WGU Computer Science Degree Review - Graduate in 6 Months!
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Major Mash is an index website that provides information on ACE Credits (Study.com, Sophia, StraighterLine) and schools that accept their credits such as Western Governors University. It has a variety of spreadsheets which shows which ACE Credit Courses will transfer into that degree program. See which courses you need for your major and track your progress easily!
What is Study.com? It's a website you can complete college recommend courses in two-three days each, which places like WGU and TESU (Thomas Edison State University) accept as transfer credit. Get 75% of your degree transferred in through Study.com and StraighterLine! For more on Study.com, check out my video here:
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How to get a job as a Software Engineer:
1) Get this degree or a WGU Software Engineer degree
2) Grind Leetcode and solve 100ish problems, for Leetcode help, there is plenty of resources everywhere.
3) Network. Make a LinkedIn and preferably an actual website. Put some projects you did from WGU or other projects you did outside of WGU related to your degree. Put your resume on LinkedIn/Website. Message recruiters after each application.
4) Try to land an internship.
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Great vid, currently grinding classes through Sophia and study👍
You’ll get this degree in no time!
So, did you graduate?
Just signed up for study and hope to get most of this degree transferred in!
Hey bro hows the studies going?
@@jalalayoubi4217 Nice!
Appreciate the work you've been putting in with these videos Alex!
I'm doing this degree right now and Discrete Math II is rough.
Did you get through it? How was discrete math 3?
@@wcsdiaries It was nice!
Thank you for taking the time to make this.
I’d love for one day someone to make a similar video but geared toward those who don’t transfer in most of the degree. In my own case, I can’t afford SDC and a large chunk of my degree program is paid for by Pell grants. I’m married with 4 kids and a full time job that requires overtime. I transferred in all the general education courses and calc 1 from Sophia but all classes geared toward CS I’ll be taking at WGU. My start date is April 1st of this year and orientation just unlocked for myself and other April starters today.
I’m sure there are others in the same boat as I am in one way or another, so it’d be refreshing to watch a video on breaking down classes taken at WGU like Scripting/programming, DM1, and the like.
Congratulations to all those who can graduate in a single term, I’m so happy for you and good luck in your future careers!
Would love to hear how it's going
@@dominicstevens2013 It’s going well, I think. I passed my first class in 3 weeks (Network and Security Fundamentals). I didn’t not feel like I was ready for the final exam (or OA) when I took it but I felt comfortable with most of the questions. I don’t know if that was anxiety making me feel that way or some kind of imposter syndrome since I feel like I’m not smart enough or remembering enough to pass these assessments.
For that class specifically, there could have been way more practice tests. I ended up doing most of my studying with Quizlets I found or made.
Information Security Foundations was a handful since it involved a lot of reading. I have a hard time concentrating when reading this kind of material and ended up having to reread a ton. This class seemed way more put together and professional (I think because the instructors made it that way. Network and security felt like there wasn’t an instructor that cared at all.)
I was more comfortable taking that OA though even with struggling to read through the material. I did have some quizlets as well that I’d run through a few times. I passed this class in 3 weeks also.
I’m currently in Web Development Foundations. I was more excited for this class but it has proven to be more difficult than the others in terms of remembering things. I still think it’s a cool class in terms of the content (though most of that content is third party due to the course lessons that WGU provides are not helpful ). The instructors for this class seem to be fairly interested in teaching as well and want the students to do well.
After my experience so far, I don’t see how folks with zero experience in the field could speedrun this degree in 6 months or a year. My current goal is 2-2.5 years which I can do if I finish at least 1 class a month.
Life hasn’t been easy outside school either. My wife had a stroke on my first week in and I nearly backed out because we were in the hospital like every other day after that up until 2 weeks ago. Her stroke revealed a heart problem she had as well and that required surgery. We seem to be in the clear now but I feel years older than when I initially commented about starting the degree program. I stopped having game nights with a group of friends I’ve hung out with for the past 2 years to focus on school. We played D&D together and I just didn’t have time to prep material anymore.
I stopped going to the gym as often and haven’t been to a Jiu Jitsu class but once since starting school. I used to write music as well but haven’t touched an instrument for more than maybe 10 minutes in the past few months.
I’m glad I didn’t back out when things were getting rough though. I’m on my 3rd class and I still want this degree real bad. I figured I’d have to make sacrifices and so I have.
It would be nice if the fear failing or not being meant for this would go away though.
Sorry for the novel here.
hope you are doing good
Very informative, thank you
starting my journey into computer science soon and this video has been a great start. i appreciate all the information. can’t wait to look back on this when once i have my degree.
Thanks for this video. I’m saving it to use later. No computer programming experience but I just learned about college hacks and found WGU. So absorbing what I can. Beginning some easy coding tutorials and getting my math up to speed. I’ve done intro to programming before, which was learning Java and enjoyed that. Looking to get into something new besides my labor intensive job.
Should I do this degree or Software Engineering? The Software Engineering looks more applicable to a Software Engineering job..
It's tough, really tough. I love the new SE degree. And it has a lot of classes that prepare you to be a Front End Developer. I would probably try Computer Science first as it's the gold standard, but honestly, I'm split almost 50/50 IMO.
