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Sophia Course Capella University Course ACE® ID Credits Rating
Business
Business Data Analytics
Business Data Analytics BUS3500 Business Transfer   SOPH-0091 4.5 882
Business Law
Business Law Students starting at Capella prior to Winter 2025: BUS1500 Business Elective // Students starting Winter 2025 & afterwards: BUS2021 Fundamentals of Business Law   SOPH-0032 4.5 24853
Developing Effective Teams
Developing Effective Teams BUS1500 General Business Elective   SOPH-0021 1.5 46197
Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting Students starting at Capella prior to Spring 2024: BUS1500 Business Elective // Students starting Spring 2024 & afterwards: BUS2061 Accounting Fundamentals   SOPH-0010 4.5 48481
Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management BUS1500 General Business Elective   SOPH-0089 4.5 3715
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business BUS1500 General Business Elective   SOPH-0014 4.5 67027
Managerial Accounting
Managerial Accounting BUS1500 Business Elective   SOPH-0079 4.5 17140
Operations Management
Operations Management BUS4014 Operations Management for Competitive Advantage   SOPH-0086 4.5 4037
Organizational Behavior
Organizational Behavior BUS3500 Business Special Elective   SOPH-0083 4.5 6188
Principles of Finance
Principles of Finance Students starting at Capella prior to Winter 2025: BUS1500 Business Elective // Students starting Winter 2025 & afterwards: BUS2062 Finance Fundamentals   SOPH-0033 4.5 45814
Principles of Management
Principles of Management Students starting at Capella prior to Winter 2025: BUS1500 Business Elective // Students starting Winter 2025 & afterwards: BUS1011 Management Fundamentals   SOPH-0054 4.5 22226
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Marketing Students starting at Capella prior to Winter 2025: BUS1500 Business Elective // Students starting Winter 2025 & afterwards: BUS2030 Marketing and Sales Fundamentals   SOPH-0085 4.5 9755
Project Management
Project Management Students starting at Capella prior to Winter 2025: BUS1500 Business Elective // Students starting Winter 2025 & afterwards: PM1000 Project Management Principles   SOPH-0013 4.5 65746
Communication
Business Communication
Business Communication COM1500 Communications General Transfer   SOPH-0059 4.5 9915
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution COM1500 Communication Elective   SOPH-0007 4.5 45804
English Composition I
English Composition I ENG1000 English Composition   SOPH-0015 4.5 35142
English Composition II
English Composition II COM1500 Communications General Transfer   SOPH-0030 4.5 18072
Foundations of English Composition
Foundations of English Composition COM1500 Communications General Transfer   SOPH-0019 4.5 5085
Public Speaking
Public Speaking COM1500 Communications General Transfer   SOPH-0024 4.5 14001
Visual Communications
Visual Communications COM1500 Visual Design in Communications   SOPH-0009 4.5 56096
Workplace Communication
Workplace Communication COM1250 Workplace Communication   SOPH-0034 4.5 23863
Workplace Writing I
Workplace Writing I ENG1600 General English Requirement   SOPH-0050 4.5 2864
Workplace Writing II
Workplace Writing II COM1500 Communications General Transfer   SOPH-0049 4.5 3604
Computer Science and IT
Computer Applications
New
Computer Applications GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0093 1.5 101
IT Career Exploration
IT Career Exploration IT1500 General IT Elective   SOPH-0041 1.5 6877
Introduction to Information Technology
Introduction to Information Technology IT1500 Technology Transfer Elective   SOPH-0023 4.5 62115
Introduction to Java Programming
Introduction to Java Programming IT2249 Intro to Programming with Java   SOPH-0062 4.5 6829
Introduction to Networking
Introduction to Networking IT2280 Network Technology & Architecture   SOPH-0068 4.5 6159
Introduction to Python Programming
Introduction to Python Programming IT2240 Intro to Programming   SOPH-0058 4.5 7515
Introduction to Relational Databases
Introduction to Relational Databases IT2230 Introduction to Database Systems   SOPH-0047 4.5 12443
Introduction to Web Development
Introduction to Web Development IT1500 General IT Elective   SOPH-0043 4.5 21242
Elective
Career Readiness
Career Readiness GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0066 4.5 5669
College Readiness
College Readiness GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0031 4.5 27885
Health, Fitness, and Wellness
Health, Fitness, and Wellness GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0080 4.5 12956
Healthcare Management
Healthcare Management GEN3500 Upper Division General Transfer   SOPH-0092 4.5 802
Introduction to Career Readiness
Introduction to Career Readiness GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0061 1.5 2350
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Introduction to Criminal Justice GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0090 4.5 1486
Introduction to Nutrition
