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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 5571
Business Law
Business Law Business Law I (LEG 100)   4.5 16839
Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting Accounting I (ACC 100)   4.5 35648
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business (BUS 100)   4.5 46784
Managerial Accounting
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting (ACC 350)   4.5 7600
Organizational Behavior
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior (BUS322)   4.5 1169
Principles of Finance
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance (FIN100)   4.5 30865
Principles of Management
Principles of Management Management Concepts (BUS 302)   4.5 14883
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing (MKT100)   4.5 2793
Project Management
Project Management Project Management (BUS 375)   4.5 46791
Communications
Business Communication
Business Communication Professional Communications (ENG 315)   4.5 5826
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 8737
Workplace Communication
Workplace Communication Communication at Work (COM 100) OR Effective Communication Skills (COM 101)   4.5 18314
Workplace Writing I
Workplace Writing I Discover the Writer in You (ENG116) OR English Composition I (ENG115)   4.5 1433
Workplace Writing II
Workplace Writing II The Power of Persuasion (ENG201) OR English Composition II (ENG215)   4.5 1779
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 46362
Introduction to Java Programming
Introduction to Java Programming JAVA Programming I (CIS 406)   4.5 4561
Introduction to Networking
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking (CIS 175)   4.5 3703
Introduction to Python Programming
Introduction to Python Programming Computer Programming Design (CIS 110)   4.5 5084
Introduction to Relational Databases
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Database Management Systems (CIS 111)   4.5 8190
Introduction to Web Development
Introduction to Web Development Web Design and Development (CIS 373)   4.5 19620
Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology I Science Elective (SCI 000)   4.5 9812
Anatomy and Physiology II
Anatomy and Physiology II Science Elective (SCI 006)   4.5 3962
Ancient Greek Philosophers
Ancient Greek Philosophers Philosophy Elective (PHI 001)   4.5 8614
Approaches to Studying Religions
Approaches to Studying Religions World Religions (REL 212)   4.5 5129
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 3299
College Readiness
College Readiness Foundations of Success (FOS 100)   4.5 22045
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5 35664
Foundations of English Composition
Foundations of English Composition English Elective (ENG 000)   4.5 4254
French I
French I Language Elective (LAN 003)   4.5 333
Health, Fitness, and Wellness
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Science Elective (SCI 005)   4.5 4867
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Chemistry Science Elective (SCI 001)   4.5 10597
Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to Ethics Ethics (PHI 220)   4.5 46464
Introduction to Nutrition
Introduction to Nutrition Science Elective (SCI 002)   4.5 34208
Lifespan Development
Lifespan Development Science Elective (SCI 004)   4.5 9517
Microbiology
New
Microbiology Science Elective (SCI 003)   4.5 5949
Spanish I
Spanish I Language Elective (LAN 001)   4.5 5068
Spanish II
Spanish II Language Elective (LAN 002)   4.5 1146
Visual Communications
Visual Communications General Elective (ELC 000)   4.5 49013
Humanities
Art History I
Art History I World Cultures I (HUM 111) OR Exploring Cultures: Adapting in a Global World (HUM 201)   4.5 41085
Art History II
Art History II World Cultures II (HUM 112)   4.5 19685
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking Thinking it Through (PHI 201) OR Critical Thinking (PHI 210)   4.5 13129
Math/Natural Science
Calculus I
Calculus I Calculus I (MAT 310)   6 7582
Environmental Science
Environmental Science Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Environmental Science (SCI 200)   4.5 39678
Human Biology
Human Biology Unlocking the Secrets of Science & Innovation (SCI 201) OR Human Biology (SCI 115)   4.5 48231
Introduction to College Mathematics
Introduction to College Mathematics Using Math to Inform Your World (MAT110) OR Algebra with Applications (MAT104)   4.5 15301
Introduction to Statistics
Introduction to Statistics Statistics (MAT 300) OR Data Driven Decisions (MAT 210)   4.5 56130
Precalculus
Precalculus Precalculus (MAT 200)   4.5 3085
Partial Electives
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 3270
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 1575
Developing Effective Teams
Developing Effective Teams Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 35416
Foundations of Statistics
Foundations of Statistics Partial Math Elective (MAT 000)   3 7389
Human Biology Lab
Human Biology Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 3987
IT Career Exploration
IT Career Exploration Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 3587
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 1508
Introduction to Chemistry Lab
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 1838
Microbiology Lab
Microbiology Lab Science Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 2114
The Essentials of Managing Conflict
The Essentials of Managing Conflict Partial Elective (ELCP 000)   1.5 30220
Social Science
Criminology
Criminology Criminology (CRJ105)   4.5 828
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Psychology Smarter Decisions Through Psychology (PSY 101) * Don't take if you've taken PSY105   4.5 21894
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology (SOC 100) OR Story of Us: Embracing Diversity & Collaboration (SOC 101)   4.5 11850
Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics Macroecon (ECO102) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5 24070
Microeconomics
Microeconomics Microecon (ECO101) OR Take Macro + Micro for ECO100 + 1 Elective *Do not take if ECO100 satisfied   4.5 17309
Personal Finance
Personal Finance Taking Charge of Your Economic Future (ECO 110)   4.5 10881
U.S. Government
U.S. Government U.S. Government (POL 110)   4.5 6788
U.S. History I
U.S. History I American History to 1865 (HIS 104)   4.5 13333
U.S. History II
U.S. History II American History after 1865 (HIS 105)   4.5 4609
Success Preparation: Not Credit-Bearing
Foundations of College Algebra
Foundations of College Algebra ---- DOES NOT TRANSFER ---   1511
Writing Fundamentals
Writing Fundamentals Writing Fundamentals (ENG 090)   732

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Environmental Science Environmental Science
by William P. on February 4, 2025
Interesting content. But many of the questions are poorly written, and some have multiple answers that may be correct. You will get through the course because it is easy, but it isn't a very polished course.
Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology I
by Shereca S. on February 4, 2025
great course
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics
by Dominick J. on February 4, 2025
this is really good and is helping me to get into the army.
Lifespan Development Lifespan Development
by Sarah B. on February 4, 2025
Interesting course. Some outdated ideas in terms of gender and sexuality.
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases
by Lili W. on February 4, 2025
very hard
Microeconomics Microeconomics
by EDWARD E. on February 4, 2025
LOTS OF GRAPHS!
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting
by Malek M. on February 4, 2025
actually great learning material in this course.
Project Management Project Management
by Devin M. on February 4, 2025
Great course filled with valuable knowledge!