WGU Cybersecurity Degree Walk-through - How to Graduate in 6 Months!

[@alexsheppe]

Are you doing the Cybersecurity degree? Want to work in Cybersecurity? Comment below and introduce yourself!

[@Logangil515]

Thank you so much Alex

[@Ram-rm2gz]

Wait so I can finish most of the degree here and just transfer everything to a local university and get my degree there ?

[@alexsheppe]

I did this.

[@Ram-rm2gz]

@@alexsheppe Wtff that’s awesome did you do the last semester at your local university? Or how does that work

[@alexsheppe]

Graduated from TESU. Not a local university, but it is a Public State University. Just be weary that WGU course names are a little wonky and not all will transfer to your major. Also the max you can transfer into your local university is 90 credits.

[@GabrielJamesMusic]

34% done with my WGU bachelor’s degree in my first year. Best part is you get professional certs you can start using BEFORE you graduate. I am already in my first IT job building up my resume. WGU is definitely a great school. Vlogs on my channel about my progress ✌🏽

[@bernestmillican8937]

I am to as well! I just finished my first term worth of credits in 3 months

[@ILLRevenueRecords]

how is the course work in your opinion?

[@GabrielJamesMusic]

@@ILLRevenueRecords depends on the class. The CompTIA course work is always dry. The WGU material is much better

[@Arcticzone-1107]

What job did you end up getting? I have my CompTIA A+ and am not getting any callbacks on any entry-level IT positions.

[@GabrielJamesMusic]

@@Arcticzone-1107 ​​⁠I was able to get a hard ware tech support position. I was then promoted to the gaming pc dept. And now I am a team lead in that dept, all since January. I am testing for network + next week and then security + in July. At that point I will be able to get my foot into an “entry level” security role. I hope this helps.

[@Logangil515]

The first video I have seen from you and this is just incredible

[@93ksj]

Alex, thank you so much for sharing the spreadsheet and the knowledge on the program. I found one little detail missing on the spreadsheet and that's the Ethics in Technology class

[@alexsheppe]

Fixed, thank you :)

[@ThomQuinnHere]

Thanks for doing this, been looking forward to see your take.

[@TheMichaelAcuna]

Thank you for this I’m gonna move back to my moms in March and was gonna apply to wgu But I’ll be doing these classes now before I apply You probably just saved me a lot of time and money Thank you

[@alexsheppe]

Glad I could be of help!

[@AlanCD710]

I like your spread sheet but, would you be able to make it so each class has a link?

[@mikehancho2082]

Well here the deal, my degree would be free through the military and the cost of tuition at WGU cover the price of all those certs. So for those who have the college funded for, they should probably take the classes at WGU, correct?

[@Thebootstrapped]

Honesty the knowledge you get from study/sophia is mediocre. I transferred in a few. Im glad i didnt transfer in more. You can transfer in all the certs if you have time but everything is included with tuition. I have no previous IT exp. and I will finish on 3 terms. Avoiding all 'hard' courses will eventually catch up to you. Every class will build on each other.

[@alexsheppe]

It’s about saving time and money. If neither of those are an issue, then yes, doing all WGU would be preferable. A lot of people pay out of pocket for their degree though with no FAFSA.

[@bernestmillican8937]

I agree I’m new as well never work in IT and i decided to do everything wgu has on there classes just to build my skills and make sure they are strong for when I step into the field.

[@rubyjo346]

@@bernestmillican8937how long did it take you to

[@rubyjo346]

@@alexsheppewill I be well prepared if I take this route you are suggesting 🤔 I don’t qualify for fafsa and have a full time job so yes I am trying to do this quick but not at the cost of proper schooling

[@warbananas6858]

If you already have a bachelor's degree in a non related subject, would it be better to go for a masters degree?

[@Random.338]

Yes

[@D20band]

Hi there! I've got my A+, Net+, Sec+, Google Cybersecurity, isc2 CC certifications and studying for my CISSP. I also have an AA degree and an AAS degree. After CISSP I am thinking of getting my degree in Cybersecurity. I feel like I may have a lot that will transfer in. I'm looking at probably going to WGU though regardless. I work full time as well. Do you think it is possible to get the degree in one term? If not, no worries. Passing the classes at WGU...do they actually have tests, or do you have to obtain certifications to pass classes?

[@victorjoelaliceamejias]

What about for a Master degree in WGU?