I just got accepted into this program at WGU! Granted I was originally doing a BSE in Engineering Management so all my math credits are complete.
I am surprised people from Discrete Mathematics hard. That was my favorite math class. 🤷🏻♂️
On the discord its recommended to start with every course you can take at sophia except maybe 1 then most that are left at SDC that can be transferred in. Is there a reason your spreadsheet has almost all SDC? Is it just because that is where you took the courses?
I just submitted my capstone, graduating within 4 months.
Congrats!!!
How many hours were you studying each week if you don’t mind me asking ?
@@RayahShae It was like 10 to 20 hours a week if I am being honest. Some weeks more.
Good content
Just failed Discrete math 1 lol going to retake final
Why did you finish at TESU instead?
Can you do a review of the wgu finance degree?
It’s coming.
Thank you for the video!
Did you take the courses at WGU for the certifications (JAVA, ITIT, CompTIA) or did you go to the vendor directly and obtain there? Is it better/faster vs WGU and does it cost more? Thanks.
If you know the material, it's faster outside of WGU, but WGU gives you a free voucher to take it and it's cheaper obviously.
Doing the SE degree, are you making an updated version soon?
Yes
Hey Alex. Great vid. Thanks for making it.
Any recommendations of material to pre study to get a good foundation before tackling the classes at WGU ?
I see this is a recommended tactic.
The study.com classes should give you a basic foundation, or any basic intro to programming class
@@alexsheppe got it, thanks. Do you actually come out of it learning how to code / program ?
@Boomchickapow You’ll learn some of the basics but I feel you’ll need to learn after the degree as well.
@@alexsheppeever considered getting credits at WGU then transferring 90% of them to a normal university and then graduating from there? Then you get the prestige of a traditional uni
I graduated with my BS in Computer Science from a different school .. i feel you are missing so much doing a Cs degree in such a short time .. i really doubt it has the depth from a more traditional school
Struggling deciding this one or Data Analytics
What did you decide on?
@@kvshyData Analysis
@@pogologo Me too. I have been enrolled in Data Analytics, delayed by life but making some progress again. Maybe could have transferred in as Compsci and gotten more transfers but, oh well? Considering if I will need MS Data Analytics anyway (I'm disabled)
Make more videos about TESU
They recently updated their program, and now there's a bunch of new classes. I wonder if there's any transfers for them?
The CS Program updated?
@@alexsheppeyep the computer science program got changed. On the WGU computer science sub Reddit there’s a link to the new program but they haven’t released what this means for the transfer credits.
I just signed up, thank you.
if you haven't already, can you do comparison between this and cyber security degree?
Hi! Thanks for this vid. Is this still possible? has WGU politics changed in any aspect?
can you make an updated guide for this now that they've revamped it?
Soon. Could be a week, could be a few weeks, but eventually I will.
@@alexsheppe thank you! I was following your roadmap & then I got an email that they’ve changed it. I was bummed😂
How are WGU OA are they multiple choice or more like working on a project?
Multiple choice, my friend.
Thank you for sharing this!
Can I get a cybersecurity job if I have a degree in computer science from wgu ?
Hi Alex! My Associates Degree transffered in two classes from the WGU portion: Ethics in Technology and Technical Communication. Which two ACE classes would you recommend I take at WGU instead, to fulfill the 32 credit requirement?
What are your thoughts on getting both degrees? Can you comment on how the class structure works at WGU?
Is it true that you can only take one class at a time?
I’m interested in cloud knowledge, but not sure about a career path at this point. I’ve done a swe internship and learned BA skills, but data analytics seems interesting.
Thanks for your video!
I currently am a Software Developer, I never took the chance to get my degree.
Should I enroll and knock it out quickly, or just don't worry about a degree?
I’d knock it out in case you want to switch jobs.
Is there a cap on transferring credits from Study, Sophia, and straighterline?
Depends on the degree. 80-90 for most degrees. 40-50 for some.
@@alexsheppe Thank you for taking the time to get back to me. I am looking to pursue a B.S. in computer science as well, but I do see they offer a B.S in software engineering. I’m still browsing, and comparing WGU’s degree options. I’m trying to make a good game plan on tackling these courses prior to the enrollment phase. Your video is extremely insightful. I am seriously going to get on top of this as soon as possible. Thank you again!
I love it. I have a question , I would like to enroll at WGU for the software engineering program. Do I need to pass Calculus as a requirement course before I enroll ? Can I also take Calculus at WGU ?
I don’t think Calculus is even part of the SE program.
Prior to this how experienced were you in programming? Ive taken an assembly language class and intro to java course at a local community college last year and got a B in both. But the idea of somehow learning the material and passing these classes in a matter of days - a week is just unbelievable for me personally. Im not going to entertain the thought of me getting a bachelors in comp sci in 6 month, i mean best case scenario for me I get it in less than 2 years.
But if you didnt have much experience in the field prior to this then it puts it in a whole new light of what can be achievable. But regardless thank you for the video, it has helped me a lot.
You don’t need much experience, you’ll learn as you go. So many resources online, including WGU’s own resources. I’ve been programming since I was 13 on Starcraft and Warcraft maps, websites since 16.
