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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

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  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Management
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  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
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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.

Sophia Course Strayer University Course Credits Rating
Business
Business Ethics
Business Ethics Business Ethics (BUS 309)   4.5
1780
Business Law
Business Law Business Law I (LEG 100)   4.5
11208
Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting Accounting I (ACC 100)   4.5
25869
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business (BUS 100)   4.5
34162
Managerial Accounting
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting (ACC 350)   4.5
1636
Principles of Finance
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance (FIN100)   4.5
20936
Principles of Management
Principles of Management Management Concepts (BUS 302)   4.5
9027
Project Management
Project Management Project Management (BUS 375)   4.5
34303
Communications
Business Communication
Business Communication Professional Communications (ENG 315)   4.5
3042
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
6110
Workplace Communication
Workplace Communication Communication at Work (COM 100) OR Effective Communication Skills (COM 101)   4.5
14817
Workplace Writing I
Workplace Writing I Discover the Writer in You (ENG116) OR English Composition I (ENG115)   4.5
747
Workplace Writing II
Workplace Writing II The Power of Persuasion (ENG201) OR English Composition II (ENG215)   4.5
985
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
34466
Introduction to Java Programming
Introduction to Java Programming JAVA Programming I (CIS 406)   4.5
2570
Introduction to Networking
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking (CIS 175)   4.5
1673
Introduction to Python Programming
Introduction to Python Programming Computer Programming Design (CIS 110)   4.5
2865
Introduction to Relational Databases
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems (CIS 111)   4.5
5061
Introduction to Web Development
Introduction to Web Development Web Design and Development (CIS 373)   4.5
17816
Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology I Science Elective (SCI 000)   4.5
2930
Ancient Greek Philosophers
Ancient Greek Philosophers Philosophy Elective (PHI 001)   4.5
6497
Approaches to Studying Religions
Approaches to Studying Religions World Religions (REL 212)   4.5
3605
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
1699
College Readiness
College Readiness Foundations of Success (FOS 100)   4.5
18273
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5
28144
Foundations of English Composition
Foundations of English Composition English Elective (ENG 000)   4.5
4565
French I
French I Language Elective (LAN 003)   4.5
120
Health, Fitness, and Wellness
New
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Science Elective (SCI 005)   4.5
138
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Chemistry Science Elective (SCI 001)   4.5
4914
Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to Ethics Ethics (PHI 220)   4.5
32505
Introduction to Nutrition
Introduction to Nutrition Science Elective (SCI 002)   4.5
18722
Lifespan Development
Lifespan Development Science Elective (SCI 004)   4.5
1786
Microbiology
Microbiology Science Elective (SCI 003)   4.5
1772
Spanish I
Spanish I Language Elective (LAN 001)   4.5
2928
Spanish II
Spanish II Language Elective (LAN 002)   4.5
645
Visual Communications
Visual Communications General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5
36481
Humanities
Art History I
Art History I World Cultures I (HUM 111) OR Exploring Cultures: Adapting in a Global World (HUM 201)   4.5
36688
Art History II
Art History II World Cultures II (HUM 112)   4.5
15064
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking Thinking it Through (PHI 201) OR Critical Thinking (PHI 210)   4.5
5886
Math/Natural Science
Calculus I
Calculus I Calculus I (MAT 310)   6
3944
Environmental Science
Environmental Science Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Environmental Science (SCI 200)   4.5
28455
Human Biology
Human Biology Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Human Biology (SCI 115)   4.5
38215
Introduction to College Mathematics
Introduction to College Mathematics Using Math to Inform Your World (MAT110) OR Algebra with Applications (MAT104)   4.5
8851
Introduction to Statistics
Introduction to Statistics Statistics (MAT 300) OR Data Driven Decisions (MAT 210)   4.5
43063
Precalculus
Precalculus Precalculus (MAT 200)   4.5
1252
Partial Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5
855
Developing Effective Teams
Developing Effective Teams Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5
44765
Foundations of Statistics
Foundations of Statistics Partial Math Elective (MAT 000)   3
6089
Human Biology Lab
Human Biology Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5
1913
IT Career Exploration
IT Career Exploration Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5
2359
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
918
Introduction to Chemistry Lab
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5
745
Microbiology Lab
Microbiology Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5
516
The Essentials of Managing Conflict
The Essentials of Managing Conflict Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5
23741
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
15703
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
7040
Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics Macroecon (ECO102) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5
12534
Microeconomics
Microeconomics Microecon (ECO101) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5
8549
Personal Finance
Personal Finance Taking Charge of Your Economic Future (ECO 110)   4.5
7437
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
1629
U.S. Government
U.S. Government U.S. Government (POL 110)   4.5
3068
U.S. History I
U.S. History I American History to 1865 (HIS 104)   4.5
5885
U.S. History II
U.S. History II American History after 1865 (HIS 105)   4.5
1907
Success Preparation: Not Credit-Bearing
Foundations of College Algebra
Foundations of College Algebra ---- DOES NOT TRANSFER ---  
1486
Writing Fundamentals
Writing Fundamentals Writing Fundamentals (ENG 090)  
618

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Public Speaking Public Speaking
by Aida E. on April 18, 2024
I enjoyed taking this class. It increased my knowledge of structuring speeches, and it helped me to get a little more comfortable with public speaking.
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology
by Sonali S. on April 18, 2024
Good course.
Introduction to Psychology: Smarter Decisions Through Psychology Introduction to Psychology: Smarter Decisions Through Psychology
by Makayla M. on April 18, 2024
I really enjoyed this course!
Calculus I Calculus I
by Jayson M. on April 18, 2024
Very straightforward, big fan
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking
by Maly X. on April 18, 2024
I learned a lot in this course. It was very informative and a lot to take in. I have no experience in networking nor do I have any knowledge of it in a professional space. There's a lot of reading so get ready for that and a lot of terms to know. Overall I am happy I passed with a 94%. Do the touchstone tasks because it'll help you finish your final touchstone. I have a much better understanding of networking now and feel more confident about it. Great class!
Business Ethics Business Ethics
by Manojkumar P. on April 18, 2024
interesting course
Visual Communications Visual Communications
by William J. on April 17, 2024
Easy to follow along
Business Law Business Law
by Annelise C. on April 17, 2024
Good class, just know your touchstone will be strictly graded! Make sure you have ALL the legal concepts of a contract in your paper. But it was nice to learn about Law!