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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.

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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
564
Business Law
Business Law Business Law I (LEG 100)   4.5
9001
Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting Accounting I (ACC 100)   4.5
22381
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business (BUS 100)   4.5
29394
Principles of Finance
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance (FIN100)   4.5
17116
Principles of Management
Principles of Management Management Concepts (BUS 302)   4.5
6355
Project Management
Project Management Project Management (BUS 375)   4.5
29079
Communications
Business Communication
Business Communication Professional Communications (ENG 315)   4.5
1968
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
5110
Workplace Communication
Workplace Communication Communication at Work (COM 100) OR Effective Communication Skills (COM 101)   4.5
13218
Workplace Writing I
Workplace Writing I Discover the Writer in You (ENG116) OR English Composition I (ENG115)   4.5
477
Workplace Writing II
Workplace Writing II The Power of Persuasion (ENG201) OR English Composition II (ENG215)   4.5
692
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
28909
Introduction to Java Programming
Introduction to Java Programming JAVA Programming I (CIS 406)   4.5
1627
Introduction to Networking
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking (CIS 175)   4.5
735
Introduction to Python Programming
Introduction to Python Programming Computer Programming Design (CIS 110)   4.5
1908
Introduction to Relational Databases
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems (CIS 111)   4.5
3690
Introduction to Web Development
Introduction to Web Development Web Design and Development (CIS 373)   4.5
13870
Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology I Science Elective (SCI 000)   4.5
1090
Ancient Greek Philosophers
Ancient Greek Philosophers Philosophy Elective (PHI 001)   4.5
5237
Approaches to Studying Religions
Approaches to Studying Religions World Religions (REL 212)   4.5
2885
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
942
College Readiness
College Readiness Foundations of Success (FOS 100)   4.5
16670
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5
25115
Foundations of English Composition
Foundations of English Composition English Elective (ENG 000)   4.5
4227
French I
French I Language Elective (LAN 003)   4.5
34
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Chemistry Science Elective (SCI 001)   4.5
3297
Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to Ethics Ethics (PHI 220)   4.5
27536
Introduction to Nutrition
Introduction to Nutrition Science Elective (SCI 002)   4.5
11671
Microbiology
Microbiology Science Elective (SCI 000)   4.5
696
Spanish I
Spanish I Language Elective (LAN 001)   4.5
2040
Spanish II
Spanish II Language Elective (LAN 002)   4.5
403
Visual Communications
Visual Communications General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5
31540
Humanities
Art History I
Art History I World Cultures I (HUM 111) OR Exploring Cultures: Adapting in a Global World (HUM 201)   4.5
32304
Art History II
Art History II World Cultures II (HUM 112)   4.5
12869
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking Thinking it Through (PHI 201) OR Critical Thinking (PHI 210)   4.5
3301
Math/Natural Science
Calculus I
Calculus I Calculus I (MAT 310)   6
2738
Environmental Science
Environmental Science Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Environmental Science (SCI 200)   4.5
24070
Human Biology
Human Biology Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Human Biology (SCI 115)   4.5
33923
Introduction to College Mathematics
Introduction to College Mathematics Using Math to Inform Your World (MAT110) OR Algebra with Applications (MAT104)   4.5
6286
Introduction to Statistics
Introduction to Statistics Statistics (MAT 300) OR Data Driven Decisions (MAT 210)   4.5
36538
Precalculus
Precalculus Precalculus (MAT 200)   4.5
704
Partial Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5
320
Developing Effective Teams
Developing Effective Teams Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5
42471
Foundations of Statistics
Foundations of Statistics Partial Math Elective (MAT 000)   3
5464
Human Biology Lab
Human Biology Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5
1115
IT Career Exploration
IT Career Exploration Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5
1989
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
637
Introduction to Chemistry Lab
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5
458
Microbiology Lab
Microbiology Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5
186
The Essentials of Managing Conflict
The Essentials of Managing Conflict Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5
21379
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
12975
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
5067
Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics Macroecon (ECO102) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5
8050
Microeconomics
Microeconomics Microecon (ECO101) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5
5331
Personal Finance
Personal Finance Taking Charge of Your Economic Future (ECO 110)   4.5
5847
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
1275
U.S. Government
U.S. Government U.S. Government (POL 110)   4.5
1604
U.S. History I
U.S. History I American History to 1865 (HIS 104)   4.5
2956
U.S. History II
U.S. History II American History after 1865 (HIS 105)   4.5
957
Success Preparation: Not Credit-Bearing
Foundations of College Algebra
Foundations of College Algebra ---- DOES NOT TRANSFER ---  
1473
Writing Fundamentals
Writing Fundamentals Writing Fundamentals (ENG 090)  
564

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.

College Readiness College Readiness
by Jennifer A. on November 29, 2023
Great class for my first class after 20 years. Panicked at first at the end when I realized I had to write a paper but once I got started it went quickly. I liked this format
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics
by Tanner B. on November 29, 2023
Awesome, I actually learned so much and the self paced time was great because it allowed me to take a break over summer to work.
Business Communication Business Communication
by Michael S. on November 29, 2023
thank you
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology
by Atiae P. on November 29, 2023
the course was very educational and informative
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution
by IAN J. on November 29, 2023
This course was perfect!!!. I felt like I really learned a great amount of information and I wasn't overwhelmed.
Art History I Art History I
by Stephanie K. on November 29, 2023
This was a really fun class. I enjoyed it and learned a lot! I'll never look at art in the same way.
Workplace Writing I Workplace Writing I
by Janice B. on November 29, 2023
its challenging and involves a lot of writing
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development
by Andre-Silver A. on November 29, 2023
This course won't get you started with developing anything really, but it will help build a foundation of understanding that you'll need.