Hey, I have a question. I'm going to need a lot of financial aid and I'm wondering how I can get this to cover study, Sophia, etc. I'm eligible for the maximum amount of the pell grant which is 7000+ and already submitted my FAFSA application. If I use the pell grant for 6 months at wgu and it covers all of it, I could use the rest of the money for the other sites right? Sorry I'm a little confused about all this and can't find any answers 😅
It will just apply to tuition as far as I’m aware. That 7000+ is per year and not semester I think? Correct me if I’m wrong. So it will cover most of your first two WGU semesters (about 8400 for the year). FAFSA pays by semester, not year, so if you graduate your WGU term in one term, your only awarded 3500 of your 7000. And you’ll still be paying 500-600 for WGU out of pocket for that semester.
WGU will only give a check to you if the fafsa money is more than the tuition.
@@alexsheppe I'm on a fixed income but I guess I'll have to figure something out. Thanks
I am planning to apply for a MBA program in roughly 2 years and would like to get a second bachelors or even masters in tech while I have some time. Would you recommend the data analytics bachelors and masters for this application… or would you still really recommend trying to complete the BS in CS instead? I am fairly experienced with computer hardware, but not software or programming so I am worried the CS degree could be quite challenging. Also, I really appreciate the walkthrough videos!
When you say it will take you 3 to 4 days, how many hours of study per day do you mean?
Like a solid 6
If this cs degree is very math intensive, I may consider going either the Software Engineering or Information Technology bachelor’s degree. Do these degrees satisfy a cybersecurity career? Your video for cybersecurity degree you mentioned the degree isn’t as valuable as having certificates plus experience.
Yes this degree would be more valuable. I would try the math out first and you could always switch to SE later if you choose. Take Discrete Math at Studydotcom. Discount in spreadsheet.
@@alexsheppe my math isn’t top notch anymore being out of school for several years. I guess a BIG question would be do cyber and SE require “math” per se? I just want to be sure not to waste my time doing something that will be very difficult for me in the long run.
@corpuzone I am taking this degree because it is heavier on math. And truthfully for a CS degree, it is light on math. A traditional school has more. Regardless, I understand the fear to math. I also am not good at it. But as someone who is already a software engineer with no degree, I highly suggest you at least try to learn some math. Being at least decent at math is how you do almost all of the "cool" stuff in software development. You can do AI, game dev, algorithms, cryptography, and a lot more with some trig, statistics, and calc. Hard? Yes. But if you find programming genuinely interesting, odds are you can find a way to like math too. The tricky part is math is often taught HORRIBLY and turns us all away from it at a very young age. When you find a way to actually use math, it becomes fun.
So I'm brand new wanna get into tech I have no experience what degree would you recommend I get first then what masters would you recommend next Im not sure exactly what area I wanna go into yet but I know I really wanna make alot of money & go into a very interesting career
CS or Software Engineering. I’d try to find a job with just the bachelors at first.
So if I haven’t took a calculus 1 course before, I’m supposed to do pre calculus first? How does that work?
Pre Calc isn’t required to do Calc 1, but def helps.
Been looking into WGU because I was told I could start on CS as soon as I was done with a precalculus course. Took some intro CS classes in community college but not nearly enough to meet prerequisites for upper division in a local University. Would it still be realistic for someone in my situation to get a CS degree from WGU in an year?
Yes but I would definitely do ACE Credits.
@@alexsheppe Thank you for such a quick response. I'll look into the ACE credits thing. And if you have time, as a follow up:
For someone not in the tech field, would you still recommend accelerating through the program? I would like to save money where possible but I'm worried if fast forwarding through everything makes sense for someone with no professional connections or experience in the tech field.
Is the discount on the link still working not seeing it applied when i go to signup?
It’s applied at checkout.
Hey, do you need an AA in order to go through this course at WGU? On their site it looks like you do
No, you do not.
@@alexsheppe Awesome, thanks for the reply.
How much do the Oracle/Linux/Axelos Certifications cost?
I believe that's included withing tuition
Hey Alex, what do you think about cyber security?
It’s a good degree but no entry level jobs.
@@alexsheppe I was thinking about it because I'm not big fan of mathematics, otherwise I would've thought of CS
You could do the Computer Science degree and not do Math. Do the Math on StraighterLine. If you get 100% on all the open-book exams (easy) you can get 0% on the proctored final.
When you have to take discrete Math ll it's going to be more challenging because the math courses at WGU are more intense
Can i bring these credits in after i apply to WGU?
Yes but not after your start date (can push your start date back)
Anyone do calculus through Sophia? Is it hard to finish, like I heard?
I do think SL has the easiest Calculus, but they’re all hard.
How is English 1 on straighterline?
A bit of a grind, maybe 10 days of solid work if you have a ton of time.
Is WGU good for beginners to IT
Absolutely.
Does this still work?
Of course
Not to brag. I use do Calculus in my head no kidding. So, I guess Computer Science should be easy as far as what you said.
What if you don’t have associates degree? Just do the whole 41 course?
Use Studydotcom or different ACE Credit provider. Discount in description.
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