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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 1722
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 28131
Developing Effective Teams
Developing Effective Teams BUS1500 General Business Elective   SOPH-0021 1.5 50040
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 53347
Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management BUS1500 General Business Elective   SOPH-0089 4.5 5634
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business BUS1500 General Business Elective   SOPH-0014 4.5 73156
Managerial Accounting
Managerial Accounting BUS1500 Business Elective   SOPH-0079 4.5 20688
Operations Management
Operations Management BUS4014 Operations Management for Competitive Advantage   SOPH-0086 4.5 5669
Organizational Behavior
Organizational Behavior BUS3500 Business Special Elective   SOPH-0083 4.5 8180
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 51306
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 25264
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 12639
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 71272
Communication
Business Communication
Business Communication COM1500 Communications General Transfer   SOPH-0059 4.5 11402
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution COM1500 Communication Elective   SOPH-0007 4.5 51861
English Composition I
English Composition I ENG1000 English Composition   SOPH-0015 4.5 40670
English Composition II
English Composition II COM1500 Communications General Transfer   SOPH-0030 4.5 20810
Foundations of English Composition
Foundations of English Composition COM1500 Communications General Transfer   SOPH-0019 4.5 5344
Public Speaking
Public Speaking COM1500 Communications General Transfer   SOPH-0024 4.5 16018
Visual Communications
Visual Communications COM1500 Visual Design in Communications   SOPH-0009 4.5 59337
Workplace Communication
Workplace Communication COM1250 Workplace Communication   SOPH-0034 4.5 25854
Workplace Writing I
Workplace Writing I ENG1600 General English Requirement   SOPH-0050 4.5 3338
Workplace Writing II
Workplace Writing II COM1500 Communications General Transfer   SOPH-0049 4.5 4311
Computer Science and IT
Computer Applications
Computer Applications GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0093 1.5 376
IT Career Exploration
IT Career Exploration IT1500 General IT Elective   SOPH-0041 1.5 7755
Introduction to Information Technology
Introduction to Information Technology IT1500 Technology Transfer Elective   SOPH-0023 4.5 66222
Introduction to Java Programming
Introduction to Java Programming IT2249 Intro to Programming with Java   SOPH-0062 4.5 7473
Introduction to Networking
Introduction to Networking IT2280 Network Technology & Architecture   SOPH-0068 4.5 6728
Introduction to Python Programming
Introduction to Python Programming IT2240 Intro to Programming   SOPH-0058 4.5 8255
Introduction to Relational Databases
Introduction to Relational Databases IT2230 Introduction to Database Systems   SOPH-0047 4.5 13984
Introduction to Web Development
Introduction to Web Development IT1500 General IT Elective   SOPH-0043 4.5 21902
Elective
Career Readiness
Career Readiness GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0066 4.5 6495
College Readiness
College Readiness GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0031 4.5 29480
Health, Fitness, and Wellness
Health, Fitness, and Wellness GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0080 4.5 15999
Healthcare Management
Healthcare Management GEN3500 Upper Division General Transfer   SOPH-0092 4.5 1393
Introduction to Career Readiness
Introduction to Career Readiness GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0061 1.5 2660
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Introduction to Criminal Justice GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0090 4.5 2385
Introduction to Nutrition
Introduction to Nutrition GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0063 4.5 68493
Lifespan Development
Lifespan Development PSYC2600 Developing Across the Lifespan - Course will not transfer into PSYC3210   SOPH-0078 4.5 27881
Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology HIM1610 Introduction to Medical Terminology & NHS1010 Medical Terminology (RN-to-BSN learners are not eligible to earn credit for this course)   SOPH-0094 4.5 686
