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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.
Please note: Strayer university has a number of courses that are required to be taken in residence. To review Strayer University's residency requirements, please click here.
Strayer's undergraduate degree programs
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Management
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Benefits
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Sophia courses are available anytime, anywhere, from your laptop, tablet or phone.
Boost your learning
Take as many courses as you want, up to two at a time, while you're active in a Strayer undergraduate degree program.
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Courses
Select from Sophia courses that fit your degree program at Strayer University.
Need help finding the right options? Contact Sophia Learner Support.
- 1-800-341-0327
- [email protected]
- Help Center
Have questions about your degree program? Contact Strayer University.
1-877-445-7180
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 | ACE® ID | Credits | Rating | |
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Business Data Analytics | Data Analytics I (CIS 362) | SOPH-0091 | 4.5 |
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Business Ethics | Business Ethics (BUS 309) | SOPH-0076 | 4.5 |
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Business Law | Business Law I (LEG 100) | SOPH-0032 | 4.5 |
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Financial Accounting | Accounting I (ACC 100) | SOPH-0010 | 4.5 |
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Healthcare Management | Health Services Organization Management (HSA 300) | SOPH-0092 | 4.5 |
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Human Resource Management | Human Resource Management (BUS 310) | SOPH-0089 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Business | Introduction to Business (BUS 100) | SOPH-0014 | 4.5 |
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Managerial Accounting | Managerial Accounting (ACC 350) | SOPH-0079 | 4.5 |
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Operations Management | Operations Management (BUS430) | SOPH-0086 | 4.5 |
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Organizational Behavior | Organizational Behavior (BUS322) | SOPH-0083 | 4.5 |
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Principles of Finance | Principles of Finance (FIN100) | SOPH-0033 | 4.5 |
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Principles of Management | Management Concepts (BUS 302) | SOPH-0054 | 4.5 |
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Principles of Marketing | Principles of Marketing (MKT100) | SOPH-0085 | 4.5 |
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Project Management | Project Management (BUS 375) | SOPH-0013 | 4.5 |
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| Communications | |||||
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Business Communication | Professional Communications (ENG 315) | SOPH-0059 | 4.5 |
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Public Speaking | Communication: The key to working together (COM200) OR Power of Effective Speaking (COM201)*Do not take if ENG221 satisfied | SOPH-0024 | 4.5 |
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Workplace Communication | Communication at Work (COM 100) OR Effective Communication Skills (COM 101) | SOPH-0034 | 4.5 |
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Workplace Writing I | Discover the Writer in You (ENG116) OR English Composition I (ENG115) | SOPH-0050 | 4.5 |
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Workplace Writing II | The Power of Persuasion (ENG201) OR English Composition II (ENG215) | SOPH-0049 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Information Technology | Intro to Mgmt Information Systems CIS109 (*this course does NOT match Strayer’s Intro to IT (CIS106) | SOPH-0023 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Java Programming | JAVA Programming I (CIS 406) | SOPH-0062 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Networking | Introduction to Networking (CIS 175) | SOPH-0068 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Python Programming | Computer Programming Design (CIS 110) | SOPH-0058 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Relational Databases | Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems (CIS 111) | SOPH-0047 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Web Development | Web Design and Development (CIS 373) | SOPH-0043 | 4.5 |
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Anatomy and Physiology I | Anatomy and Physiology (SCI 220) | SOPH-0073 | 4.5 |
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Anatomy and Physiology II | Anatomy and Physiology II (SCI 221) | SOPH-0081 | 4.5 |
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Ancient Greek Philosophers | Philosophy Elective (PHI 001) | SOPH-0027 | 4.5 |
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Approaches to Studying Religions | World Religions (REL 212) | SOPH-0008 | 4.5 |
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Career Readiness | General Elective (ELC 000) *Don’t take if you’ve earned credit for Sophia’s Intro to Career Readiness | SOPH-0066 | 4.5 |
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College Readiness | Foundations of Success (FOS 100) | SOPH-0031 | 4.5 |
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Conflict Resolution | General Elective (ELC 000) | SOPH-0007 | 4.5 |
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Foundations of English Composition | English Elective (ENG 000) | SOPH-0019 | 4.5 |
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French I | Language Elective (LAN 003) | SOPH-0077 | 4.5 |
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Health, Fitness, and Wellness | Science Elective (SCI 005) | SOPH-0080 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Chemistry | Science Elective (SCI 001) | SOPH-0056 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Ethics | Ethics (PHI 220) | SOPH-0020 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Nutrition | Nutrition (SCI 231) | SOPH-0063 | 4.5 |
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Lifespan Development | Science Elective (SCI 004) | SOPH-0078 | 4.5 |
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Microbiology | Science Elective (SCI 003) | SOPH-0074 | 4.5 |
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Spanish I | Language Elective (LAN 001) | SOPH-0057 | 4.5 |
