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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 4375
Business Law
Business Law Business Law I (LEG 100)   4.5 15164
Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting Accounting I (ACC 100)   4.5 32809
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business (BUS 100)   4.5 43077
Managerial Accounting
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting (ACC 350)   4.5 5809
Organizational Behavior
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior (BUS322)   4.5 495
Principles of Finance
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance (FIN100)   4.5 27943
Principles of Management
Principles of Management Management Concepts (BUS 302)   4.5 13414
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing (MKT100)   4.5 1527
Project Management
Project Management Project Management (BUS 375)   4.5 43152
Communications
Business Communication
Business Communication Professional Communications (ENG 315)   4.5 5032
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 1203
Workplace Writing II
Workplace Writing II The Power of Persuasion (ENG201) OR English Composition II (ENG215)   4.5 1501
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 43185
Introduction to Java Programming
Introduction to Java Programming JAVA Programming I (CIS 406)   4.5 4030
Introduction to Networking
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking (CIS 175)   4.5 3129
Introduction to Python Programming
Introduction to Python Programming Computer Programming Design (CIS 110)   4.5 4486
Introduction to Relational Databases
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems (CIS 111)   4.5 7318
Introduction to Web Development
Introduction to Web Development Web Design and Development (CIS 373)   4.5 19363
Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology I Science Elective (SCI 000)   4.5 7673
Anatomy and Physiology II
Anatomy and Physiology II Science Elective (SCI 006)   4.5 2637
Ancient Greek Philosophers
Ancient Greek Philosophers Philosophy Elective (PHI 001)   4.5 8010
Approaches to Studying Religions
Approaches to Studying Religions World Religions (REL 212)   4.5 4651
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 2830
College Readiness
College Readiness Foundations of Success (FOS 100)   4.5 20781
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5 33472
Foundations of English Composition
Foundations of English Composition English Elective (ENG 000)   4.5 4133
French I
French I Language Elective (LAN 003)   4.5 273
Health, Fitness, and Wellness
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Science Elective (SCI 005)   4.5 3502
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Chemistry Science Elective (SCI 001)   4.5 8887
Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to Ethics Ethics (PHI 220)   4.5 42314
Introduction to Nutrition
Introduction to Nutrition Science Elective (SCI 002)   4.5 29762
Lifespan Development
Lifespan Development Science Elective (SCI 004)   4.5 7134
Microbiology
Microbiology Science Elective (SCI 003)   4.5 4572
Spanish I
Spanish I Language Elective (LAN 001)   4.5 4497
Spanish II
Spanish II Language Elective (LAN 002)   4.5 1008
Visual Communications
Visual Communications General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5 45477
Humanities
Art History I
Art History I World Cultures I (HUM 111) OR Exploring Cultures: Adapting in a Global World (HUM 201)   4.5 39734
Art History II
Art History II World Cultures II (HUM 112)   4.5 18372
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking Thinking it Through (PHI 201) OR Critical Thinking (PHI 210)   4.5 11014
Math/Natural Science
Calculus I
Calculus I Calculus I (MAT 310)   6 6511
Environmental Science
Environmental Science Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Environmental Science (SCI 200)   4.5 36723
Human Biology
Human Biology Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Human Biology (SCI 115)   4.5 45506
Introduction to College Mathematics
Introduction to College Mathematics Using Math to Inform Your World (MAT110) OR Algebra with Applications (MAT104)   4.5 13798
Introduction to Statistics
Introduction to Statistics Statistics (MAT 300) OR Data Driven Decisions (MAT 210)   4.5 52108
Precalculus
Precalculus Precalculus (MAT 200)   4.5 2528
Partial Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 2419
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 33336
Foundations of Statistics
Foundations of Statistics Partial Math Elective (MAT 000)   3 6830
Human Biology Lab
Human Biology Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 3398
IT Career Exploration
IT Career Exploration Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 2961
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 28957
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 19894
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology (SOC 100) OR Story of Us: Embracing Diversity & Collaboration (SOC 101)   4.5 10357
Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics Macroecon (ECO102) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5 20782
Microeconomics
Microeconomics Microecon (ECO101) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5 14811
Personal Finance
Personal Finance Taking Charge of Your Economic Future (ECO 110)   4.5 9920
U.S. Government
U.S. Government U.S. Government (POL 110)   4.5 5634
U.S. History I
U.S. History I American History to 1865 (HIS 104)   4.5 11097
U.S. History II
U.S. History II American History after 1865 (HIS 105)   4.5 3821
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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Financial Accounting Financial Accounting
by Jose S. on November 18, 2024
great
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting
by Lisa J. on November 18, 2024
Very help thank you…
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology
by Sheniah F. on November 18, 2024
Cool course
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business
by Neil A. on November 18, 2024
learn alot!! great info !!
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology
by Jaylon G. on November 18, 2024
Very long but worthit
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness
by Matthew K. on November 18, 2024
I keep failing the typing test used for identity.
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics
by Sienna F. on November 18, 2024
Lots of work, but worth it!
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting
by Keith C. on November 18, 2024
Tough course, lots of multistep formulas in which the processes aren't clearly explained in the lessons, but incorrect answers on tests and quizzes have explanations so you can figure it out that way.