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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 7045
Business Law
Business Law Business Law I (LEG 100)   4.5 18823
Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting Accounting I (ACC 100)   4.5 39349
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business (BUS 100)   4.5 51856
Managerial Accounting
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting (ACC 350)   4.5 10168
Operations Management
Operations Management Operations Management (BUS430)   4.5 1117
Organizational Behavior
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior (BUS322)   4.5 2342
Principles of Finance
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance (FIN100)   4.5 34809
Principles of Management
Principles of Management Management Concepts (BUS 302)   4.5 16770
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing (MKT100)   4.5 4497
Project Management
Project Management Project Management (BUS 375)   4.5 51846
Communications
Business Communication
Business Communication Professional Communications (ENG 315)   4.5 6979
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 9884
Workplace Communication
Workplace Communication Communication at Work (COM 100) OR Effective Communication Skills (COM 101)   4.5 19736
Workplace Writing I
Workplace Writing I Discover the Writer in You (ENG116) OR English Composition I (ENG115)   4.5 1799
Workplace Writing II
Workplace Writing II The Power of Persuasion (ENG201) OR English Composition II (ENG215)   4.5 2218
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 50263
Introduction to Java Programming
Introduction to Java Programming JAVA Programming I (CIS 406)   4.5 5234
Introduction to Networking
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking (CIS 175)   4.5 4392
Introduction to Python Programming
Introduction to Python Programming Computer Programming Design (CIS 110)   4.5 5871
Introduction to Relational Databases
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems (CIS 111)   4.5 9324
Introduction to Web Development
Introduction to Web Development Web Design and Development (CIS 373)   4.5 19998
Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology I Science Elective (SCI 000)   4.5 13005
Anatomy and Physiology II
Anatomy and Physiology II Science Elective (SCI 006)   4.5 5861
Ancient Greek Philosophers
Ancient Greek Philosophers Philosophy Elective (PHI 001)   4.5 9593
Approaches to Studying Religions
Approaches to Studying Religions World Religions (REL 212)   4.5 5815
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 4007
College Readiness
College Readiness Foundations of Success (FOS 100)   4.5 23677
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5 34991
Foundations of English Composition
Foundations of English Composition English Elective (ENG 000)   4.5 4455
French I
French I Language Elective (LAN 003)   4.5 412
Health, Fitness, and Wellness
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Science Elective (SCI 005)   4.5 6952
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Chemistry Science Elective (SCI 001)   4.5 13067
Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to Ethics Ethics (PHI 220)   4.5 52334
Introduction to Nutrition
Introduction to Nutrition Science Elective (SCI 002)   4.5 40679
Lifespan Development
Lifespan Development Science Elective (SCI 004)   4.5 12757
Microbiology
Microbiology Science Elective (SCI 003)   4.5 8011
Spanish I
Spanish I Language Elective (LAN 001)   4.5 5871
Spanish II
Spanish II Language Elective (LAN 002)   4.5 1384
Visual Communications
Visual Communications General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5 51148
Humanities
Art History I
Art History I World Cultures I (HUM 111) OR Exploring Cultures: Adapting in a Global World (HUM 201)   4.5 43001
Art History II
Art History II World Cultures II (HUM 112)   4.5 21384
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking Thinking it Through (PHI 201) OR Critical Thinking (PHI 210)   4.5 16198
Math/Natural Science
Calculus I
Calculus I Calculus I (MAT 310)   6 8993
Environmental Science
Environmental Science Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Environmental Science (SCI 200)   4.5 44087
Human Biology
Human Biology Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Human Biology (SCI 115)   4.5 49375
Introduction to College Mathematics
Introduction to College Mathematics Using Math to Inform Your World (MAT110) OR Algebra with Applications (MAT104)   4.5 17521
Introduction to Statistics
Introduction to Statistics Statistics (MAT 300) OR Data Driven Decisions (MAT 210)   4.5 61310
Precalculus
Precalculus Precalculus (MAT 200)   4.5 3905
Partial Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 4514
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 2532
Developing Effective Teams
Developing Effective Teams Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 38077
Foundations of Statistics
Foundations of Statistics Partial Math Elective (MAT 000)   3 8179
Human Biology Lab
Human Biology Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 4786
IT Career Exploration
IT Career Exploration Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 4449
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 1744
Introduction to Chemistry Lab
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 2367
Microbiology Lab
Microbiology Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 2974
The Essentials of Managing Conflict
The Essentials of Managing Conflict Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 31741
Social Science
Criminology
Criminology Criminology (CRJ105)   4.5 1491
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Psychology Smarter Decisions Through Psychology (PSY 101) * Don't take if you've taken PSY105   4.5 24727
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology (SOC 100) OR Story of Us: Embracing Diversity & Collaboration (SOC 101)   4.5 14193
Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics Macroecon (ECO102) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5 28392
Microeconomics
Microeconomics Microecon (ECO101) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5 20673
Personal Finance
Personal Finance Taking Charge of Your Economic Future (ECO 110)   4.5 12094
Public and Community Health
Public and Community Health Foundations of Public Health (HSA360)   4.5 268
U.S. Government
U.S. Government U.S. Government (POL 110)   4.5 8340
U.S. History I
U.S. History I American History to 1865 (HIS 104)   4.5 16647
U.S. History II
U.S. History II American History after 1865 (HIS 105)   4.5 5729
Success Preparation: Not Credit-Bearing
Foundations of College Algebra
Foundations of College Algebra ---- DOES NOT TRANSFER ---   1517
Writing Fundamentals
Writing Fundamentals Writing Fundamentals (ENG 090)   769

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U.S. History I U.S. History I
by John H. on May 7, 2025
Suprisingly lengthly class. Writing assignment should be shortened and split.
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics
by Gavin H. on May 6, 2025
Good
U.S. History I U.S. History I
by Veronica B. on May 6, 2025
Extremely challenging. I enjoyed what I learned from a new perspective.
Environmental Science Environmental Science
by eduardo b. on May 6, 2025
very good
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition
by Joshua P. on May 6, 2025
Great course
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics
by Zachariah J. on May 6, 2025
Awesome
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology
by Juan R. on May 6, 2025
Fast, great examples, and so much information related to real-world experiences. I loved it and it was easy to remember for the tests.
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business
by Aaron D. on May 6, 2025
Fantastic