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.
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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 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 | |
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| Business | ||||
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Business Law
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Business Law I (LEG 100) | 4.5 |
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Financial Accounting
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Accounting I (ACC 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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Business Communication
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Professional Communications (ENG 315) | 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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Workplace Communication
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Communication at Work (COM 100) OR Effective Communication Skills (COM 101) | 4.5 |
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Workplace Writing I
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Discover the Writer in You (ENG116) OR English Composition I (ENG115) | 4.5 |
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Workplace Writing II
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The Power of Persuasion (ENG201) OR English Composition II (ENG215) | 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 Java Programming
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JAVA Programming I (CIS 406) | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Python Programming
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Computer Programming Design (CIS 110) | 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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Career Readiness
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General Elective (ELC 000) *Don’t take if you’ve earned credit for Sophia’s Intro to Career Readiness | 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 001) | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Ethics
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Ethics (PHI 220) | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Nutrition
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Science Elective (SCI 002) | 4.5 |
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Spanish I
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Language Elective (LAN 001) | 4.5 |
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Spanish II
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Language Elective (LAN 002) | 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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Critical Thinking
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Thinking it Through (PHI 201) OR Critical Thinking (PHI 210) | 4.5 |
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| Math/Natural Science | ||||
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Calculus I
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Calculus I (MAT 310) | 6 |
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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 & Innovation (SCI 201) | 4.5 |
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Introduction to College Mathematics
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Using Math to Inform Your World (MAT110) OR Algebra with Applications (MAT104) | 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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Precalculus
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Precalculus (MAT 200) | 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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Human Biology Lab
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Partial Elective (ELCP 000) | 1.5 |
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IT Career Exploration
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Partial Elective (ELCP 000) | 1.5 |
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Introduction to Career Readiness
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Partial Elective (ELCP 000) *Don’t take if you’ve earned credit for Sophia’s Career Readiness | 1.5 |
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Introduction to Chemistry Lab
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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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Personal Finance
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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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Writing Fundamentals
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Writing Fundamentals (ENG 090) | – |
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Reviews
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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
by John C. on May 29, 2023
Great class for understanding the management of projects as a whole.
Introduction to Nutrition
by Bruce B. on May 29, 2023
God bless! :)
Introduction to Nutrition
by Yvonne W. on May 29, 2023
Awesome course, very comprehensive.
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
by Marcos G. on May 29, 2023
Great course.
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
by Robert B. on May 29, 2023
thanks
