Online degrees giving you the skills and knowledge you need
Western Governors University emphasizes mastery of essential skills and knowledge in your field, basing progress toward your online degree on passing rigorous assessments (such as tests, projects, assignments, etc.) instead of accumulating credit hours. We call it competency-based learning.
With bachelor's and master's degree programs in education, business, information technology, and health professions, WGU's rigorous yet flexible approach to education gives the university a unique advantage over other online programs. Here's what the WGU Advantage means to you:
- An online learning and assessment model that gives you flexibility and control over your education.
- A dedicated mentor committed to your success.
- A trusted quality education from a regionally, nationally, and NCATE-accredited institution.
- Affordable tuition with the possibility of accelerated learning that equals lower costs for your education.
Challenging and efficient. These are the hallmarks of WGU's competency-based approach to education.
Recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008.
Featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams in their "What Works" segment, WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education. TIME Magazine also called WGU "the best relatively cheap university you’ve never heard of."
Learn more today!B.S. in Accounting
If you have experience in accounting and need a bachelor's degree to continue progressing in your career, the Accounting program at WGU is for you. The Accounting program will prepare you for an accounting career in a corporate, non-profit, or government setting and will educate you in broad business skills as well as cost accounting, tax accounting, auditing, and other critical areas.
WGU is a 2008 USDLA (United States Distance Learning Association) Best Practices award recipient and offers its students an affordable, accredited online education. Featured on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams in the “What Works” segment, WGU has also been declared by Time to be “the best relatively cheap university you've never heard of.” If you want to advance your accounting career, have completed at least one year of college, and are a self-motivated learner who can devote 15 to 20 hours a week to your studies, the WGU Accounting program is a perfect option to continue achieving your career goals.
B.S. in Business Management
If you're ready to advance in your management or business career and need a bachelor's degree to do so, the B.S. Business Management program at WGU is your answer. Designed to provide working professionals with a broad background in business skills and knowledge, it will prepare you to excel as a manager in private businesses, public corporations, and government entities. This program is best suited for individuals who have completed at least one year of college.
WGU is a 2008 USDLA (United States Distance Learning Association) Best Practices award recipient and offers its students an affordable, accredited online education. Featured on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams in the “What Works” segment, WGU has also been declared by Time to be “the best relatively cheap university you've never heard of.” If you're a self-motivated learner who has previous business experience and can devote 15 to 20 hours a week to your studies, the WGU Business Management program is for you.
B.S. in Business --HR Management
Whether you're an HR professional who needs a degree or someone who wants to get into this dynamic, growing field, the Human Resource Management program at WGU can offer you an accredited and affordable education option. With the Human Resource Management program, you will be prepared to become an HR manager or personnel director for private businesses, public corporations, and government entities. By using a blended approach to human resources and business management skills, WGU can help you gain a valuable understanding of all aspects of this exciting career, including labor relations, occupational health, and strategic management.
WGU is a 2008 USDLA (United States Distance Learning Association) Best Practices award recipient and offers its students an affordable, accredited online education. Featured on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams in the “What Works” segment, WGU has also been declared by Time to be “the best relatively cheap university you've never heard of.” If you're a self-motivated learner who wants to advance or enter a career in HR, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 15 to 20 hours a week to your studies, the WGU Human Resource Management program is for you.
B.S. in Business --IT Management
If you have IT training and want to pursue a management career in your field, the Information Technology Management program at WGU can help you get the broader business skills and the degree that you need to get there. With the Information Technology Management program, you will be prepared to become an IT project manager, director of customer service, data center manager, or more. Not only will you get the rigorous IT training you need, but you will get the communication and managerial skills you will need to manage both projects and personnel.
WGU is a 2008 USDLA (United States Distance Learning Association) Best Practices award recipient and offers its students an affordable, accredited online education. Featured on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams in the “What Works” segment, WGU has also been declared by Time to be “the best relatively cheap university you've never heard of.” If you want to advance your IT skills into management, have completed at least one year of college and are a self-motivated learner who can devote 15 to 20 hours a week to your studies, the WGU Information Technology Management program is for you.