Public and Community Health
Public and Community Health GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0087 4.5 1845
The Essentials of Managing Conflict
The Essentials of Managing Conflict GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0026 1.5 38070
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers
Ancient Greek Philosophers HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0027 4.5 14057
Approaches to Studying Religions
Approaches to Studying Religions HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0008 4.5 9308
Art History I
Art History I HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0006 4.5 52483
Art History II
Art History II HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0029 4.5 23655
Business Ethics
Business Ethics HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0076 4.5 13309
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0065 4.5 28319
French I
French I HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0077 4.5 833
Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to Ethics PHI2000 Ethics   SOPH-0020 4.5 80662
Spanish I
Spanish I HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0057 4.5 9201
Spanish II
Spanish II HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0064 4.5 1781
Natural Science and Mathematics
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology I NSC1500 Natural Science credit is awarded when taken alone; NHS1040 credit is awarded after both Anatomy & Physiology I lecture and lab have been completed   SOPH-0073 4.5 27862
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab NSC1500 Natural Science   SOPH-0072 1.5 9916
Anatomy and Physiology II
Anatomy and Physiology II NSC1500 Natural Science credit is awarded when taken alone; NHS2010 credit is awarded after both Anatomy & Physiology II lecture and lab have been completed   SOPH-0081 4.5 14368
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab NSC1500 Natural Science   SOPH-0082 1.5 7118
Calculus I
Calculus I MAT2200 Calculus   SOPH-0060 6 14676
College Algebra
College Algebra MAT1050 College Algebra   SOPH-0001 4.5 78083
Environmental Science
Environmental Science NSC1500 Natural Science   SOPH-0016 4.5 64887
Foundations of Statistics
Foundations of Statistics MAT1500 Mathematics General Transfer   SOPH-0017 3 11601
Human Biology
Human Biology BIO1000 Human Biology   SOPH-0002 4.5 64484
Human Biology Lab
Human Biology Lab NSC1500 Natural Science Transfer   SOPH-0067 1.5 8001
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Chemistry NSC1500 Natural Science General Transfer   SOPH-0056 4.5 24464
Introduction to Chemistry Lab
Introduction to Chemistry Lab NSC1500 Natural Science Transfer   SOPH-0070 1.5 4665
Introduction to College Mathematics
Introduction to College Mathematics MAT1500 Mathematics General Transfer   SOPH-0055 4.5 26750
Introduction to Physics
New
Introduction to Physics NSC1500 Natural Science   SOPH-0095 4.5 250
Introduction to Statistics
Introduction to Statistics MAT2001 Statistical Reasoning or MAT2150 Data and Statistics for Everyday Life   SOPH-0005 4.5 85565
Microbiology
Microbiology NSC1500 Natural Science credit is awarded when taken alone; NHS2020 credit is awarded after both Microbiology lecture and lab have been completed   SOPH-0074 4.5 16674
Microbiology Lab
Microbiology Lab NSC1500 Natural Science Transfer   SOPH-0075 1.5 7203
Precalculus
Precalculus MAT1200 Pre-Calculus   SOPH-0069 4.5 7214
Social Science
Criminology
Criminology SOC1500 Social Sciences Transfer   SOPH-0084 4.5 4584
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Psychology PSYC1010 Introductory Psychology   SOPH-0048 4.5 38164
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Sociology SOC1150 How Society Works: Diversity, Collaboration, & Problem Solving   SOPH-0051 4.5 26924
Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics SOC1500 Social Science General Transfer   SOPH-0012 4.5 47209
Microeconomics
Microeconomics BUS1050 Principles of Microeconomics   SOPH-0011 4.5 35993
Personal Finance
Personal Finance ECO1150 Personal Economics: Introduction to Financial Planning   SOPH-0044 4.5 17265
U.S. Government
U.S. Government SOC1500 Social Sciences Transfer   SOPH-0071 4.5 15843
U.S. History I
U.S. History I SOC1500 Social Science (General Transfer)   SOPH-0022 4.5 31309
U.S. History II
U.S. History II SOC1500 Social Science Transfer   SOPH-0025 4.5 10554

