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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 3832
Business Law
Business Law Business Law I (LEG 100)   4.5 14362
Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting Accounting I (ACC 100)   4.5 31329
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business (BUS 100)   4.5 41210
Managerial Accounting
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting (ACC 350)   4.5 4897
Organizational Behavior
New
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior (BUS322)   4.5 168
Principles of Finance
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance (FIN100)   4.5 26525
Principles of Management
Principles of Management Management Concepts (BUS 302)   4.5 12667
Principles of Marketing
New
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing (MKT100)   4.5 791
Project Management
Project Management Project Management (BUS 375)   4.5 41380
Communications
Business Communication
Business Communication Professional Communications (ENG 315)   4.5 4641
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 7844
Workplace Communication
Workplace Communication Communication at Work (COM 100) OR Effective Communication Skills (COM 101)   4.5 17116
Workplace Writing I
Workplace Writing I Discover the Writer in You (ENG116) OR English Composition I (ENG115)   4.5 1098
Workplace Writing II
Workplace Writing II The Power of Persuasion (ENG201) OR English Composition II (ENG215)   4.5 1388
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 41587
Introduction to Java Programming
Introduction to Java Programming JAVA Programming I (CIS 406)   4.5 3754
Introduction to Networking
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking (CIS 175)   4.5 2852
Introduction to Python Programming
Introduction to Python Programming Computer Programming Design (CIS 110)   4.5 4186
Introduction to Relational Databases
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems (CIS 111)   4.5 6818
Introduction to Web Development
Introduction to Web Development Web Design and Development (CIS 373)   4.5 19245
Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology I Science Elective (SCI 000)   4.5 6583
Anatomy and Physiology II
Anatomy and Physiology II Science Elective (SCI 006)   4.5 2022
Ancient Greek Philosophers
Ancient Greek Philosophers Philosophy Elective (PHI 001)   4.5 7709
Approaches to Studying Religions
Approaches to Studying Religions World Religions (REL 212)   4.5 4434
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 2612
College Readiness
College Readiness Foundations of Success (FOS 100)   4.5 20260
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5 32404
Foundations of English Composition
Foundations of English Composition English Elective (ENG 000)   4.5 5042
French I
French I Language Elective (LAN 003)   4.5 243
Health, Fitness, and Wellness
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Science Elective (SCI 005)   4.5 2801
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Chemistry Science Elective (SCI 001)   4.5 8025
Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to Ethics Ethics (PHI 220)   4.5 40240
Introduction to Nutrition
Introduction to Nutrition Science Elective (SCI 002)   4.5 27588
Lifespan Development
Lifespan Development Science Elective (SCI 004)   4.5 5955
Microbiology
Microbiology Science Elective (SCI 003)   4.5 3939
Spanish I
Spanish I Language Elective (LAN 001)   4.5 4211
Spanish II
Spanish II Language Elective (LAN 002)   4.5 946
Visual Communications
Visual Communications General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5 43667
Humanities
Art History I
Art History I World Cultures I (HUM 111) OR Exploring Cultures: Adapting in a Global World (HUM 201)   4.5 39063
Art History II
Art History II World Cultures II (HUM 112)   4.5 17676
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking Thinking it Through (PHI 201) OR Critical Thinking (PHI 210)   4.5 9967
Math/Natural Science
Calculus I
Calculus I Calculus I (MAT 310)   6 5983
Environmental Science
Environmental Science Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Environmental Science (SCI 200)   4.5 35063
Human Biology
Human Biology Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Human Biology (SCI 115)   4.5 44099
Introduction to College Mathematics
Introduction to College Mathematics Using Math to Inform Your World (MAT110) OR Algebra with Applications (MAT104)   4.5 12811
Introduction to Statistics
Introduction to Statistics Statistics (MAT 300) OR Data Driven Decisions (MAT 210)   4.5 50208
Precalculus
Precalculus Precalculus (MAT 200)   4.5 2239
Partial Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 2051
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 772
Developing Effective Teams
Developing Effective Teams Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 32568
Foundations of Statistics
Foundations of Statistics Partial Math Elective (MAT 000)   3 6544
Human Biology Lab
Human Biology Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 3106
IT Career Exploration
IT Career Exploration Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 2810
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 1259
Introduction to Chemistry Lab
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 1294
Microbiology Lab
Microbiology Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 1319
The Essentials of Managing Conflict
The Essentials of Managing Conflict Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 28118
Social Science
Criminology
New
Criminology Criminology (CRJ105)   4.5 187
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Psychology Smarter Decisions Through Psychology (PSY 101) * Don't take if you've taken PSY105   4.5 18891
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology (SOC 100) OR Story of Us: Embracing Diversity & Collaboration (SOC 101)   4.5 9592
Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics Macroecon (ECO102) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5 19130
Microeconomics
Microeconomics Microecon (ECO101) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5 13551
Personal Finance
Personal Finance Taking Charge of Your Economic Future (ECO 110)   4.5 9458
U.S. Government
U.S. Government U.S. Government (POL 110)   4.5 5067
U.S. History I
U.S. History I American History to 1865 (HIS 104)   4.5 10036
U.S. History II
U.S. History II American History after 1865 (HIS 105)   4.5 3437
Success Preparation: Not Credit-Bearing
Foundations of College Algebra
Foundations of College Algebra ---- DOES NOT TRANSFER ---   1503
Writing Fundamentals
Writing Fundamentals Writing Fundamentals (ENG 090)   688

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Financial Accounting Financial Accounting
by Mario M. on October 6, 2024
Good couse
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance
by Mandeep Singh k. on October 6, 2024
Very comprehensive and useful course about the world of finance. Be prepared to be challenged.
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business
by Jeremy F. on October 6, 2024
Learn very fast and explantory on the details
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition
by Kanashia S. on October 6, 2024
Super easy layout to follow
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology
by Jason L. on October 5, 2024
very good course, easy to understand
Project Management Project Management
by Andrew C. on October 5, 2024
yup
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics
by Mariam M. on October 5, 2024
Short, sweet, to the point.
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness
by Rudy P. on October 5, 2024
Fun course! The touchstone was great making a personalized fitness plan! Make a good one and follow it! Don't be a fat gym teacher!