B.S. in Marketing Management
A career in marketing requires a broad range of competencies. That's one reason why the Marketing Management program at WGU is such a good fit for anyone looking to advance a career in marketing, sales, publicity, or promotion. This affordable, competitive program prepares you in a wide variety of expertise, including strategic marketing, product management, promotion, pricing, distribution, sales, and more.
WGU is a 2008 USDLA (United States Distance Learning Association) Best Practices award recipient and offers its students an affordable, accredited online education. Featured on the NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams in the “What Works” segment, WGU has also been declared by Time to be “the best relatively cheap university you've never heard of.” If you're a self-motivated learner who wants to start or advance your marketing career, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 15 to 20 hours a week to your studies, the Marketing Management program is for you.
B.S. in Sales and Sales Management
Sales professionals are always in demand—even in the most challenging economic times. WGU's B.S. in Sales and Sales Management will give you a competitive advantage in the marketplace as it equips you with the tools, techniques, and knowledge to excel in your profession.
With eight domains of study, this online program also incorporates two recognized industry certifications: Action Selling Sales Skills Certification and CSE®--Certified Sales Executive. Together, this program provides you with a thorough understanding of team building, strategy, operations, infrastructure, project management, and sales communication. Note: The CSE certification is not immediately awarded. Once you pass the exam, you will be qualified for certification provided that you have completed (or will complete) two years of sales experience within five years of passing the exam.
This program offers flexible scheduling and is ideal for the sales professional who already possesses sales experience, and wishes to move into management but needs a bachelor's degree to do so. Students should expect to devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies. Two industry-recognized sales certifications are part of the curriculum. This program is well suited for people with at least one year of college completed.
WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the “best relatively cheap university you've never heard of” in the 11/13/08 issue of the periodical.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
This program is ideal for the self-motivated learner who already possesses significant "real world" experience, seeks in-depth knowledge in management and strategy, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.
The Master of Business Administration prepares you for mid-level to upper-level management positions in business, industry, and non-profit organizations. The program educates you in a number of critical areas, including distribution, financial reporting, analysis, communication, ethics, strategy, and leadership. A perfect program for the experienced business professional who seeks a credible degree program and upward mobility.
MBA --Healthcare Management
This program is ideal for the self-motivated learner who already possesses healthcare industry experience, seeks in-depth knowledge in management and strategy, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.
The MBA - Healthcare Management prepares you for mid-level to upper-level healthcare management positions. The program educates you in core business skills, essential industry knowledge, and advanced healthcare managerial expertise. A perfect program for the experienced healthcare administration professional who seeks a credible degree program and upward mobility.
B.A. in Early Childhood Education (Birth through Grade 3)
Spanning from birth to age eight, this early childhood education program is appropriate for teaching candidates who need a bachelor's degree, want to become a certified early childhood education teacher, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.
The B.A. in Early Childhood Education (Birth through Grade 3) prepares you for licensure to become an early childhood education teacher. The program provides you with the comprehensive groundwork, knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed for working with infants, toddlers, and young children from birth through age eight (or the third grade). Depending on state licensure options, this program leads to initial licensure in early childhood education, PK-3, K-3, etc., and includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting.
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8)
This program is appropriate for teaching candidates who want to become a certified elementary school teacher or middle school generalist, have completed at least one year of college, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.
The B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8) prepares you for licensure to become an elementary teacher or middle school generalist. The program teaches you the content knowledge and teaching skills to become a highly qualified teacher and includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting—a perfect program for unlicensed substitute teachers and paraprofessionals, retired military, and career changers who feel the call to teach.
B.A. in Science (5-9)
Science teachers are in high demand! This program is ideal for someone who needs a bachelor's degree, wants to become a certified middle school science teacher, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.
The B.A. in Science (5-9) prepares you for secondary teacher licensure in middle school science. In this program, you'll learn and develop the skills and knowledge in general science and teaching methods you need to become a highly qualified science teacher. The program includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting and a home science lab—A perfect program for unlicensed substitute teachers, retired military, and career changers who feel the call to teach.
