
	CompTIA A+
	CIW Professional
	MS 70-270 Windows XP Cert
	Sun Certified Associate for the Java Platform
	Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform
	CompTIA Network+
	CompTIA Security+
	CompTIA Project+
	CIW Associates
	Oracle Certified Associate (OCA)
	Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
	Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)

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Bachelor of Science

Information Technology – Software Emphasis

Get ready to take your software development career to the next level and save thousands of dollars on costly IT certifications. This exciting degree not only enables you to develop solution-driven software development skills, it also incorporates nine industry certification exams right into the cost of your program. Combined, your new degree and IT certifications will dramatically enhance your career and professional opportunities. At WGU, you're not just moving toward a bachelor's degree, you're acquiring respected industry certifications that can quickly propel you toward greater professional development and success.

In addition to the software development specialization, the program's core components provide a rigorous, broad, and credible knowledge base across several IT areas: networks, operating systems, databases, software, security, e-commerce, and project management. It also includes lower-division general education areas of study if those are not cleared through prior college experience.

IT Certifications Incorporated into the Program (At No Extra Cost)

Like all WGU programs, progress in the IT–Software degree is measured by passing challenging assessments. In this program, the assessments are actual industry certification exams. Thus, as a student in the program you will study for and complete the following certification exams (which are all included in your tuition–a huge cost savings for you):

CompTIA A+	CompTIA Network+
CIW Professional	CompTIA Security+
CIW Associates	CompTIA Project+
Sun Certified Programmer for the Java Platform	Sun Certified Associate for the Java Platform
Microsoft Certified Professional (Based on MS 70-270 Windows XP Exam)

WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education.

"Western Governors University has raised the bar of excellence," said Dr. John Flores, CEO of USDLA.

"We are truly honored by WGU's contributions to the distance learning industry."

TIME Magazine Article

WGU’s competency-based model continues to receive accolades, with our most recent recognition in a TIME magazine article,
“Go Western, Young Man”.

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WGU’s Competency-Based Programs

Reaching New Heights

Your success at WGU is based on what you know and what you can do. Our carefully designed assessments give you the opportunity to prove you have the knowledge and experience necessary to succeed.

Benefits of Competency-Based Learning

• NO required number of credit hours

• NO rigid class schedules

• NO need to relearn things you already know