B.S. in Information Technology - Software at WGU Texas

Bachelor of Science Information Technology-Software

Degree Overview

Our online software development degree will take your career to the next level. The B.S. in Information Technology—Software will help you develop solution-driven software development skills while you earn 18 recognized industry certifications including the CIW Web Development Professional. You will become a highly skilled, effective software developer.

Who the program is for:

• Established software developers who need a bachelor’s degree and additional certifications to advance their careers.
• Experienced IT professionals with "real world" experience who wish to become software developers and need the credentials to do so.

Your Program of Study

In WGU Texas’ online software development degree program, you’ll learn the essential skills and knowledge needed to become a competent software developer. This program ten domains of study and completion of a capstone project.

• Databases
• Foundations
• General Education
• Information Technology Fundamentals
• Network Fundamentals
• Organizational Behavior and Management
• Programming Fundamentals
• Software Development
• Technical Writing
• Web Development

Total Program: 123 Competency Units (credit equivalents)
Less: Any competency units waived through transfer of prior college credits.

Note: Your prior college experience and IT certifications may waive some degree requirements. Click here to see what IT certifications may transfer to WGU Texas.

More details about your challenging course of study

View the PDF program guide

Recognized IT Certifications Incorporated into this Program

This program incorporates 18 recognized industry certifications as part of your degree program. You will study for and complete the following certification exams (which are all included in your tuition—a huge cost savings):

• Oracle Certified Professional Java SE 6 Programmer
• CIW Perl Specialist
• CIW Web Foundations Associate
• CIW Web Design Specialist
• CIW JavaScript Specialist
• CIW Database Design Specialist
• CIW Web Development Professional
• CompTIA A+
• CompTIA Project+
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Network+
• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Windows OS Fundamentals
• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Windows Server Admin Fundamentals
• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Networking Fundamentals
• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Security Fundamentals
• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Web Development Fundamentals
• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Software Development Fundamentals
• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) Database Administration Fundamentals

Note: Your IT certifications may waive some degree requirements. Click here to see what IT certifications may transfer to WGU Texas.

Tuition and Fees

Basic Tuition: $2,890 per six-month term
Resource Fee: $145 per six-month term (non-refundable)
Application Fee: $65 (one time)

Learn more about Tuition and Fees

At WGU Texas, tuition is charged at a flat rate once every six months. Your tuition covers the minimum "full-time load" of competency units (the equivalent to credit hours) — 12 CUs is the minimum for undergraduate students — as well as all coursework attempted in that time. For the most part, there is no limit on the number of competency units you can attempt in a 6-month term. Whether you complete more or fewer units, you are charged the same flat rate.

Tuition compares favorably to the rates of Texas state universities. Our tuition is also typically half what other reputable online universities charge. At WGU Texas, you enjoy the cost savings of a nonprofit university.

Federal financial aid is available to those who qualify. Learn more about financial aid

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The WGU Texas Advantage

As part of our partnership with the state of Texas, WGU Texas leverages Western Governors University's unique, competency-based approach to education. This approach measures learning, not credit hours. Your progress is based on your demonstration of essential skills and knowledge in software development.

As a WGU Texas student, you'll receive a top-notch IT education through a curriculum, learning resources, mentoring, and student services provided by Western Governors University. This means you'll enjoy the advantages of:

• Superior learning resources. You'll have access to all of WGU's courses of study, learning modules, e-textbooks, tutorials, and simulations as you complete your program.
• Personal support from a dedicated mentor. You'll have the support of a mentor who will be your guide throughout your WGU Texas program.
• Online communities from Texas and WGU's national student community. You'll be able to take advantage of WGU’s robust student community and interact with students from both within Texas and from all over the country.
• Flexible online degrees that fit your lifestyle. Learning can occur anywhere and at any time. You'll be able to establish the pace at which you complete your rigorous program and create a schedule that works for you.

One of the best values in Texas higher education, at WGU Texas you can expect to earn a relevant degree on your schedule and within your budget.

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Time to Completion

How long it takes for you to complete your program will vary. Because WGU Texas is competency-based, the pace at which you complete your program depends on how quickly you are able to take and pass the required assessments. Many students are able to proceed faster than the normal pace (described below) designed into each program. But doing so isn’t easy.

For students with an associate's degree or its equivalent: 2 to 2½ years.
For students with little or no prior college: 4 to 5 years.

WGU Texas maintains a generous credit transfer policy. Learn more about transferring credits.

Speak to an Enrollment Counselor for a personalized estimate of your time to completion.

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Admissions Requirements

To be admitted into this WGU Texas program, you must:

• Be a Texas resident and provide proof of residence.
• Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Demonstrate IT experience through at least one of the following four methods:
  • Have earned an associate’s degree in IT or equivalent (A.S. or A.A.S. acceptable)
  • Have completed the following high-level IT coursework within the last five years:
    • Two or more upper-level Networking courses OR
    • Two or more upper-level Object-Oriented Programming courses (Java, C#, etc.) OR
    • One or more upper-level Operating Systems course OR
    • One or more upper-level Information Security and Assurance course
  • Hold transferable IT certifications earned within the last five years
  • Submit a resume showing three-plus years of IT work experience

You will also be required to take and pass Western Governors University’s online Readiness Assessment. This test helps determine your likelihood for success in a WGU Texas degree program.

Speak to an Enrollment Counselor who can help you understand what is required of you.

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