B.A. in Science (5-12 Biological Science)
Biology teachers are in high demand! This program is ideal for someone who needs a bachelor's degree, wants to become a certified high school biology teacher, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.
The B.A. in Science (5-12, Biological Sciences) prepares you for secondary teacher licensure in high school biology. In this program, you'll learn and develop the skills and knowledge in general science, advanced biology, and science teaching methods you need to become a highly qualified biology teacher. The program includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting and a home science lab—A perfect program for unlicensed substitute teachers, retired military, and career changers who feel the call to teach.
B.A. in Science (5-12 Chemistry)
Chemistry teachers are in high demand! This program is ideal for someone who needs a bachelor's degree, wants to become a certified high school chemistry teacher, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.
The B.A. in Science (5-12, Chemistry) prepares you for secondary teacher licensure in high school chemistry. In this program, you'll learn and develop the skills and knowledge in general science, advanced chemistry, and teaching methods you need to become a highly qualified high school chemistry teacher. The program includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting and a home science lab—a perfect program for unlicensed substitute teachers, retired military, and career changers who feel the call to teach.
B.A. in Science (5-12 Geosciences)
Earth science teachers are in high demand! This program is ideal for someone who needs a bachelor's degree, wants to become a certified high school earth science teacher, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.
The B.A. in Science (5-12, Geosciences) prepares you for secondary teacher licensure high school earth science. In this program, you'll learn and develop the skills and knowledge in general science, advanced geoscience, and science teaching methods you need to become a highly-qualified earth science teacher. The program includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting and a home science lab. A perfect program for unlicensed substitute teachers, retired military, and career changers who feel the call to teach.
B.A. in Science (5-12 Physics)
Physics teachers are in high demand! This program is ideal for someone who needs a bachelor's degree, wants to become a certified high school physics teacher, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.
The B.A. in Science (5-12, Physics) prepares you for secondary teacher licensure in high school physics. In this program, you'll learn and develop the skills and knowledge in general science, advanced physics, and teaching methods you need to become a highly qualified physics teacher. The program includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting and a home science lab—a perfect program for unlicensed substitute teachers, retired military, and career changers who feel the call to teach.
B.A. in Special Education
This program is appropriate for teaching candidates seeking certification who have completed at least one year of college, can devote 15 to20 hours per week to their studies, wish to earn endorsement in special education, and begin their careers in this high-demand field.
The B.A. in Special Education (PK-12) prepares you to effectively teach students with mild to moderate cross-categorical disabilities. Graduates become highly qualified special education teachers. Scholarships are available to those who qualify.
M.A. in Teaching (K-8)
The online M.A. in Teaching (K-8) enables you to become a licensed elementary school teacher and earn your master's degree at the same time. The program, which includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting, combines preparation for elementary or generalist/middle school teacher licensure with additional education to earn your master's and become highly qualified under NCLB.
Fulfill your dream of becoming a teacher and earn an average of $10,000 more a year with a master's degree, and recoup the cost of your degree quickly!
M.A. in Teaching --Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12)
The program is ideal for someone who (1) already holds a bachelor's degree in math, science, or engineering, (2) wants to become a certified and licensed middle or high school math teacher, and (3) desires to earn a master's degree. It is perfectly suited for those who can devote 15-20 hours per week to their studies, and ideal candidates include unlicensed mathematics substitute teachers, career changers, retired military, and others who feel the call to teach.
If you already have a mathematics background, you can become a licensed teacher and earn a master's degree. The M.A. in Teaching, Mathematics, combines teacher licensure and a master's degree in a program that trains you to become a highly-qualified teacher and includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting. As a master's program, it includes additional training in research and your choice of instructional design, management and innovation, measurement, or technology integration.
M.A. in Teaching --Science (5-9 or 5-12)
The program is ideal for someone who (1) already holds a bachelor's degree in math, science, or engineering, (2) wants to become a certified and licensed middle or high school science teacher, and (3) desires to earn a master's degree. It is perfectly suited for those who can devote 15-20 hours per week to their studies, and ideal candidates include unlicensed science substitute teachers, career changers, retired military, and others who feel the call to teach.
