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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.

1-877-445-7180

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 Law
Business Law
Business Law I (LEG 100)   4.5
6685
Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting
Accounting I (ACC 100)   4.5
19131
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business (BUS 100)   4.5
24258
Principles of Finance
Principles of Finance
Principles of Finance (FIN100)   4.5
12915
Principles of Management
Principles of Management
Management Concepts (BUS 302)   4.5
3523
Project Management
Project Management
Project Management (BUS 375)   4.5
22837
Communications
Business Communication
Business Communication
Professional Communications (ENG 315)   4.5
923
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
4369
Workplace Communication
Workplace Communication
Communication at Work (COM 100) OR Effective Communication Skills (COM 101)   4.5
11049
Workplace Writing I
Workplace Writing I
Discover the Writer in You (ENG116) OR English Composition I (ENG115)   4.5
229
Workplace Writing II
Workplace Writing II
The Power of Persuasion (ENG201) OR English Composition II (ENG215)   4.5
416
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
22268
New
Introduction to Java Programming
Introduction to Java Programming
JAVA Programming I (CIS 406)   4.5
541
Introduction to Python Programming
Introduction to Python Programming
Computer Programming Design (CIS 110)   4.5
771
Introduction to Relational Databases
Introduction to Relational Databases
Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems (CIS 111)   4.5
2062
Introduction to Web Development
Introduction to Web Development
Web Design and Development (CIS 373)   4.5
9551
Electives
Ancient Greek Philosophers
Ancient Greek Philosophers
Philosophy Elective (PHI 001)   4.5
3868
Approaches to Studying Religions
Approaches to Studying Religions
World Religions (REL 212)   4.5
2159
New
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
331
College Readiness
College Readiness
Foundations of Success (FOS 100)   4.5
14839
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution
General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5
21982
Foundations of English Composition
Foundations of English Composition
English Elective (ENG 000)   4.5
3896
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Chemistry
Science Elective (SCI 001)   4.5
1778
Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to Ethics
Ethics (PHI 220)   4.5
21980
New
Introduction to Nutrition
Introduction to Nutrition
Science Elective (SCI 002)   4.5
4595
Spanish I
Spanish I
Language Elective (LAN 001)   4.5
1099
New
Spanish II
Spanish II
Language Elective (LAN 002)   4.5
182
Visual Communications
Visual Communications
General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5
26214
Humanities
Art History I
Art History I
World Cultures I (HUM 111) OR Exploring Cultures: Adapting in a Global World (HUM 201)   4.5
26167
Art History II
Art History II
World Cultures II (HUM 112)   4.5
10421
New
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Thinking it Through (PHI 201) OR Critical Thinking (PHI 210)   4.5
817
Math/Natural Science
Calculus I
Calculus I
Calculus I (MAT 310)   6
1394
Environmental Science
Environmental Science
Environmental Science (SCI 200)   4.5
19384
Human Biology
Human Biology
Introduction to Biology (SCI 115) OR Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201)   4.5
28994
Introduction to College Mathematics
Introduction to College Mathematics
Using Math to Inform Your World (MAT110) OR Algebra with Applications (MAT104)   4.5
3796
Introduction to Statistics
Introduction to Statistics
Statistics (MAT 300) OR Data Driven Decisions (MAT 210)   4.5
29399
New
Precalculus
Precalculus
Precalculus (MAT 200)   4.5
201
Partial Electives
Developing Effective Teams
Developing Effective Teams
Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5
39886
Foundations of Statistics
Foundations of Statistics
Partial Math Elective (MAT 000)   3
4798
New
Human Biology Lab
Human Biology Lab
Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5
273
IT Career Exploration
IT Career Exploration
Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5
1611
New
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
334
New
Introduction to Chemistry Lab
Introduction to Chemistry Lab
Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5
146
The Essentials of Managing Conflict
The Essentials of Managing Conflict
Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5
18613
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
9841
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
3134
Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics
Macroecon (ECO102) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5
3393
Microeconomics
Microeconomics
Microecon (ECO101) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5
2067
Personal Finance
Personal Finance
Taking Charge of Your Economic Future (ECO 110)   4.5
4162
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
941
U.S. History I
U.S. History I
American History to 1865 (HIS 104)   4.5
44
U.S. History II
U.S. History II
American History after 1865 (HIS 105)   4.5
18
Success Preparation: Not Credit-Bearing
Foundations of College Algebra
Foundations of College Algebra
---- DOES NOT TRANSFER ---  
1454
New
Writing Fundamentals
Writing Fundamentals
Writing Fundamentals (ENG 090)  
459

The Sophia Experience

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When you complete a course the credits transfer directly to Strayer University.
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Knock out your general education requirements on your terms. Go at your own pace, whether from your laptop, tablet or phone.

Reviews

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

Ancient Greek Philosophers Ancient Greek Philosophers
by Crystal L. on May 29, 2023
Loved the class. I just feel that the grading on all papers are to harsh for me . It took me forever to write this paper , I tripled checked before sending , I used word which has spell check and grammar . Even when you touch on something I seem to get marked down for not going enough in to detail. I feel most taking these classes are working parents , it took me 4 months to write this paper and check over and over that I was checking off everything from the list. Makes me second guess if I should keep paying to take classes because this is extremely discouraging since every time I turn in a paper I get the same generic feed back after working so hard to complete .
Project Management Project Management
by John C. on May 29, 2023
Great class for understanding the management of projects as a whole.
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition
by Bruce B. on May 29, 2023
God bless! :)
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition
by Yvonne W. on May 29, 2023
Awesome course, very comprehensive.
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition
by Elizabeth F. on May 29, 2023
This course went very smoothly and I found it quite easy. Simple enough concepts to grasp and not too much clumped together. I really enjoyed it.
Art History I Art History I
by Marcos G. on May 29, 2023
Great course.
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business
by Sydney C. on May 29, 2023
The course information is easy to read. The challenges will reflect what you learned in each section. However the milestones want you to apply what you have learned in context. This is a little difficult because you aren't given examples in the reading material.
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics
by Robert B. on May 29, 2023
thanks