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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.

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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Courses

Select from Sophia courses that fit your degree program at 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.

**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 4508
Business Law
Business Law Business Law I (LEG 100)   4.5 15375
Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting Accounting I (ACC 100)   4.5 33144
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business (BUS 100)   4.5 43496
Managerial Accounting
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting (ACC 350)   4.5 6043
Organizational Behavior
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior (BUS322)   4.5 582
Principles of Finance
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance (FIN100)   4.5 28272
Principles of Management
Principles of Management Management Concepts (BUS 302)   4.5 13684
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing (MKT100)   4.5 1793
Project Management
Project Management Project Management (BUS 375)   4.5 43600
Communications
Business Communication
Business Communication Professional Communications (ENG 315)   4.5 5107
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 8202
Workplace Communication
Workplace Communication Communication at Work (COM 100) OR Effective Communication Skills (COM 101)   4.5 17582
Workplace Writing I
Workplace Writing I Discover the Writer in You (ENG116) OR English Composition I (ENG115)   4.5 1235
Workplace Writing II
Workplace Writing II The Power of Persuasion (ENG201) OR English Composition II (ENG215)   4.5 1527
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 43585
Introduction to Java Programming
Introduction to Java Programming JAVA Programming I (CIS 406)   4.5 4088
Introduction to Networking
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking (CIS 175)   4.5 3208
Introduction to Python Programming
Introduction to Python Programming Computer Programming Design (CIS 110)   4.5 4557
Introduction to Relational Databases
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems (CIS 111)   4.5 7442
Introduction to Web Development
Introduction to Web Development Web Design and Development (CIS 373)   4.5 19396
Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology I Science Elective (SCI 000)   4.5 7934
Anatomy and Physiology II
Anatomy and Physiology II Science Elective (SCI 006)   4.5 2788
Ancient Greek Philosophers
Ancient Greek Philosophers Philosophy Elective (PHI 001)   4.5 8074
Approaches to Studying Religions
Approaches to Studying Religions World Religions (REL 212)   4.5 4705
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 2876
College Readiness
College Readiness Foundations of Success (FOS 100)   4.5 20927
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5 33775
Foundations of English Composition
Foundations of English Composition English Elective (ENG 000)   4.5 4145
French I
French I Language Elective (LAN 003)   4.5 284
Health, Fitness, and Wellness
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Science Elective (SCI 005)   4.5 3682
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Chemistry Science Elective (SCI 001)   4.5 9119
Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to Ethics Ethics (PHI 220)   4.5 42823
Introduction to Nutrition
Introduction to Nutrition Science Elective (SCI 002)   4.5 30305
Lifespan Development
Lifespan Development Science Elective (SCI 004)   4.5 7444
Microbiology
Microbiology Science Elective (SCI 003)   4.5 4750
Spanish I
Spanish I Language Elective (LAN 001)   4.5 4565
Spanish II
Spanish II Language Elective (LAN 002)   4.5 1027
Visual Communications
Visual Communications General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5 45883
Humanities
Art History I
Art History I World Cultures I (HUM 111) OR Exploring Cultures: Adapting in a Global World (HUM 201)   4.5 39883
Art History II
Art History II World Cultures II (HUM 112)   4.5 18521
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking Thinking it Through (PHI 201) OR Critical Thinking (PHI 210)   4.5 11242
Math/Natural Science
Calculus I
Calculus I Calculus I (MAT 310)   6 6651
Environmental Science
Environmental Science Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Environmental Science (SCI 200)   4.5 37116
Human Biology
Human Biology Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Human Biology (SCI 115)   4.5 45823
Introduction to College Mathematics
Introduction to College Mathematics Using Math to Inform Your World (MAT110) OR Algebra with Applications (MAT104)   4.5 14045
Introduction to Statistics
Introduction to Statistics Statistics (MAT 300) OR Data Driven Decisions (MAT 210)   4.5 52742
Precalculus
Precalculus Precalculus (MAT 200)   4.5 2590
Partial Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 2510
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 1035
Developing Effective Teams
Developing Effective Teams Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 33557
Foundations of Statistics
Foundations of Statistics Partial Math Elective (MAT 000)   3 6900
Human Biology Lab
Human Biology Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 3464
IT Career Exploration
IT Career Exploration Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 3020
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 1365
Introduction to Chemistry Lab
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 1497
Microbiology Lab
Microbiology Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 1633
The Essentials of Managing Conflict
The Essentials of Managing Conflict Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 29128
Social Science
Criminology
Criminology Criminology (CRJ105)   4.5 438
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Psychology Smarter Decisions Through Psychology (PSY 101) * Don't take if you've taken PSY105   4.5 20105
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology (SOC 100) OR Story of Us: Embracing Diversity & Collaboration (SOC 101)   4.5 10506
Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics Macroecon (ECO102) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5 21155
Microeconomics
Microeconomics Microecon (ECO101) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5 15143
Personal Finance
Personal Finance Taking Charge of Your Economic Future (ECO 110)   4.5 10017
U.S. Government
U.S. Government U.S. Government (POL 110)   4.5 5762
U.S. History I
U.S. History I American History to 1865 (HIS 104)   4.5 11338
U.S. History II
U.S. History II American History after 1865 (HIS 105)   4.5 3903
Success Preparation: Not Credit-Bearing
Foundations of College Algebra
Foundations of College Algebra ---- DOES NOT TRANSFER ---   1507
Writing Fundamentals
Writing Fundamentals Writing Fundamentals (ENG 090)   705

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Critical Thinking Critical Thinking
by Billi S. on November 30, 2024
Very interesting class! Would recommend!
Environmental Science Environmental Science
by Isaac W. on November 30, 2024
Still wish you could put the answer tab separate from the tutorial tab
Workplace Writing II Workplace Writing II
by Sienna F. on November 30, 2024
a lot of work but learned a lot!
Workplace Writing II Workplace Writing II
by Rebecca P. on November 30, 2024
Too much writing expected. I feel like the essays didn't need to be so long.
Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II
by Gabryanna D. on November 29, 2024
Very helpful and educational review course!
Business Law Business Law
by Stephanie N. on November 29, 2024
Very interesting and well laid out course.
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology
by Jillianne D. on November 29, 2024
I enjoyed this course and found it educational and interesting.
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
by Jacob C. on November 29, 2024
I learned a lot.