Introduction to Nutrition GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0063 4.5 59338
Lifespan Development
Lifespan Development PSYC2600 Developing Across the Lifespan - Course will not transfer into PSYC3210   SOPH-0078 4.5 22792
Medical Terminology
New
Medical Terminology HIM1610 Medical Terminology - This course cannot apply towards Capella Nursing programs.   SOPH-0094 4.5 59
Public and Community Health
Public and Community Health GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0087 4.5 1306
The Essentials of Managing Conflict
The Essentials of Managing Conflict GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0026 1.5 36135
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers
Ancient Greek Philosophers HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0027 4.5 12552
Approaches to Studying Religions
Approaches to Studying Religions HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0008 4.5 8189
Art History I
Art History I HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0006 4.5 49199
Art History II
Art History II HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0029 4.5 22804
Business Ethics
Business Ethics HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0076 4.5 11193
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0065 4.5 24207
French I
French I HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0077 4.5 692
Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to Ethics PHI2000 Ethics   SOPH-0020 4.5 71478
Spanish I
Spanish I HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0057 4.5 8044
Spanish II
Spanish II HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0064 4.5 1419
Natural Science and Mathematics
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology I BIO1600 Biology Requirement   SOPH-0073 4.5 23013
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab NSC1500 Natural Science   SOPH-0072 1.5 8512
Anatomy and Physiology II
Anatomy and Physiology II NSC1500 Natural Science Transfer   SOPH-0081 4.5 11566
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab NSC1500 Natural Science   SOPH-0082 1.5 5663
Calculus I
Calculus I MAT2200 Calculus   SOPH-0060 6 12829
College Algebra
College Algebra MAT1050 College Algebra   SOPH-0001 4.5 70536
Environmental Science
Environmental Science NSC1500 Natural Science   SOPH-0016 4.5 57451
Foundations of Statistics
Foundations of Statistics MAT1500 Mathematics General Transfer   SOPH-0017 3 10508
Human Biology
Human Biology BIO1000 Human Biology   SOPH-0002 4.5 59300
Human Biology Lab
Human Biology Lab NSC1500 Natural Science Transfer   SOPH-0067 1.5 6829
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Chemistry NSC1500 Natural Science General Transfer   SOPH-0056 4.5 20755
Introduction to Chemistry Lab
Introduction to Chemistry Lab NSC1500 Natural Science Transfer   SOPH-0070 1.5 3874
Introduction to College Mathematics
Introduction to College Mathematics MAT1500 Mathematics General Transfer   SOPH-0055 4.5 23826
Introduction to Statistics
Introduction to Statistics MAT2001 Statistical Reasoning or MAT2150 Data and Statistics for Everyday Life   SOPH-0005 4.5 77281
Microbiology
Microbiology NSC1500 Natural Science General Transfer   SOPH-0074 4.5 13989
Microbiology Lab
Microbiology Lab NSC1500 Natural Science Transfer   SOPH-0075 1.5 5834
Precalculus
Precalculus MAT1200 Pre-Calculus   SOPH-0069 4.5 6177
Social Science
Criminology
Criminology SOC1500 Social Sciences Transfer   SOPH-0084 4.5 3574
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Psychology PSYC1010 Introductory Psychology   SOPH-0048 4.5 33735
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Sociology SOC1150 How Society Works: Diversity, Collaboration, & Problem Solving   SOPH-0051 4.5 22217
Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics SOC1500 Social Science General Transfer   SOPH-0012 4.5 40742
Microeconomics
Microeconomics SOC1500 Social Science General Transfer   SOPH-0011 4.5 30611
Personal Finance
Personal Finance ECO1150 Personal Economics: Introduction to Financial Planning   SOPH-0044 4.5 15552
U.S. Government
U.S. Government SOC1500 Social Sciences Transfer   SOPH-0071 4.5 13214
U.S. History I
U.S. History I SOC1500 Social Science (General Transfer)   SOPH-0022 4.5 26291
U.S. History II
U.S. History II SOC1500 Social Science Transfer   SOPH-0025 4.5 8900
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Sophia Course Capella University Course ACE® ID Capella Credits Rating
Business
Business Data Analytics
Business Data Analytics BUS3500 Business Transfer   SOPH-0091 4.5 882
Business Law
Business Law Students starting at Capella prior to Winter 2025: BUS1500 Business Elective // Students starting Winter 2025 & afterwards: BUS2021 Fundamentals of Business Law   SOPH-0032 4.5 24853
Developing Effective Teams
Developing Effective Teams BUS1500 General Business Elective   SOPH-0021 1.5 46197
Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting Students starting at Capella prior to Spring 2024: BUS1500 Business Elective // Students starting Spring 2024 & afterwards: BUS2061 Accounting Fundamentals   SOPH-0010 4.5 48481
Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management BUS1500 General Business Elective   SOPH-0089 4.5 3715
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business BUS1500 General Business Elective   SOPH-0014 4.5 67027
Managerial Accounting
Managerial Accounting BUS1500 Business Elective   SOPH-0079 4.5 17140
Operations Management
Operations Management BUS4014 Operations Management for Competitive Advantage   SOPH-0086 4.5 4037
Organizational Behavior
Organizational Behavior BUS3500 Business Special Elective   SOPH-0083 4.5 6188
Principles of Finance
Principles of Finance Students starting at Capella prior to Winter 2025: BUS1500 Business Elective // Students starting Winter 2025 & afterwards: BUS2062 Finance Fundamentals   SOPH-0033 4.5 45814
Principles of Management
Principles of Management Students starting at Capella prior to Winter 2025: BUS1500 Business Elective // Students starting Winter 2025 & afterwards: BUS1011 Management Fundamentals   SOPH-0054 4.5 22226
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Marketing Students starting at Capella prior to Winter 2025: BUS1500 Business Elective // Students starting Winter 2025 & afterwards: BUS2030 Marketing and Sales Fundamentals   SOPH-0085 4.5 9755
Project Management
Project Management Students starting at Capella prior to Winter 2025: BUS1500 Business Elective // Students starting Winter 2025 & afterwards: PM1000 Project Management Principles   SOPH-0013 4.5 65746
Communication
Business Communication
Business Communication COM1500 Communications General Transfer   SOPH-0059 4.5 9915
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution COM1500 Communication Elective   SOPH-0007 4.5 45804
English Composition I
English Composition I ENG1000 English Composition   SOPH-0015 4.5 35142
English Composition II
English Composition II COM1500 Communications General Transfer   SOPH-0030 4.5 18072
Foundations of English Composition
Foundations of English Composition COM1500 Communications General Transfer   SOPH-0019 4.5 5085
Public Speaking
Public Speaking COM1500 Communications General Transfer   SOPH-0024 4.5 14001
Visual Communications
Visual Communications COM1500 Visual Design in Communications   SOPH-0009 4.5 56096
Workplace Communication
Workplace Communication COM1250 Workplace Communication   SOPH-0034 4.5 23863
Workplace Writing I
Workplace Writing I ENG1600 General English Requirement   SOPH-0050 4.5 2864
Workplace Writing II
Workplace Writing II COM1500 Communications General Transfer   SOPH-0049 4.5 3604
Computer Science and IT
Computer Applications
New
Computer Applications GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0093 1.5 101
IT Career Exploration
IT Career Exploration IT1500 General IT Elective   SOPH-0041 1.5 6877
Introduction to Information Technology
Introduction to Information Technology IT1500 Technology Transfer Elective   SOPH-0023 4.5 62115
Introduction to Java Programming
Introduction to Java Programming IT2249 Intro to Programming with Java   SOPH-0062 4.5 6829
Introduction to Networking
Introduction to Networking IT2280 Network Technology & Architecture   SOPH-0068 4.5 6159
Introduction to Python Programming
Introduction to Python Programming IT2240 Intro to Programming   SOPH-0058 4.5 7515
Introduction to Relational Databases
Introduction to Relational Databases IT2230 Introduction to Database Systems   SOPH-0047 4.5 12443
Introduction to Web Development
Introduction to Web Development IT1500 General IT Elective   SOPH-0043 4.5 21242
Elective
Career Readiness
Career Readiness GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0066 4.5 5669
College Readiness
College Readiness GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0031 4.5 27885
Health, Fitness, and Wellness
Health, Fitness, and Wellness GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0080 4.5 12956
Healthcare Management
Healthcare Management GEN3500 Upper Division General Transfer   SOPH-0092 4.5 802
Introduction to Career Readiness
Introduction to Career Readiness GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0061 1.5 2350
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Introduction to Criminal Justice GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0090 4.5 1486
Introduction to Nutrition
Introduction to Nutrition GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0063 4.5 59338
Lifespan Development
Lifespan Development PSYC2600 Developing Across the Lifespan - Course will not transfer into PSYC3210   SOPH-0078 4.5 22792
Medical Terminology
New
Medical Terminology HIM1610 Medical Terminology - This course cannot apply towards Capella Nursing programs.   SOPH-0094 4.5 59
Public and Community Health
Public and Community Health GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0087 4.5 1306
The Essentials of Managing Conflict
The Essentials of Managing Conflict GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0026 1.5 36135
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers
Ancient Greek Philosophers HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0027 4.5 12552
