B.S. Information Technology - Databases Online Degree Information

	B.S. Information Technology - Databases
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Degree Title:	B.S. Information Technology - Databases
College:	Western Governors University
Description:	Earn an online degree in Information Technology—Databases Emphasis plus ten IT certifications including Oracle Certified Associate (OCA), CompTIA, and CIW. A 2008 USDLA (United States Distance Learning Association) Best Practices award recipient, WGU offers its students an affordable, accredited online education. Get your IT career in high gear with independent, online study at WGU! This accredited program emphasizes database administration with coursework in operating systems, databases, software, security, e-commerce, and project management. Whether you’re a seasoned IT professional or newcomer to the field, this flexible program will provide you with the skills you need to succeed at a very affordable cost (all certification fees are included in your tuition). If you already hold relevant IT certifications, you can accelerate your program, saving you time and money.

Accreditation:	Regional: North Central Association, Northwest Association, Western Association (Senior), Western Association (Junior); National: Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). (?)
Delivery Format:	Online and a variety of other distance learning methods (?)
Educational Level:	Bachelor (?)
Language:	English

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) and NCATE

Institution Type: (?)
Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
WGU programs are based on six-month terms (not traditional semesters). New students may begin their program on the first day of any month.

Credit-earning Options:
If you have competencies in your degree program due to prior academic or work experience, you may be able to complete the required assessments more quickly. Transfer students with an AA/AS degree may generally enroll as an upper-division BA/BS student.

Delivery Format: (?)
As a WGU student, you will prepare for your assessments by accessing online learning resources, studying independently, or using other alternative methods of learning.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Higher Education Institution (Not Carnegie Classified)

Technical Requirements:
Minimum: Windows--Pentium II 266 MHz with 64MB RAM, 800x600 monitor with 256 colors, 56Kb TCP/IP Internet connection, Microsoft Windows 98, 98 SE, ME; Macintosh--PowerPC with 32MB RAM, Mac OS 8.1 or later, 56Kb (or better) TCP/IP Internet connection.

Geographic Restrictions:
WGU only accepts inquiries and applications from individuals living in the U.S., Guam, and from U.S. military personnel and their spouses at overseas installations.

On-Campus Requirement:
Programs are delivered online and there are no on-campus requirements. However, students in teacher certification programs must complete their teaching practicum in a real K-12 classroom in their geographic area, working with real students.

Scholarships Offered:
A limited number of scholarships are available to qualified WGU students. The majority of these scholarships have been earmarked by their donors for K-12 teachers and prospective teachers in particular states or locations.

Loans Offered:
WGU was one of the first institutions selected by the U.S. Department of Education to offer federal financial aid to distance education students. Aid includes federal Pell Grants and both subsidized and unsubsidized federal Direct Student Loans.

Registration Details:
Enrollment Counselors are available to answer questions and provide assistance with the application process. They may be reached by clicking the "Request Information" button and completing the Information Request form.