Purdue Sample Degree Plan
Information Technology Degree Plan
This is a Information Technology Degree plan for Purdue University Global (PUG).
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.
Tips on Order in Which to Complete Courses
Start with CLEP, then Sophia. Sophia only allows 2 courses open at one time so don't have 2 courses that have touchstones (written assignments) open at the same time. Once done with Sophia, start doing Study.com courses. Last knock out the PHP Certificate. (should be anywhere from 1-4 weeks)
How Long Will It Take To Complete This Degree Once I Finish All the Alterative Credits?
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 2-3 terms to complete this degree.
Source of Credit
This degree plan was made using the following sources to map out all the alternative credits.
https://www.purdueglobal.edu/alternative-college-credits/external-assessments/
https://www.purdueglobal.edu/alternative-college-credits/it-certification-exams/
Core Requirements
| ID | Course | Competency
Units Value |
Course
Provider |
Course Name | Course
Id |
Purdue
Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM107 | College Composition I | 5 | CLEP | English Composition | CLEP-0040 | 5 |
| CM220 | College Composition II | 5 | CLEP | English Composition | CLEP-0040 | 5 |
| MM212 | College Algebra | 5 | Sophia | College Algebra | SOPH-0001 | 5 |
| MM250 | Discrete Mathematics | 5 | Study.com | Math 108: Discrete Math | SDCM-0210 | 5 |
| 100/200
Level |
Arts and Humanities Requirement | 5 | Sophia | Introduction to Ethics or lots other options | SOPH-0020 | 5 |
| 100/200
Level |
Science Requirement | 5 | Sophia | Environmental Science | SOPH-0016 | 5 |
| 100/200
Level |
Social Science Requirement | 5 | Sophia | U.S. History II or lots other options | SOPH-0025 | 5 |
| 100/200
Level |
General Education Elective | 5 | Sophia | Visual Communications or lots other options | SOPH-0009 | 5 |
| Totals | 40 | 40 |
Major Requirements
| ID | Course | Competency
Units Value |
Course
Provider |
Course Name | Course
Id |
Purdue
Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT117 | Website Development | 5 | ||||
| IT133 | Microsoft Office Applications on Demand | 5 | ||||
| IT163 | Database Concepts Using Microsoft Access | 5 | ||||
| IT190 | Information Technology Concepts | 5 | Sophia | Into to Information Tech | SOPH-0023 | 5 |
| IT213 | Software Development Concepts | 5 | W3Schools | PHP Certificate | - | 5 |
| IT232 | Software Design and Development Concepts | 5 | W3Schools | PHP Certificate | - | 5 |
| IT234 | Database Concepts | 5 | W3Schools | PHP Certificate | - | 5 |
| IT273 | Networking Concepts | 5 | Study.com | CS 220: Fundamentals of Routing and Switching | SDCM-0229 | 5 |
| IT286 | Network Security Concepts | 5 | Study.com | CS 203: Defensive Security | SDCM-0228 | 5 |
| IT301 | Project Management I | 6 | Salyor | BUS402: Project Management | SAYA-0039 | 6 |
| IT302 | Human Computer Interaction | 6 | ||||
| IT331 | Technology Infrastructure | 6 | ||||
| IT332 | Principles of Information Systems Architecture | 6 | ||||
| IT350 | Advanced Database Concepts | 6 | W3Schools | PHP Certificate | - | 6 |
| IT402 | IT Consulting Skills | 6 | ||||
| IT460 | Systems Analysis and Design | 6 | Study.com | CS 302: Systems Analysis & Design | SDCM-0163 | 6 |
| IT499 | Bachelor's Capstone in Information Technology | 6 | ||||
| Totals | 93 | 48 |
Concentration Requirement (Programming and Software Development)
| ID | Course | Competency
Units Value |
Course
Provider |
Course Name | Course
Id |
Purdue
Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT391 | Advanced Software Development Including Web and Mobility | 6 | W3Schools | PHP Certificate | - | 6 |
| IT481 | Advanced Software Development | 6 | W3Schools | PHP Certificate | - | 6 |
| IT488 | Software Product Development Using Agile | 6 | W3Schools | PHP Certificate | - | 6 |
| Totals | 18 | 18 |
Open Electives
| ID | Course | Competency
Units Value |
Course
Provider |
Course Name | Course
Id |
Purdue
Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any ID | Whatever you want | 29 | Sophia | Whatever you want | - | 29 |
| Totals | 29 | 29 |
Total Transfer Credit
| ID | Course | Competency
Units Value |
Course
Provider |
Course Name | Course
Id |
Purdue
Transfer Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 40 | 40 | ||||
| Major Requirements | 93 | 48 | ||||
| Concentration Requirement | 18 | 18 | ||||
| Open Electives | 29 | 29 | ||||
| Totals | 180 | 135 |
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