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

Sophia Course Strayer University Course ACE® ID Credits Rating
Business
Business Data Analytics
Business Data Analytics Data Analytics I (CIS 362)   SOPH-0091 4.5 473
Business Ethics
Business Ethics Business Ethics (BUS 309)   SOPH-0076 4.5 9979
Business Law
Business Law Business Law I (LEG 100)   SOPH-0032 4.5 23090
Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting Accounting I (ACC 100)   SOPH-0010 4.5 45707
Healthcare Management
Healthcare Management Health Services Organization Management (HSA 300)   SOPH-0092 4.5 485
Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management Human Resource Management (BUS 310)   SOPH-0089 4.5 2728
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business (BUS 100)   SOPH-0014 4.5 62575
Managerial Accounting
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting (ACC 350)   SOPH-0079 4.5 15048
Operations Management
Operations Management Operations Management (BUS430)   SOPH-0086 4.5 3201
Organizational Behavior
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior (BUS322)   SOPH-0083 4.5 5111
Principles of Finance
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance (FIN100)   SOPH-0033 4.5 42500
Principles of Management
Principles of Management Management Concepts (BUS 302)   SOPH-0054 4.5 20613
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing (MKT100)   SOPH-0085 4.5 8222
Project Management
Project Management Project Management (BUS 375)   SOPH-0013 4.5 61750
Communications
Business Communication
Business Communication Professional Communications (ENG 315)   SOPH-0059 4.5 9081
Public Speaking
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 12858
Workplace Communication
Workplace Communication Communication at Work (COM 100) OR Effective Communication Skills (COM 101)   SOPH-0034 4.5 22656
Workplace Writing I
Workplace Writing I Discover the Writer in You (ENG116) OR English Composition I (ENG115)   SOPH-0050 4.5 2616
Workplace Writing II
Workplace Writing II The Power of Persuasion (ENG201) OR English Composition II (ENG215)   SOPH-0049 4.5 3244
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)   SOPH-0023 4.5 58725
Introduction to Java Programming
Introduction to Java Programming JAVA Programming I (CIS 406)   SOPH-0062 4.5 6418
Introduction to Networking
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking (CIS 175)   SOPH-0068 4.5 5690
Introduction to Python Programming
Introduction to Python Programming Computer Programming Design (CIS 110)   SOPH-0058 4.5 7079
Introduction to Relational Databases
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems (CIS 111)   SOPH-0047 4.5 11563
Introduction to Web Development
Introduction to Web Development Web Design and Development (CIS 373)   SOPH-0043 4.5 20853
Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology (SCI 220)   SOPH-0073 4.5 20067
Anatomy and Physiology II
Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II (SCI 221)   SOPH-0081 4.5 9834
Ancient Greek Philosophers
Ancient Greek Philosophers Philosophy Elective (PHI 001)   SOPH-0027 4.5 11687
Approaches to Studying Religions
Approaches to Studying Religions World Religions (REL 212)   SOPH-0008 4.5 7492
Career Readiness
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 5204
College Readiness
College Readiness Foundations of Success (FOS 100)   SOPH-0031 4.5 26938
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution General Elective (ELC 000)   SOPH-0007 4.5 42396
Foundations of English Composition
Foundations of English Composition English Elective (ENG 000)   SOPH-0019 4.5 4898
French I
French I Language Elective (LAN 003)   SOPH-0077 4.5 616
Health, Fitness, and Wellness
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Science Elective (SCI 005)   SOPH-0080 4.5 11248
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Chemistry Science Elective (SCI 001)   SOPH-0056 4.5 18491
Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to Ethics Ethics (PHI 220)   SOPH-0020 4.5 65758
Introduction to Nutrition
Introduction to Nutrition Nutrition (SCI 231)   SOPH-0063 4.5 53713
Lifespan Development
Lifespan Development Science Elective (SCI 004)   SOPH-0078 4.5 19792
Microbiology
Microbiology Science Elective (SCI 003)   SOPH-0074 4.5 12216
Spanish I
Spanish I Language Elective (LAN 001)   SOPH-0057 4.5 7321
Spanish II
Spanish II Language Elective (LAN 002)   SOPH-0064 4.5 1207
Visual Communications
Visual Communications General Elective (ELC 000)   SOPH-0009 4.5 54509
Humanities
Art History I
Art History I World Cultures I (HUM 111) OR Exploring Cultures: Adapting in a Global World (HUM 201)   SOPH-0006 4.5 47410
Art History II
Art History II World Cultures II (HUM 112)   SOPH-0029 4.5 22372
