2 Bachelors from WGU / WGU Software degree?

Mike-Mike

I only have 3 classes left for WGU, I am finishing up the Java one now, meaning all I have left is Technical Writing and my Capstone, but my term ends on October 1st, so I may end up having to have another semester to finish up the Capstone. My current program is IT Security, but with my new job I recently have been dealing more with software..

Anyone get the WGU Software degree?

all I would need on the cert list is:

• Oracle Certified Professional Java SE 6 Programmer
• CIW Perl Specialist

I was thinking about the Perl cert anyhow. Does anyone have 2 bachelors from WGU?

pram

What is the point? They're both BS IT, no one is going to care about the 'emphasis'

Slithy

I could be wrong - but i don't think you are allowed to double up on WGU degrees in the same field.

spiderjericho

If we're only halfway through August, you technically could finish by October 1st. It really doesn't take long to complete Technical Writing and Capstone. They build upon each other. If you have an idea of what you want to write about and know how it should flow, it won't take that long, especially if you're only concerned with hitting the wickets.

And there's no point in two degrees in the same thing. Your degree is simply going to be a BS in IT. Now if the other was in Education, business, etc I could see a point. 2 Bachelor's aren't going to make you twice as attractive when recruiters comb your résumé. Devote the time to a cert or starting your masters.

Psoasman

^^^ Agreed. I did the tech writing and capstone in about 3 weeks. Tech writing took the bulk of the time, as it is the foundation of the capstone.

quick piece of advice for the papers. write up each section as a separate paper, then combine later on.

srabiee

As others stated, go for the masters. WGU has two MS degrees to choose from, and an MBA. If you don't like any of those options, there are other schools you can look into.

N2IT

Hope this doesn't come across rude, but that is bizarre. Like another poster mentioned the degree is a BS-IT. Emphasis doesn't really matter. Besides certifications in software doesn't mean much.

ultrax

I know this thread is pretty old, but I'm still posting an answer just for whoever comes across it again just like I did rather than for the original poster. Perhaps things have changed with the WGU IT majors as they do sometimes, but as of now the Bachelors in Software Development is its own separate major and not just an emphasis under the main IT major like the Security track and the Network Administration track, so it would make sense for someone to do what the OP thought of doing since they are two separate majors now but still with a considerable amount of overlapping courses.

historian1974

I'll throw my two cents in since it has been resurrected. If you're determined to earn a second BA/BS degree, I suggest doing something business related. Even if you do not intend to get into leadership, it is still worthwhile. Otherwise, moving on to a Master's is the way to go.

hiddenknight821

ultrax wrote: »

...but as of now the Bachelors in Software Development is its own separate major and not just an emphasis under the main IT major like the Security track and the Network Administration track...

Thanks for sharing. Now that you brought this to our attention, I'm looking forward to a masters in software development.