WGU Cyber Security B.S. First Term

Suggested order of classes and brief overview of tips for what to expect with each one.
Subreddit r/InfoInsecurity
Twitter @3on119

[@steveballard8342]

I just applied to WGU for cyber security. I know you your videos are going to help me out a lot! Thanks and keep them coming!

[@JaHm3sZ]

Do you have any degrees?

[@elyssathompson905]

How has ur experience been 6mos later?

[@nikkiamon]

Term two videos please. This is so helpful! I have a Associates in information systems as well.

[@ElColominicano]

thanks for sharing! this is what im looking to get into starting January. im currently working on a college certification for network security. taking the security+ this upcoming friday, net+ in August, and finishing Fall term with linux+ and cysa+

[@mikesdailygaming]

Really looking forward to term two, wanting to start in a couple months

[@DaiLeeKnoX]

Thanks your video was super helpful ! im looking to enroll and your video was the turning point of "reality" when it comes too this school ! thanks so much ! keep making videos ! people will really appreciate it 2-4 years from now !

[@randomapperatus3773]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Pokerman-lt2pp]

Love the videos! Thank you for sharing

[@chuckienorris228]

Just wanted to say I appreciate the videos you’re doing. Can you tell me about how long you found yourself having to study each day? I’m looking at a total career change and originally graduated in the early 2000’s. Going back to school with a full time job and kids looks pretty daunting.

[@DamienRiven]

Starting on the first of October, a coworker of mine was able to finish 40 credits within 6 months but I am gunning for 50 credits. Both from an IT background, can't wait to start.

[@DamienRiven]

2 days into WGU completed introduction to IT. Started IT Foundations and currently on it.

[@joshhopkins21]

is any of the material lab based or "hands on" or is it all reading a book and answering questions??

[@Novaknet]

Can you make more videos like this with your experience with this program and tips on how to complete it quickly. I'm preparing to start next month on the first.

[@myob2k]

Great informational video. What kind of specs for your mic please.

[@danae128]

THANK YOU! I’ve been searching high and low for recent info on this program. I start in August so I’m trying to know what to expect. I subscribed and will watch for new material! How did you secure an internship so fast?

[@Naydawg2010]

I'm right there with ya! I start this August too!

[@randomapperatus3773]

Sorry for the delay, I just picked up the phone and started giving free labor offers up and someone bit.

[@kodykeeling176]

I just started on Aug 1st. It's going pretty well for me so far.

[@randomapperatus3773]

Thoughts on podcast instead of more videos please?

[@Mary-ew1ty]

Great video! I'm curious about how much time you spent on each course in the first term. I work full time and would like to know what to expect. Thanks!

[@randomapperatus3773]

4 week maximum, 8 day minimum. It was variable but at one point I also worked two jobs. Both sucked

[@OiVinn-eq1ml]

Are any of the course offers hands-on? I read the program is mostly involved writing papers

[@libaoxu2351]

Oh man. I been thinking about wgu cyber security , I'm concerned that I don't know how to set a plan to manage time

[@joshkindy4826]

Thanks for the video

[@brianmedina4852]

Hi! Nice vid btw! I appreciate your experiences and input on being as a student in WGU. However what do you think about WGU for students that just graduate from high school? I've been hearing that people just don't recommend it at all because you NEED work expierence (based off the degree you apply to) to get through these courses. I'm planning on applying for a BA cyber security degree, however hearing that people just don't reccomend applying to this school without work expierence is kind of demotivating me to attend. I would really appreciate it if I got input on this, and it would help me be more comfortable on deciding on other options besides WGU. Thanks!!

[@Krimson44]

Hey bro I’m thinking about getting my cyber security associates degree first in a community college then finish my bachelors at wgu and I can do that while already working also

[@alphamale4497]

Took my pre assessment 3 times for fundamentals of info security. Took the OA and got competent in everything but 2 sections. Sadly was so close to passing. Kinda butt hurt lol.

[@woogi268]

term 2 Also, what type of study material do they provide? Just a book?

[@noelwilson5253]

how is the testing process for the certs in wgu ?

[@abinidia]

For someone who has no background in IT, what cost effective certification would you recommend to gain some experience?

[@homiedclown1885]

Go through Straighterline. MTA Database certification.

[@homiedclown1885]

What do you think of Comptia A+

[@amberrobinson6775]

Hey there I'm in my first semester at WGU. Would love a list of what course line up for the certs? And what exactly is ucertify and how exactly are certifications obtained through WGU.

[@randomapperatus3773]

Sorry for the late reply just now figuring this whole thing out. ucertify is just a 3rd party company that provides educational material. The rest are better questions for your program mentor. If it's Carly Wood tell her I said hi!