[@IN10SE]

Hi Alex, what are your thoughts on completing the majority of courses on Sophia instead of SDC? Thanks in advance!

[@MotherOfThings]

Will Coursera Cybersecurity Certificate and IT Support take some of those off?

[@robbenjameskobe]

Hi Could you do the same but for the MS in Cybersecurity? please

[@motivationalmike3830]

If you already have a bachelor's how many credits do you have to complete to do a 2nd bachelor's in cybersecurity?

[@adamholley8559]

depends if you classes will transfer or not. If they do you should only have to do the tech side.

[@ricardobarbosa613]

I am pursuing a degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance but wanted to ask how many courses I should take per term, considering I have a full-time job and a family of four.

[@melseven5294]

I have my associates degree in cyber security so that will eliminate some classes for me

[@JohnWickIsAlive]

Hello, would the google IT support cettificate cover for the IT foundations and IT applications courses? Comptia A+ exams are expensive for such basic knowledge, rather not waste my time nor money.

[@MosesOjei]

How about Master's degree in Cybersecurity. Alex can you please do a video about that as well

[@alexsheppe]

Already one out

[@tasneemahmed1660]

What about the certificates when you pay for WGU you get vouchers for the exams for couple times

[@ex8722]

if you have held the certification but it expired.... does that still count or does it have to be active????

[@DMTEntity88]

What’s the courses I should be looking into for the best way getting a job?

[@rubyjo346]

WGU accepted my intro to systems thinking transfer so I don’t have to do it

[@arimax888]

what are the costs of studying this for international (none US) students?! I don't have alot of money to pay for masters degree from those big universities so I'm interested in finding affordable ones

[@simplyblazeegaming]

Glad to see this video. I am in the military and I am thinking of getting my cyber before I get out. Is it better to get Mt Associates or just go straight to BA? What do you think about AMU's cyber program?

[@alexsheppe]

I would prefer different schools than AMU and APU. They aren’t terrible but there are better options out there.

[@simplyblazeegaming]

@@alexsheppe I am thinking of WGU.

[@hamdij5560]

Hey, what are the hardest courses, so I make sure not to take them at WGU ? I plan to take the easy ones at WGU

[@vitaexchange2267]

love your videos Alex! quick question so are those certifications listed actual classes at WGU or something I need to get in order to graduate?

[@alexsheppe]

They are actual classes

[@vitaexchange2267]

@@alexsheppe thanks for the response alex! so do i have to get the certification in order to pass the class? or just take the class and passing the certification is optional?

[@pittypat6321]

H i, Can you start with Security+ 701 at WGU or do you have to follow specific course outline? Thank 😊

[@alexsheppe]

You’ll have to talk to your mentor and convince them that class is a good start for you.. some are ok with it and some are strict.

[@MrBeachDoctor]

why do certs before starting wgu? wgu pays for cert exams which should save you like $2000+ in exam fees.

[@alexsheppe]

Because some don’t get financial aid and the cert classes could cause you to take multiple terms ($4000 each).

[@noirslament0]

Hey Alex thanks for the video! Would english 104: college comp I, Business 212: Business Stats. Math 101: College Algebra on study be the equivalent of the straighterline courses?

[@alexsheppe]

Yes

[@JrG-1992-FBA]

If you graduate this early on, will WGU still help you get your certifications?

[@topx2698]

Does Google IT support and Google Cybersecurity tranferrable?

[@chrisesco1822]

What would you recommend, I get mil ta which is $4500 a year, get cleps and dsst free and get a cap of 4500 for certs which I was thinking of doing A+ and Net+ to transfer over. Also was going to transfer 4 gen eds at the least from my associates in electronic systems technology. But if its easier to do most of it through study I wouldn't mind paying out of pocket for it. I just want to save as much money and as quick as possible.

[@alexsheppe]

Military TA pays for things outside of tuition? Does it pay for online courses like Coursera?

[@chrisesco1822]

@@alexsheppe mil ta doesn’t the Air Force gives us a cap of a separate 4500 for certs but not online courses

[@alexsheppe]

Gotcha. Love the Air Force. Thank you for your service brother.

[@chrisesco1822]

@@alexsheppe appreciate you man but yeah if we don’t pass those certs we’ll have to pay it back so that’s why I was thinking doing the easy certs A+ and net+ but what do you recommend I do

[@alexsheppe]

I like your idea of tackling the easy certs. A+ and Network+ are pretty standard. Also might want to shoot for AWS or Azure Cloud Certs if you ever wanna work in Cloud.

