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Sophia is an affiliate of Strayer University and offers online general education courses you can start at any time. Once you complete a course through Sophia, your transcript will automatically be sent to Strayer on your behalf. Completing your gen eds through Sophia can significantly reduce the cost of earning a bachelor's degree at Strayer.

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  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
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Not sure which Sophia course to take? Your GPS dashboard shows you which courses in your program have a Sophia option. If you see an “E” icon in GPS, you may choose any Sophia course not already required in your program to fulfill your elective requirement. Please note: If you have taken the same or similar coursework at different institutions, including Strayer and Sophia, credit can only be awarded from one source. If you have any questions, please contact your Strayer Coach.

Classes taken at Sophia do NOT count towards Strayer University's residency requirement

Sophia Course Strayer University Course Credits Rating
Business
Business Ethics
Business Ethics Business Ethics (BUS 309)   4.5 6436
Business Law
Business Law Business Law I (LEG 100)   4.5 17985
Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting Accounting I (ACC 100)   4.5 37900
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business (BUS 100)   4.5 49807
Managerial Accounting
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting (ACC 350)   4.5 9162
Operations Management
Operations Management Operations Management (BUS430)   4.5 711
Organizational Behavior
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior (BUS322)   4.5 1861
Principles of Finance
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance (FIN100)   4.5 33213
Principles of Management
Principles of Management Management Concepts (BUS 302)   4.5 16044
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing (MKT100)   4.5 3825
Project Management
Project Management Project Management (BUS 375)   4.5 49830
Communications
Business Communication
Business Communication Professional Communications (ENG 315)   4.5 6562
Public Speaking
Public Speaking Communication: The key to working together (COM200) OR Power of Effective Speaking (COM201)*Do not take if ENG221 satisfied   4.5 9372
Workplace Communication
Workplace Communication Communication at Work (COM 100) OR Effective Communication Skills (COM 101)   4.5 19167
Workplace Writing I
Workplace Writing I Discover the Writer in You (ENG116) OR English Composition I (ENG115)   4.5 1649
Workplace Writing II
Workplace Writing II The Power of Persuasion (ENG201) OR English Composition II (ENG215)   4.5 2026
Computer Science and IT
Introduction to Information Technology
Introduction to Information Technology Intro to Mgmt Information Systems CIS109 (*this course does NOT match Strayer’s Intro to IT (CIS106)   4.5 48670
Introduction to Java Programming
Introduction to Java Programming JAVA Programming I (CIS 406)   4.5 4978
Introduction to Networking
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking (CIS 175)   4.5 4107
Introduction to Python Programming
Introduction to Python Programming Computer Programming Design (CIS 110)   4.5 5538
Introduction to Relational Databases
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems (CIS 111)   4.5 8903
Introduction to Web Development
Introduction to Web Development Web Design and Development (CIS 373)   4.5 19838
Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology I Science Elective (SCI 000)   4.5 11732
Anatomy and Physiology II
Anatomy and Physiology II Science Elective (SCI 006)   4.5 5099
Ancient Greek Philosophers
Ancient Greek Philosophers Philosophy Elective (PHI 001)   4.5 9173
Approaches to Studying Religions
Approaches to Studying Religions World Religions (REL 212)   4.5 5521
Career Readiness
Career Readiness General Elective (ELC 000) *Don’t take if you’ve earned credit for Sophia’s Intro to Career Readiness   4.5 3742
College Readiness
College Readiness Foundations of Success (FOS 100)   4.5 23053
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5 37467
Foundations of English Composition
Foundations of English Composition English Elective (ENG 000)   4.5 4380
French I
French I Language Elective (LAN 003)   4.5 378
Health, Fitness, and Wellness
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Science Elective (SCI 005)   4.5 6146
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Chemistry Science Elective (SCI 001)   4.5 12066
Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to Ethics Ethics (PHI 220)   4.5 49811
Introduction to Nutrition
Introduction to Nutrition Science Elective (SCI 002)   4.5 38012
Lifespan Development
Lifespan Development Science Elective (SCI 004)   4.5 11432
Microbiology
New
Microbiology Science Elective (SCI 003)   4.5 7148
Spanish I
