How long does WGU Masters Program Take?

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[@nashfordtx]

Thank you Nicole! Your videos are great and doable! I feel like I can "do this" after watching your videos. You're videos are relatable and so down to earth, not just technical jargon. Thanks!

[@nicoleenesse]

Thank you!

[@aldonemra2386]

Great video. Became a subscriber. You are knowledgeable, charming and humble. It’s a pleasure listening and learning from you. Keep it up!

[@ellaniedoe]

Hey Nicole, love your channel! For the certification courses, are the exams written and administered by WGU? Or do you have to go to the test center and take the exam? How many times can you retake the exam if you are not successful?

[@nicoleenesse]

Hey there, the certification courses will be third party driven depending on the major. I was in IT so COMPTIA was a common one. Start studying for these before enrolling in the program. You can do all tests online at any time! You can choose to go to a test center under special circumstances. You can take the exam up to 4 times, before getting kicked out of the program.

[@ardean111]

I'm currently attending WGU for my Bachelor's in Network Operations and Security. I'm currently using my GI Bill which is 36months of paid tuition and BAH payment. The problem I'm having is that I will likely graduate with my Bachelor's in 24months using only two-thirds of my GI Bill benefit, leaving me with twelve months that I don't know what to do with. I've thought about using the remaining benefit to go for the same Master's Degree that you have in Cyber Security and Information Assurance but I'm not completely sure if I want to do it. Any thoughts?

[@eshine2455]

Thanks for this video. You are being sincere and honest. I am one person who is afraid of failure. I always want to score 100% or at least 90% in an assignment and I have noticed that my strive for perfection leads me to procrastinate. I am doing a bootcamp in software development. The program is challenging, intensive and fast paced. Most of the time I am left behind and come late in submitting my assignments because of this perfection syndrome. I don’t want to fail. After watching your video I have come to realize that this is one of my biggest mistakes. The other one is allotting time for myself to study my lesson while maintaining a family and full time job. I need to work on the latter. To that end, I like to extend my appreciation to you for making this wonderful video.

[@TheAhmedzaye]

another great video!! Thank you!!

[@nicoleenesse]

Thanks for watching!

[@drewlsy]

Nicole, Do I need an undergrad degree in IT or related field in order to enter the Master's? Say if I have liberal Arts BA would that suffice?

[@21Redlion]

Great video, thank you!

[@nicoleenesse]

Glad you liked it!

[@nikki5368]

Great tips ! Thank you !

[@nicoleenesse]

You are so welcome!

[@ucyberwolf]

Thanks for this. I'm two classes away from a BA at strayer and the WGU Masters in cybersecurity will be my next step. I'll be transferring in credits due to my CISSP and CISM certs so this affirms my idea that I will be able to finish quickly.

[@homiedclown1885]

Strayer is too costly.

[@ucyberwolf]

@@homiedclown1885 your mileage may vary. I used the VA loan/cash and the graduation credits so it it hasn’t cost much.

[@nicoleenesse]

CISSP is an amazing cert to get.

[@gerardosaldana9207]

Major props for your effort and all your work!!! If you can apply these same skills to self employment gigs you can easily become one of the top 10% earners in any field you choose.

[@nicoleenesse]

Awww, thank you for the kind words!

[@enriquelopez7199]

Great feedback! Just started my MSCIA this month, How does the PA for C725 compare to the OA? Or is the OA structured more like the CISSP practice tests? Any tips are appreciated.

[@nicoleenesse]

That is awesome! The PA is very similar to the OA. My study technique was to study the PA questions, and figure out why EACH answer was right or wrong. Those same answer choices will show up on the OA. You also gain good knowledge of the topic, and save a lot of time by not having to read 1000 pages ( that you probably won't remember).

[@boogiewoogie7026]

@@nicoleenesse I failed it today, for the second time, now I'll go for the 3rd attempt and I'm feeling so stupid for that... :(

[@Samsons121]

Thanks, so informative! 😊

[@nicoleenesse]

Glad it was helpful!

[@normtayla]

Hey Nicole! I’m currently enrolled in the cyber security and information assurance degree plan. What tips can you give us for advancing through your six month term by passing your assessments and how are used to use to study and retain information?

[@nicoleenesse]

study the pre assessment and all of the answe rquestions. Make sure you know why each answer choice is wrong or right. You will see those same answer choices again

[@DatBoiMic]

Thanks for the information. I plan on starting my MS in cybersecurity in January of 2023, with wgu

[@nicoleenesse]

Awesome! Good Luck

[@erickryanmartinezful]

Hello! I start the BS program Feb 1st and was wondering what topic or cert would be most beneficial to begin studying for now?

