WGU IT Network Engineering and Security Cisco Track Degree Plan
Degree Plan[edit]
Here is a Degree plan for Western Governors University (WGU) as of approximately June 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[edit]
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.
Tips on Order in Which to Complete Courses[edit]
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.
How Long Will It Take To Complete This Degree Once I Finish All the Alterative Credits?[edit]
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[edit]
This degree plan was made using this source to map out all the alternative credits.
General Education Requirements[edit]
| Course | Competency
Units Value |
Course
Provider |
Course Name | WGU Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composition: Successful Self-Expression | 3 | Sophia | English Composition I | 3 |
| Critical Thinking and Logic | 3 | Sophia | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Introduction to Systems Thinking | 3 | |||
| Introduction to Communication | 3 | Sophia | Pubic Speaking, Workplace Communication, Business Communication | 3 |
| Ethics in Technology | 3 | |||
| Applied Algebra | 3 | Sophia | College Algebra | 3 |
| Applied Probability and Statistics | 3 | Sophia | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| Discrete Math: Logic | 1 | |||
| Discrete Math: Functions and Regluations | 1 | |||
| Discrete Math: Algorithms and Cryptography | 1 | |||
| Integrated Physical Sciences | 3 | Sophia | Environmental Science or Human Biology or Chemistry | 3 |
| Totals | 30 | 21 |
Core Courses[edit]
| Course | Competency
Units Value |
Course
Provider |
Course Name | WGU Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to IT | 4 | Sophia | Introduction to Information Technology | 4 |
| Data Management - Foundations | 3 | Study.com or Sophia | Computer Science 107: Database Fundamentals,
Introduction to Relational Databases |
3 |
| Network and Security - Foundations | 3 | Study.com or Cisco | Computer Science 108: Introduction to Networking
or CCNA, CCNP, CCIE |
3 |
| Scripting and Programming - Foundations | 3 | Study.com | Computer Science 109: Introduction to Programming, or
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 | 4 |
| Totals | 20 | 20 |
Additional Courses[edit]
| Course | Competency
Units Value |
Course
Provider |
Course Name | WGU Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Programming in Python | 3 | Study.com | Computer Science 113: Python | 3 |
| Linux Foundations | 3 | |||
| Business of IT - Project Management | 4 | Sophia | Project Management | 4 |
| Spreadsheets | 1 | |||
| Introduction to Cryptography | 4 | |||
| Managing Cloud Security | 4 | |||
| IT Leadership Foundations | 3 | Sophia | Principles of Management | 3 |
| Network Analytics and Troubleshooting | 3 | |||
| Telecomm and Wirless Communications | 3 | |||
| Cloud Applications | 3 | |||
| Cyber Operations Fundamentals | 6 | |||
| DevNet Fundamentals | 6 | |||
| Implementing and Administering Networking Solutions | 6 | Cisco | CCNA, CCNP, CCIE | 6 |
| IT Foundations | 4 | CompTIA | CompTIA A+ | 4 |
| IT Applications | 4 | CompTIA | CompTIA A+ | 4 |
| Total | 57 | 24 |
Non-Transferable Courses[edit]
| Course | Competency
Units Value |
Course
Provider |
Course Name | WGU Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Capstone | 4 | |||
| Totals | 4 | 0 |
Total Transfer Credit[edit]
| Course | Competency
Units Value |
Course
Provider |
Course Name | WGU
Transfer Credit (Max 90cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 30 | 21 | ||
| Core Courses | 20 | 20 | ||
| Additional Courses | 57 | 24 | ||
| Non-Transferable Courses | 4 | 0 | ||
| Total | 111 | 65 |
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