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WGU BS Cybersecurity need advice - WGUcyberguy - 07-30-2022
Hello all, planning to start the WGU BSCIA program pretty soon. So far, I have finished 7 courses at Sophia.org and will attempt my final class there, Introduction to relational databases. Afterwards...
I have identified 5 possible courses to take at Study.com:
- C768 - English 305
- C963 - Political Science 102
- C173 - Computer Science 109
- C170 - Computer Science 204
- C840 - Computer Science 320 or Computer Science 336 or Computer Science 335
Please share your experiences and tips with taking these classes at SDC. Is this a good plan?
Classes I plan on taking at WGU:
- English Comp II and critical thinking & logic (humanities 201) as recommended by others due to many assignments.
- C961 Ethics in Technology
- C846 Business of IT - applications (ITIL cert)
- C839 Introduction to cryptography
- C838 Managing cloud security (CCSP cert)
- C844 Emerging technologies in cybersecurity
- C393 & C394 (A+ cert)
- D153 Penetration testing (Pentest+ cert)
- C769 IT Capstone
Any reason to try and knock some of these certs out before starting or no? Please also share any tips on taking these courses/certs. Thanks in advance!
RE: WGU BS Cybersecurity need advice - dfrecore - 07-30-2022
Ethics in Technology is also a DSST exam, if you have access to be able to take that.
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The A+ Cert (2 exams) is supposedly fairly difficult in that it's quite a lot of information - so my advice on that one is to consider taking it through WGU-Academy instead. You pay $150/mo, and they will give you a voucher to take both exams. This will ensure that you don't eat up a lot of your WGU term for these 2 exams.
This assumes that you're not ready to pass the Certs - if you are already here, then by all means, enroll at WGU instead.
RE: WGU BS Cybersecurity need advice - origamishuttle - 07-30-2022
(07-30-2022, 01:25 AM)WGUcyberguy Wrote: C173 - Computer Science 109
C173 is very easy at WGU. You can check it out here: https://www.edx.org/course/scripting-and-programming-foundations
If you can pass the practice easily, then you can also pass the final/objective assessment (OA).
(07-30-2022, 01:25 AM)WGUcyberguy Wrote: C839 Introduction to cryptography
The ECES cert seems to be easier than the C839 OA. If work pays for it, then you should take the cert and transfer it to WGU. Otherwise, it may not be worth it. If you go for the cert, these practice tests help: https://www.udemy.com/course/ec-council-certified-encryption-specialist-practice-exam/ (should be $14.99 or less - use private browser session if necessary)
(07-30-2022, 01:25 AM)WGUcyberguy Wrote: Please also share any tips on taking these courses/certs. Thanks in advance!
Join the discord! https://discord.com/invite/unwgu The #cybersec-info-assurance channel has a pinned degree plan with more advice, and there are lots of people willing to answer questions.
RE: WGU BS Cybersecurity need advice - LevelUP - 07-30-2022
The CLEP English Comp is the easiest way to knock out English Comp I & II
I did also hear Critical Thinking & Logic is easier at WGU.
Intro to Programming you can do at Sophia. It's not yet on the transfer list though that doesn't mean it won't transfer.
You might want to try to knock out certificates beforehand to make it easier to complete the degree when you start WGU and if you were trying to do the degree in one term or as few terms as possible.
https://partners.wgu.edu/transferguidelines
https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/WGU_IT_Cybersecurity_Degree_Plan
RE: WGU BS Cybersecurity need advice - origamishuttle - 07-30-2022
(07-30-2022, 10:21 AM)LevelUP Wrote: The CLEP English Comp is the easiest way to knock out English Comp I & II
Would you recommend Modern States https://modernstates.org/course/college-composition/ or any other resources?
(07-30-2022, 10:21 AM)LevelUP Wrote: Intro to Programming you can do at Sophia.
I don't recommend taking it anywhere other than WGU. It's a single test that most can pass with no/little studying.
RE: WGU BS Cybersecurity need advice - LevelUP - 07-30-2022
(07-30-2022, 10:29 AM)origamishuttle Wrote: Would you recommend Modern States https://modernstates.org/course/college-composition/ or any other resources?
Modern States will give you the free vocher. I would run through it in like 2-4hrs at most, then use Peterson's master the CLEP as the guide to study for College Comp.
Practice making outlines and writing a couple of essays. The test is pretty easy, but you can run out of time if you are not careful.
RE: WGU BS Cybersecurity need advice - WGUcyberguy - 07-30-2022
Lot's of great info. Thank you so much everyone!
(07-30-2022, 09:58 AM)dfrecore Wrote: The A+ Cert (2 exams) is supposedly fairly difficult in that it's quite a lot of information
I have an expired A+ and I took the exams a decade ago. Did the exams get more challenging over time?
RE: WGU BS Cybersecurity need advice - jsd - 07-30-2022
Depending on how long ago you took it, it is likely to have increased in difficulty. Check out the exam blueprint on the CompTIA site to see if you have familiarity with the current topics or if you need to focus on any areas for additional study.
That being said, A+ is still an entry level cert so if you have an IT background it's probably not all that difficult. Just don't go in blind.
RE: WGU BS Cybersecurity need advice - origamishuttle - 07-30-2022
(07-30-2022, 11:17 AM)WGUcyberguy Wrote: I have an expired A+ and I took the exams a decade ago. Did the exams get more challenging over time?
You should probably just take it at WGU to save time and money.
(07-30-2022, 11:17 AM)LevelUP Wrote: Modern States will give you the free vocher. I would run through it in like 2-4hrs at most, then use Peterson's master the CLEP as the guide to study for College Comp.
Practice making outlines and writing a couple of essays. The test is pretty easy, but you can run out of time if you are not careful.
This is great advice - thank you!