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I’m doing the Software Engineering degree at WGU. While I love learning CS, I think SWE checks all boxes to become job ready in a reasonable time frame.
As someone who despises math, the lack of discrete math and Calc in the SWE program make it a no brainer for me. It's also the only SWE program of its kind in that respect based on my research.
@wcsdiaries abet accreditation for a CS or SE degree doesn’t matter. Jobs don’t care about that. It matters for Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering degrees.
What would someone recommend for me between WGU Comp Sci or WGU Software Eng? I just graduated high school this year, and I took a gap semester but am looking into WGU. I want to do something with coding and am very interested in web development right now, but I want to keep my options open (not just web development) for the future. I don't want to not be able to apply to some job because I don't have a comp sci degree. Software Eng seems more fun and enjoyable, but will skipping the math come back to haunt me later? Before deciding whether to do a computer science or software engineering degree at WGU or even WGU, I have several questions. What is the difference between the software engineering degree (I would do the Java Track) and the computer science degree at WGU? I see many differences, and I would like to know the nuances between the two. a. Why does the computer science degree require way more math than the software engineering one? The classes later in the degree don't seem to use this math too much, so why does it require calculus one and discrete math one and two when software engineering only requires algebra? How is this math utilized, and will I miss out on not having it if I go for the software engineering degree?
b. When using the compare button on the main page, why does the computer science degree only take 24 months to complete (on average), while the software engineering degree takes 35 months to complete (on average)? The more challenging classes seem to be in the computer science degree (calculus and discrete math), so the two extra courses that software engineering has shouldn't take an additional 11 months. How long could I expect it to take for me as a full-time student?
c. On that same page, it says that the average salary increase for someone with a WGU computer science degree is $17,691 compared to only $10,019 for someone with a WGU software engineering degree. Why is this? What is the significant difference in jobs between these two degrees that would cause such a disparity in salary increases? What are jobs that one would be able to get that other wouldn't (and vise versa)?
d. Overall, what is the difference between these two degrees? e. Which degree would you recommend? Which would look better for employers or graduate universities if I tried to get into the coding space? Which would look better for graduate schools? I would probably be going for a master's in computer science if I go for my master's since it's hard to find a master's in software engineering online (or something still related to computers but not computer science).
Interesting. It doesn’t really seem that there’s any downside for CS, unless you count math as a downside… Also, have you seen the new WGU CS degree? It includes the AI classes and a peer review type of capstone. What do you think of it? (Btw I’m not talking about the AI masters you’ve talked about)
Although python is not a course in BSCS. DSA2 project must be done in Python which requires the student to learn python. So when a student is done with BSCS they know Java, CPP, Python, and any other code learned in other courses (e.g., Web Dev Foundations).
I vote for the software engineering degree mainly because it's easier. Ultimately, I believe that the degree won't matter as much to most employers. Your experience, soft skills, and contributions will speak louder.
I’m the person that’ll change their mind one day I want to get a software engineering job the next it’s comp networking, the list goes on. This makes me definitely stuck between making a choice between the two mainly because of the math portion in the CS degree
Question: would a BS in SE and later a M in CS would be practical and allows the flexibility to move around different areas of tech? Is my ambition to fulfill both levels of a degree.
@@SeamusBTS because it had a lot of math. Yes it's got great benefits and can lead you to a lot of jobs, and I'd love to stay in it. But I choose software engineering instead for the degree, yes it is the same as Computer science but with much less math and theory.
Three questions if you don't mind: 1) Have you found a SWE job with your TESU CS degree? 2) How hard is the TESU Liberal Arts Capstone? 3) If you took Operating Systems at TESU, are the tests hard?
The degree title doesn’t make a difference to employees. Software Engineering just sounds more impressive imo. It has engineering in the title, it’s a no-brainer.
That's not true dude. People who aren't familiar with the tech industry will think a BSSWE is just as good and rigorous as a BSEE degree because they don't know any better. But recruiters and your peers will know the difference and if they're weird, they'll check if your program is ABET-Accredited. WGU's BSCS program is surprisingly ABET-Accredited, but that's not the case with their BSSWE program, so keep that in mind
I'm about to finish the Software Engineering degree, but I"m immediately going to aim for the Computer Science degree since I found out that it's ABET-Accredited, and I also want to get into Georgia Tech's OMSCS program. Would definitely recommend BSCS over BSSWE, wouldn't hurt to have both either if you can fast-track
Hello can you make a video on how to prepare for interviews and code/projects etc.. to study. And also the CS degree at WGU its ABET accredited if that is something you consider important. Thanks 🙏🏻 for the great video.
Coursera Meta Front-End Developer Course:
entry.engineer/meta
For more on how to complete these degrees fast in ONE year or less, check out my website below.
majormash.com
Major Mash is an index website that provides information on ACE Credits (Study.com, Sophia, StraighterLine) and schools that accept their credits such as Western Governors University. It has a variety of spreadsheets which shows which ACE Credit Courses will transfer into that degree program. See which courses you need for your major and track your progress easily!
I’m doing the Software Engineering degree at WGU. While I love learning CS, I think SWE checks all boxes to become job ready in a reasonable time frame.
How are you liking it so far? I'm currently stuck between CS and SWE right now.
As someone who despises math, the lack of discrete math and Calc in the SWE program make it a no brainer for me. It's also the only SWE program of its kind in that respect based on my research.
Yes this is the only SE degree I’ve seen without at least one Calculus class. Most don’t have Discrete Math from what I’ve seen though.