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking Thinking it Through (PHI 201) OR Critical Thinking (PHI 210)   SOPH-0065 4.5 22174
Math/Natural Science
Calculus I
Calculus I Calculus I (MAT 310)   SOPH-0060 6 11683
Environmental Science
Environmental Science Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Environmental Science (SCI 200)   SOPH-0016 4.5 53364
Human Biology
Human Biology Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Human Biology (SCI 115)   SOPH-0002 4.5 56240
Introduction to College Mathematics
Introduction to College Mathematics Using Math to Inform Your World (MAT110) OR Algebra with Applications (MAT104)   SOPH-0055 4.5 22013
Introduction to Statistics
Introduction to Statistics Statistics (MAT 300) OR Data Driven Decisions (MAT 210)   SOPH-0005 4.5 72362
Precalculus
Precalculus Precalculus (MAT 200)   SOPH-0069 4.5 5579
Partial Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   SOPH-0072 1.5 7365
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   SOPH-0082 1.5 4686
Developing Effective Teams
Developing Effective Teams Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   SOPH-0021 1.5 43997
Foundations of Statistics
Foundations of Statistics Partial Math Elective (MAT 000)   SOPH-0017 3 9815
Human Biology Lab
Human Biology Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   SOPH-0067 1.5 6153
IT Career Exploration
IT Career Exploration Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   SOPH-0041 1.5 6266
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   SOPH-0061 1.5 2179
Introduction to Chemistry Lab
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   SOPH-0070 1.5 3516
Microbiology Lab
Microbiology Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   SOPH-0075 1.5 4983
The Essentials of Managing Conflict
The Essentials of Managing Conflict Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   SOPH-0026 1.5 34882
Social Science
Criminology
Criminology Criminology (CRJ105)   SOPH-0084 4.5 2992
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice (CRJ 100)   SOPH-0090 4.5 1055
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Psychology Smarter Decisions Through Psychology (PSY 101) * Don't take if you've taken PSY105   SOPH-0048 4.5 31085
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology (SOC 100) OR Story of Us: Embracing Diversity & Collaboration (SOC 101)   SOPH-0051 4.5 19848
Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics Macroecon (ECO102) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   SOPH-0012 4.5 37005
Microeconomics
Microeconomics Microecon (ECO101) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   SOPH-0011 4.5 27550
Personal Finance
Personal Finance Taking Charge of Your Economic Future (ECO 110)   SOPH-0044 4.5 14512
Public and Community Health
Public and Community Health Foundations of Public Health (HSA360)   SOPH-0087 4.5 1006
U.S. Government
U.S. Government U.S. Government (POL 110)   SOPH-0071 4.5 11824
U.S. History I
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 23562
U.S. History II
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 8054
Success Preparation: Not Credit-Bearing
Foundations of College Algebra
Foundations of College Algebra ---- DOES NOT TRANSFER ---   1538
Writing Fundamentals
Writing Fundamentals Writing Fundamentals (ENG 090)   840

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Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition
by Jonathan M. on November 13, 2025
great course, learned a lot.
Human Biology Human Biology
by Samantha S. on November 13, 2025
Super informative but quick to the point. 10/10 recommend!
Art History I Art History I
by Daniel W. on November 13, 2025
The reaching materials are well slected and arranged with excellent visuals, balanced breadth and depth.
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics
by Corey T. on November 13, 2025
Was a lot of fun learning about ethics
Human Biology Human Biology
by Brian R. on November 13, 2025
Great class, very detailed and informative.
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance
by Kawailani M. on November 13, 2025
Good class! Useful information
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics
by Barikisu A. on November 13, 2025
very good
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development
by Kevin C. on November 13, 2025
It’s very old and antiquated. I’m a principal engineer at a fortune 5 company, and none of the php or jquery are ever going to come up for any company with a tech stack newer than 10 years. CSS was good. Enjoyed that part. The touchstone is far more complex than it has any right to be for an intro to web development. So much unnecessary work that would never be asked of someone in real life (and especially someone who is just starting out).