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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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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 7221
Business Law
Business Law Business Law I (LEG 100)   4.5 19080
Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting Accounting I (ACC 100)   4.5 39771
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business (BUS 100)   4.5 52432
Managerial Accounting
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting (ACC 350)   4.5 10461
Operations Management
Operations Management Operations Management (BUS430)   4.5 1221
Organizational Behavior
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior (BUS322)   4.5 2505
Principles of Finance
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance (FIN100)   4.5 35221
Principles of Management
Principles of Management Management Concepts (BUS 302)   4.5 16959
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing (MKT100)   4.5 4671
Project Management
Project Management Project Management (BUS 375)   4.5 52409
Communications
Business Communication
Business Communication Professional Communications (ENG 315)   4.5 7048
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 10038
Workplace Communication
Workplace Communication Communication at Work (COM 100) OR Effective Communication Skills (COM 101)   4.5 19871
Workplace Writing I
Workplace Writing I Discover the Writer in You (ENG116) OR English Composition I (ENG115)   4.5 1829
Workplace Writing II
Workplace Writing II The Power of Persuasion (ENG201) OR English Composition II (ENG215)   4.5 2271
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 50727
Introduction to Java Programming
Introduction to Java Programming JAVA Programming I (CIS 406)   4.5 5306
Introduction to Networking
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking (CIS 175)   4.5 4464
Introduction to Python Programming
Introduction to Python Programming Computer Programming Design (CIS 110)   4.5 5954
Introduction to Relational Databases
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems (CIS 111)   4.5 9450
Introduction to Web Development
Introduction to Web Development Web Design and Development (CIS 373)   4.5 20040
Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology I Science Elective (SCI 000)   4.5 13382
Anatomy and Physiology II
Anatomy and Physiology II Science Elective (SCI 006)   4.5 6079
Ancient Greek Philosophers
Ancient Greek Philosophers Philosophy Elective (PHI 001)   4.5 9718
Approaches to Studying Religions
Approaches to Studying Religions World Religions (REL 212)   4.5 5894
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 4083
College Readiness
College Readiness Foundations of Success (FOS 100)   4.5 23853
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5 35372
Foundations of English Composition
Foundations of English Composition English Elective (ENG 000)   4.5 4491
French I
French I Language Elective (LAN 003)   4.5 422
Health, Fitness, and Wellness
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Science Elective (SCI 005)   4.5 7180
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Chemistry Science Elective (SCI 001)   4.5 13368
Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to Ethics Ethics (PHI 220)   4.5 53085
Introduction to Nutrition
Introduction to Nutrition Science Elective (SCI 002)   4.5 41408
Lifespan Development
Lifespan Development Science Elective (SCI 004)   4.5 13170
Microbiology
Microbiology Science Elective (SCI 003)   4.5 8244
Spanish I
Spanish I Language Elective (LAN 001)   4.5 5928
Spanish II
Spanish II Language Elective (LAN 002)   4.5 1407
Visual Communications
Visual Communications General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5 51285
Humanities
Art History I
Art History I World Cultures I (HUM 111) OR Exploring Cultures: Adapting in a Global World (HUM 201)   4.5 43246
Art History II
Art History II World Cultures II (HUM 112)   4.5 21425
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking Thinking it Through (PHI 201) OR Critical Thinking (PHI 210)   4.5 16526
Math/Natural Science
Calculus I
Calculus I Calculus I (MAT 310)   6 9172
Environmental Science
Environmental Science Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Environmental Science (SCI 200)   4.5 44606
Human Biology
Human Biology Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Human Biology (SCI 115)   4.5 49691
Introduction to College Mathematics
Introduction to College Mathematics Using Math to Inform Your World (MAT110) OR Algebra with Applications (MAT104)   4.5 17785
Introduction to Statistics
Introduction to Statistics Statistics (MAT 300) OR Data Driven Decisions (MAT 210)   4.5 61921
Precalculus
Precalculus Precalculus (MAT 200)   4.5 4000
Partial Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 4678
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 2630
Developing Effective Teams
Developing Effective Teams Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 38402
Foundations of Statistics
Foundations of Statistics Partial Math Elective (MAT 000)   3 8268
Human Biology Lab
Human Biology Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 4825
IT Career Exploration
IT Career Exploration Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 4566
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 1769
Introduction to Chemistry Lab
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 2434
Microbiology Lab
Microbiology Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 3082
The Essentials of Managing Conflict
The Essentials of Managing Conflict Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 31918
Social Science
Criminology
Criminology Criminology (CRJ105)   4.5 1553
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Psychology Smarter Decisions Through Psychology (PSY 101) * Don't take if you've taken PSY105   4.5 25049
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology (SOC 100) OR Story of Us: Embracing Diversity & Collaboration (SOC 101)   4.5 14425
Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics Macroecon (ECO102) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5 28889
Microeconomics
Microeconomics Microecon (ECO101) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5 21096
Personal Finance
Personal Finance Taking Charge of Your Economic Future (ECO 110)   4.5 12245
Public and Community Health
Public and Community Health Foundations of Public Health (HSA360)   4.5 302
U.S. Government
U.S. Government U.S. Government (POL 110)   4.5 8532
U.S. History I
U.S. History I American History to 1865 (HIS 104)   4.5 17035
U.S. History II
U.S. History II American History after 1865 (HIS 105)   4.5 5851
Success Preparation: Not Credit-Bearing
Foundations of College Algebra
Foundations of College Algebra ---- DOES NOT TRANSFER ---   1517
Writing Fundamentals
Writing Fundamentals Writing Fundamentals (ENG 090)   775

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Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry
by Rafi D. on May 17, 2025
Very informative
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics
by OMOAREBUN A. on May 17, 2025
Nice course. Great resources. It is also very good the tests are open book.
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming
by Junior R. on May 17, 2025
I loved the course! Especially as someone with no tech background. It was very informational.
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics
by JACOB B. on May 17, 2025
This is a great course for a person in a leadership role. The course material will greatly improve my ability to better understand my employee's actions.
Microbiology Lab Microbiology Lab
by Brinae B. on May 17, 2025
It was tough; but a good course!
Personal Finance Personal Finance
by Coby S. on May 17, 2025
This was a good class.
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business
by Heather G. on May 17, 2025
I preferred to download the pdfs and read them on my own then come back and do the assessments. If I had issues understanding the material I would then go to the videos. It was a good class
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology
by Emelyn H. on May 17, 2025
Loved the course!