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Each degree program includes fully transferable courses that create a strong foundation for WGU success.
You can complete them on your own schedule, with one-on-one professional coaching to help you identify and achieve your goals.

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Prerequisites for college and career success
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Frequently Asked Questions
If any of your courses include a proctored exam, you will need an external web camera.
Proctored Exam Requirements:- An external web camera is required for online exam proctoring. (This requirement does not apply to those enrolled in ITF+.)
- Chromebooks are not compatible with the online proctoring service. Therefore, they cannot be used to take proctored final exams.
Please check the external webcam minimum specifications below to ensure that the proctor can successfully monitor your exam.
External Webcam Minimum Specifications:
The webcam recommendations listed here meet or exceed the minimum resolution. For example, options with HD 1080p and 720p image resolution possess the functionality to exceed the minimum. A laptop's integrated camera does not meet these requirements. Webcams must be external and elevated to achieve the required viewing angle.
- Sensor: CMOS
- Minimum Resolution: HD 720p
- Viewing Angle: 70 degrees or higher
- Interface: USB 2.0
- Focus: Automatic or Manual
- Microphone: Integrated microphone
- Imaging Distance: five (5) cm to infinity
- Video Format: Color
- Minimum Height of Camera (using gooseneck or tripod): eight (8) inches