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This is a Software Development Degree plan for Westerns Governors University (WGU). | This is a Software Development Degree plan for Westerns Governors University (WGU). | ||
The alternative credit courses were | 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. | ||
'''How Long Will It Take To Complete This Degree?''' | '''How Long Will It Take To Complete This Degree?''' | ||
How long to complete depends on a variety of factors such as experience, time commitment, efficiency of studying, learning speed, etc. | How long to complete depends on a variety of factors such as experience, time commitment, the efficiency of studying, learning speed, etc. Considering you spend at least 20 hours a week on your studies, it should take 1-2 terms to complete this degree. | ||
'''Source of Credit''' | '''Source of Credit''' | ||
This degree plan using this source to map out | This degree plan was made using this source to map out all the alternative credits. | ||
https://partners.wgu.edu/ | https://partners.wgu.edu/ | ||
Revision as of 09:00, 16 October 2021
Software Development Degree Plan
This is a Software Development Degree plan for Westerns 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.
How Long Will It Take To Complete This Degree?
How long to complete depends on a variety of factors such as experience, time commitment, the efficiency of studying, learning speed, etc. Considering you spend at least 20 hours a week on your studies, it should take 1-2 terms to complete this degree.
Source of Credit
This degree plan was made using this source to map out all the alternative credits.
WGU 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 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 |
| Integrated Physical Sciences | 3 | Sophia | Environmental Science | SOPH-0016 | 3 |
| Introduction to Humanities | 3 | Sophia | Visual Communications, Introduction to Ethics | SOPH-0009, SOPH-0020 | 3 |
| Introduction to Geography | 3 | Sophia | US History II | SOPH-0025 | 3 |
| American Politics and the US Constitution | 3 | Study.com | Political Science 102: American Government | SDCM-0042 | 3 |
| Critical Thinking and Logic | 3 | Study.com | Humanities 201: Critical Thinking & Analysis | SDCM-0243 | 3 |
| Ethics in Technology | 3 | ||||
| Totals | 33 | 30 |
WGU 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 |
| Business of IT - Applications | 4 | ||||
| Network and Security - Foundations | 3 | Study.com | Computer Science 108: Introduction to Networking | SDCM-0213 | 3 |
| Web Development Foundations | 3 | Sophia | Introduction to Web Development | SOPH-0043 | 3 |
| Scripting and Programming - Foundations | 3 | Study.com | Computer Science 115: Programming in Java | SDCM-0199 | 3 |
| Data Management - Foundations | 3 | Study.com or Sophia | Computer Science 107: Database Fundamentals, Introduction to Relational Databases | SDCM-0212, SOPH-0047 | 3 |
| Totals | 20 | 16 |
WGU Additional Courses
| Course | Competency
Units Value |
Course
Provider |
Course Name | Course
Id |
WGU Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Foundations | 4 | CompTIA | CompTIA A+ Certification | - | 4 |
| IT Applications | 4 | CompTIA | CompTIA A+ Certification | - | 4 |
| Scripting and Programming - Applications | 4 | ||||
| Data Structures and Algorithms | 4 | Study.com | Computer Science 201: Data Structures & Algorithms | SDCM 0217 | 4 |
| Business of IT - Project Management | 4 | Sophia | Project Management | SOPH-0013 | 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 |
| Organizational Behavior and Leadership | 3 | Study.com | Business 107: Organizational Behavior | SDCM-0009 | 3 |
| Web Development Applications | 6 | ||||
| Software Engineering | 4 | Study.com | Computer Science 307: Software Engineering | SDCM-0220 | 4 |
| Software Quality Assurance | 3 | ||||
| Mobile Application Development | 3 | ||||
| User Experience Design | 3 | ||||
| User Interface Design | 4 | ||||
| Software I | 6 | ||||
| Software II | 6 | ||||
| Total | 65 | 30 |
WGU Non-Transferable Courses
| Course | Competency
Units Value |
Course
Provider |
Course Name | Course
Id |
WGU Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Development Capstone | 4 | ||||
| Totals | 4 | 0 |
WGU Total Transfer Credit
| Course | Competency
Units Value |
WGU Transfer Credit |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 33 | 30 |
| Core Courses | 20 | 16 |
| Additional Courses | 65 | 30 |
| Non-Transferable Courses | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 122 | 76 |