Is it not accredited though? @@alexsheppe
WGU is fully accredited
@@alexsheppe I thought only their CS degree was abet accredited
@wcsdiaries abet accreditation for a CS or SE degree doesn’t matter. Jobs don’t care about that. It matters for Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering degrees.
If you were going to do the SE track, would you choose the C# path or the Java path?
He’s stated before Java is the better path for most
What would someone recommend for me between WGU Comp Sci or WGU Software Eng? I just graduated high school this year, and I took a gap semester but am looking into WGU. I want to do something with coding and am very interested in web development right now, but I want to keep my options open (not just web development) for the future. I don't want to not be able to apply to some job because I don't have a comp sci degree. Software Eng seems more fun and enjoyable, but will skipping the math come back to haunt me later? Before deciding whether to do a computer science or software engineering degree at WGU or even WGU, I have several questions.
What is the difference between the software engineering degree (I would do the Java Track) and the computer science degree at WGU? I see many differences, and I would like to know the nuances between the two.
a. Why does the computer science degree require way more math than the software engineering one? The classes later in the degree don't seem to use this math too much, so why does it require calculus one and discrete math one and two when software engineering only requires algebra? How is this math utilized, and will I miss out on not having it if I go for the software engineering degree?
b. When using the compare button on the main page, why does the computer science degree only take 24 months to complete (on average), while the software engineering degree takes 35 months to complete (on average)? The more challenging classes seem to be in the computer science degree (calculus and discrete math), so the two extra courses that software engineering has shouldn't take an additional 11 months. How long could I expect it to take for me as a full-time student?
c. On that same page, it says that the average salary increase for someone with a WGU computer science degree is $17,691 compared to only $10,019 for someone with a WGU software engineering degree. Why is this? What is the significant difference in jobs between these two degrees that would cause such a disparity in salary increases? What are jobs that one would be able to get that other wouldn't (and vise versa)?
d. Overall, what is the difference between these two degrees?
e. Which degree would you recommend? Which would look better for employers or graduate universities if I tried to get into the coding space? Which would look better for graduate schools? I would probably be going for a master's in computer science if I go for my master's since it's hard to find a master's in software engineering online (or something still related to computers but not computer science).
Interesting. It doesn’t really seem that there’s any downside for CS, unless you count math as a downside…
Also, have you seen the new WGU CS degree? It includes the AI classes and a peer review type of capstone. What do you think of it? (Btw I’m not talking about the AI masters you’ve talked about)
Discount coupon worked. Thanks alot Alex!
Although python is not a course in BSCS. DSA2 project must be done in Python which requires the student to learn python. So when a student is done with BSCS they know Java, CPP, Python, and any other code learned in other courses (e.g., Web Dev Foundations).
I vote for the software engineering degree mainly because it's easier. Ultimately, I believe that the degree won't matter as much to most employers. Your experience, soft skills, and contributions will speak louder.
I’m the person that’ll change their mind one day I want to get a software engineering job the next it’s comp networking, the list goes on. This makes me definitely stuck between making a choice between the two mainly because of the math portion in the CS degree
Question: would a BS in SE and later a M in CS would be practical and allows the flexibility to move around different areas of tech? Is my ambition to fulfill both levels of a degree.
This is my plan as well.
i was thinking the same way since i recently switched to SWE from computer science on the bachelor's level not too long ago.
@@davidbosley7126 why did you end up switching?
@@SeamusBTS because it had a lot of math. Yes it's got great benefits and can lead you to a lot of jobs, and I'd love to stay in it. But I choose software engineering instead for the degree, yes it is the same as Computer science but with much less math and theory.
Three questions if you don't mind: 1) Have you found a SWE job with your TESU CS degree? 2) How hard is the TESU Liberal Arts Capstone? 3) If you took Operating Systems at TESU, are the tests hard?
Sure, e-mail me as that’s a decent amount of questions.
Do one between cybersecurity vs cloud computing from WGU please
DSA2 is in python and Intro to AI is also in python.
Fantastic content,
The degree title doesn’t make a difference to employees. Software Engineering just sounds more impressive imo. It has engineering in the title, it’s a no-brainer.
Well it’s a no brainer if you want to be a software engineer, not for every career in tech
not really. computer science is more true engineering than software engineering which is more application programming based.
That's not true dude. People who aren't familiar with the tech industry will think a BSSWE is just as good and rigorous as a BSEE degree because they don't know any better. But recruiters and your peers will know the difference and if they're weird, they'll check if your program is ABET-Accredited. WGU's BSCS program is surprisingly ABET-Accredited, but that's not the case with their BSSWE program, so keep that in mind
@@tstone9151what makes you think Software Engineering isn't rigorous?
@@benzemamumba it’s common knowledge that it lacks the math courses that CS and EE requires. By far the easiest STEM degree
Computer Science of course, because you can get nearly any type of tech job with it.
Can you please make a video about which computer science courses at WGU have proctored exams and which ones do not?
I'm about to finish the Software Engineering degree, but I"m immediately going to aim for the Computer Science degree since I found out that it's ABET-Accredited, and I also want to get into Georgia Tech's OMSCS program. Would definitely recommend BSCS over BSSWE, wouldn't hurt to have both either if you can fast-track
That's just your vanity and bruised ego talking. 🤦
@ not wise to project your ego onto others. Your too old for that
Good video
Software engineering here 🙏🏻✍🏻
How’s it going in the degree?
Hello can you make a video on how to prepare for interviews and code/projects etc.. to study. And also the CS degree at WGU its ABET accredited if that is something you consider important. Thanks 🙏🏻 for the great video.
WGU aka Udemy 😂😂😂😂😂