WGU Sample Degree Plan

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.

Doing certifications are free at WGU, so it's optional if you want to pay the fees to transfer in certifications.

Tips on Order in Which to Complete Courses

Start with Sophia, do English Composition first. 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 Java/Intro programming first, then Data Structures last since Data Structures has an assignment in Java.

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, 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.

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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 (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
Critical Thinking and Logic	3	Study.com	Humanities 201: Critical Thinking & Analysis	SDCM-0243	3
Ethics in Technology	3
Totals	33				30

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, Computer Science 109: Introduction to Programming	SDCM-0199, SDCM-0214	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

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 (Take Java first since the assignment is in Java)	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

Non-Transferable Courses

Course	Competency Units Value	Course Provider	Course Name	Course Id	WGU Credit
Software Development Capstone	4
Totals	4				0

Total Transfer Credit

Course	Competency Units Value	Course Provider	Course Name	Course Id	WGU Transfer Credit
General Education Requirements	33				30
Core Courses	20				16
Additional Courses	65				30
Non-Transferable Courses	4				0
Total	122				76