Perfect for someone who already has a science background, you can become a licensed teacher and earn a master's degree. The M.A. in Teaching, Science, combines teacher licensure and a master's degree in a program that trains you to become a highly-qualified teacher and includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting. As a master's program, it includes additional training in research and your choice of instructional design, management and innovation, measurement, or technology integration.
M.A. in Teaching --Social Science (5-12)
The program is ideal for someone who (1) already holds a bachelor's degree in social science, (2) wants to become a certified and licensed middle or high school social science teacher, and (3) desires to earn a master's degree. It is perfectly suited for those who can devote 15-20 hours per week to their studies, and ideal candidates include unlicensed social science substitute teachers, career changers, retired military, and others who feel the call to teach.
If you already have a social science background, you can become a licensed teacher and earn a master's degree. The M.A. in Teaching, Social Science, combines teacher licensure and a master's degree in a program that trains you to become a highly-qualified teacher and includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting. As a master's program, it includes additional training in research, instructional design, and performance improvement.
M.S. in Educational Leadership
This program is specifically designed for already-licensed, practicing teachers aspiring to become school principals. If you can devote 15-20 hours per week to your studies, you'll be prepared to serve as a highly effective, instruction-based, certified principal. You will learn, for example, how to design and implement effective, standards-based educational improvement plans. The course of study integrates best practices in educational leadership into a case-study approach that culminates in an integrated practicum and capstone project.
The M.S. in Educational Leadership is based on multiple national standards, including the standards of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) and the principles of the Baldrige National Quality Program's Education Criteria for Performance Excellence in Schools.
M.S. in Special Education
This program is appropriate for master's candidates who already have teaching licensure who can devote 15-20 hours per week to their studies, wish to earn endorsement in special education, and advance their careers in this high-demand field.
The M.S. in Special Education (PK-12) prepares you to certify in special education and effectively teach students with mild to moderate cross-categorical disabilities. Graduates become better special education teachers and also develop sophisticated, graduate-level abilities in research fundamentals and instructional design principles.
B.S. in Nursing
Enhance your personal status, boost your salary, and increase your job security with WGU's B.S. in Nursing. This program is for actively working registered nurses (RNs) who hold an associate's degree or diploma in nursing, possess healthcare industry experience, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.
Based on National League of Nursing (NLN) competency standards, the B.S. in Nursing prepares you to become a higher level nurse in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. The program incorporates skills and knowledge beyond the clinical aspects of nursing, integrating patient education, health promotion, nursing roles and values, and technology, as well as healthcare systems and policies into the curriculum. This is a perfect program for RNs with associate's degrees who want to advance their status and careers.
*WGU programs are CCNE accredited.
M.S. in Nursing --Education
This program is for actively working registered nurses (RNs) who hold a nursing bachelor's degree (BSN), already possess healthcare industry experience, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.
The M.S. in Nursing-Education Specialization prepares you to become a nurse educator in schools, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. The program equips you with high-level knowledge and skills while incorporating best practices in policy, organization, and financing; role development; research; advanced nursing practice; and nurse education. This is a perfect program for RNs with BSNs who want to become nurse educators.
M.S. in Nursing --Education (RN to MSN Option)
WGU's M.S. in Nursing—Education (RN to MSN Option) is for registered nurses (RNs) who hold an associate's degree, already possess nursing experience, and can devote 20 or more hours to their studies.
This direct RN to MSN option prepares you with bachelor's- and graduate-level coursework to earn your master's degree. The program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to become an effective nurse educator in a variety of healthcare settings. You'll develop best practices in nurse education, advanced nursing practice, healthcare policy, and the nursing sciences. This is a perfect program for RNs with associate's degrees who want to become nurse educators.
*WGU nursing programs are CCNE accredited.
M.S. in Nursing --Leadership and Management
This is a perfect program for RNs with BSNs who want to become nurse leaders or managers. A 2008 USDLA (United States Distance Learning Association) Best Practices award recipient, WGU offers its students an affordable, accredited online education. This program is for actively working registered nurses (RNs) who hold a nursing bachelor's degree (BSN), already possess healthcare industry experience, and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies.