Other Sophia Courses

Capella University has not formally confirmed credit transfer for these courses. Please contact the school for approval.

Sophia Course Category Credits Rating
Digital Literacy
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Digital Literacy Computer Science and IT 1.5 0
Principles of Leadership
New
Principles of Leadership Business 4.5 0
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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 1722
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 28131
Developing Effective Teams
Developing Effective Teams BUS1500 General Business Elective   SOPH-0021 1.5 50040
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 53347
Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management BUS1500 General Business Elective   SOPH-0089 4.5 5634
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Business BUS1500 General Business Elective   SOPH-0014 4.5 73156
Managerial Accounting
Managerial Accounting BUS1500 Business Elective   SOPH-0079 4.5 20688
Operations Management
Operations Management BUS4014 Operations Management for Competitive Advantage   SOPH-0086 4.5 5669
Organizational Behavior
Organizational Behavior BUS3500 Business Special Elective   SOPH-0083 4.5 8180
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 51306
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 25264
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 12639
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 71272
Communication
Business Communication
Business Communication COM1500 Communications General Transfer   SOPH-0059 4.5 11402
Conflict Resolution
Conflict Resolution COM1500 Communication Elective   SOPH-0007 4.5 51861
English Composition I
English Composition I ENG1000 English Composition   SOPH-0015 4.5 40670
English Composition II
English Composition II COM1500 Communications General Transfer   SOPH-0030 4.5 20810
Foundations of English Composition
Foundations of English Composition COM1500 Communications General Transfer   SOPH-0019 4.5 5344
Public Speaking
Public Speaking COM1500 Communications General Transfer   SOPH-0024 4.5 16018
Visual Communications
Visual Communications COM1500 Visual Design in Communications   SOPH-0009 4.5 59337
Workplace Communication
Workplace Communication COM1250 Workplace Communication   SOPH-0034 4.5 25854
Workplace Writing I
Workplace Writing I ENG1600 General English Requirement   SOPH-0050 4.5 3338
Workplace Writing II
Workplace Writing II COM1500 Communications General Transfer   SOPH-0049 4.5 4311
Computer Science and IT
Computer Applications
Computer Applications GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0093 1.5 376
IT Career Exploration
IT Career Exploration IT1500 General IT Elective   SOPH-0041 1.5 7755
Introduction to Information Technology
Introduction to Information Technology IT1500 Technology Transfer Elective   SOPH-0023 4.5 66222
Introduction to Java Programming
Introduction to Java Programming IT2249 Intro to Programming with Java   SOPH-0062 4.5 7473
Introduction to Networking
Introduction to Networking IT2280 Network Technology & Architecture   SOPH-0068 4.5 6728
Introduction to Python Programming
Introduction to Python Programming IT2240 Intro to Programming   SOPH-0058 4.5 8255
Introduction to Relational Databases
Introduction to Relational Databases IT2230 Introduction to Database Systems   SOPH-0047 4.5 13984
Introduction to Web Development
Introduction to Web Development IT1500 General IT Elective   SOPH-0043 4.5 21902
Elective
Career Readiness
Career Readiness GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0066 4.5 6495
College Readiness
College Readiness GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0031 4.5 29480
Health, Fitness, and Wellness
Health, Fitness, and Wellness GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0080 4.5 15999
Healthcare Management
Healthcare Management GEN3500 Upper Division General Transfer   SOPH-0092 4.5 1393
Introduction to Career Readiness
Introduction to Career Readiness GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0061 1.5 2660
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Introduction to Criminal Justice GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0090 4.5 2385
Introduction to Nutrition
Introduction to Nutrition GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0063 4.5 68493
Lifespan Development
Lifespan Development PSYC2600 Developing Across the Lifespan - Course will not transfer into PSYC3210   SOPH-0078 4.5 27881
Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology HIM1610 Introduction to Medical Terminology & NHS1010 Medical Terminology (RN-to-BSN learners are not eligible to earn credit for this course)   SOPH-0094 4.5 686
Public and Community Health
Public and Community Health GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0087 4.5 1845
The Essentials of Managing Conflict
The Essentials of Managing Conflict GEN1500 General Transfer Elective   SOPH-0026 1.5 38070
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers
Ancient Greek Philosophers HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0027 4.5 14057
Approaches to Studying Religions
Approaches to Studying Religions HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0008 4.5 9308
Art History I