[@nicoleenesse]

Security+ would the most helpful as it will give you a good foundation for what is to come

[@christopherduncan7429]

I'm starting this program tomorrow. I'm hoping to finish in 6 months as well. Thank you!

[@nicoleenesse]

You got this!

[@miladaziz66]

Hey I am thinking of applying how is it so far? Is it hard and overwhelming? Can you manage between school and work?

[@pphil56]

Your almost at 6 months. Do you mind explaining your experience, and how far you are in the process?

[@yamatotenzo6947]

How did it go?

[@TheJerry94]

How you manage to do it with full time job and mortgage/rent/bills? Was it it a program that needs attention all day or did you do everything after work?

[@nicoleenesse]

Parkinsons Law! I set deadlines for each course, and make it a non negotiable. Most people have the time, they just don't know it. I worked full time and paid rent & bills with no issue. I don't have any children so that probably helped also....

[@VyncentDeLioncourt]

How much more time did the Certs take you to get? were they apart of the classes or something else completely?

[@nicoleenesse]

I started studying before I started the program. But the CEH took me about a month. I did the masters not bachelors which has less certificates

[@octavia1amazing]

Very helpful!

[@nicoleenesse]

Glad it was helpful!

[@versaceonthetrack]

I start this same program in September. Wish me luck thanks for the advice hopefully I can do it in the 6 month term. I heard theres some certs too to pass how did you prepare for those classes ?

[@nicoleenesse]

I used pluralsight and started before the program. this was a huge advantage!!

[@akbarali7720]

Did you completed your master’s in 6 months

[@222jerms]

Did you do them while working or no?

[@sharonrizvi5310]

Are this degree valid for industry? Like will candian university accept my bachelor's if I want to do a master's at any of their University

[@seagulls43]

Nice video Nicole. thanks for posting. I don't live in the US but in Europe and unfortunately, WGU is not accepting foreign students so I can't apply. can you suggest or recommend another uni that you can do the same that you did. I had a look at Thomas Edison State University but their fees are 1000s. Love to copy what you did but not sure how or where to apply. thanks for answer

[@nicoleenesse]

Hmmm, I am not familiar with the Europe education system. I will have to research, and find someone in that field. Thank you for the idea!

[@seagulls43]

I don't want to study in Europe but online at an American University but WGU are not taking studentd outside USA. So want to find a University similar to WGU so I can finish degree in 6 months 😁 any ideas?

[@nicoleenesse]

@@seagulls43 Hmmmm, check out Purdue as it is a similar model. Can't really review it as I don't have any experience.

[@sealmydisciples5057]

thanks for the great info!!! How much did you pay for your Masters degree?

[@nicoleenesse]

My company paid for it...so technically $0. It was around $4,000 for the 6 months

[@BuGz_World]

Do you know if the i used the gi bill will i get the full bah if i take online classes full time?.

[@nicoleenesse]

No you will get online rate

[@mikestubeviews9973]

wow very impressive. I am now in my 2nd term. I can do most of the in house classes quickly but it takes me much longer for the cert classes

[@nicoleenesse]

Yes, I suggest taking a term break and studying for the certificates before starting. This will make it go way quicker when you get to the actual class.

[@MindStrokeTV]

@@nicoleenesse Do you mean term breaks can be taken between different terms or pausing an existing term?

[@ez4Dyno]

I Really love your videos, and you're doing a wonderful job. But i had to ask what are the requirements for getting into WGU for cybersecurity bachelors degree. Thankyou!

[@nicoleenesse]

Thank you! www.wgu.edu/admissions/it-requirements.html

[@professionalcheekclapper7608]

would you recommend a bachelors in Software development if you have no previous experience. I wsnt to get into the field but at the same time im on a TIME CRUNCH! i want to teach abroad but alot of the high paying companies want someone with a bachelors so the sooner i finish the better. but i know that field can be difficult and im not that good at math but i see alot of people that complete it in 6 months have years of previous experience in the field hoping it can be done

[@nicoleenesse]

It can be VERY difficult for software development with no previous background...however if you have tons of time it is possible!

[@felipecard7761]

@@nicoleenesse I’m 40 is too late to start in cyber security

[@darksmoke2021]

Yes, it can be done. Same master's degree in exactly 5 Months. Feels good. I did keep the 6 months to myself, but my wife figure out what I wanted to do.

[@codehokage1977]

Great vid

[@nicoleenesse]

Thanks!

[@gayathri.7yt]

I'm from India. May I know am I eligible to get WGU online degree?