[@richarddalton4305]

What timeline would you say I would have if I started with all the certs but isc2 and ITIL. I don’t have an associates either. I’m thinking

[@queenjr4246]

Probably 6 months

[@abdiabdulkadir9867]

Great video keep it up looking to start undergrad for cyber as well names Abdi by the way 👍🏽

[@randomapperatus3773]

have you started yet?

[@MikeD-dp4vk]

Im thinking about signing up. i have my A+, Network+ and Security+. Will i have to take the classes for those certs again?

[@shaquintabell3917]

No. Your certs will transfer for credit.

[@josephvelasquez2677]

When you take the courses, is it just reading and assessments or is it reading AND video lessons along with assessments? Thanks in advance

[@randomapperatus3773]

Both but in my opinion the video lessons aren’t worth your time. KZbin is best to clarify topics you do not understand.

[@MrMarkmill]

Hey I have my bachelor's and I'm active duty Navy with a secret clearance and a bachelor's in management. I was wondering do u think I should go to WGU for a bachelor's in cyber so that I can get some certs or should I just go for masters. And obtain securities + and a few other certs on my own?

[@topherrobin]

A lot of companies will pay for you to take the exam.. what job are you doing in ad?

[@MrMarkmill]

@@topherrobin military police rn

[@dbroadna]

Good Stuff

[@HybridShad0w]

Are the costs of the comptia exams extra or are they included in the tuition?

[@Kngdmio]

They are included in tuition! You get 2 chances(vouchers) paid for by WGU - and if you fail those, then you come out of pocket.

[@Kuweiyo]

I have a question. You said you don't have a tech background, but in the second video you said you have an Associates in IT. So which is it?

[@DamienRiven]

To get accepted into the school you either need experience, an IT cert or associates. By a tech background I assume he means he doesn't have a work background in IT.

[@javierpalacios5207]

@@DamienRiven but if you dont have any of those you can still get in by completing 3 courses through WGU academy and they will count towards your deegre.

[@DamienRiven]

@@javierpalacios5207 Good to know, I'll try to get my wife into that.

[@randomapperatus3773]

Associates in IT but no work background and the AAS was 10+ years ago and was software development. It was useless but got me in the door at WGU. Sorry about the confusion.

[@sjf5152]

I have my associates degree in computer networking. How long do you think it would take to get my bachelor's bring these credits in?

[@randomapperatus3773]

You can finish as fast as you can learn it but if you’re network savvy, less time than me!!! I did it in 1 year 4 months with NO network knowledge. Just posted a pentest vid right now if you wanna see just how much network knowledge can help :) also gonna push subreddit r/InfoInsecurity!

[@sjf5152]

@@randomapperatus3773 thanks buddy

[@joannaazagra]

do u have to pay for the certifications?

[@OrthodoxforGod]

No, WGU pays for two attempts.

[@noelwilson5253]

@@OrthodoxforGod how is the testing process?? for the certs

[@eddierey220]

Great video! I start next week with c182. My degree is in network operations and security. I have no experience in IT and come from medical background. Excited to start classes. You don’t recommend mike Myers for a plus? I was already going through his courses 💪

[@randomapperatus3773]

edgar reyes I personally did not use his courses but my study method allowed me to mainly use course material. Also what is is with all of us medical folks going into IT?!

[@eddierey220]

RandomApperatus lol i guess the grass is always greener...I was going to do the cybersecurity program but i thought as a newbie I should start with network degree and later on doing the cyber degree. By that point it wont be that many courses to complete

[@randomapperatus3773]

edgar reyes honestly if you are going to do the networking degree no need for a cyber security degree. You can go straight for it sec job or transition from a networking position. I should do a KZbin live FAQ

[@eddierey220]

RandomApperatus that is very true 💪 but yeah hopefully I can find some kind of job after completing a+, n+, and s+ to gain some experience while finishing school. I did just finish my first pc build that I will use for class ✌🏻. researching so much hardware helped me gain a better understanding of components and how they interact. Luv this stuff 👌

[@randomapperatus3773]

edgar reyes as long as you live in a bigger city I don’t see a problem.

[@pathurley354]

Did you work while doing this?

[@randomapperatus3773]

Oh yea sure as hell did

[@chadgarcia6287]

I am 2 weeks in and completed 26 credits

[@harmank868]

How did you do that? I mean what courses did you start with

[@chadgarcia6287]

@@harmank868 intro to IT and a bunch of general ed courses. I have 5 classes left. Just speed through the classes i guess

[@queenjr4246]

@@chadgarcia6287 Do you have to get all the certs to graduate or just take the courses? Are they optional?

[@chadgarcia6287]

@@queenjr4246 take all

[@queenjr4246]

@@chadgarcia6287 would it take longer to finish the degree since it has certs or can I finish within like 6-9months. I’m not working right now I have time to do it