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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
  • 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 4031
Business Law
Business Law Business Law I (LEG 100)   4.5 14648
Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting Accounting I (ACC 100)   4.5 31849
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business (BUS 100)   4.5 41901
Managerial Accounting
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting (ACC 350)   4.5 5222
Organizational Behavior
New
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior (BUS322)   4.5 287
Principles of Finance
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance (FIN100)   4.5 27019
Principles of Management
Principles of Management Management Concepts (BUS 302)   4.5 12862
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing (MKT100)   4.5 1045
Project Management
Project Management Project Management (BUS 375)   4.5 42003
Communications
Business Communication
Business Communication Professional Communications (ENG 315)   4.5 4791
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 8003
Workplace Communication
Workplace Communication Communication at Work (COM 100) OR Effective Communication Skills (COM 101)   4.5 17343
Workplace Writing I
Workplace Writing I Discover the Writer in You (ENG116) OR English Composition I (ENG115)   4.5 1132
Workplace Writing II
Workplace Writing II The Power of Persuasion (ENG201) OR English Composition II (ENG215)   4.5 1423
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 42165
Introduction to Java Programming
Introduction to Java Programming JAVA Programming I (CIS 406)   4.5 3861
Introduction to Networking
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking (CIS 175)   4.5 2967
Introduction to Python Programming
Introduction to Python Programming Computer Programming Design (CIS 110)   4.5 4302
Introduction to Relational Databases
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems (CIS 111)   4.5 7008
Introduction to Web Development
Introduction to Web Development Web Design and Development (CIS 373)   4.5 19283
Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology I Science Elective (SCI 000)   4.5 6960
Anatomy and Physiology II
Anatomy and Physiology II Science Elective (SCI 006)   4.5 2237
Ancient Greek Philosophers
Ancient Greek Philosophers Philosophy Elective (PHI 001)   4.5 7816
Approaches to Studying Religions
Approaches to Studying Religions World Religions (REL 212)   4.5 4508
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 2689
College Readiness
College Readiness Foundations of Success (FOS 100)   4.5 20431
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5 32810
Foundations of English Composition
Foundations of English Composition English Elective (ENG 000)   4.5 5078
French I
French I Language Elective (LAN 003)   4.5 256
Health, Fitness, and Wellness
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Science Elective (SCI 005)   4.5 3049
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Chemistry Science Elective (SCI 001)   4.5 8364
Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to Ethics Ethics (PHI 220)   4.5 40969
Introduction to Nutrition
Introduction to Nutrition Science Elective (SCI 002)   4.5 28348
Lifespan Development
Lifespan Development Science Elective (SCI 004)   4.5 6342
Microbiology
Microbiology Science Elective (SCI 003)   4.5 4153
Spanish I
Spanish I Language Elective (LAN 001)   4.5 4310
Spanish II
Spanish II Language Elective (LAN 002)   4.5 970
Visual Communications
Visual Communications General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5 44359
Humanities
Art History I
Art History I World Cultures I (HUM 111) OR Exploring Cultures: Adapting in a Global World (HUM 201)   4.5 39295
Art History II
Art History II World Cultures II (HUM 112)   4.5 17897
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking Thinking it Through (PHI 201) OR Critical Thinking (PHI 210)   4.5 10357
Math/Natural Science
Calculus I
Calculus I Calculus I (MAT 310)   6 6177
Environmental Science
Environmental Science Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Environmental Science (SCI 200)   4.5 35662
Human Biology
Human Biology Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Human Biology (SCI 115)   4.5 44607
Introduction to College Mathematics
Introduction to College Mathematics Using Math to Inform Your World (MAT110) OR Algebra with Applications (MAT104)   4.5 13194
Introduction to Statistics
Introduction to Statistics Statistics (MAT 300) OR Data Driven Decisions (MAT 210)   4.5 50777
Precalculus
Precalculus Precalculus (MAT 200)   4.5 2348
Partial Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 2197
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 849
Developing Effective Teams
Developing Effective Teams Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 32821
Foundations of Statistics
Foundations of Statistics Partial Math Elective (MAT 000)   3 6638
Human Biology Lab
Human Biology Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 3220
IT Career Exploration
IT Career Exploration Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 2854
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 1288
Introduction to Chemistry Lab
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 1370
Microbiology Lab
Microbiology Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 1401
The Essentials of Managing Conflict
The Essentials of Managing Conflict Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 28467
Social Science
Criminology
New
Criminology Criminology (CRJ105)   4.5 270
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Psychology Smarter Decisions Through Psychology (PSY 101) * Don't take if you've taken PSY105   4.5 19268
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology (SOC 100) OR Story of Us: Embracing Diversity & Collaboration (SOC 101)   4.5 9871
Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics Macroecon (ECO102) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5 19718
Microeconomics
Microeconomics Microecon (ECO101) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5 14032
Personal Finance
Personal Finance Taking Charge of Your Economic Future (ECO 110)   4.5 9632
U.S. Government
U.S. Government U.S. Government (POL 110)   4.5 5264
U.S. History I
U.S. History I American History to 1865 (HIS 104)   4.5 10409
U.S. History II
U.S. History II American History after 1865 (HIS 105)   4.5 3566
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)   694

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U.S. History I U.S. History I
by Sanela K. on October 21, 2024
Definitely would recommend
Business Ethics Business Ethics
by Kamin S. on October 21, 2024
BIased towards modern time not completely objective when it comes to sentive issues shows clear bias towards one side for exxample wage gap not presenting both sides of the issue as honest as possible just labels one side with excuses and does leave reader to use critical thinking to come to a conclusion, but gives a conclusion it wants someone to lean towards. Listing other sides as excuses is not something normal when reading college material. When give support or trying to disapprove other side it does not do well job and makes one take this course less seriously
Art History II Art History II
by Kirsten B. on October 21, 2024
This class was very educational and interesting! I loved learning about the art movements of history around the world!
Project Management Project Management
by Gabriel P. on October 21, 2024
This is a great project management course.
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics
by michael k. on October 21, 2024
this was way harder than i thought it would be. this course breaks everything down, makes solving problems easy.
Environmental Science Environmental Science
by Stephen H. on October 21, 2024
A lot of informationto digest, however, it's informative. Information that is needed in this modern society, if not just for informed conversation.
Public Speaking Public Speaking
by Allen M. on October 21, 2024
Very informative
Art History I Art History I
by Alian F. on October 21, 2024
It’s was great