WGU (Western Governs University) Master's Degree ECA

[tlbx]

Hello,

Does anyone have experience evaluating a Master's degree from WGU? I am planning to start a Masters in Cybersecurity but not sure if master from this college will be valid.

https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees/cybersecurity-information-assurance-masters-program.html

 

[tlbx]

Bump..anyone?

 

[thevisawhisperer]

I ran a Master's from Western Governs University through WES' ECA preview function and it didn't recognise the institution.

 

[tlbx]

Can you please check again. I had made a typo in spelling. Western Governors University






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[thevisawhisperer]

WES doesn't have Masters of Cybersecurity on its degree list so I entered it as a Master of Computer Science with a a specialisation in cybersecurity.
You can give it a test drive if you like:
https://applications.wes.org/ca/degree-equivalency-tool/poe.asp

Credential 1
Country of Education:	United States of America
Name of Degree:	Master of Computer Science
Name of Institution:	Western Governors University
Equivalency in Canada:	Master's degree

 

[tlbx]

Thank you. It is actually M.S(Master of science) with Major Cybersecurity and Information Assurance.
So does this validate it will count as master and I will receive the point for master?
I have some concern as this is an online university so hopefully, it won't be a time wasted.

 

[thevisawhisperer]

Whatever I may say about whether it will count as a Masters or not is not relevant. I was apprehensive (still am) about relying on degrees from online universities and have never used one in an application. I wish I could tell you yea or nay with certainty, but WES has the final say and will only act once they have the actual documents in hand.

 

[tlbx]

I understand what you are saying. Do you think/have seen WES changing equivalency after the official document is submitted since the Free tool from WES does show it is equivalent to Masters in Canada? Is there a way to contact anyone from WES as I don't see a way to email/call them.
This university is regionally accredited (NWCCU) the same as other state universities but who knows... I am just unable to find anyone who has done an official evaluation from WES from this university.

 

[thevisawhisperer]

I use the WES tool mostly to see if an institution is on their list - if not, there's no point in pursuing an ECA. I wish I could contribute an opinion based on experience, but perhaps someone else on these fora can.

 

[tlbx]

University does exist in WES tool as you were able to find it as well. I think to be on the safe side I will pursue an online degree from a legitimate state university. Last thing i need is more time wasted.

 

[Aman21may]

Which University are you planning? Will you get the evaluation done?

 

[brolle]

University does exist in WES tool as you were able to find it as well. I think to be on the safe side I will pursue an online degree from a legitimate state university. Last thing i need is more time wasted.

Did you find out any information concerning the ECA for WGU? I am interested in this school but having a hard time finding others who have successfully evaluated their degree for immigration.

 

[davidjevish]

I don't have idea about wgu but I have done my Masters in cybersecurity from EC-Council University and its accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)—a private, non-profit organization that operates as a national accreditor of distance education institutions. The U.S. Department of Education lists DEAC as a nationally recognized accrediting agency and also recognizes DEAC as a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

We can get more information here https://www.eccu.edu/why-choose-eccu/