Spanish I Language Elective (LAN 001)   4.5 5547
Spanish II
Spanish II Language Elective (LAN 002)   4.5 1271
Visual Communications
Visual Communications General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5 51724
Humanities
Art History I
Art History I World Cultures I (HUM 111) OR Exploring Cultures: Adapting in a Global World (HUM 201)   4.5 42260
Art History II
Art History II World Cultures II (HUM 112)   4.5 20793
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking Thinking it Through (PHI 201) OR Critical Thinking (PHI 210)   4.5 14967
Math/Natural Science
Calculus I
Calculus I Calculus I (MAT 310)   6 8442
Environmental Science
Environmental Science Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Environmental Science (SCI 200)   4.5 42274
Human Biology
Human Biology Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Human Biology (SCI 115)   4.5 50496
Introduction to College Mathematics
Introduction to College Mathematics Using Math to Inform Your World (MAT110) OR Algebra with Applications (MAT104)   4.5 16623
Introduction to Statistics
Introduction to Statistics Statistics (MAT 300) OR Data Driven Decisions (MAT 210)   4.5 59181
Precalculus
Precalculus Precalculus (MAT 200)   4.5 3571
Partial Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 3988
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 2147
Developing Effective Teams
Developing Effective Teams Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 37022
Foundations of Statistics
Foundations of Statistics Partial Math Elective (MAT 000)   3 7872
Human Biology Lab
Human Biology Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 4488
IT Career Exploration
IT Career Exploration Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 4119
Introduction to Career Readiness
Introduction to Career Readiness Partial Elective (ELCP 000) *Don’t take if you’ve earned credit for Sophia’s Career Readiness   1.5 1647
Introduction to Chemistry Lab
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 2153
Microbiology Lab
Microbiology Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 2619
The Essentials of Managing Conflict
The Essentials of Managing Conflict Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 31125
Social Science
Criminology
Criminology Criminology (CRJ105)   4.5 1214
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Psychology Smarter Decisions Through Psychology (PSY 101) * Don't take if you've taken PSY105   4.5 23486
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology (SOC 100) OR Story of Us: Embracing Diversity & Collaboration (SOC 101)   4.5 13221
Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics Macroecon (ECO102) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5 26662
Microeconomics
Microeconomics Microecon (ECO101) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5 19327
Personal Finance
Personal Finance Taking Charge of Your Economic Future (ECO 110)   4.5 11612
Public and Community Health
New
Public and Community Health Foundations of Public Health (HSA360)   4.5 142
U.S. Government
U.S. Government U.S. Government (POL 110)   4.5 7731
U.S. History I
U.S. History I American History to 1865 (HIS 104)   4.5 15263
U.S. History II
U.S. History II American History after 1865 (HIS 105)   4.5 5276
Success Preparation: Not Credit-Bearing
Foundations of College Algebra
Foundations of College Algebra ---- DOES NOT TRANSFER ---   1515
Writing Fundamentals
Writing Fundamentals Writing Fundamentals (ENG 090)   754

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U.S. History I U.S. History I
by Michelle H. on March 31, 2025
Really fun course! time is tight but i really got into the the sources and context of the class! alot of fun.
Visual Communications Visual Communications
by Kachaa R. on March 31, 2025
great sophia course
Microbiology Microbiology
by Melissa V. on March 31, 2025
Excellent material that is presented well and opportunities to learn difficult concepts are generous.
Spanish I Spanish I
by Ryan C. on March 31, 2025
Wish it was more about actually learning spanish and less about things about spanish speaking countries. Also frustrating that it tried to include so much regional spanish in one short lesson. Too much to try and intake at once, you can get by in Costa Rica without voseo, so why stress about it if you are just trying to get started with spanish? Other than that its a good course
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology
by Brady R. on March 31, 2025
great course, easy to understand. and well laid out.
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication
by Patrick L. on March 31, 2025
I enjoyed the class as it translates directly to my job.
Project Management Project Management
by Nicholas S. on March 31, 2025
Great and informative course.
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics
by Alyssa R. on March 31, 2025
I like how they teach you little by little. I like how you can learn at your own pace.