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[https://www.acenet.edu/National-Guide/Pages/Organization.aspx?oid=76099b28-9016-e811-810f-5065f38bf0e1 Sophia ACE ID's]


== General Education Requirements ==
== General Education Requirements ==
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|3
|Sophia
|Sophia
|English Composition I
|English Composition I/II, Workplace Writing II
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|Technical Communication
|3
|Study.com
|English 305: Advanced Technical Writing
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|Technical Communication
|Global Arts and Humanities
|3
|Sophia
|Visual Communications, Art History I/II, Intro to Ethics, Ancient Greek Philosophers, or Approaches to Studying Religions
|3
|3
|Study.com
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|English 305: Advanced Technical Writing
|Ethics in Technology
|3
|3
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|Applied Probability and Statistics
|American Politics and the US Constitution
|3
|3
|Sophia
|Study.com
|Foundations of Statistics, Introduction to Statistics
|Political Science 102: American Government
|3
|3
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|Integrated Physical Sciences
|Introduction to Geography
|3
|3
|Sophia
|Sophia
|Environmental Science
|Macro/micro econ, US History I/II, Intro to Psychology, Intro to Sociology
|3
|3
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|Introduction to Humanities
|Applied Probability and Statistics
|3
|3
|Sophia
|Sophia
|Visual Communications, Art History I/II, Intro to Ethics, Ancient Greek Philosophers, or Approaches to Studying Religions
|Introduction to Statistics
|3
|3
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|Introduction to Geography
|Integrated Physical Sciences
|3
|3
|Sophia
|Sophia
|Macro/micro econ, US History I/II, Intro to Psychology, Intro to Sociology
|Environmental Science
|3
|3
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|American Politics and the US Constitution
|Health, Fitness and Wellness
|3
|4
|Study.com
|Sophia
|Political Science 102: American Government
|Introduction to Nutrition
|3
|3
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|Natural Sciences Lab
|Natural Sciences Lab
|2
|2
|Study.com
|Sophia
|Biology 101L: Intro to Biology with Lab
|Human Biology Lab, Introduction to Chemistry Lab, Microbiology Lab
|2
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|Ethics in Technology
|3
|3
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!Totals
!Totals
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!30
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!26
!27
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|Data Management - Foundations
|Data Management - Foundations
|3
|3
|Study.com or Sophia
|Sophia or Study.com
|Computer Science 107: Database Fundamentals,  
|Introduction to Relational Databases, Computer Science 107: Database Fundamentals,
Introduction to Relational Databases
|3
|3
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|Scripting and Programming - Foundations
|Scripting and Programming - Foundations
|3
|3
|Study.com or Sophia
|Sophia or Study.com
|Computer Science 115: Programming in Java,
|Intro to Java, Computer Science 115: Programming in Java
|3
|3
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Straigherline
Straigherline
|Calculus I, General  Calculus I
|Calculus I, General  Calculus I
<small>'''Note:''' An enrollment counselor confirmed that Sophia's course would be accepted at WGU. Sophia's course is easier than Straigherline's. Use [https://www.symbolab.com/solver/calculus-calculator Symbolab] or another calculator that can do Calculus problems.</small>
<small>'''Note:''' Use [https://www.symbolab.com/solver/calculus-calculator Symbolab] or another calculator that can do Calculus problems.</small>


<small>'''Note:''' Straigherline allows you to use a TI-Nspire CAS calculator, which makes Calculus much easier. 1/2 of the problems you should be able to solve using a plug and chug method.</small>
<small>'''Note:''' Straigherline allows you to use a TI-Nspire CAS calculator, which makes Calculus much easier. 1/2 of the problems you should be able to solve using a plug and chug method.</small>
|OOSL-0012
|(SOPH-0060
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|SDCM-0210
|SDCM-0210
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|Discrete Mathematics II
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|Data Management - Applications
|Data Management - Applications
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|SDCM-0164
|SDCM-0164
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|Java Fundementals
|3
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|Java Frameworks
|3
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|Scripting and Programming - Applications
|Scripting and Programming - Applications
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|Data Structures and Algorithms
|Data Structures and Algorithms I
|4
|4
|Study.com
|Study.com
|Computer Science 201: Data Structures & Algorithms
|Computer Science 201: Data Structures & Algorithms
(Take Java first since the assignment is in Java)
<small>Note: Take Java first since the assignment is in Java</small>
|SDCM 0217
|SDCM 0217
|4
|4
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|3
|3
|Study.com
|Study.com
|Computer Science 110: Introduction to Cybersecurity
|Computer Science 110: Introduction to Cybersecurity, Computer Science 202: Network and System Security
|SDCM-0215
|SDCM-0215  
|3
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|Linux Foundations
|3
|3
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|Operating Systems for Programmers
|Operating Systems for Programmers
|3
|3
|Study.com
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|Computer Science 106: Introduction to Linux
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|SDCM-0226
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|3
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|Business of IT - Project Management
|4
|Sophia
|Project Management
|SOPH-0013
|4
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|Computer Architecture
|Computer Architecture
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|IT Leadership Foundations
|IT Leadership Foundations
|3
|3
|Study.com
|Sophia
|Business 107: Organizational Behavior
|Principles of Management
|SDCM-0009
|SOPH-0054
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|Software I
|Back-End Programming
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|Advanced Java
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|Software II
|Version Control
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|Discrete Mathematics II
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|Data Structures and Algorithms II
|Data Structures and Algorithms II
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|General Education Requirements
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|Core Courses
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|Additional Courses
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|Non-Transferable Courses
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Revision as of 01:59, 3 June 2023

