CLEP or

Sophia

English Composition, Foundations of English Composition CLEP-0040

SOPH-0019

3
English Composition II 3 CLEP or

Sophia or

Study.com

English Composition, English Composition II,

English 105: College Composition II

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

taking the course at Study.com may be faster)

CLEP-0040

SOPH-0030

SDCM-0089

3
Critical Thinking and Logic 3 Study.com Humanities 201: Critical Thinking & Analysis SDCM-0243 3
Technical Communication 3 Study.com English 305: Advanced Technical Writing SDCM-0058 3
Introduction to Communication 3 Sophia Communication at Work, Pubic Speaking SOPH-0034, SOPH-0024 3
Introduction to Humanities 3 Sophia Visual Communications

(Lots of other options from Sophia)

SOPH-0009 3
Ethics in Technology 3
American Politics and the US Constitution 3 Study.com Political Science 102: American Government SDCM-0042 3
Introduction to Geography 3 Sophia US History II

(Lots of other options from Sophia)

SOPH-0025 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
Finite Mathematics 4
Integrated Physical Sciences 3 Sophia Environmental Science SOPH-0016 3
Natural Sciences Lab 2 Study.com Biology 101L: Intro to Biology with Lab SDCM-0188 2
Totals 42 35

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
Data Management - Applications 4 Study.com Computer Science 204: Database Programming SDCM-0218 4
Web Development Applications 6
Linux Foundations 3 Study.com Computer Science 106: Introduction to Linux SDCM-0226 3
Business of IT - Project Management 4 Sophia Project Management SOPH-0013 4
Cloud Foundations 3
Spreadsheets 3
Organizational Behavior and Leadership 3 Business 107: Organizational Behavior SDCM-0009 3
Principles of Management 4 Business 101: Principles of Management SDCM-0006 4
Information Systems Management 3 Business 303: Management Information Systems SDCM-0123 3
User Interface Design 4
Emerging Technologies 2 Computer Science 310: Current Trends in Computer Science & IT SDCM-0221 2
Networks 4
Network and Security - Applications 4
IT Foundations 4
IT Applications 4
Total 55 23

Non-Transferable Courses

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name Course

Id

WGU Credit
IT Capstone 4
Totals 4 0

Total Transfer Credit

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name Course

Id

WGU

Transfer Credit

General Education Requirements 42 35
Core Courses 20 16
Additional Courses 55 23
Non-Transferable Courses 4 0
Total 122 74

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