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Access no-cost gen ed courses with Sophia

Earn your gen eds on time, at your pace

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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Benefits

Access courses anywhere

Sophia courses are available anytime, anywhere, from your laptop, tablet or phone.

Boost your learning

Take as many courses as you want, up to two at a time, while you're active in a Strayer undergraduate degree program.

Success Support

As a member, you're not on your own. Sophia Learning Coaches offer support every step of the way and are available to help by phone, email, or online chat.

Courses

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

Need help finding the right options? Contact a Sophia Learning Coach.

Have questions about your degree program? Contact 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.

Sophia Course Strayer University Course Credits Rating
Business
Business Ethics
Business Ethics Business Ethics (BUS 309)   4.5
234
Business Law
Business Law Business Law I (LEG 100)   4.5
8231
Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting Accounting I (ACC 100)   4.5
21333
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business (BUS 100)   4.5
27804
Principles of Finance
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance (FIN100)   4.5
15800
Principles of Management
Principles of Management Management Concepts (BUS 302)   4.5
5326
Project Management
Project Management Project Management (BUS 375)   4.5
27143
Communications
Business Communication
Business Communication Professional Communications (ENG 315)   4.5
1593
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
4854
Workplace Communication
Workplace Communication Communication at Work (COM 100) OR Effective Communication Skills (COM 101)   4.5
12641
Workplace Writing I
Workplace Writing I Discover the Writer in You (ENG116) OR English Composition I (ENG115)   4.5
376
Workplace Writing II
Workplace Writing II The Power of Persuasion (ENG201) OR English Composition II (ENG215)   4.5
571
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
26824
Introduction to Java Programming
Introduction to Java Programming JAVA Programming I (CIS 406)   4.5
1203
Introduction to Networking
New
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking (CIS 175)   4.5
313
Introduction to Python Programming
Introduction to Python Programming Computer Programming Design (CIS 110)   4.5
1486
Introduction to Relational Databases
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems (CIS 111)   4.5
3120
Introduction to Web Development
Introduction to Web Development Web Design and Development (CIS 373)   4.5
12473
Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I
New
Anatomy and Physiology I Science Elective (SCI 000)   4.5
588
Ancient Greek Philosophers
Ancient Greek Philosophers Philosophy Elective (PHI 001)   4.5
4815
Approaches to Studying Religions
Approaches to Studying Religions World Religions (REL 212)   4.5
2675
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
707
College Readiness
College Readiness Foundations of Success (FOS 100)   4.5
16098
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5
24126
Foundations of English Composition
Foundations of English Composition English Elective (ENG 000)   4.5
4109
French I
New
French I Language Elective (LAN 003)   4.5
6
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Chemistry Science Elective (SCI 001)   4.5
2814
Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to Ethics Ethics (PHI 220)   4.5
25801
Introduction to Nutrition
Introduction to Nutrition Science Elective (SCI 002)   4.5
9189
Microbiology
Microbiology Science Elective (SCI 000)   4.5
407
Spanish I
Spanish I Language Elective (LAN 001)   4.5
1742
Spanish II
Spanish II Language Elective (LAN 002)   4.5
334
Visual Communications
Visual Communications General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5
29826
Humanities
Art History I
Art History I World Cultures I (HUM 111) OR Exploring Cultures: Adapting in a Global World (HUM 201)   4.5
30362
Art History II
Art History II World Cultures II (HUM 112)   4.5
12117
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking Thinking it Through (PHI 201) OR Critical Thinking (PHI 210)   4.5
2300
Math/Natural Science
Calculus I
Calculus I Calculus I (MAT 310)   6
2272
Environmental Science
Environmental Science Environmental Science (SCI 200)   4.5
22491
Human Biology
Human Biology Introduction to Biology (SCI 115) OR Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201)   4.5
32429
Introduction to College Mathematics
Introduction to College Mathematics Using Math to Inform Your World (MAT110) OR Algebra with Applications (MAT104)   4.5
5480
Introduction to Statistics
Introduction to Statistics Statistics (MAT 300) OR Data Driven Decisions (MAT 210)   4.5
34180
Precalculus
Precalculus Precalculus (MAT 200)   4.5
527
Partial Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
New
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5
158
Developing Effective Teams
Developing Effective Teams Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5
41657
Foundations of Statistics
Foundations of Statistics Partial Math Elective (MAT 000)   3
5252
Human Biology Lab
Human Biology Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5
789
IT Career Exploration
IT Career Exploration Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5
1887
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
533
Introduction to Chemistry Lab
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5
342
Microbiology Lab
Microbiology Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5
96
The Essentials of Managing Conflict
The Essentials of Managing Conflict Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5
20483
Social Science
Introduction to Psychology: Smarter Decisions Through Psychology
Introduction to Psychology Smarter Decisions Through Psychology (PSY 101) * Don't take if you've taken PSY105   4.5
11940
Introduction to Sociology: Embracing Diversity and Collaboration
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology (SOC 100) OR Story of Us: Embracing Diversity & Collaboration (SOC 101)   4.5
4332
Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics Macroecon (ECO102) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5
6478
Microeconomics
Microeconomics Microecon (ECO101) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5
4295
Personal Finance
Personal Finance Taking Charge of Your Economic Future (ECO 110)   4.5
5293
Topics in U.S. History: Learn from the Past, Prepare for the Future
Topics in U.S. History Learn from the Past, Prepare for the Future (HIS 110)   4.5
1167
U.S. Government
U.S. Government U.S. Government (POL 110)   4.5
992
U.S. History I
U.S. History I American History to 1865 (HIS 104)   4.5
1886
U.S. History II
U.S. History II American History after 1865 (HIS 105)   4.5
620
Success Preparation: Not Credit-Bearing
Foundations of College Algebra
Foundations of College Algebra ---- DOES NOT TRANSFER ---  
1468
Writing Fundamentals
Writing Fundamentals Writing Fundamentals (ENG 090)  
530

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Reviews

Our students love the freedom, flexibility and support we offer. See what they're saying about Sophia's courses.

Calculus I Calculus I
by Victor G. on September 30, 2023
Very good easy to follow along
U.S. Government U.S. Government
by Stephon H. on September 30, 2023
good class
Project Management Project Management
by James H. on September 30, 2023
tough but doable
Project Management Project Management
by Ronald P. on September 30, 2023
I found the course content to be great but felt that the quiz questions to be quite ambiguous.
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics
by John C. on September 30, 2023
Great course, I actually learned a lot!!!
Developing Effective Teams Developing Effective Teams
by Omar M. on September 30, 2023
As a long-time manager and leader of IT teams, this course definitely provides a good second step to developing teams. It goes without saying that it's a required skill, the downloadable PDF is great reference material as well.
Personal Finance Personal Finance
by Michelle M. on September 30, 2023
This is a wonderful help to review your Finances and create a successful plan.
Writing Fundamentals Writing Fundamentals
by Sharon C. on September 30, 2023
This was an excellent course. My professor provided lots of feedback and guided me through the whole way! I learned about different techniques and brushed up on my current writing skills! I loved it!