Computer Science Degree Plan

Here is a Computer Science 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.

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/

Sophia ACE ID's

General Education Requirements

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name WGU Credit
English Composition I 3 Sophia English Composition I/II, Workplace Writing II 3
Technical Communication 3 Study.com English 305: Advanced Technical Writing 3
Introduction to Communication 3 Sophia Workplace Communication,

Business Communication, Pubic Speaking

3
Global Arts and Humanities 3 Sophia Visual Communications, Art History I/II, Intro to Ethics, Ancient Greek Philosophers, or Approaches to Studying Religions 3
Ethics in Technology 3
American Politics and the US Constitution 3 Study.com Political Science 102: American Government 3
Introduction to Geography 3 Sophia Macro/micro econ, US History I/II, Intro to Psychology, Intro to Sociology 3
Applied Probability and Statistics 3 Sophia Introduction to Statistics 3
Integrated Physical Sciences 3 Sophia Environmental Science 3
Health, Fitness and Wellness 4 Sophia Introduction to Nutrition 3
Natural Sciences Lab 2 Sophia Human Biology Lab, Introduction to Chemistry Lab, Microbiology Lab 3
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 Sophia or Study.com Introduction to Relational Databases, Computer Science 107: Database Fundamentals, 3
Network and Security - Foundations 3 Study.com Computer Science 108: Introduction to Networking 3
Scripting and Programming - Foundations 3 Sophia or Study.com Intro to Java, Computer Science 115: Programming in Java 3
Web Development Foundations 3 Sophia Introduction to Web Development 3
Business of IT - Applications 4 ITIL ITIL Foundations Certification

Note: Since certs are free to do at WGU, you can take the cert at WGU if you want. This is optional.

4
Totals 20 20

Additional Courses

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name Course

Id

WGU Credit
Calculus I 4 Sophia or

Straigherline

Calculus I, General Calculus I

Note: Use Symbolab or another calculator that can do Calculus problems.

Note: Straigherline allows you to use a TI-Nspire CAS calculator, which makes Calculus much easier. 1/2 of the problems you should be able to solve using a plug and chug method.

(SOPH-0060 4
Discrete Mathematics I 4 Study.com Math 108: Discrete Mathematics SDCM-0210 4
Discrete Mathematics II 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
Java Fundementals 3
Java Frameworks 3
Scripting and Programming - Applications 4
Data Structures and Algorithms I 4 Study.com Computer Science 201: Data Structures & Algorithms

Note: Take Java first since the assignment is in Java

SDCM 0217 4
Fundamentals of Information Security 3 Study.com Computer Science 110: Introduction to Cybersecurity, Computer Science 202: Network and System Security SDCM-0215 3
Linux Foundations 3
Operating Systems for Programmers 3
Computer Architecture 3 Study.com Computer Science 306: Computer Architecture SDCM-0202 3
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3 Study.com Computer Science 311: Artificial Intelligence SDCM-0230 3
IT Leadership Foundations 3 Sophia Principles of Management SOPH-0054 3
Software Engineering 4 Study.com Computer Science 307: Software Engineering SDCM-0220 4
Software Quality Assurance 3
Back-End Programming 3
Advanced Java 3
Version Control 1
Total 65 35

Non-Transferable Courses

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name Course

Id

WGU Credit
Data Structures and Algorithms II 4
Computer Science Capstone 4
Totals 8 0

Total Transfer Credit

Course Competency

Units Value

Course

Provider

Course Name Course

Id

WGU

Transfer Credit

General Education Requirements 30 27
Core Courses 20 20
Additional Courses 65 35
Non-Transferable Courses 8 0
Total 123 82

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