WGU IT Program Changes 9/14/20

[GizmoJack]

Here is the response I received from my enrollment counselor when I asked about the changes to the BSSD program: 


So here’s the information I got last week. I think we are getting a more in-depth run down of the changes during our next All-IT meeting Oct 6th – my guess is these changes will be officially student-facing around then as well.
 

• D949 Data Structures and Algorithms I replaces C191 OS for programmers
  
• D191 Advanced Data Management REPLACES C993 Structured Query Language
  
• Several Standard Path changes to redistribute GE courses
  

 
I can send you more info when I have it! Keep checking intermittently for the official update on the site as well.

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For those starting at WGU without transferring any classes this is likely a great change. I've seen lots of posts on reddit about how difficult C993 was and many suggested to do CS204 on Study.com as a transfer as it was much easier.

Yes, C993 was for the Oracle -071 DB cert exam which many have noted as unnecessarily difficult with lots of memorization needed and many trick questions on Oracle's exam. The failure rate was high so the school looks to have abandoned this approach in favor of something more manageable.  Definitely a plus!