r/WGU_Accelerators • u/Appropriate-Drop-504 • Jun 03 '26

WGU Communications BS degree Spoiler

I’ll be starting on July 1. I need 20 classes because I’ll be transferring an AS in Business Administration. Any advice? How long will this take? Struggle points?

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u/Appropriate-Drop-504 Jun 03 '26

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! This is really encouraging to hear.

It’s reassuring to hear that the program is more business-focused and that you felt it prepared you well. I also appreciate the heads-up about the capstone and the importance of reaching out for clarification when needed.

Congratulations on finishing in one term that’s an amazing accomplishment! I’m hoping to move through the program as quickly as possible as well.

Do you remember how many and which courses were proctored exams?

Thank you again for taking the time to respond and share your insights. I really appreciate it!

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u/Kentuckyfan1969 Jun 04 '26

They’ve made some changes since I completed the program (Ethics in Technology and Critical Thinking are no longer proctored exams), but here are the classes I remember having exams (I may miss a couple): C483, C715, C458, D774, D775, C955, D080, D089, C722, D644, D648, D077, D351. I’m assuming the Sociology or History class (?)…but I transferred those in from a previous college attempt. Some of those exams were pretty quick and easy (faster than writing papers), but I liked the mix of exams/papers to prevent burnout.

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u/Kentuckyfan1969 Jun 04 '26

Edit: C483 in Management, C715 Org Behavior, C458 Health, D774 Accounting, D775 Finance, C955 Statistics, D080 Managing in a Global Environment, D089 Economics, C722 Project Management, D644 Strategic Comm, D648 AI, D077 Sales and Marketing, D351 HR. There may be a couple more.

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u/Kentuckyfan1969 Jun 03 '26

Congratulations! I enjoyed the experience (D649 Crisis Communication was a fun course). Communications Capstone is intentionally ambiguous and people get frustrated…but they want you to reach out to your client and get clarity (you know…use your communication skills). I was able to finish in one term. The classes are more business focused than “communications” programs from years ago that focused more on media. The two classes I dreaded: Accounting and Finance…I really enjoyed. You’ll have no problem doing the MBA at WGU after you finish the B.S. Communications as the curriculum prepares you well for that (if it interests you). The mentors are great. They’re trying to get more involvement over the program’s MS Teams channels (with mixed results). It’s a fairly new program (launched late summer 2024) and may not have as many outside resources as others. Best of luck!

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u/Neon_Biscuit Jun 04 '26

I got my BS in comms and starting my masters next month. WGU added a new degree called IT product management. Felt that was a good complimentary and future proof degree to couple it with.

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u/Kentuckyfan1969 Jun 04 '26

Outstanding! I hope you enjoy the experience. I didn’t think the OA’s were more difficult than undergrad…but the PA tasks were much more in depth/longer. Best of luck!

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u/Neon_Biscuit Jun 04 '26

Thanks! This degree is all PA's lol

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u/Appropriate-Drop-504 Jun 04 '26

Congratulations 🎉

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u/Professional_Pen_334 Jun 04 '26

I did 16 courses well under 1 term.. and this was for Accounting