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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.

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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 6876
Business Law
Business Law Business Law I (LEG 100)   4.5 18627
Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting Accounting I (ACC 100)   4.5 38953
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business (BUS 100)   4.5 51333
Managerial Accounting
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting (ACC 350)   4.5 9902
Operations Management
Operations Management Operations Management (BUS430)   4.5 1025
Organizational Behavior
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior (BUS322)   4.5 2221
Principles of Finance
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance (FIN100)   4.5 34389
Principles of Management
Principles of Management Management Concepts (BUS 302)   4.5 16573
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing (MKT100)   4.5 4315
Project Management
Project Management Project Management (BUS 375)   4.5 51320
Communications
Business Communication
Business Communication Professional Communications (ENG 315)   4.5 6954
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 9767
Workplace Communication
Workplace Communication Communication at Work (COM 100) OR Effective Communication Skills (COM 101)   4.5 19598
Workplace Writing I
Workplace Writing I Discover the Writer in You (ENG116) OR English Composition I (ENG115)   4.5 1771
Workplace Writing II
Workplace Writing II The Power of Persuasion (ENG201) OR English Composition II (ENG215)   4.5 2172
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 49839
Introduction to Java Programming
Introduction to Java Programming JAVA Programming I (CIS 406)   4.5 5166
Introduction to Networking
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking (CIS 175)   4.5 4317
Introduction to Python Programming
Introduction to Python Programming Computer Programming Design (CIS 110)   4.5 5801
Introduction to Relational Databases
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems (CIS 111)   4.5 9232
Introduction to Web Development
Introduction to Web Development Web Design and Development (CIS 373)   4.5 19956
Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology I Science Elective (SCI 000)   4.5 12670
Anatomy and Physiology II
Anatomy and Physiology II Science Elective (SCI 006)   4.5 5675
Ancient Greek Philosophers
Ancient Greek Philosophers Philosophy Elective (PHI 001)   4.5 9508
Approaches to Studying Religions
Approaches to Studying Religions World Religions (REL 212)   4.5 5750
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 3951
College Readiness
College Readiness Foundations of Success (FOS 100)   4.5 23537
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5 38448
Foundations of English Composition
Foundations of English Composition English Elective (ENG 000)   4.5 4440
French I
French I Language Elective (LAN 003)   4.5 402
Health, Fitness, and Wellness
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Science Elective (SCI 005)   4.5 6754
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Chemistry Science Elective (SCI 001)   4.5 12802
Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to Ethics Ethics (PHI 220)   4.5 51658
Introduction to Nutrition
Introduction to Nutrition Science Elective (SCI 002)   4.5 40032
Lifespan Development
Lifespan Development Science Elective (SCI 004)   4.5 12437
Microbiology
Microbiology Science Elective (SCI 003)   4.5 7776
Spanish I
Spanish I Language Elective (LAN 001)   4.5 5845
Spanish II
Spanish II Language Elective (LAN 002)   4.5 1354
Visual Communications
Visual Communications General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5 53038
Humanities
Art History I
Art History I World Cultures I (HUM 111) OR Exploring Cultures: Adapting in a Global World (HUM 201)   4.5 42812
Art History II
Art History II World Cultures II (HUM 112)   4.5 21355
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking Thinking it Through (PHI 201) OR Critical Thinking (PHI 210)   4.5 15899
Math/Natural Science
Calculus I
Calculus I Calculus I (MAT 310)   6 8843
Environmental Science
Environmental Science Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Environmental Science (SCI 200)   4.5 43609
Human Biology
Human Biology Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Human Biology (SCI 115)   4.5 51728
Introduction to College Mathematics
Introduction to College Mathematics Using Math to Inform Your World (MAT110) OR Algebra with Applications (MAT104)   4.5 17319
Introduction to Statistics
Introduction to Statistics Statistics (MAT 300) OR Data Driven Decisions (MAT 210)   4.5 60737
Precalculus
Precalculus Precalculus (MAT 200)   4.5 3815
Partial Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 4395
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 2439
Developing Effective Teams
Developing Effective Teams Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 37818
Foundations of Statistics
Foundations of Statistics Partial Math Elective (MAT 000)   3 8112
Human Biology Lab
Human Biology Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 4764
IT Career Exploration
IT Career Exploration Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 4372
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 1722
Introduction to Chemistry Lab
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 2310
Microbiology Lab
Microbiology Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 2892
The Essentials of Managing Conflict
The Essentials of Managing Conflict Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 31599
Social Science
Criminology
Criminology Criminology (CRJ105)   4.5 1436
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Psychology Smarter Decisions Through Psychology (PSY 101) * Don't take if you've taken PSY105   4.5 24455
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology (SOC 100) OR Story of Us: Embracing Diversity & Collaboration (SOC 101)   4.5 13955
Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics Macroecon (ECO102) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5 27943
Microeconomics
Microeconomics Microecon (ECO101) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5 20328
Personal Finance
Personal Finance Taking Charge of Your Economic Future (ECO 110)   4.5 11974
Public and Community Health
Public and Community Health Foundations of Public Health (HSA360)   4.5 230
U.S. Government
U.S. Government U.S. Government (POL 110)   4.5 8177
U.S. History I
U.S. History I American History to 1865 (HIS 104)   4.5 16301
U.S. History II
U.S. History II American History after 1865 (HIS 105)   4.5 5599
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)   766

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Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics
by Katina D. on April 28, 2025
It was hard work but I made it!
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics
by Scott S. on April 28, 2025
Teacher was great, lessons were very clear.
Personal Finance Personal Finance
by Sarah S. on April 28, 2025
I have taken several classes with Sophia and this was probably my least favorite, BUT I am not finance minded and the formulas were tough for me. If budgeting is your bag, you'll do fine and might even enjoy it. Good luck!
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
by Brenda P. on April 28, 2025
Lab similations were a bit time consuming and not as user friendly as I expected. Overall, enjoyed the course.
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology
by Kaisha T. on April 28, 2025
I loved this class
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness
by Leo D. on April 28, 2025
Great coursework with relevant information on nutrition & health, proves to be useful to anyone interested in furthering their health & wellness.
U.S. History I U.S. History I
by Lydda p. on April 28, 2025
Horrible
Environmental Science Environmental Science
by Patricia C. on April 28, 2025
Enjoyed the self paced of this program