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.
- 1-800-341-0327
- learningcoach@sophia.org
- Live Chat
Have questions about your degree program? Contact Strayer University.
1-877-445-7180
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 a student submits transcripts from two institutions or sources, including Sophia, that include credit for the same or similar course, credit from only one source will be posted. If you have any questions, contact your Strayer Coach.
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Business | ||||
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Accounting
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Accounting I (ACC 100) | 4.5 |
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Business Law
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Business Law I (LEG 100) | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Business
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Introduction to Business (BUS 100) | 4.5 |
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Principles of Finance
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Principles of Finance (FIN100) | 4.5 |
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Principles of Management
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Management Concepts (BUS 302) | 4.5 |
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Project Management
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Project Management (BUS 375) | 4.5 |
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Communications | ||||
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Communication at Work
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Communication at Work (COM 100) OR Effective Communication Skills (COM 101) | 4.5 |
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Discover the Writer in You
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Discover the Writer in You (ENG116) | 4.5 |
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English Composition I
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English Composition (ENG 115) | 4.5 |
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English Composition II
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Research and Writing (ENG 215) | 4.5 |
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Public Speaking
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Communication: The key to working together (COM200) OR Power of Effective Speaking (COM201)*Do not take if ENG221 satisfied | 4.5 |
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The Power of Persuasion
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The Power of Persuasion (ENG 201) | 4.5 |
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Computer Science and IT | ||||
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Introduction to Information Technology
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Intro to Mgmt Information Systems CIS109 (*this course does NOT match Strayer’s Intro to IT (CIS106) | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Relational Databases
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Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems (CIS 111) | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Web Development
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Web Design and Development (CIS 373) | 4.5 |
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Electives | ||||
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Ancient Greek Philosophers
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Philosophy Elective (PHI 001) | 4.5 |
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Approaches to Studying Religions
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World Religions (REL 212) | 4.5 |
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College Readiness
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Foundations of Success (FOS 100) | 4.5 |
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Conflict Resolution
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General Elective (ELC 000) | 4.5 |
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Foundations of English Composition
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English Elective (ENG 000) | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Chemistry
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Science Elective (SCI 000) | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Ethics
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Ethics (PHI 220) | 4.5 |
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Spanish I
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Language Elective (LAN 001) | 4.5 |
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Visual Communications
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General Elective (ELC 000) | 4.5 |
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Humanities | ||||
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Art History I
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World Cultures I (HUM 111) OR Exploring Cultures: Adapting in a Global World (HUM 201) | 4.5 |
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Art History II
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World Cultures II (HUM 112) | 4.5 |
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Math/Natural Science | ||||
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College Algebra
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Algebra with Applications (MAT 104) | 4.5 |
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Environmental Science
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Environmental Science (SCI 200) | 4.5 |
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Human Biology
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Introduction to Biology (SCI 115) OR Unlocking the Secrets of Science and Innovation (SCI 201) | 4.5 |
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Introduction to College Mathematics
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Using Math to Inform Your World (MAT110) | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Statistics
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Statistics (MAT 300) OR Data Driven Decisions (MAT 210) | 4.5 |
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Partial Electives | ||||
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Developing Effective Teams
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Partial Elective (ELCP 000) | 1.5 |
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Foundations of Statistics
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Partial Math Elective (MAT 000) | 3 |
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IT Career Exploration
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Partial Elective (ELCP 000) | 1.5 |
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The Essentials of Managing Conflict
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Partial Elective (ELCP 000) | 1.5 |
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Social Science | ||||
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Introduction to Psychology
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Smarter Decisions Through Psychology (PSY 101) * Don't take if you've taken PSY105 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Sociology
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Introduction to Sociology (SOC 100) OR Story of Us: Embracing Diversity & Collaboration (SOC 101) | 4.5 |
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Macroeconomics
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Macroecon (ECO102) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied | 4.5 |
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Microeconomics
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Microecon (ECO101) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied | 4.5 |
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Taking Charge of Your Economic Future
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Taking Charge of Your Economic Future (ECO 110) | 4.5 |
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Topics in U.S. History
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Learn from the Past, Prepare for the Future (HIS 110) | 4.5 |
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U.S. History I
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American History to 1865 (HIS 104) | 4.5 |
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U.S. History II
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American History after 1865 (HIS 105) | 4.5 |
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Success Preparation: Not Credit-Bearing | ||||
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Foundations of College Algebra
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---- DOES NOT TRANSFER --- | 4.5 |
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Writing Fundamentals
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Writing Fundamentals (ENG 090) | – |
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