[@Geomaverick124]

Can you go straight into the masters program or do you need the bachelors first

[@nicoleenesse]

You need a bachelors

[@jmkjmk5468]

🤣🤣

[@clawdeez194]

How many credits did you start off with? Did you transfer credits from a previous degree which made it fast for you to finish within the 6 months?

[@nicoleenesse]

I didn't have any credits for a Masers degree. The Masters is only 30 credits, making it a lot more manageable than a bachelors degree

[@shrutichhawani9192]

How to get this being in india? Please suggest. I have few friends in USA.

[@nicoleenesse]

WGU isn't available internationally. I apologize!

[@thegreatestyoutubeuser]

Could you take like 10 classes there and then transfer it to ur university?

[@nicoleenesse]

Depends on the university, i would check beforehand

[@FLIXERDESIGNS]

❤️❤️❤️😍

[@nicoleenesse]

thanks lol

[@mikestubeviews9973]

MBA IT or MCSIA? which do you think is faster?

[@nicoleenesse]

MBA IT due to not having 3rd party certificates to pass

[@homiedclown1885]

I want to take CAPM to get into the wgu cyber security program

[@nicoleenesse]

Awesome!

[@pphil56]

Was the Masters a bit easier than the bachelors?

[@nicoleenesse]

It is a lot shorter..around 9 courses

[@normtayla]

the pre-assessment isn't the same as the objective assessment. pre-assessment = vocabulary-based, objective assessment = scenario- based

[@nicoleenesse]

lol thanks, get them mixed up

[@yvanmugabo3107]

If one don’t have any prior certifications or knowledge, can someone still finish in 6months?

[@nicoleenesse]

Probably not

[@yvanmugabo3107]

@@nicoleenesse is there any certifications I can get that you would recommend prior to be able to finish in 6 month? I would highly appreciate your input

[@rojeenagautam7862]

@@yvanmugabo3107 I am planning to enroll soon and I don't have any cert. I figured if we get 4 certifications we will be able to knock out 5 classes and 5 classes will be left that way 6 month can be target.

[@mikestoller4642]

FYI, your transcript is defaulting to Korean for some reason. I was going to the transcript because the video didn't have chapters, but it was in Korean.

[@homiedclown1885]

People can use Study.com, Straighterline or Sophia to get cheaper courses and transfer to WGU.

[@nicoleenesse]

Not sure if WGU will accept those for credits

[@homiedclown1885]

@@nicoleenesse I'm in the process of starting. Look up wgu partners you will see the list of institutions they allow. I'm about to transfer 38 credits and we will leave me with 49 credits to get my bachelor's.

[@nicoleenesse]

@@homiedclown1885 That is amazing! Thanks for showing me this

[@tonyjovan1885]

Is this online university recognize over the world

[@nicoleenesse]

It is accredited by the US, but not world renown

[@miladaziz66]

Was it hard studying ? Was it overwhelming?

[@nicoleenesse]

I don’t have any children, or any other obligations so it wasn’t too bad. I had a ton of time to dedicate. Now, instead of school...I make KZbin videos lol

[@farhanfarooqi2509]

@@nicoleenesse I am also thinking about the Cyber security bachelors. About how many hours were you spending each week for studying?

[@nicoleenesse]

@@farhanfarooqi2509 around 10-15 hours a week

[@emmanuelameyaw9735]

They have medical degrees??

[@nicoleenesse]

They have health and nursing degrees. I am not sure how credible WGU is in the health industry. I know there are somme videos from people who went through the nursing program.

[@troyho1671]

Is your degree being respected?

[@nicoleenesse]

Yes, I actually got a GOV job because of my Masters. it is fully accredited

[@larryk1153]

Can I enroll as an African living in Africa??

[@nicoleenesse]

No, US only

[@stanislavvoborny2816]

You can build a home server rack with 512GB RAM and 64 CPU cores for $4,000

[@nicoleenesse]

Ouch, that is a lot

[@illbet4589]

My biggest fear is that they will look at the master’s degree from here and devalue it.

[@nicoleenesse]

It is accredited

[@ChrisHavok]

Now try Computer Science in 6 months, lmao

[@nicoleenesse]

Josh Madakor is doing that! He is documenting on youtube.

[@ChrisHavok]

@@nicoleenesse I saw, he replied to me a few days ago saying he hasn’t started yet and is still preparing for what’s to come. Even with all of the credits he’ll transfer over and studying key subjects beforehand, it’s still going to be an extremely hard feat. I admire both of you for your perseverance and self-motivation. It inspires me to work even harder to achieve my goals

[@nicoleenesse]

@@ChrisHavok Aww thank you!!