Approaches to Studying Religions
Approaches to Studying Religions HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0008 4.5 8189
Art History I
Art History I HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0006 4.5 49199
Art History II
Art History II HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0029 4.5 22804
Business Ethics
Business Ethics HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0076 4.5 11193
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0065 4.5 24207
French I
French I HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0077 4.5 692
Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to Ethics PHI2000 Ethics   SOPH-0020 4.5 71478
Spanish I
Spanish I HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0057 4.5 8044
Spanish II
Spanish II HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0064 4.5 1419
Natural Science and Mathematics
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology I BIO1600 Biology Requirement   SOPH-0073 4.5 23013
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab NSC1500 Natural Science   SOPH-0072 1.5 8512
Anatomy and Physiology II
Anatomy and Physiology II NSC1500 Natural Science Transfer   SOPH-0081 4.5 11566
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab NSC1500 Natural Science   SOPH-0082 1.5 5663
Calculus I
Calculus I MAT2200 Calculus   SOPH-0060 6 12829
College Algebra
College Algebra MAT1050 College Algebra   SOPH-0001 4.5 70536
Environmental Science
Environmental Science NSC1500 Natural Science   SOPH-0016 4.5 57451
Foundations of Statistics
Foundations of Statistics MAT1500 Mathematics General Transfer   SOPH-0017 3 10508
Human Biology
Human Biology BIO1000 Human Biology   SOPH-0002 4.5 59300
Human Biology Lab
Human Biology Lab NSC1500 Natural Science Transfer   SOPH-0067 1.5 6829
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Chemistry NSC1500 Natural Science General Transfer   SOPH-0056 4.5 20755
Introduction to Chemistry Lab
Introduction to Chemistry Lab NSC1500 Natural Science Transfer   SOPH-0070 1.5 3874
Introduction to College Mathematics
Introduction to College Mathematics MAT1500 Mathematics General Transfer   SOPH-0055 4.5 23826
Introduction to Statistics
Introduction to Statistics MAT2001 Statistical Reasoning or MAT2150 Data and Statistics for Everyday Life   SOPH-0005 4.5 77281
Microbiology
Microbiology NSC1500 Natural Science General Transfer   SOPH-0074 4.5 13989
Microbiology Lab
Microbiology Lab NSC1500 Natural Science Transfer   SOPH-0075 1.5 5834
Precalculus
Precalculus MAT1200 Pre-Calculus   SOPH-0069 4.5 6177
Social Science
Criminology
Criminology SOC1500 Social Sciences Transfer   SOPH-0084 4.5 3574
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Psychology PSYC1010 Introductory Psychology   SOPH-0048 4.5 33735
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Sociology SOC1150 How Society Works: Diversity, Collaboration, & Problem Solving   SOPH-0051 4.5 22217
Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics SOC1500 Social Science General Transfer   SOPH-0012 4.5 40742
Microeconomics
Microeconomics SOC1500 Social Science General Transfer   SOPH-0011 4.5 30611
Personal Finance
Personal Finance ECO1150 Personal Economics: Introduction to Financial Planning   SOPH-0044 4.5 15552
U.S. Government
U.S. Government SOC1500 Social Sciences Transfer   SOPH-0071 4.5 13214
U.S. History I
U.S. History I SOC1500 Social Science (General Transfer)   SOPH-0022 4.5 26291
U.S. History II
U.S. History II SOC1500 Social Science Transfer   SOPH-0025 4.5 8900

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Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness
by Shannon P. on February 2, 2026
This was an interesting course. I learned a lot and have used what I’ve learned in my wellness journey.
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics
by Seraph T. on February 2, 2026
Easy to understand and follow along.
Business Communication Business Communication
by Yehuda B. on February 2, 2026
It's a decent course, goes through different modes of business communication like writing professional emails, giving presentations, and understanding different modes of communication and conflict resolution techniques. There is a heavy focus on DEI in the workplace, which might not be appreciated by everyone. Overall, decent course on the subject, with interesting assignments.
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition
by Chelsey D. on February 2, 2026
I thoroughly enjoyed all of the educational content this course included!
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance
by John W. on February 2, 2026
Difficult class. Lots of details, but you learn a lot!
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business
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quick course. kind of challenging
Human Biology Human Biology
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Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition
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