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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.

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

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Courses

Select from Sophia courses that fit your degree program at Strayer University.

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Strayer University's Degree Programs

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 4372
Business Law
Business Law Business Law I (LEG 100)   4.5 15157
Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting Accounting I (ACC 100)   4.5 32793
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business (BUS 100)   4.5 43068
Managerial Accounting
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting (ACC 350)   4.5 5798
Organizational Behavior
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior (BUS322)   4.5 492
Principles of Finance
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance (FIN100)   4.5 27934
Principles of Management
Principles of Management Management Concepts (BUS 302)   4.5 13408
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing (MKT100)   4.5 1520
Project Management
Project Management Project Management (BUS 375)   4.5 43138
Communications
Business Communication
Business Communication Professional Communications (ENG 315)   4.5 5031
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 8131
Workplace Communication
Workplace Communication Communication at Work (COM 100) OR Effective Communication Skills (COM 101)   4.5 17512
Workplace Writing I
Workplace Writing I Discover the Writer in You (ENG116) OR English Composition I (ENG115)   4.5 1201
Workplace Writing II
Workplace Writing II The Power of Persuasion (ENG201) OR English Composition II (ENG215)   4.5 1500
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 43173
Introduction to Java Programming
Introduction to Java Programming JAVA Programming I (CIS 406)   4.5 4028
Introduction to Networking
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking (CIS 175)   4.5 3126
Introduction to Python Programming
Introduction to Python Programming Computer Programming Design (CIS 110)   4.5 4485
Introduction to Relational Databases
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems (CIS 111)   4.5 7309
Introduction to Web Development
Introduction to Web Development Web Design and Development (CIS 373)   4.5 19362
Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology I Science Elective (SCI 000)   4.5 7664
Anatomy and Physiology II
Anatomy and Physiology II Science Elective (SCI 006)   4.5 2631
Ancient Greek Philosophers
Ancient Greek Philosophers Philosophy Elective (PHI 001)   4.5 8007
Approaches to Studying Religions
Approaches to Studying Religions World Religions (REL 212)   4.5 4648
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 2829
College Readiness
College Readiness Foundations of Success (FOS 100)   4.5 20777
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5 33461
Foundations of English Composition
Foundations of English Composition English Elective (ENG 000)   4.5 4133
French I
French I Language Elective (LAN 003)   4.5 272
Health, Fitness, and Wellness
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Science Elective (SCI 005)   4.5 3496
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Chemistry Science Elective (SCI 001)   4.5 8875
Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to Ethics Ethics (PHI 220)   4.5 42291
Introduction to Nutrition
Introduction to Nutrition Science Elective (SCI 002)   4.5 29749
Lifespan Development
Lifespan Development Science Elective (SCI 004)   4.5 7120
Microbiology
Microbiology Science Elective (SCI 003)   4.5 4567
Spanish I
Spanish I Language Elective (LAN 001)   4.5 4494
Spanish II
Spanish II Language Elective (LAN 002)   4.5 1008
Visual Communications
Visual Communications General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5 45455
Humanities
Art History I
Art History I World Cultures I (HUM 111) OR Exploring Cultures: Adapting in a Global World (HUM 201)   4.5 39729
Art History II
Art History II World Cultures II (HUM 112)   4.5 18359
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking Thinking it Through (PHI 201) OR Critical Thinking (PHI 210)   4.5 11007
Math/Natural Science
Calculus I
Calculus I Calculus I (MAT 310)   6 6510
Environmental Science
Environmental Science Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Environmental Science (SCI 200)   4.5 36714
Human Biology
Human Biology Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Human Biology (SCI 115)   4.5 45487
Introduction to College Mathematics
Introduction to College Mathematics Using Math to Inform Your World (MAT110) OR Algebra with Applications (MAT104)   4.5 13781
Introduction to Statistics
Introduction to Statistics Statistics (MAT 300) OR Data Driven Decisions (MAT 210)   4.5 52082
Precalculus
Precalculus Precalculus (MAT 200)   4.5 2526
Partial Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 2416
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 982
Developing Effective Teams
Developing Effective Teams Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 33324
Foundations of Statistics
Foundations of Statistics Partial Math Elective (MAT 000)   3 6828
Human Biology Lab
Human Biology Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 3395
IT Career Exploration
IT Career Exploration Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 2958
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 1341
Introduction to Chemistry Lab
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 1463
Microbiology Lab
Microbiology Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 1553
The Essentials of Managing Conflict
The Essentials of Managing Conflict Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 28954
Social Science
Criminology
Criminology Criminology (CRJ105)   4.5 401
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Psychology Smarter Decisions Through Psychology (PSY 101) * Don't take if you've taken PSY105   4.5 19890
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology (SOC 100) OR Story of Us: Embracing Diversity & Collaboration (SOC 101)   4.5 10353
Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics Macroecon (ECO102) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5 20755
Microeconomics
Microeconomics Microecon (ECO101) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5 14799
Personal Finance
Personal Finance Taking Charge of Your Economic Future (ECO 110)   4.5 9918
U.S. Government
U.S. Government U.S. Government (POL 110)   4.5 5623
U.S. History I
U.S. History I American History to 1865 (HIS 104)   4.5 11090
U.S. History II
U.S. History II American History after 1865 (HIS 105)   4.5 3817
Success Preparation: Not Credit-Bearing
Foundations of College Algebra
Foundations of College Algebra ---- DOES NOT TRANSFER ---   1507
Writing Fundamentals
Writing Fundamentals Writing Fundamentals (ENG 090)   704

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Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness
by Glen G. on November 18, 2024
Great course
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology
by Matthew N. on November 18, 2024
Honestly a little too easy was expecting and hoping to learn more but I also wanted some fast credits and this is probably the easiest course on sophia
Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II
by HAYLO M. on November 18, 2024
If you manage your time you can finish fast!
Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology I
by Katrina T. on November 18, 2024
It's okay but there was far too much cellular biology and neurology when what I was looking for was to study (more extensively) parts of the body, skeleton, muscles, organs, etc. The inclusion of repeated info I've already learned in chemistry and biology was dreadfully boring. If all of that wasn't included this could be done in one course, simply "intro to anatomy and physiology." That would be so much better for those of who've already taken chemistry and biology.
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming
by Sheniah F. on November 18, 2024
Cool course
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting
by Keith C. on November 18, 2024
Very difficult to learn when the quizzes and tests do not give any explanation for wrong answers.
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition
by maribel g. on November 18, 2024
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Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution
by John H. on November 18, 2024
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