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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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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 4153
Business Law
Business Law Business Law I (LEG 100)   4.5 14827
Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting Accounting I (ACC 100)   4.5 32222
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business (BUS 100)   4.5 42365
Managerial Accounting
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting (ACC 350)   4.5 5459
Organizational Behavior
New
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior (BUS322)   4.5 356
Principles of Finance
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance (FIN100)   4.5 27417
Principles of Management
Principles of Management Management Concepts (BUS 302)   4.5 13069
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing (MKT100)   4.5 1246
Project Management
Project Management Project Management (BUS 375)   4.5 42460
Communications
Business Communication
Business Communication Professional Communications (ENG 315)   4.5 4884
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 8101
Workplace Communication
Workplace Communication Communication at Work (COM 100) OR Effective Communication Skills (COM 101)   4.5 17431
Workplace Writing I
Workplace Writing I Discover the Writer in You (ENG116) OR English Composition I (ENG115)   4.5 1169
Workplace Writing II
Workplace Writing II The Power of Persuasion (ENG201) OR English Composition II (ENG215)   4.5 1450
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 42569
Introduction to Java Programming
Introduction to Java Programming JAVA Programming I (CIS 406)   4.5 3927
Introduction to Networking
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking (CIS 175)   4.5 3034
Introduction to Python Programming
Introduction to Python Programming Computer Programming Design (CIS 110)   4.5 4374
Introduction to Relational Databases
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems (CIS 111)   4.5 7121
Introduction to Web Development
Introduction to Web Development Web Design and Development (CIS 373)   4.5 19315
Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology I Science Elective (SCI 000)   4.5 7230
Anatomy and Physiology II
Anatomy and Physiology II Science Elective (SCI 006)   4.5 2386
Ancient Greek Philosophers
Ancient Greek Philosophers Philosophy Elective (PHI 001)   4.5 7906
Approaches to Studying Religions
Approaches to Studying Religions World Religions (REL 212)   4.5 4556
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 2736
College Readiness
College Readiness Foundations of Success (FOS 100)   4.5 20555
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5 33073
Foundations of English Composition
Foundations of English Composition English Elective (ENG 000)   4.5 4123
French I
French I Language Elective (LAN 003)   4.5 262
Health, Fitness, and Wellness
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Science Elective (SCI 005)   4.5 3233
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Chemistry Science Elective (SCI 001)   4.5 8573
Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to Ethics Ethics (PHI 220)   4.5 41503
Introduction to Nutrition
Introduction to Nutrition Science Elective (SCI 002)   4.5 28880
Lifespan Development
Lifespan Development Science Elective (SCI 004)   4.5 6645
Microbiology
Microbiology Science Elective (SCI 003)   4.5 4306
Spanish I
Spanish I Language Elective (LAN 001)   4.5 4390
Spanish II
Spanish II Language Elective (LAN 002)   4.5 981
Visual Communications
Visual Communications General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5 44821
Humanities
Art History I
Art History I World Cultures I (HUM 111) OR Exploring Cultures: Adapting in a Global World (HUM 201)   4.5 39476
Art History II
Art History II World Cultures II (HUM 112)   4.5 18086
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking Thinking it Through (PHI 201) OR Critical Thinking (PHI 210)   4.5 10615
Math/Natural Science
Calculus I
Calculus I Calculus I (MAT 310)   6 6327
Environmental Science
Environmental Science Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Environmental Science (SCI 200)   4.5 36068
Human Biology
Human Biology Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Human Biology (SCI 115)   4.5 44948
Introduction to College Mathematics
Introduction to College Mathematics Using Math to Inform Your World (MAT110) OR Algebra with Applications (MAT104)   4.5 13413
Introduction to Statistics
Introduction to Statistics Statistics (MAT 300) OR Data Driven Decisions (MAT 210)   4.5 51296
Precalculus
Precalculus Precalculus (MAT 200)   4.5 2424
Partial Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 2271
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 893
Developing Effective Teams
Developing Effective Teams Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 32991
Foundations of Statistics
Foundations of Statistics Partial Math Elective (MAT 000)   3 6710
Human Biology Lab
Human Biology Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 3275
IT Career Exploration
IT Career Exploration Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 2880
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 1310
Introduction to Chemistry Lab
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 1403
Microbiology Lab
Microbiology Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 1461
The Essentials of Managing Conflict
The Essentials of Managing Conflict Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 28643
Social Science
Criminology
Criminology Criminology (CRJ105)   4.5 325
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Psychology Smarter Decisions Through Psychology (PSY 101) * Don't take if you've taken PSY105   4.5 19497
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology (SOC 100) OR Story of Us: Embracing Diversity & Collaboration (SOC 101)   4.5 10067
Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics Macroecon (ECO102) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5 20122
Microeconomics
Microeconomics Microecon (ECO101) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5 14336
Personal Finance
Personal Finance Taking Charge of Your Economic Future (ECO 110)   4.5 9739
U.S. Government
U.S. Government U.S. Government (POL 110)   4.5 5417
U.S. History I
U.S. History I American History to 1865 (HIS 104)   4.5 10687
U.S. History II
U.S. History II American History after 1865 (HIS 105)   4.5 3672
Success Preparation: Not Credit-Bearing
Foundations of College Algebra
Foundations of College Algebra ---- DOES NOT TRANSFER ---   1506
Writing Fundamentals
Writing Fundamentals Writing Fundamentals (ENG 090)   700

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Introduction to Business Introduction to Business
by Isaac C. on November 2, 2024
Very good course , learned a ton and was user friendly
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases
by Marshawn M. on November 2, 2024
Very informative, I do not like databases.
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting
by Ashley A. on November 2, 2024
Some questions worded vaguely, vertical analysis section seemed unclear compared to the challenge questions.
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business
by Christopher C. on November 2, 2024
Very informative!
Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology I
by Irene N. on November 2, 2024
Very helpful material
Workplace Writing I Workplace Writing I
by Foday Ansumana K. on November 2, 2024
This course was a bit difficult, but it was helpful, I learned a lot from it. Now I can write with out fear.
Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II
by Anzhela D. on November 2, 2024
Very useful and interesting!
Approaches to Studying Religions Approaches to Studying Religions
by Bryan W. on November 2, 2024
Easy and Affordable, got the job done!