The M.S. in Nursing-Leadership/Management Specialization prepares you to become a staff developer or health administrator in schools, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. The program equips you with high-level knowledge and skills while incorporating best practices in policy, organization, and financing; role development; research; advanced nursing practice; and nurse leadership and management.
WGU nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
M.S. in Nursing --Leadership and Management (RN to MSN Option)
WGU's M.S. in Nursing—Leadership and Management (RN to MSN Option) is for registered nurses (RNs) who hold an associate's degree, already possess nursing experience, and can devote 20 or more hours to their studies.
This direct RN to MSN option prepares you with bachelor's- and graduate-level coursework to earn your master's degree. The program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to move into nursing management or administration. You'll develop best practices in leadership and management, advanced nursing practice, healthcare policy, and the nursing sciences. This is a perfect program for RNs with associate's degrees who want to become nurse leaders or managers.
*WGU nursing programs are CCNE accredited.
B.S. in Information Technology
Build the foundation you need to succeed in the fast-growing IT industry. WGU's B.S. in Information Technology program provides you with a solid foundation of IT skills that employers demand along with eight IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who wants a broad IT education, the IT certifications to succeed, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.
This flexible, accredited program incorporates eight IT certifications including CompTIA, CIW, and MCTS at an affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). You'll complete coursework in operating systems, networks, databases, software, security, and project management. This is a perfect program if you already hold relevant IT certifications as you can use them to accelerate your degree, saving you time and money.
WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the “best relatively cheap university you've never heard of” in the 11/13/08 issue of the periodical.
WGU is now a member of the Microsoft and Oracle IT Academies. These memberships offer unique integration of both Microsoft and Oracle learning resources into WGU's IT degree programs, affording WGU students the opportunity to learn using simulations, live labs, and proprietary software.
B.S. in Information Tech. --Networks Administration
Start or advance your career in network server administration. WGU's B.S. in Information Technology—Networks Administration program provides you with the leading-edge network server administration skills that employers demand along with nine IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has network server administration experience, wants to specialize in network server administration, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.
This flexible, accredited program incorporates nine IT certifications including Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Server Administrator at an affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). You'll also complete coursework in operating systems, databases, software, security, and project management. This is a perfect program if you already hold relevant IT certifications as you can use them to accelerate your degree, saving you time and money.
WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the “best relatively cheap university you've never heard of” in the 11/13/08 issue of the periodical.
WGU is now a member of the Microsoft and Oracle IT Academies. These memberships offer unique integration of both Microsoft and Oracle learning resources into WGU's IT degree programs, affording WGU students the opportunity to learn using simulations, live labs, and proprietary software.
B.S. in Information Tech. --Networks Design & Management
Start or advance your career in networks design and management. WGU's B.S. in Information Technology—Networks Design and Management program provides you with advanced network design, systems engineering, and management skills that employers demand along with nine IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has experience in networks design, wants to specialize in networks design or network systems engineering, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.
This flexible, accredited program incorporates nine IT certifications including the MCITP (Microsoft Certified IT Professional) Enterprise Administrator at an affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). You'll also complete coursework in operating systems, databases, software, security, and project management. This is a perfect program if you already hold relevant IT certifications as you can use them to accelerate your degree, saving you time and money.
WGU is a member institution of the Microsoft IT Academy, incorporating Microsoft training curriculum, coursework, and certifications into our challenging, competency-based IT degrees. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the “best relatively cheap university you've never heard of” and featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams.
B.S. in Information Technology --Security
Become an expert IT security specialist. WGU's B.S. in Information Technology—Security program provides you with the latest IT security management skills that employers demand along with nine IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has IT security management experience, wants to specialize in IT security, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.
This flexible, accredited program incorporates nine IT certifications including the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA®) Security Certification at an affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). You'll also complete coursework in operating systems, networks, databases, software, and project management. This is a perfect program if you already hold relevant IT certifications as you can use them to accelerate your degree, saving you time and money.