[@corpuzone]

I’m trying to figure if cybersecurity vs software engineering is better? I would imagine the job market is saturated?! I’m thinking of joining wgu, but I got these questions before I actually dive in

[@alexsheppe]

Cyber has no entry jobs. I’d always recommend Computer Science or Software Engineering personally.

[@corpuzone]

@@alexsheppe that’s what I was thinking. I’m already in the it industry so I have a lot of experience in technical support for both hardware and software applications including troubleshooting networking issues as well. I like to get into cyber but I’ve taught myself coding years ago and found it interesting. What’s your take on those two careers? With software development I know there are boot camps to help you learn and assist in getting a job but not guaranteed. Then there’s cybersecurity though like you said you need experience. I’d like to take the path who can at least land me a junior role

[@buuzy252]

how much math you actually need to finish the program?

[@s.luciano353]

Hey should I go in for a computer science or software engineering degree to make myself more marketable rather than the cybersecurity degree I would like more information on this take especially if it’ll make me more money

[@alexsheppe]

CS and SE degrees def have more income potential and easier to break into.

[@s.luciano353]

Can you make the video on the certifications

[@JDMorris81]

I've heard of Linux but what is Leenux? 😂

[@alexsheppe]

I’ve been calling it that for 15 years, just part of my muscle memory now no matter how much I try to break it. Good thing I don’t work in cybersecurity 😅

[@JDMorris81]

@@alexsheppe good video, hope to see Cloud Computing covered soon

[@omerbiton2447]

Can i do the degree if I don’t live in us?

[@alexsheppe]

Unfortunately not.

[@502Darrick]

I love the cyber degree so much but I just feel like I would never get a job anytime soon in CS because I have no experience.. I think im going to go for cloud at wgu then try and get into cloud security.. think that's a good plan ?

[@alexsheppe]

I like it! I think Cloud is a lot safer than Cyber.

[@christ_is_coming_back9118]

Easy? Why do we want easy instead of being challenged? Do you mean “easy” as in coursework or how each platform is organized?

[@alexrodriguez2844]

I finished a bachelors degree in law studies but I am interested in getting a masters in cybersecurity from WGU do you think this is even plausible to do since I dont have much IT course experience other than some basic HTML.

[@alexsheppe]

I think it’d be hard to break into the industry with just a Masters and no experience and certs, but it is possible. I think you’d have better luck with the Data Analytics Masters, unless your heart really is set on Cyber.

[@takemeserious6772]

Alex I have an important question, wgu offers certificates with some of their classes if I do this layout with Sophia will I not get any certificates?

[@alexsheppe]

You won’t, but you can get them yourself through those companies. It all depends if you wanna finish your degree fast or not.

[@takemeserious6772]

@@alexsheppe is it impossible to finish my degree in time if I leave all me certifications for wgu?

[@alexsheppe]

@takemeserious6772 What do you mean in time? How fast?

[@takemeserious6772]

@@alexsheppe 6months,1 term is it unlikely to do those certifications and the remaining classes not done in Sophia and study,

[@alexsheppe]

@takemeserious6772 Still possible in one term, just do all the non cert classes on study, sl, and sophia

[@switchhardflip1993]

Will my associates cut some of the general Ed courses I already did? I can’t seem to find any info about it other than I’ll be accepted into the program. Any info helps.

[@alexsheppe]

Yes it will eliminate the Gen Ed. Where is your degree from?

[@switchhardflip1993]

@@alexsheppe Brookdale Community College, thank you for the info. I greatly appreciate it.

[@LadiiBreadBreaker]

Which Comptia A+ you recommend 1101 or 1102 ? Or both ?

[@alexsheppe]

1101

[@Carlos-Saldana]

Can you do one for Masters in cyber security ?

[@alexsheppe]

There already is one, search my channel. That’s the one video where my audio is a bit messed up though.

[@bashpiece]

Will WGU accept CLEPs for gen eds?

[@alexsheppe]

Absolutely

[@lazperez979]

What if I already enrolled and am admitted to wgu?

[@alexsheppe]

Can’t transfer in then… unless you withdraw and go through a readmission process which takes a few months minimum.

[@4TheLoveOfGadgets]

That degree is 34 classes not 32

[@alexsheppe]

Think I said 32 credits. Basically you need to complete at least 32 credits at WGU to get this degree. You can transfer in the rest.

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