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Spanish II | Language Elective (LAN 002) | SOPH-0064 | 4.5 |
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Visual Communications | General Elective (ELC 000) | SOPH-0009 | 4.5 |
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Art History I | World Cultures I (HUM 111) OR Exploring Cultures: Adapting in a Global World (HUM 201) | SOPH-0006 | 4.5 |
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Art History II | World Cultures II (HUM 112) | SOPH-0029 | 4.5 |
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Critical Thinking | Thinking it Through (PHI 201) OR Critical Thinking (PHI 210) | SOPH-0065 | 4.5 |
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| Math/Natural Science | |||||
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Calculus I | Calculus I (MAT 310) | SOPH-0060 | 6 |
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Environmental Science | Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Environmental Science (SCI 200) | SOPH-0016 | 4.5 |
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Human Biology | Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Human Biology (SCI 115) | SOPH-0002 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to College Mathematics | Using Math to Inform Your World (MAT110) OR Algebra with Applications (MAT104) | SOPH-0055 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Statistics | Statistics (MAT 300) OR Data Driven Decisions (MAT 210) | SOPH-0005 | 4.5 |
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Precalculus | Precalculus (MAT 200) | SOPH-0069 | 4.5 |
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Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000) | SOPH-0072 | 1.5 |
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Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000) | SOPH-0082 | 1.5 |
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Developing Effective Teams | Partial Elective (ELCP 000) | SOPH-0021 | 1.5 |
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Foundations of Statistics | Partial Math Elective (MAT 000) | SOPH-0017 | 3 |
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Human Biology Lab | Partial Elective (ELCP 000) | SOPH-0067 | 1.5 |
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IT Career Exploration | Partial Elective (ELCP 000) | SOPH-0041 | 1.5 |
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Introduction to Career Readiness | Partial Elective (ELCP 000) *Don’t take if you’ve earned credit for Sophia’s Career Readiness | SOPH-0061 | 1.5 |
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Introduction to Chemistry Lab | Partial Elective (ELCP 000) | SOPH-0070 | 1.5 |
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Microbiology Lab | Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000) | SOPH-0075 | 1.5 |
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The Essentials of Managing Conflict | Partial Elective (ELCP 000) | SOPH-0026 | 1.5 |
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Criminology | Criminology (CRJ105) | SOPH-0084 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Criminal Justice | Introduction to Criminal Justice (CRJ 100) | SOPH-0090 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Psychology | Smarter Decisions Through Psychology (PSY 101) * Don't take if you've taken PSY105 | SOPH-0048 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Sociology | Introduction to Sociology (SOC 100) OR Story of Us: Embracing Diversity & Collaboration (SOC 101) | SOPH-0051 | 4.5 |
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Macroeconomics | Macroecon (ECO102) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied | SOPH-0012 | 4.5 |
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Microeconomics | Microecon (ECO101) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied | SOPH-0011 | 4.5 |
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Personal Finance | Taking Charge of Your Economic Future (ECO 110) | SOPH-0044 | 4.5 |
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Public and Community Health | Foundations of Public Health (HSA360) | SOPH-0087 | 4.5 |
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U.S. Government | U.S. Government (POL 110) | SOPH-0071 | 4.5 |
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U.S. History I | U.S. History: Learn from the Past, Prepare for the Future (HIS 110) OR American History to 1865 (HIS 104) | SOPH-0022 | 4.5 |
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U.S. History II | U.S. History: Learn from the Past, Prepare for the Future (HIS 110) OR American History after 1865 (HIS 105) | SOPH-0025 | 4.5 |
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Foundations of College Algebra | ---- DOES NOT TRANSFER --- | – |
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Writing Fundamentals | Writing Fundamentals (ENG 090) | – |
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Writing Fundamentals
by Erica J. on February 22, 2026
I was truly nervous about taking this course at first. As a first-time college student, I was unsure of what to expect and whether I would be able to meet the expectations. However, the course turned out to be a really great experience. The professor consistently provided helpful feedback and practical advice on how to improve each unit, which made a significant difference in my confidence and performance. I took the time to carefully read and apply that feedback, and it helped me grow as a writer and a student. Overall, this course challenged me in a positive way and showed me that I am capable of succeeding in higher education.
Managerial Accounting
by Alisha R. on February 22, 2026
Great course if you accel in accounting. Good practice questions.
Business Data Analytics
by ramiro f. on February 22, 2026
Coding is hard. Maybe provide more help there
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
by Diana S. on February 22, 2026
I liked this lab much better than the other labs I’ve done so far on here. Most of it didn’t even seem like actual labs, it was more like hands on lectures, but this style did actually help to learn the material a little better.
Introduction to Ethics
by Adriano D. on February 22, 2026
Thanks!
Conflict Resolution
by Alisha R. on February 22, 2026
A great class with great information, especially in a management role overseeing multiple associates.
Workplace Writing II
by Osman Y. on February 22, 2026
Tedious assignments but fair grading nonetheless
Spanish I
by Osman Y. on February 22, 2026
Fair grading