WGU is a member institution of the Microsoft IT Academy, incorporating Microsoft training curriculum, coursework, and certifications into our challenging, competency-based IT degrees. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the “best relatively cheap university you've never heard of” and featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams.
B.S. in Information Technology --Software
Take your software development career to the next level. WGU's B.S. in Information Technology—Software program provides you with solution-drive software development skills that employers demand along with ten IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has software development experience, wants to specialize in software development, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.
This flexible, accredited program incorporates ten IT certifications including Sun Certified Java Programmer (SCJP) at an affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). You'll also complete coursework in operating systems, networks, databases, security, and project management. This is a perfect program if you already hold relevant IT certifications as you can use them to accelerate your degree, saving you time and money.
WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the “best relatively cheap university you've never heard of” in the 11/13/08 issue of the periodical.
WGU is now a member of the Microsoft and Oracle IT Academies. These memberships offer unique integration of both Microsoft and Oracle learning resources into WGU's IT degree programs, affording WGU students the opportunity to learn using simulations, live labs, and proprietary software.
M.S. in Information Security and Assurance
Career opportunities are wide open for professionals with advanced IT security and assurance skills and credentials. WGU's flexible, accredited program includes one major IT certification and provides you with the skills you need to succeed at very affordable tuition.
The M.S. Information Security and Assurance degree program is ideal for someone with a bachelor's degree and experience in security and assurance who wants to earn a master's degree in a high-demand field and can devote 15 to 20 hours per week to their studies. You will graduate with the necessary skills for the protection of networks, communication, and data, as well as the knowledge base for planning, implementing, and managing enterprise level security and system integrity. This program is built in alignment with the security standards put in place by the National Security Agency and encompasses the 10 security domains that are the foundations of the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
WGU is now a member of the Microsoft and Oracle IT Academies. These memberships offer unique integration of both Microsoft and Oracle learning resources into WGU's IT degree programs, affording WGU students the opportunity to learn using simulations, live labs, and proprietary software.
B.S. in Information Technology --Databases
Strengthen or develop your skills and career opportunities in database administration. WGU's B.S. in Information Technology—Databases program provides you with the leading-edge database administration skills that employers demand along with nine IT certifications. This program is ideal for someone who has database administration experience, wants to specialize in database administration, has completed at least one year of college, and can devote 20 or more hours per week to their studies.
This flexible, accredited program incorporates nine IT certifications including the Oracle 10g Administrator Certified Associate (OCA) at an affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). You'll also complete coursework in operating systems, networks, software, security, and project management. This is a perfect program if you already hold relevant IT certifications as you can use them to accelerate your degree, saving you time and money.
WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the “best relatively cheap university you've never heard of” in the 11/13/08 issue of the periodical.
WGU is now a member of the Microsoft and Oracle IT Academies. These memberships offer unique integration of both Microsoft and Oracle learning resources into WGU's IT degree programs, affording WGU students the opportunity to learn using simulations, live labs, and proprietary software.
B.S. in Health Informatics
Become a unique asset in the world of health informatics and health information management. WGU's B.S. in Health Informatics program combines concepts from healthcare, IT, and leadership practice to provide you with the knowledge and skills to become a valuable designer, developer, and manager of health information systems. This program is for experienced healthcare or IT professionals who have completed at least one year of college and are seeking an affordable bachelor's degree and two IT certifications to work in this high-demand field.
This flexible, accredited program incorporates two IT certifications at an affordable cost: CompTIA A+ IT Technician and CIW Database Design Specialist (all certification fees are included in your tuition). This program has been designed to align with the American Health Information Management Association's (AHIMA) curriculum competencies. You may be eligible to apply to sit for the AHIMA Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credentialing exam upon completion of this program.
WGU is the recipient of the USDLA 21st Century Award for Best Practices in Distance Learning for 2008, awarded in recognition of our success in expanding access to higher education. WGU was also recognized by TIME Magazine as the “best relatively cheap university you've never heard of” in the 11/13/08 issue of the periodical.