Art History I HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0006 4.5 52483
Art History II
Art History II HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0029 4.5 23655
Business Ethics
Business Ethics HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0076 4.5 13309
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0065 4.5 28319
French I
French I HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0077 4.5 833
Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to Ethics PHI2000 Ethics   SOPH-0020 4.5 80662
Spanish I
Spanish I HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0057 4.5 9201
Spanish II
Spanish II HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer   SOPH-0064 4.5 1781
Natural Science and Mathematics
Anatomy and Physiology I
Anatomy and Physiology I NSC1500 Natural Science credit is awarded when taken alone; NHS1040 credit is awarded after both Anatomy & Physiology I lecture and lab have been completed   SOPH-0073 4.5 27862
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab NSC1500 Natural Science   SOPH-0072 1.5 9916
Anatomy and Physiology II
Anatomy and Physiology II NSC1500 Natural Science credit is awarded when taken alone; NHS2010 credit is awarded after both Anatomy & Physiology II lecture and lab have been completed   SOPH-0081 4.5 14368
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab NSC1500 Natural Science   SOPH-0082 1.5 7118
Calculus I
Calculus I MAT2200 Calculus   SOPH-0060 6 14676
College Algebra
College Algebra MAT1050 College Algebra   SOPH-0001 4.5 78083
Environmental Science
Environmental Science NSC1500 Natural Science   SOPH-0016 4.5 64887
Foundations of Statistics
Foundations of Statistics MAT1500 Mathematics General Transfer   SOPH-0017 3 11601
Human Biology
Human Biology BIO1000 Human Biology   SOPH-0002 4.5 64484
Human Biology Lab
Human Biology Lab NSC1500 Natural Science Transfer   SOPH-0067 1.5 8001
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Chemistry NSC1500 Natural Science General Transfer   SOPH-0056 4.5 24464
Introduction to Chemistry Lab
Introduction to Chemistry Lab NSC1500 Natural Science Transfer   SOPH-0070 1.5 4665
Introduction to College Mathematics
Introduction to College Mathematics MAT1500 Mathematics General Transfer   SOPH-0055 4.5 26750
Introduction to Physics
New
Introduction to Physics NSC1500 Natural Science   SOPH-0095 4.5 250
Introduction to Statistics
Introduction to Statistics MAT2001 Statistical Reasoning or MAT2150 Data and Statistics for Everyday Life   SOPH-0005 4.5 85565
Microbiology
Microbiology NSC1500 Natural Science credit is awarded when taken alone; NHS2020 credit is awarded after both Microbiology lecture and lab have been completed   SOPH-0074 4.5 16674
Microbiology Lab
Microbiology Lab NSC1500 Natural Science Transfer   SOPH-0075 1.5 7203
Precalculus
Precalculus MAT1200 Pre-Calculus   SOPH-0069 4.5 7214
Social Science
Criminology
Criminology SOC1500 Social Sciences Transfer   SOPH-0084 4.5 4584
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Psychology PSYC1010 Introductory Psychology   SOPH-0048 4.5 38164
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Sociology SOC1150 How Society Works: Diversity, Collaboration, & Problem Solving   SOPH-0051 4.5 26924
Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics SOC1500 Social Science General Transfer   SOPH-0012 4.5 47209
Microeconomics
Microeconomics BUS1050 Principles of Microeconomics   SOPH-0011 4.5 35993
Personal Finance
Personal Finance ECO1150 Personal Economics: Introduction to Financial Planning   SOPH-0044 4.5 17265
U.S. Government
U.S. Government SOC1500 Social Sciences Transfer   SOPH-0071 4.5 15843
U.S. History I
U.S. History I SOC1500 Social Science (General Transfer)   SOPH-0022 4.5 31309
U.S. History II
U.S. History II SOC1500 Social Science Transfer   SOPH-0025 4.5 10554

Other Sophia Courses

Capella University has not formally confirmed credit transfer for these courses. Please contact the school for approval.

Sophia Course Category Credits Rating
Digital Literacy
New
Digital Literacy Computer Science and IT 1.5 0
Principles of Leadership
New
Principles of Leadership Business 4.5 0

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Business Law Business Law
by Geosvanis C. on May 24, 2026
Great and very important course
Visual Communications Visual Communications
by Ezerika W. on May 24, 2026
Great course ,I will recommend.
English Composition I English Composition I
by Suraj G. on May 24, 2026
Feel great to learn something more.
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication
by Jhaniya M. on May 24, 2026
Great feedback from the professor, information was presented in way that made it feasible to grasp
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting
by Ali S. on May 24, 2026
Very educational course also very fun to do!!
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution
by Brionna M. on May 24, 2026
Nice refresher
Human Biology Human Biology
by Kari L. on May 24, 2026
Fun class !
Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II
by Jessika L. on May 24, 2026
Did A&P 1 and 2 and I can day it definitely reached you. Would highly recommend. Even to take if you need a retouch and go over it shins for nursing . They teach the class not just as anatomy class but anatomy for nurses